Black Rattan Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chairs
Natural Fiber, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Rattan, Paint
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Ash
Late 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Philippine British Colonial Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Coral
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Rocking Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Rattan, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Rattan
2010s French Modern Chairs
Synthetic, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Polish Chairs
Rattan
2010s Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Rattan
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wicker
Antique Early 1900s German Other Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
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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.
- How do I renew a rattan chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I refinish rattan chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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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