Bamboo Rattan Peacock Chairs
Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige Bamboo Split Reed Caning Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige Wingback peacock chair from the 1970s.
Made out of
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
H 50.5 in W 34 in D 29 in
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency
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20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 1950. Carminati was a student of Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Organic Modern Rattan Fanback Peacock & Curved Back Chair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage bamboo & grapevine rattan chair possessing an interesting combination of design elements as
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1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Linen
Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
White Split Bamboo and Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Redding, CT
White split bamboo and rattan peacock chair. Perfect statement piece for porch or anywhere. Boho
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo Rattan Ficks Reed Peacock Chair with Brass Ends
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Bamboo Rattan Ficks Reed Peacock Chair with Brass Ends
A really lovely peacock back
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20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Restored Woven Wicker "Peacock" Throne Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Matching "Peacock" living room set including a woven wicker lounge chair with a large oversized
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Four Bamboo/Rattan Hollywood Regency Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful set of four reupholstered bamboo/rattan Hollywood Regency Peacock outdoor/sunroom dining
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Emmanuel Peacock Chair 100% Rattan Rare 1990s Design
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
?? GRAND HUGE PEACOCK Chair 100% Rattan Rare Emmanuel Design
TRUE Vintage Emmanuel Peacock
Category
1990s Pacific Islands Bohemian Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Mc Guire Bamboo & Rattan Butterfly Chair by Edward Tuttle
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
& rattan peacock style chair. Gracefully curved arms of natural rattan. A very special piece from a Palm
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20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The world famous king sized Emmanuelle peacock chair. The chair was produced around the 1960s in
Category
Vintage 1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Two King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs with Side Table
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
used in the movie.
The beautiful set is made of bamboo and rattan, which gives the chair its exotic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Large Nude Natural Woven Wicker "Cobra" Lounge Throne Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored woven rattan wicker "Cobra" lounge chair with large oversized backrest and decorative
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
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French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design rattan wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and seat with a red outline, famous at the beginning of the 20th century in Paris, it w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble
H 41.74 in W 105.52 in D 33.08 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Coalbrookdale Attributed Iron Gothic Revival Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of white English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the dramatic gothic revival taste featuring a gothic tracery backrest centered by qu...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd.,
Finland, 1929.
Birch.
Stamped.
This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
Ralph Lauren Home Collection Woven Rattan Wicker Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern style woven bamboo rattan bed by Ralph Lauren Home Polo collection. The bed features a subtle sleigh form on each end of the frame. Very heavy and solid with makers pl...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Peacock Armchair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo Peacock armchair.
Signs are due to age and use. Cost for restoration on request.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burlwood veneers. The k...
Category
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium.
Has been used by many influent...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Handwoven Malawi Cane Lounge Chair in Closed Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Malawi Cane lounge chair artfully combines handwoven cane in a closed weave pattern and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Armchairs
Materials
Cane
H 30.5 in W 25.8 in D 18.8 in
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
Caned Regency Sleigh Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style Anglo-Indian bed. With a modestly scrolled headboard and footboard with caned panels. Reeded rails, flowerhead carved roundels, scroll carvings and turned tapered leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Indonesian Large Peacock Emmanuelle Chair with a Rare Stool, 1970s
Located in Winterswijk, NL
A two-tone Indonesian peacock chair and stool made out of bamboo and rattan. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo Armchair or Occasional Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
peacock occasional chair is designed with an upholstered seat and tufted back cushion and accented with an
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Cotton, Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century "Peacock" High Chair in Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely and very unusual the “peacock chair” realized entirely out of bamboo and rattan. Lovely
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century rattan peacock chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo Peacock Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly woven midcentury bamboo throne-like high back peacock chair. Original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Outstanding Split Bamboo Peacock Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Outstanding split bamboo Peacock chair with removable seat that exposes a hidden storage
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rattan Peacock Chair in the Style of Franco Albini and Gio Ponti
By Franco Albini, Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Charming and original rattan peacock chair that is reminiscent to the models of Gio Ponti and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
French King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
after today.
The beautiful chair is made of bamboo and rattan, which gives the chair its exotic look
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of iconic 1970's ''Emmanuelle'' Silvia Kristel wicker Peacock chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A story on the ''erotic'' history of a peacock chair:
This model wicker peacock chair comes in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 55.91 in W 36.62 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Organic Modern Rattan High Back Wing Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of high back wing chairs constructed from rattan and wicker. Made in the
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Oversized Woven Wicker "Peacock" Lounge Throne Chair w/ Matching Ottoman, Chaise
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Woven wicker "Peacock" lounge chair with large oversize armrest and a fan cobra backrest featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 41 in W 41 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted mid-century modern large wicker and rattan peacock chair.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Iconic Rattan and Bamboo Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Pair of Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
dramatic form Iconic Emanuelle peacock chair is made from wicker- rattan in a very good condition. Iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 59.06 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Ficks Reed Rattan Peacock Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four rattan bamboo peacock lounge chairs featuring a balloon back with an open
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Peacock Emanuelle Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
A two-tone Indonesian peacock chair made out of bamboo and rattan.
