Cane Back Slipper Chairs
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas
Brass
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Ultrasuede
Danish Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Cane, Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Cane, Chestnut
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Cane, Chenille, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Leather, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century American French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Cane, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Chestnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Cane, Muslin
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Slipper Chairs
Abalone, Giltwood, Paper
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s Unknown Biedermeier Slipper Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Slipper Chairs
Bone, Rosewood, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Raffia, Rattan, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Cane, Fabric
20th Century French Slipper Chairs
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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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 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.
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