$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual Antique Peacock-Style Wicker Chair, Continental Europe, circa 1900–1910
Located in Bruton, GB
Rare and highly decorative antique peacock-style wicker chair featuring an elaborate fan-shaped back with intricate handwoven scrollwork and lattice detailing. The dramatic crest and...
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of "H269" Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala in Peacock Blue
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1930s "H269" armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet. They have been reupholstered in soft, peacock blue velvet. The frames have been reconditioned and polis...
Velvet, Bentwood
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H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Pair of "H269" Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala in Peacock Blue and Walnut
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1930s "H269" armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet. They have been reupholstered in soft, peacock blue velvet. The frames have been reconditioned and polis...
Velvet, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Pair of "H269" Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala in Peacock Blue
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1930s "H269" armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet. They have been reupholstered in soft, peacock blue velvet. The frames have been reconditioned and polis...
Velvet, Bentwood
Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid ash back frame and spindles, solid teak arms on Danish woven papercord seat. Solid tapering legs. Marked on frame with manufacturer's mark. Made by Johannes Hansen. Designed 19...
Bentwood
$1,714Sale Price|24% Off
H 44.75 in Dm 18 in
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Curlicues, ...
Metal
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood Brothers, Late 19th Century
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Wicker
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.5 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Indianapolis Mfg Co Wicker Rattan Portrait Chair 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...
Wicker
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair. A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Cane, Rattan
$2,163
H 56.3 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Striking mid-century peacock rattan lounge chair, also known as an Emmanuelle chair, attributed to Italy. Crafted in handwoven rattan and wicker, the chair features a dramatic high ...
Wicker, Rattan
Victorian Wicker Arm Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, 19th Century USA
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
Wicker
1970s Rattan & Wicker Handcrafted Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Classic 1970s Bohemian rattan and wicker "Emmanuelle" Peacock Chair. This iconic chairs popularity skyrocketed in 1974, after actress Sylvia Kristel was featured topless in the chair...
Rattan
$338Sale Price|62% Off
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...
Wicker, Paint
$1,615
H 53.55 in W 33.86 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In very good condition commensurate with age. general expected signs of wear.
Wicker, Rattan
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 34.65 in D 27.56 in
Bohemian Peacock chair in bamboo and Rattan / Wicker Armchair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peacock chair in light brown color from approx. France in the 1980s. In bamboo and with intact and tight French wicker in the seat. The french wicker makes the seat unique, as most...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage wicker peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock 'emanuelle' style chair. Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian style. Can be used both in-and outside. Good condition. 1970s - Asia Height: 150c...
Wicker
Elaborate Wicker Reception Chair by Wakefield Rattan Co., 1890
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful and elaborately designed and decorated wicker reception chair, American, C, 1890 in very good condition. This elaborately decorated seating piece was a multi tasker and ...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
$908Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair
Located in Bruton, GB
A rare and exquisitely detailed late 19th-century wicker armchair, showcasing masterful craftsmanship and an extraordinary level of ornamental refinement. The chair features an elabo...
Cane, Rattan
$455Sale Price|50% Off
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.48 in
Large Rattan Wicker Peacock Chair Throne Emanuelle Boho 131cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage boho style peacock chair, better known as the Emanuelle chair, made entirely of wicker, rattan and wood, marked Fabriqué aux Philippines at the bottom, bohemian style d...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$3,765
H 63 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very huge Emmanuelle or Peacock chair, fabricated in Italy in the 60's. A beautiful and rare version with very nice details. This hand woven armchair is made of rattan and wicker...
Wicker, Rattan
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...
Brass
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
$8,490
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$13,526
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
$11,629Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
$33,715
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture has become very popular in interiors over the years. Today bentwood chairs, tables, sofas and pendants are receiving striking modern interpretations from makers like Thonet, which are being carried on by the next generation.
Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. Bentwood was embraced by design greats ranging from Josef Hoffmann to Gio Ponti, and Adolf Loos to Alvar Aalto for its versatility, timelessness and simple elegance.
In the Czech Republic — home to a range of talented but unsung mid-century modern and Art Deco designers — the company TON held a bentwood furniture exhibition in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Villa Tugendhat in recent years. TON manufactures their bentwood furniture in the same workshops where Michael Thonet set up his operations in the 1800s.
Sophisticated bentwood furniture designs include Alvar Aalto’s cantilever lounge chairs, Italian designer Luigi Crassevig’s 1970s rocking chairs — which feature cane seats — curvaceous hanging lamps and other lighting by Spanish architect José Antonio Coderch and lots more.
Find a collection of antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture on 1stDibs.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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