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Cane Bistro Chair

Set of 4 Vintage French Bistro Style Wrought Iron & Cane Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of four vintage dining chairs featuring black wrought iron frames with curved backs, natural
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique cafe chairs features bentwood construction, original finish, newer caned
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
$810 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 34.5 in W 16.75 in D 20 in
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair
By Ligna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair. The item features the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Bauhaus style made in Italy after Thonet chrome frame with wood & cane seat bistro
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair. Circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests. This
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20th Century Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
$712 / set
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet. The chairs were made in Italy in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 8 antique, authentic and all original Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing
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Antique 1860s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 3 authentic Michael Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Thonet
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Antique 1870s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
$1,772 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1 of 30 Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bentwood chairs in lacquered black finish with wicker cane seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Vintage Rattan & Cane Bistro Table and Chair Honeymoon Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
glass top table and two swivel chairs. Elegantly crafted by Asian artisans of bend cane and reed. This
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Rattan & Cane Bistro Table and Chair Honeymoon Set
Vintage Rattan & Cane Bistro Table and Chair Honeymoon Set
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 20.75 in

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Pair of Faux Cane Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of faux cane bistro chairs with metal frames. Extremely strong and super comfortable
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

Pair of Faux Cane Bistro Chairs
Pair of Faux Cane Bistro Chairs
H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

French Thonet Style Bistro Chairs, Early 20th Century, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two beechwood and cane French bistro chairs.
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Wood

Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
By Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Bistro chair in bentwood and canework, model no. 14, designed by Thonet, in the 1920s. Wood color
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Old Cane Bistro Chair in Wood by Fischel Editions
By Fischel
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Caned wooden bistro chair from the 1900s. The three chairs on the left are produced by Fischel, the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage No. 18 Classic bistro Cafe Ice Cream Parlor chair. Structurally sound with original cane
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 4 Red Lacquered Bistro Chairs Mid Century Postmod
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous set of 4 Italian red wood lacquered dinning chairs with cane seats , beautiful color hard
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sweetheart Bistro Cane Thonet Chairs Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

2 Thonet Italian Black Bentwood Cafe Bistro Arm Chairs Caned Parlor Dining
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Italian Thonet arm chairs. Featuring ebonized black bent wood and caned seat. Measures
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Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Vintage French Bamboo Bistro Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six vintage French bistro chairs crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned backs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Superb Plantation or Bistro Set of 4 Cane and Bentwood Armchairs and Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb plantation or bistro set of 4 cane and bentwood armchairs and table The round table is
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Vintage 1960s Colonial Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Set of five bentwood bistro chairs with cane seats. These Italian chairs are adorned in an ebonized
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Vintage 1940s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs. Design by Fischel Austria. Striking Austrian design from the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French style bistro dining side chair just like those you find in a Paris café. Frame
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 No. 17 dining arm chairs in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by
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Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½ Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Belle Epoque Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6
By Michael Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 ZPM Radomsko Thonet bistro chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. Some are
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Vintage 1950s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 4 Bistro Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four children's bistro chairs. Painted in different color.
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Late 20th Century Romanian Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Bistro Chairs
Set of 4 Bistro Chairs
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
20th Century Set of Eight Rattan Bistro Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage set of eight Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo rattan cane dining chairs with high
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet
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Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair or Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Cane Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of Vienna secession period bistro dining chairs by Thonet. The No. 18 chair features a
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20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood and Cane Bistro Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, bistro/café, dining chairs attributed to Thonet feature stained maple, bentwood frames
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs Cafe Bistro
By August Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 6 bentwood dining chairs with cane seats. Bistro, cafe, ice cream style, circa. 1920's
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set '5' Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs, Caned Seats
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
century and a half. Crafted from beech, chairs are lightweight and very sturdy. All 5 have caned seats
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Vintage 1940s Romanian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane 35.25 h x 16.25 x 21 d Seat 18.25 Preowned
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Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Bentwood and Cane Thonet Bistro Side Chair, Made In Austria
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Gorgeous Antique Thonet Bentwood Chair with Cane Seating Add a touch of timeless
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bistro Caned Dining Chairs Fischel Thonet Style, France, Late 19th Century, Pair
By Fischel
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Bistro dining chairs in the Fischel Thonet style, circa 1890 Two side or caned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Vintage J. Gatti French Handmade Bistro Dining Chairs, Bamboo & Cane
By Gatti, Maison Gatti
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Classic bistro chairs in bamboo and cane, handmade in Paris, France by renowned maker J
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Four Michael Thonet Bentwood Round Cane Seat Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Gebruder
By Michael Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four antique Michael Thonet bentwood round cane seat Bistro dining chairs attributed to
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café. Frames
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Austrian Bentwood No. 36 Dining Bistro Chairs by Josef Kohn, Set of 4
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine set of late 19th century dining chairs designed by Josef Kohn and manufactured by his firm
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Rattan

Thonet Cane Chair Set by Fischel
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of timeless, vintage bistro chairs with cane seat and bentwood backing. Perfect for a variety
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Cane Chair Set by Fischel
Thonet Cane Chair Set by Fischel
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood No. 18 Style Bistro Chair, 1950s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chair, in style of the popular model no. 18. Based on the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming assembled set of eight 19th century fruitwood cafe bistro dining chairs made in the
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Pr. Vienesse Secessionist Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Arm Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
constructed of steam bent beech wood , and cane. These fine chairs are classic examples of the early roots of
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Side Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Wood

Seat of Four Bentwood Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs att. to Thonet marked FMG
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of bentwood chairs, in the Vienna Secessionist style, marked FMG. The chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of French Maison Gatti Rattan Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of vintage French cafe or bistro armchairs handmade in Paris by Maison Gatti. Classic
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Beech

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs or bistro chairs made by Salvatore Leone for
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Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six French Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six bentwood cane bistro chairs with new woven seats.
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Six French Bistro Chairs
Set of Six French Bistro Chairs
H 34 in W 16 in D 18 in
MATCHING PAIR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of French wicker bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned, green & cream colored
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Cane

MATCHING PAIR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of French bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned, green & cream colored finish
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Reed, Cane

SET OF FOUR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching set of 4 French bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned finish with multiple
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

Set of Six French Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six Baumann bentwood and woven cane bistro side chairs, early 20th century.
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20th Century French Side Chairs

Spanish Metal Bistro Chair with Metal Cane Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Patinaed painted finish as found Metal frame with metal cane seat,  20th century,  Spain
Category

20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six classic Druker cafe chairs made in France, probably made by Poitoux, trim is black off
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Late 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Set of Six Bistro Chairs
Set of Six Bistro Chairs
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

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Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
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Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 very charming antique Thonet bistro chairs with new matte seats
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These wonderful set of antique bistro chairs from Thonet display their age in a positive and charming way, adding to their great appeal. These elegant chairs look very nice in both a...
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Josef Hoffman For FMG Poland Ebonized and Caned Side Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Josef Hoffmann For FMG Poland ebonized bentwood and Cane chair. Newer caning. Priced per item.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Cane Bistro Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cane bistro chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cane, natural fiber and wood, every cane bistro chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the cane bistro chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right cane bistro chair, those designed in Art Nouveau, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Maison Gatti, Gatti and Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced at least one beautiful cane bistro chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cane Bistro Chair?

The average selling price for a cane bistro chair at 1stDibs is $772, while they’re typically $246 on the low end and $4,897 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.

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.

Questions About Cane Bistro Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.