Cane Widdicomb Chair
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$4,595 / set
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair Gustavian Style Square-Back, Cane Painted Side Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of Gustavian style painted wood, square-back cane and upholstered side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$1,200 / set
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Maple and Cane Parcel Gilt Armchair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A classic Mid-Century Hollywood Regency armchair or club chair
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Maple, Giltwood
$995
H 29.88 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Boho Cane and Burl Wood Dining Chairs After Widdicomb - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cane and Burl Wood Dining Chairs inspired by Widdicomb. Each chair is meticulously crafted with a blend
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
$5,950 / set
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Cane-Backed Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb Cane-Backed lounge chairs for Widdicomb, From the 800 series.
Mahogany frames
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.75 in W 25.75 in D 30 in
All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$120,000 / set
H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
for Widdicomb, circa 1948. The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$94,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready. The New custom cane back is a modification to the chair. This large set of rare examples is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$90,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and twelve (12
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$105,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$74,500 / set
H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in
Rare T.H. Robs John Gibbing Wing Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very rare and hard to find wing lounge chair names because of the unique and stunning arm rests
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Caned Faux Bamboo Chair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style faux bamboo caned curved occasional chair with new custom cushion upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
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John Stuart for Widdicomb Caned-Back Armchair
By John Stuart, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Quogue, NY
The chair is in excellent original condition, including the cane back.
The seat cushion has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Pair John Widdicomb Cane Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Widdicomb cane faux bamboo barrel chairs
Pair of cane, faux bamboo and tortoise finish
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Regency Faux Bamboo and Cane Club Chairs, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Ivory lacquered walnut bamboo form frames, on casters, with caned sides and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of 1970s Brass & Cane Parsons Side Chairs by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s parsons style side chairs by Widdicomb. Burnished solid brass chair frames with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Regency Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency style dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 36.13 in W 21 in L 36.13 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency style dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Barrel Back Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four faux-bamboo-style cane back accent chairs. Original patinated copper-covered casters
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency French Style Cane Back Dining Chairs Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six walnut John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency French style cane back dining chairs. Set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 23 in W 23 in L 23 in
6 John Widdicomb Walnut French Louis XV Provincial Cane Back Dining Chair Vtg
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
John Widdicomb dining chairs, Circa 1980s. Made from walnut with a cane back and floral upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in
Widdicomb Set of Six French Style Chairs with Caning Backs and Upholstered Seats
By John Widdicomb
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Style Chairs with Caning Backs and Upholstered Seats by John
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
and ten side chairs.
By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Carved solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs
By J. Stuart Clingman for John
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 20 in L 23 in
Ten Burl + Cane Parsons Dining Chairs, Rare Widdicomb Set of 10 Organic Modern
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite set of TEN (10) burled ash and cane Parsons style dining chairs by John Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Modern Widdicomb Cane Chairs in Blue Velvet and Bleached Burl Walnut
By John Widdicomb, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of Widdicomb side chairs with bleached burl walnut frames, black cane and blue Kravet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
Wingback Chairs by Widdicomb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome caned wing back chairs by Widdicomb. Reupholstered in caramel leather.
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
John Widdicomb Caned Back Lounge Chair
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and chic barrel back lounge chair by John Widdicomb. Solid wood frame, with caned sides and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Lovely Pair of Widdicomb Caned Scoop Chairs Hollywood Regency
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of John Widdicomb scoop caned chairs on castors. These lovely chairs have a nice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane
Lovely Pair of Widdicomb Caned Scoop Chairs Hollywood Regency
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of John Widdicomb scoop caned chairs on castors. These lovely chairs have a nice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane Parsons Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 parsons dining chairs by John Widdicomb. Features a Burl veneer through out the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Burl
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 20 in D 23 in
Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Caned Barrel Back Walnut Chairs Mid-century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Hollywood Regency caned barrel back arm chairs. These are high quality and do
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
8 John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back French Country Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
8 John Widdicomb carved walnut cane back French Country Louis XV style dining chairs. Listing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Raffia Cane Pull Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk with Matching Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
covered Robsjohn chair . Widdicomb manufacture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Whittcomb Travertine Burl Game Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
banding of travertine with the lighter center.
See barrel cane chairs by Widdicomb also available.Size
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Walnut Cane Back Slipper Chairs by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Exquisite pair of walnut cane back slipper chairs covered with new grey velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Cane, Velvet, Walnut
Superb Pair of Faux Bamboo/Cane Lounge Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic pair of lounge/club chairs by Robsjohns-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Faux bamboo frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair with Cane Wrapped Seat
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Providence, RI
Robsjohn-Gibbings designed desk chair with cane wrapped seat and linen wrapped back. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Linen
John Widdicomb set of 6 Caned back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 John Widdicomb caned cack dining chairs in original condition.Gorgeous caned backs and
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of John Widdicomb Wood Chairs with Caned Sides
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of John Widdicomb Chairs wood with caned sides. Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Cane Desk Vanity Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Baltimore, MD
This stylish cane-covered chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb has brass nailhead details.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of John Widdicomb Walnut Lacquer Cane Barrel Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Geneva, IL
Pair of John Widdicomb barrel chairs with cane chinoiserie, lacquered walnut.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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Cane Widdicomb Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cane widdicomb chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, every cane widdicomb chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cane widdicomb chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cane widdicomb chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cane widdicomb chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cane Widdicomb Chair?
A cane widdicomb chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $5,995.
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 Widdicomb Chair
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane 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.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane 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.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To 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.
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