Spectacular Bamboo, Cane and Polished Steel Seating Set, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the three (3) piece set. The sizes listed are per the sofa.
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Spectacular Bamboo, Cane and Polished Steel Seating Set, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the three (3) piece set. The sizes listed are per the sofa.
Steel
$2,550Sale Price|40% Off
Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Sectional Settee W/ Loop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 3-strand Rattan "Triple Triangle" arm sectional settee.
Rattan
6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Rattan Patio Porch Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
A hard to find complete set of rattan wicker patio, porch set (6) pieces including: 3 seater sofa, pair of arm chairs, pair of glass top side tables and coffee table with glass top.
Wicker
$2,880Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Original Paul Frankl 3-Strand Half Moon Lounge Chair Cobra Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed three-strand rattan lounge chair features a half-moon armrest and an oversized cobra seat back. Included with the lounge chair is a matching ottoman fea...
Rattan
Stellar Restored 4 Piece Manau Seating Set by Henry Olko, circa 1980
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expertly crafted rattan construction with a panels in bamboo; beautiful accents in cane.
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$5,400 / set
4 Piece Wicker Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lloyd Loom flat arm 4 piece rattan seating ensemble consisting of 3 seat sofa, 2 matching arm chairs and a small round matching occasional table.
Wicker
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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