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Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair
Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair

Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing our Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand-Painted Cane Chair: a masterpiece of craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Hand-Crafted Antique Bistro Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 20th Century
Hand-Crafted Antique Bistro Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 20th Century

Hand-Crafted Antique Bistro Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 20th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming, timeless bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a woven cane seat

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Unique Woven Cane/Rattan Statement Chair
Unique Woven Cane/Rattan Statement Chair

Unique Woven Cane/Rattan Statement Chair

Located in Bruton, GB

the craftsmanship and rhythmic geometry typical of high-quality rattan furniture. The chair retains

Category

Early 20th Century English Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Regency Venetian Hand Painted Cane Chair
Vintage Regency Venetian Hand Painted Cane Chair

Vintage Regency Venetian Hand Painted Cane Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

gracefully curved arms, creates a blend of elegance and casual comfort. This chair does show minor scuffs and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

$1,080Sale Price|22% Off

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French hand carved walnut chairs in gilt wood, that have cane seats and backs. Very

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style

19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Six 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in Louis XVI style, with hand-caned seats and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair
Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair

Exquisite Vintage Peacock Style Cane And Wicker Statement Chair

Located in Bruton, GB

craftsmanship and an extraordinary level of ornamental refinement. The chair features an elaborately pierced

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut

CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut

By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

in solid walnut and cane. Each chair base is constructed by hand from solid wood and hand caned backs

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Leather

1860s French Fine Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane Side Chair
1860s French Fine Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane Side Chair

1860s French Fine Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An amazing 1860s French carved walnut and cane side chair with exquisite carvings on back

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair Sheraton Style Hand Decorated Ebonized Caned Side Chairs
Pair Sheraton Style Hand Decorated Ebonized Caned Side Chairs

Pair Sheraton Style Hand Decorated Ebonized Caned Side Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Sharon, CT

A very stylish and well made pair of side chairs, possibly Michael Taylor for Baker.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Regence Double Cane Bergere Chairs, Pair
Regence Double Cane Bergere Chairs, Pair

Regence Double Cane Bergere Chairs, Pair

By Henredon, Harden Furniture 1, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Regence Double Cane Arm Chairs of classic European styling with hand-carved detailing on

Category

2010s Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period
18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French hand carved and painted in white wooden dining chair Louis XVI period with cane

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dining chairs. Masterfully crafted in the Italian Neoclassical style, each chair features an elegant

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Paint

Antique C1860 Set of Six Mismatched Walnut with Hand Caned Seats Dining Chairs
Antique C1860 Set of Six Mismatched Walnut with Hand Caned Seats Dining Chairs

Antique C1860 Set of Six Mismatched Walnut with Hand Caned Seats Dining Chairs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six Mismatched Mid Victorian walnut dining chairs with caned seats. 5 different

Category

Antique 1860s American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane

Located in Sofia, BG

Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Chairs
Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Chairs

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Chairs

Located in Omaha, NE

Transform your space with the timeless elegance of these Vintage Hollywood Regency cane back chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

18th C. Pair of Italian Side Chairs w/Hand-Painted Chinoiserie & Caning
18th C. Pair of Italian Side Chairs w/Hand-Painted Chinoiserie & Caning

18th C. Pair of Italian Side Chairs w/Hand-Painted Chinoiserie & Caning

Located in Atlanta, GA

-splat, with hand-caning framed within the splat and framed sides, and hand-caned seat. The chairs are

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910
Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910

Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

hand-painted maple frame, with caned seat. Measures: 17"W x 18.25"D x 32"H. Seat height 17.63". Good

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple, Paint

CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut

CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut These Peabody Cane Back

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Brazilian Modern Curva Chair in Hardwood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Curva Chair in Hardwood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Curva Chair in Hardwood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

(jacarandá) with a hand-woven cane seat, the Curva chair reflects Tenreiro’s commitment to material integrity

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England
Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England

Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handmade Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane with Original Castor Feet. England, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Antique Pair of Victorian Bird's Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs
Antique Pair of Victorian Bird's Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs

Antique Pair of Victorian Bird's Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

juxtaposed by the graphic, rhythmic pattern of the cane seats. The chairs were restored using period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Ms. Cane
Ms. Cane

Ms. Cane

$945 / item

Ms. Cane

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

, more compact form. Built in solid wood with a hand-caned seat and swivel backrest, it highlights clean

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

beautiful “Curva” chair is made in rosewood and caning and was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870

Located in Sofia, BG

Six 19th century dining chairs in Louis XVI style made of hand-painted wood with cane backs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890
Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

bamboo chair with woven cane seat Hand painted detail along the front and back Eighteenth century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

functionality. The chair features an elegantly carved wooden frame with a caned backrest, reflecting the Rococo

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Four French chairs in hand carved walnut frame with seat and back in cane. Very good condition with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Antique Hand Carved Jacobean Oak and Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1910s, a Set
Antique Hand Carved Jacobean Oak and Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1910s, a Set

Antique Hand Carved Jacobean Oak and Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1910s, a Set

Located in Germantown, MD

A very decorative, intricately carved antique Jacobean chairs in oak and cane. A set of 4. They

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

carved beech wood. Each chair features a classic oval cane back framed by finely molded rails, surmounted

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Paint, Cane, Beech

Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s
Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s

Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s

By Fatima Architects

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Rosewood and Cane Chair was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage

Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair

American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats. Excellent

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique 1900s American Hitchcock-Style Handcrafted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Antique 1900s American Hitchcock-Style Handcrafted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Antique 1900s American Hitchcock-Style Handcrafted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Located in West Hollywood, CA

their original hand-woven cane seats, executed in a traditional geometric pattern. The cane remains

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of vintage porters chairs crafted in faux bamboo wood frames having a faux tortoise

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed

LUI 5A Hand Caned Gray Lead Leaf Armchair composed of Pentagons
LUI 5A Hand Caned Gray Lead Leaf Armchair composed of Pentagons

LUI 5A Hand Caned Gray Lead Leaf Armchair composed of Pentagons

By Philippe Bestenheider, Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Introducing a timeless classic with a contemporary twist—the wooden chair that pays homage to the

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Teak Wood Occasional Chair with Cane Back and Beige Fabric - Donna Line
Teak Wood Occasional Chair with Cane Back and Beige Fabric - Donna Line

Teak Wood Occasional Chair with Cane Back and Beige Fabric - Donna Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Donna occasional chair blends mid

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane, Fabric, Upholstery

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut

By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951

By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Set of 12 black-stained ash wood chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, designed by Gio Ponti, model

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back. This Very unique

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Deco Period British Colonial Hand Caned Teak Club Chairs
Pair of Deco Period British Colonial Hand Caned Teak Club Chairs

Pair of Deco Period British Colonial Hand Caned Teak Club Chairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Great pair of Deco period British colonial hand caned teak wood club chairs. Recently restored and

Category

20th Century Unknown Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair
Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair

Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Detroit, MI

. This exceptional chair is expertly handcrafted from solid walnut wood and features hand caned seat

Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair
Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair

Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of pressback oak chairs with caned seats. Good vintage condition. Measures 17.25"W x 19"D x 43

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Late 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Side Chair
Late 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Side Chair

Late 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A completely refinished Late 19th century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt and hand decorated Cane Seat

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs

Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs are perfect choices for any room, especially

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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Hand Caned Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of hand caned chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and cane, all hand caned chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 301 antique and vintage hand caned chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of hand caned chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Hand caned chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hand caned chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, McGuire Furniture Company and Marcel Breuer are consistently popular.

How Much are Hand Caned Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $43,000 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 Hand Caned Chairs
  • 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 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
    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
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand 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.