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Raffia Black Rattan Chair with Cushion by Lucidi Pevere
By Lucidi Pevere, Casamania
Located in Milan, IT
Balancing technology and craftsmanship, this splendid chair is part of a project by Lucidi Pevere to bring together in a contemporary style two time-honoured Italian traditions: the ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair McGuire Rattan Chairs in Black
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of McGuire Rattan chairs in black, occasional chair's factory black paint, maker's mark, solid construction, very good condition. Dimensions: frame 35" wide x 31" deep x 30" high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Quirky Iron/Rattan Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
1970s quirky iron/rattan chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Black Rattan Rocking Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge black rattan rocking chair " Nanny" Model design by Nanna Ditzel is composed of a warming and hand braided rattan armchair with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Rattan and Black Iron Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century black painted iron and rattan chair designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for the Gebroeders (brothers) Jonkers in the Netherlands. Dirk van Sliedregt (1920-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Black Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lounge chairs. Designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. In woven rattan with a black-lacquered metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Woven Rattan Lounge Chair with Black Tubular Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury 1970s woven rattan lounge chair with black tubular steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dining Chair Karl Black Lacquered Plywood Wood, Velvet Seat and Rattan Backrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Plywood wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft confortable upholstery seat. Made to Order.
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Rattan
H 34.26 in. W 20.08 in. D 21.66 in.
Pierre Paulin Inspired Boysenberry Rattan Basket Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin inspired Boysenberry Rattan basket chair. In original condition, wear is consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Sika Design Sofie Woven Rattan Bistro Side Chair in Black
By Sika Design
Located in Shakopee, MN
Affäire is designed for the upper end cafés, brasseries and restaurants in historical European cities and capitals all-over the world. An elegant choice for Rivieras and sidewalk caf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Plastic
AHM Rattan Stackable Dining Chair in Ashwood
By Isabel Ahm, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The eponymous AHM chair combines the sleek lines of early 1950s Danish design with a contemporary angle. Each natural ashwood piece is a subtle mix of straight and curved, and a vers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Budji Layug Leather and Rattan Chairs
By Budji Layug
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pair of Leather and Rattan chairs designed by Budji Layug. They have a tag on the underside. These have hide wrappings similar to Mcguire. These are made well with thick leat...
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic medallion back shape. The most charming vintage botanical print upholstery. Acquire...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Chair of the Artist Micki Chomicki, Rattan and Synthetic Fiber
By Micki Chomicki
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chair of the Artist Micki Chomicki, rattan and synthetic fiber
Measures: H 70 cm x W 52 cm x D 2 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Synthetic, Rattan
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised black frame and rattan seat
Originally designed in the 1800s with elaborate curv...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in. W 20.08 in. D 36.62 in.
Nanna Ditzel Black Rattan Nanny Indoor Rocking Chair by Sika Design
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shakopee, MN
Nanna Ditzel briefly studied under the leading Danish furniture designer Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts furniture school, and that experience informed the Nanny...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Franco Albini, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage c1970s rattan bamboo lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair with Chromed Metal Feet
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounge chair made of wicker with chromed metal feet by Udom Udomsrianan of Planet, 2001. The chair was an award winner at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2003. Comfortable to sit on, a s...
Category
Early 2000s Thai Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs with Black and Gold Fabric, 6 Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible set of 6 bamboo rattan dining chairs. Each chair features a bamboo rattan and twisted pencil reed frame with black with gold pinstriped cushions.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 36.5 in. W 25 in. D 17 in.
Green Chair Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan side table, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in Spain.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Vintage Scalloped Rattan & Enamelled Iron Lounge Chair With Footstool, USA
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
Really unusual scalloped rattan & enamelled iron lounge chair with footstool, USA, c1980s. It's much bigger than you'd think from seeing the photos- almost a metre wide.
This price ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.47 in. W 37.01 in. D 29.53 in.
