Black Cane Chairs
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Pine, Lacquer, Cane
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Wood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Onyx, Brass
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Federal Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Asian Chairs
Cane
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1920s Swedish Chairs
Cane
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Ebony
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chairs
Cane
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1820s Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Slipper Chairs
Wood, Cane, Paint, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Giltwood, Paint, Cane
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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