Cage Chair
Elegant Parrot Cage Chair by Ib Arberg, circa 1970
By Ib Arberg
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Iconic Swedish Ib Arberg design parrot cage chair, circa 1970-1980. Original cotton canvas
Category
20th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Nickel
$3,937 Sale Price
44% Off
H 60.63 in W 35.44 in D 57.09 in
Elegant Parrot Cage Chair by Ib Arberg, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Iconic Swedish Ib Arberg design parrot cage chair, circa 1970-1980. Original cotton canvas
Category
20th Century Swedish Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
19Thc Early Set of Bird Cage Windsor Chairs-6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc New England birdcage Windsor chairs in fine condition.These early chairs have a
Category
Antique 1820s American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Postmodern red circular lounge chair caged in tubular steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern circular lounge chair caged in tubular steel. Sculptural chrome-plated tubular steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Leather "Perrot Cage" Swing Chair by Ib Arberg
By Ib Arberg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage leather “Perrot Cage” swing chair designed by Ib Arberg in Sweden, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
unusual chrome cage frame looks great with only minor signs of oxidation. This chair measures 22"T X 35"W
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in W 35 in D 33 in
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Chairs and Stools take this concept and push them to their limits – the wood frame is even more cage like
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan hang egg cage lounge armchair chair.
1 chair available. Price listed for 1 chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wood Frame Armchair in Walnut, Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
chairs and stools take this concept and push them to their limits – the wood frame is even more cage like
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wood Frame Armchair in Solid Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Chairs and Stools take this concept and push them to their limits – the wood frame is even more cage like
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wood Frame Bar Stool in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Chairs and Stools take this concept and push them to their limits – the wood frame is even more cage like
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wood Frame Counter Stool in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
chairs and stools take this concept and push them to their limits – the wood frame is even more cage like
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Globe Aerostatique" a Hand-Colored Engraving, after Claude Louis Desrais
Located in valatie, NY
. Hair and clothing styles, jewelry, snuffboxes, wallpaper, chandeliers, bird cages, fans, clocks, chairs
Category
Antique 1780s French Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,450
H 17 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
Recent Sales
Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6
Located in El Cajon, CA
Solid rock maple heirloom dining chairs, hand carved with the most charming birds and flowers motif
Category
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage Bird Cage Windsor Chairs, Set of 6 by Marlow of York Pa
By Wheeler
Located in Parkesburg, PA
- original finish, one arm chair shows early repair-
Back Height 35.5", Seat Height 17", Arm Height 26.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Bertoia Bird Cage chair in Chrome
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bertoia Bird Cage chair in Chrome
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Hanging Parrot Cage Chair Designed by Ib Arborg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hanging Parrot Cage Chair Designed by Ib Arborg for Abre designs,
36" wide x 48" tall, base: 36" x
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
SEXY SWINGING CAGE CHAIR- OH BEHAVE!
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
SEXY SWINGING PATENT LEATHER & CHROME CHAIR! OH BEHAVE! THIS IS THE CATS MEOW! IT WONT LAST LONG!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Vintage Birdcage Chair Made of Rattan, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
bird cage chair.
This of course because of the large "kind of bow cage" you are in.
It is brown
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
Ib Arberg Parrot Cage Swing Chair
By Ib Arberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
-plated swing cage with a black enamel steel base. Good overall condition with cosmetic wear to the powder
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall 1970s Caged Lounge Chair Custom Bouclé and White Frame
By Craft Associates, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Craft and Associates caged lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall. Chair is early 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
19THC BIRD CAGE WINDSOR IN NATURAL OLD SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL 19THC WINDSOR CHAIR FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN WONDERFUL WORN SURFACE GREAT CONDITION .
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cage Swing Armchair in Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair swing cage in polished stainless steel
with black velvet steel. Suspension chain: 100cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Parrot Lounge Chair
By Id Arborg
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chromed tube Parrot Cage Lounge chair hanging on a steel satin black cantilevered frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and early 19Thc bird cage rocking chair has original undisturbed painted surface.The
Category
Antique 1820s American Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Windsor green high back bird cage Windsor rocking chair is in pristine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chairs with Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the mid 1970's. Vinyl seats with cloth backing that you see through the cage of chairs from behind
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Midcentury Club Lounge Chair, Tan Leather and Oak
Located in London, GB
A unique Danish midcentury ’club’ lounge chair. Highly unusual cage design with tan buffalo hide
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Midcentury Club Lounge Chair, Tan Leather and Oak
Located in London, GB
A unique Danish midcentury ’club’ lounge chair. Highly unusual cage design with tan buffalo hide
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan hang egg cage lounge armchair chair.