Chippendale Style Bamboo or Rattan Chairs with Asian Tiger Upholstery, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chippendale style rattan / bamboo chairs with new vibrant Clarence House inspired Asian tiger fabric. The seats are caned under the cushions, which is in very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
H 34.75 in. W 22 in. D 24 in.
Sculptural Pencil Reed and Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of oversized pencil reed and rattan lounge chairs. The heavy rattan frames are complimented by Fine pencil rattan details and intricately woven cane seats. Matching sofa av...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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 seen in peacock, fan back & barrel chairs. Original Sunbrella seat cushion is in e...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Linen
Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with Matching Table, Mid-Century, 1960's
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The cushions of the chairs have been given a new look with geometric fabric. Very comfortable, light and airy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 38.59 in. W 25.2 in. D 29.14 in.
Set of 4 Chairs Zigo Metal Rattan by Ron Arad for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 dining chairs armchairs model Zigo by the designer Ron Arad for the italian editor Driade in 1993. Lacquered metal and rattan. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Fratt...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.06 in. W 18.9 in. D 25.6 in.
Set of 6 Pretty Rattan Chairs by RH
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Culver City, CA
A beautiful set of chairs
Inspired by the iconic Parisian café chairs, these chairs are handcrafted in the same time-honored tradition as the enduring originals.
Steamed, bent and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Rattan
Helena Rattan Chair by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wicker chair woven from black plastic and natural material.
The Helena chairs have a back made of black plastic wickerwork that ends at the top in a kind of ram's Horn. Th...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Paint
Vintage Boho Chic Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Pair of Chairs & Matching Table Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bohemian chic stylish handcrafted pair of chairs and matching table from the 1960s. Please note one chair is slightly taller than the other. The table measures 23 inches tall by 28 i...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Postmodern Organic Rattan Lounge Chair by Udom Udomsrianan & Planet 2001
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly unique design in organic rattan by Udom Udomsrianan and produced by Planet 2001. Consists of woven jungle vines with stainless steel legs. Out of production with limite...
Category
Early 2000s Thai Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bundle Dining Chair in Black Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Dining chair bundle with structure in steel
with nylon and natural rattan for indoor use.
Also available with structure in steel with nylon
and pvc for outdoor use.
lead time pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Chairs in Tropical Banana Leaf Fabric, Set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of 6 black rattan dining chairs by Ficks Reed. The upholstery is an indoor outdoor banana leaf. Side : 20”L x 23”W x 34”H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
H 34.5 in. W 21 in. D 25 in.
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lounge chairs, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, c. 1955.
In enameled steel and rattan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in. W 27.5 in. D 28 in.
Scandinavian Mesh Chair Almost Black Leather by Dusty Deco
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A clean timeless look made in cultivated mahogany and rattan. The seat is upholstered in leather from Danish Sörensen Leather. Dunes cognac is an exclusive Aniline leather with a nat...
Category
2010s Philippine Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four 1940's Rattan Chairs redone in black lacquer and reupholstered in a striking Unika Vaev fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Vintage Ralph Lauren Bent Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with these handmade bent rattan armchairs from Ralph Lauren. Beautiful and unique, the set of six vintage dining chairs retains the original rich mahog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match you design. Chair is 30"...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
GRACE dining chair with black cane
Located in Porto, PT
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood structure is completed by the cane, in natural or painted finish. The seat and the bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
MCM Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Chairs, Angraves 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Cent Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 1970s
Magnificent mid century rattan / Cane set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs plu...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 37.8 in. W 18.12 in. D 20.48 in.
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. The chairs are made in the manner and style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Cracked Ice Rattan Lacquered Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six black lacquered rattan dining chairs by McGuire. The chairs were designed by Elinor McGuire in 1968 and feature the iconic cracked ice or shattered glass round ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Black Lacquer Bentwood Thonet Chair With Cane Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful black lacquered bentwood rattan chair in the style of to Michael Thonet. The pair of chairs have a cane back and seat with a glossy bentwood finish. The chairs are in excel...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
McGuire Rattan and Bamboo Cafe Side Chairs with Palm Tree Print Seats, Signed
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant set of four (4) wicker McGuire cafe chairs (signed) that can be used indoor or out. Fabricated from woven wicker that has been finished in a black color with palm tree dec...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
H 36.5 in. W 20.5 in. D 23.5 in.
Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Bamboo Blue Armchair Side Chair circa 1915 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage armchair or side chair from rattan bamboo designed and made circa 1915 Vienna.
A high quality arm chair or side chair from bent bamboo with nickel plated end piece...
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
H 41.15 in. W 23.63 in. D 24.81 in.
Radiant Set of 8 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 31 in. W 18 in. D 20 in.
Cane and Black Lacquered Wood Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
A black lacquered wood and blonde cane rocking chair, circa mid-20th century. Chair is black lacquered wood with a blonde cane seat. Chair measures: 28.5" D x 16" W x 35.5" H. Seat h...
Category
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Lacquer
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in St. Louis, MO
Barbara Barry designed for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco. Dark stained Rattan dining chair, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 37.88 in. W 23.88 in. D 21 in.
Large Italian Rattan Pool or Beach Armchair, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A perfect pool or beach chair. Protection from the sun and space to hang up wet towels. A very rare model.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Monumental Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Monumental swivel easy chair by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis
This chair has sturdy thick chocolate brown distressed neck leather that acquired a stunning an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in. W 45.28 in. D 34.65 in.
Spectacular Pair of Espresso and Caramel Art Deco Rattan Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 26 in. W 34.5 in. D 38 in.
Mid-Century Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iconic Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair. Made famous by Huey P. Newton photographed in the Peacock chair in 1967 and then later by the 1974 French film, Emmanuelle. The chair is i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Jacques Adnet Style Woven Basket Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful woven bucket seat with visible fading and patina that sits in a black enameled metal base, also with visible wear and patina. Minimal rattan loss.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four organic modern dining armchairs made by McGuire. Known as Balboa armchairs model #MCTSC152 crafted from rattan poles in a dramatic architectural style. The chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Soft Cotton Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired with an intimate voluptuousness that can embrace you and surprisingly break ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet, Rattan
H 34 in. W 20 in. D 21 in.
McGuire San Francisco Woven Leather Slipper Chairs, Upholstered Loose Cushions
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire San Francisco woven leather slipper chairs, upholstered loose cushions
Offered for sale is a pair of rare McGuire of San Francisco woven leather chairs with loose upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
H 30.5 in. W 26.25 in. D 28.25 in.
Italian Cane Wicker Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Italian Midcentury Modern to Postmodern period chrome, black wood and cane seat folding chairs, attributed to Italian design house Arrben, circa 1960s - 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair Attrb Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, c.1950
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Surbiton, GB
Woven rattan and bamboo lounge chair attributed to Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol. Synonymous with exquisite wicker furniture, the pair won the second prize at the Salon des Artistes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 35.04 in. W 34.65 in. D 35.44 in.
Industrial Iron & Wicker Rocking Chair with Vintage Linen Cushion, Mid-Century
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-Century iron & wicker rocking chair with beautiful lines and a comfortable seat. The cushion has been tailor made with vintage fabric from Hungary. This is truly a unique piece, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.26 in. W 23.23 in. D 44.49 in.
Beautiful McGuire by Hans Kaufeld Chair, USA, 1980's
By Hans Kaufeld, McGuire
Located in Achterveld, NL
Beautiful McGuire by Hans Kaufeld chair, USA, 1980's.
The chair is very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Central American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Italian Caned Armchair Attributed to Lio Carminati, 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian handcrafted high-back rattan armchair repainted black.
The armchair has no defects and is in excellent condition as you can see from the images, beautiful design ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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Black Rattan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black rattan chair for your home. Each black rattan chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and metal. There are 126 variations of the antique or vintage black rattan chair you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black rattan chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A black rattan chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. McGuire Furniture Company, Gerard Van Den Berg and Rohe Noordwolde each produced at least one beautiful black rattan chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Black Rattan Chair?
Prices for a black rattan chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,988.
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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