This chair became iconic since
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Large Bamboo Chair 1960s France
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage large bamboo chair 1960s France.
The world famous Emmanuelle peacock chair. The chair
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Peacock Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vintage powder blue bamboo rattan peacock chair. We can't get enough of the beautiful blue finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Midcentury Wicker Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Bohemian or Hollywood Regency wicker rattan peacock fan back chair.
The set of three is in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Green Peacock Armchair Mid-Century Modern in Bamboo and Rattan, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan peacock armchair, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 27.17 in
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 1950. Carminati was a student of Gio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lio Carminati Gio Ponti Wicker Bamboo Rattan Design Midcentury Peacock Armchair
By Casa e Giardino, Lio Carminati
Located in Brescia, IT
Lio Carminati
by Casa & Giardino
Italy, 1950s
Wicker and bamboo cane
Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo
H 47.64 in W 34.65 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Emmanuelle Wicker Rattan Midcentury Peacock Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern Emmanuelle armchair rattan, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 59.06 in W 41.34 in D 26.78 in
Set of Four Peacock Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic midcentury set of four peacock armchairs made by Ficks Reed in the Hollywood Regency taste
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style from bamboo rattan poles. Featuring a balloon back with an open lattice fretwork design. The flat
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Emmanuel Peacock Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic matched pair of rattan and wicker Emmanuel peacock chairs. Featuring a full fan back, these
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20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Bohemian Chic Cane, Rattan, Bamboo & Fabric Seat Peacock High Back Chair 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Bohemian chic stunning handwoven vintage peacock high back chair with upholstered seat cushion from
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
H 58.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.25 in
Pair of Rattan Fan-Back Peacock Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive rattan peacock armchairs featuring a fan shaped back with a woven fretwork design
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20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Edward Tuttle for McGuire Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chair
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural bamboo rattan peacock style armchair designed by Edward Tuttle for McGuire. Known as the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Lacquer, Rattan
pair of Iconic soft erotic "Emmanuelle" 70's Rattan Peacock chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This pair of iconic peacock chairs were handmade by wicker/bamboo craftsman and have a peacock tail
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Rattan Rectangular Mirror with Filigree Peacock Frame, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
style and reminiscences of the design of the Peacock chairs.
All handmade in wicker and rattan.
This
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Wicker
Rattan Large Oval Mirror with Filigree Peacock Frame, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
reminiscences of the design of the Peacock chairs.
All handmade in wicker and rattan with natural finish
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Set of Two King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs with Side Table
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
was also used in the movie.
The beautiful set is made of bamboo and rattan, which gives the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage French Rattan Side Tables Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Sturdy and in good condition. Minor losses. We have a large collection of rattan and bamboo furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Wicker Wrapped Round Side Tables with Glass Top, a Pair 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
with similar peacock chairs. Could make a great double coffee table, or two side tables.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Woven Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Stockport, GB
An original 1970s woven rattan peacock chair with a straight base and large fan back. The Emmanuel
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Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo Armchair / Occasional Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid-Century sculptural bent bamboo fan back arm chair, c. 1970s. This decorative peacock
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Vintage Rattan Bamboo Peacock Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1960s-1970s amazingly crafted rattan and bamboo peacock chairs. Vintage oxblood red-paint
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Paint
Woven Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Stockport, GB
An original 1970s woven rattan peacock chair with a twisted base and large fan back. The Emmanuel
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Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid Century Modern woven rattan and bamboo peacock occasional chair, c. 1950s -1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Fabric, Rattan, Wicker
Rare Upholstered Antique Art Nouveau Rattan Peacock Arm, Dining or Side Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing semi armchair in the shape of a peacock tail from the beginning of the 20th century. This
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Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
(Free shipping worldwide) Chair 70's ''Emmanuelle'' Silvia K. Wicker Peacock.
Located in Brussels, BE
A story on the ''erotic'' history of a peacock chair:
This model wicker peacock chair comes in
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Vintage 1960s French Southern Territories Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 59.06 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
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Find a variety of bamboo rattan peacock chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bamboo rattan peacock chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and bamboo. Bamboo rattan peacock chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Bamboo rattan peacock chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bamboo rattan peacock chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and Palecek Furniture are consistently popular.
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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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