Woven Cane Back
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Cane
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Cane
Late 20th Century American Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Cherry
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Cane, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Straw
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Teak, Cane, Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Spanish Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Cherry
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Fabric, Cane
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Teak
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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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