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Cane Back Desk Chair

Vintage Cane Back Desk Chair with Brown Leather Seat, Circa 1950s
Vintage Cane Back Desk Chair with Brown Leather Seat, Circa 1950s

Vintage Cane Back Desk Chair with Brown Leather Seat, Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Single desk chair with round brown leather seat and cane back with brass handle on top.

Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

$5,800 / item

H 39 in W 25 in D 24 in

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Victorian Walnut and Caned Seat and Back Rolling Office Chair
Victorian Walnut and Caned Seat and Back Rolling Office Chair

Victorian Walnut and Caned Seat and Back Rolling Office Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A clean Victorian Walnut and Caned Seat and Back Rolling and swivelling Office Chair. Measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back with "ZOO(0)38

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Directoire Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Desk Vanity Side Chair
Directoire Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Desk Vanity Side Chair

Directoire Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Desk Vanity Side Chair

By Grosfeld House

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

classical aesthetic, this Directoire cane back walnut chair is a perfect addition for collectors, interior

Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001
Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001

Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001

$316Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001

By Henredon

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart
High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart

High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Modern side chair with stylized high back design and cane inset. Ebonized walnut wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cane, Walnut

French Cherry Wood and Cane Balloon Back Desk Chair Attributed to Grange
French Cherry Wood and Cane Balloon Back Desk Chair Attributed to Grange

French Cherry Wood and Cane Balloon Back Desk Chair Attributed to Grange

By Grange

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French balloon back side chair or desk chair Attributed to Grange France, late

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

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H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Original

Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

1960s Caned Low Back Swiveling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
1960s Caned Low Back Swiveling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

1960s Caned Low Back Swiveling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculpted solid ash desk chair with caned back and arms, and upholstered seat cushion on four

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Louis XV Desk Chair with Caned Back
Louis XV Desk Chair with Caned Back

Louis XV Desk Chair with Caned Back

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H 36 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Louis XV Desk Chair with Caned Back

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XV desk chair with caned back, having carved floral motifs, pale floral seat cushion, caned

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chairs

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1900, the corner chair has an arched and curved double cane back. The traditional desk chair

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Rare black floating back office chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Provenance: Punjab

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair
Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair

Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in

Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good authentic Chandigarh chairs. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak and braided

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Arne Vodder Caned Swivel Back Dining / Desk / Side Chair w/ Solid Brass Hardware
Arne Vodder Caned Swivel Back Dining / Desk / Side Chair w/ Solid Brass Hardware

Arne Vodder Caned Swivel Back Dining / Desk / Side Chair w/ Solid Brass Hardware

By Arne Vodder

Located in Oakland, CA

Arne Vodder caned swivel back side / dining or desk chair in teak with brass hardware for France

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Painted Louis XV Style Diminutive Vanity or Desk Chair
French Painted Louis XV Style Diminutive Vanity or Desk Chair

French Painted Louis XV Style Diminutive Vanity or Desk Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

Early 20th Century Painted Louis XV Style Diminutive Caned Back Vanity or Desk Chair with Hand

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Cane Back Swivel Leather Seat Office Desk Chair 'A'
Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Cane Back Swivel Leather Seat Office Desk Chair 'A'

Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Cane Back Swivel Leather Seat Office Desk Chair 'A'

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Eastlake Victorian Style Oak Wood Cane Back Swivel Leather Seat Office Desk Chair (A). Item

Category

Late 20th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Cane Back
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Cane Back

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Cane Back

Located in Dallas, TX

decorated with carved foliage. The walnut chair has an on-trend cane back and hand carved floral motifs at

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Louis XVI Armchair with Cane back and Leather Seat & Armrest, a pair
French Louis XVI Armchair with Cane back and Leather Seat & Armrest, a pair

French Louis XVI Armchair with Cane back and Leather Seat & Armrest, a pair

Located in Ross, CA

preserved cane back, and beautifully aged brown leather seating and armrest cover. Discovered in the study

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1900, the corner chair has an arched and curved double-cane back. The desk chair stands on four

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Jens Risom Cane Back "Playboy" Side Desk Chair
Jens Risom Cane Back "Playboy" Side Desk Chair

Jens Risom Cane Back "Playboy" Side Desk Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, walnut "Playboy" side chair by Jens Risom is a great desk chair with newly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Henredon Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970s Model 28-5001
Vintage Henredon Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970s Model 28-5001

Vintage Henredon Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970s Model 28-5001

By Henredon

Located in Lake Worth, FL

cane back dining desk chair 1970s Model 28-5001 Approximate Measurements in Inches 32 1/2" high at

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Desk Chair with Caned Back and Upholstered Seat
French Louis XVI Style Desk Chair with Caned Back and Upholstered Seat

French Louis XVI Style Desk Chair with Caned Back and Upholstered Seat

Located in Pembroke, MA

An elegant French caned desk chair or "fauteuil de bureau" with an upholstered seat, polychromed

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ward Bennett High-Back Office Chair
Ward Bennett High-Back Office Chair

Ward Bennett High-Back Office Chair

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H 40 in W 24.75 in D 24 in

Ward Bennett High-Back Office Chair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable, tilt-back office armchair, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1975

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mahogany Barrel Back Caned Desk Chair, 19th Century
Mahogany Barrel Back Caned Desk Chair, 19th Century

Mahogany Barrel Back Caned Desk Chair, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany Barrel Back Caned Desk Chair with Ram's Head Motif Arms and Tapered, Carved Front Legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Cane Back Arm Chair with Tortoise Leather
Cane Back Arm Chair with Tortoise Leather

Cane Back Arm Chair with Tortoise Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully Made French Walnut Chair with Original Cane and Tortoise Leather Seat. Selected by

Category

Vintage 1940s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Leather

Louis XV Stlye Walnut Desk Chair in Leather and Cane
Louis XV Stlye Walnut Desk Chair in Leather and Cane

Louis XV Stlye Walnut Desk Chair in Leather and Cane

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful tall back cane leather and walnut desk chair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

French Style Swivel Desk Chair with Caned Back and Seat
French Style Swivel Desk Chair with Caned Back and Seat

French Style Swivel Desk Chair with Caned Back and Seat

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking swivel desk chair with caned back and seat (this should have a cushion to protect the

Category

Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Cane Back Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cane back desk chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cane back desk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cane and natural fiber. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cane back desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cane back desk chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one cane back desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates and Pierre Jeanneret produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cane Back Desk Chair?

Prices for a cane back desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $11,015, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

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.

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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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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.