1 chair available. Price listed by chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare & Early Set Of 19thc Bamboo Turned N.e. Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC & EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND SET OF FOUR BAMBOO TURNED BIRD CAGE WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Pennsylvania Bird Cage Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Pennsylvania Bird Cage Windsor.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bird Cage Windsor Chairs from Pennsylvania -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing bamboo turnings Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and are in fine sturdy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Bird Cage Windsor Chair from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine saddle seat bird cage Windsor chair is in great as found condition. This chair has a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
20thc Extended Arm Windsor Bird Cage Ladies Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction of an 18th century of a butterfly Windsor chair. Over painted Windsor chair in great
Category
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of D.R. Dimes Bird Cage Windsor Arm Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of classic windsor design with slatted back and geometric form cresting rail. The chairs with
Category
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set Of 8 D.R. Dimes Bird Cage Windsor Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chairs with slight saddle seat and resting on turned legs with a conforming H-form stretcher. Fine finish
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak, Pine
19th Century Rod Back Early Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century rod back bird cage Windsor chair from New England.The chair has a wonderful aged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair on Original Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Great condition Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shell chair on Eiffel Tower cage base. This
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s German Sculptural Wood Cage Framed Midcentury Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and sleek chairs from 1940s Germany. Solid chairs with brand new upholstery. Frames are
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Nutwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wire Iron Cage Chaise Lounge Patio Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair of Outdoor Lounge chairs, Modernist, Space-age design. Cage -like structure consisting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970's Cage Chair by Ib Arborg
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 70's cage chair by the renowned Sweedish designer Ib Arborg.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cage Chair & Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bamboo cage frame chair and ottoman with
newly quilted Jean de Merry buclay cashmere
wool
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Enameled Gold Iron Cage Chair from France
By Bella Loco
Located in Sydney, NSW
Available now and Ready to Ship.
Based on modern Scandinavian lines, this unique 'cage' chair is
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Hanging Cage Chair by Ib Arborg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
price for this chair was $2800 - the 50% off sale price is $1400!
A whimsical, yet practical design
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Argentine Moderne Era "Sillon Jaula" Cage Chairs ca.1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Extremely unusual pair of high backed, moderne era "Sillon Jaula"
(Cage Chairs) with exposed
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Armchairs
Six Jacob & Josef Kohn Bird Cage Chairs, for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of 6 completely restored ebonized beech bentwood chairs, manufactured by Jocob and Josef Kohn.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Ib Arberg Parrot Chair
By Ib Arberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
a chrome bird cage chair that hangs from a steel angular stand with a black finish. The original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of "Sillon Jaula" Wingback Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Argentine 1940's wingback "Sillon Juale" (cage chairs) in petiribi. Completely restored and
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Armchairs
Hanging Rope Chair "Tweety Bird Cage"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suspended rope chair, a unique approach to the lounge chair. The metal frame allows for a full 360
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Plywood
Fabulous White, Vintage Birdcage
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Antiques to view othe fabulous bird cages,lamps,chandeliers,settees,chairs,side tables,coffee tables,day
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Vintage Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Long store for other amazing chandeliers,lamps,girondoles,settees,desks,beds,bird cages,chairs,tables
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s, Chrome Caged Armchair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pearsall for Craft Associates chrome caged arm chair in dark brown upholstery circa 1970s.
- Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Hanging Swing Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
solid foundation for the chair cage. The framework of the seat is made of steel tube, with a polished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
LKR-2 Charles Eames Wire Lounge Chair and Harry Bertoia Wire Ottoman
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Black wire frame in original condition cage base wire lounge chair and original Harry Bertoia stool.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Our favorite, delicately scaled, chrome-caged barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 70's Thayer Coggin Chrome Barrel Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful chrome-caged barrel chairs were designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Cage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cage chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and steel, every cage chair was constructed with great care. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage cage chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cage chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cage chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cage chair over the years, but those crafted by Ib Arberg and Faye Toogood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Cage Chair?
The average selling price for a cage chair at 1stDibs is $3,520, while they’re typically $875 on the low end and $35,476 for the highest priced.
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.
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