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Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style
Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style

Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautifully crafted 19th-century faux bamboo side chair featuring a handwoven cane seat and an

Category

Antique 1890s British Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie
Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie

Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Faux Bamboo Chairs in the Chinese Chippendale or Chinoiserie Style, made by Baker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage burnt bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed

1970s Baker Chinoiserie Style Blue White Cane Sculptural Arm Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Baker Chinoiserie Style Blue White Cane Sculptural Arm Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Baker Chinoiserie Style Blue White Cane Sculptural Arm Chairs, Set of 4

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite dining chairs set

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency
Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency

Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency

By James Mont

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely large-scale pair of chinoiserie style arm chairs with caned backs. We love the over-size

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of Chinoiserie decorated arm chairs. They have caned backs and seats.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Paint

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George II style black chinoiserie decorated side chair, circa 1950. With a cupids bow crest rail

Category

Antique 1850s George II Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions
Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions

Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marvelous luxurious Regency style club or armchair having black and gold chinoiserie frame, double

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

$1,212Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century English Chinoiserie Armchair is in the Queen Ann style. It is hand painted, hand

Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair

Located in Forney, TX

A most charming Italian hand painted, carved, and woven cane side chair with beautiful heavily worn

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

Located in Kinderhook, NY

relief chinoiserie landscape and foliate decoration, each crestrail with unique vignette, and caned seats

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

Early 20th Century Torched Faux Bamboo Double Cane Brighton Pagoda Side Chair
Early 20th Century Torched Faux Bamboo Double Cane Brighton Pagoda Side Chair

Early 20th Century Torched Faux Bamboo Double Cane Brighton Pagoda Side Chair

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A 1920s "burnt" faux bamboo side chair with a double cane back in remarkably good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

George II Style Chinoiserie Japanned gilt decorated ebonized cane side or desk chair with removable

Category

Antique Late 19th Century George II Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of twelve mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Ten

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Ten

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of ten mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Set of 6 Chin Hua Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Cane Backs
Set of 6 Chin Hua Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Cane Backs

Set of 6 Chin Hua Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Cane Backs

Located in Pasadena, TX

mahogany and have cane backs Original seat upholstery. Side chairs: 20" W x 18" D x 42" H. Arm chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black
Set of Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black

Set of Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An amazing set of 6 chippendale dining chairs circa 1970's The feature solid wood construction

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Armchairs, Pair

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Armchairs, Pair

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with caned seats and removable

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dining chairs. Featuring a beautifully intricate bamboo and rattan frame with an iconic lattice-back

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

comfortable and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous hand carved wood and caning details on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10
1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10

1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in North Canton, OH

upholstered seat pads over cane seats. These are Rare and extraordinary in their presence and condition. 4

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning and unique antique 19th century English Chinoiserie lacquer chair back settee with 20th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Settees

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patinated finish and distinctive faux bamboo detailing. Each chair features a beautifully woven cane back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Pair of French Side Chairs with Chinoiserie Details
Pair of French Side Chairs with Chinoiserie Details

Pair of French Side Chairs with Chinoiserie Details

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A pair of French Chiavari style chairs with chinoiserie detail on backs and caned seats. France

Category

Antique 1850s French Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 America of Martinsville Merton L Gershun Dining Chair Chinoiserie
6 America of Martinsville Merton L Gershun Dining Chair Chinoiserie

6 America of Martinsville Merton L Gershun Dining Chair Chinoiserie

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in everton lymington, GB

open caned weave backs 2 of the chairs being carvers it has Asian influences with a Hollywood Regency

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted
Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful pair of English cane seated and chinoiserie decorated arm chairs in black

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair Chinoiserie Caned Chairs
Pair Chinoiserie Caned Chairs

Pair Chinoiserie Caned Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair Chinoiserie Caned Chairs

Category

20th Century Chairs

Henredon Heritage Horseshoe Chinoiserie Chair with Caning
Henredon Heritage Horseshoe Chinoiserie Chair with Caning

Henredon Heritage Horseshoe Chinoiserie Chair with Caning

By Henredon

Located in Cordova, SC

Vintage Henredon Heritage horseshoe back chair. It’s in great condition. Sturdy. The caning is in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinoiserie Lacquered Tub Chair with Cane United KIngdom 1920s
Chinoiserie Lacquered Tub Chair with Cane United KIngdom 1920s

Chinoiserie Lacquered Tub Chair with Cane United KIngdom 1920s

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

This early 20th-century Chinoiserie tub chair, crafted in the United Kingdom, features a cane seat

Category

Vintage 1920s British Chinoiserie Corner Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Cane Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Cane Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Cane Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of black lacquered and decorated cane tub chairs in the Regency taste, circa 1900. Cane work

Category

Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four
Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four

Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four

By Union National

Located in West Hartford, CT

Chinoiserie black japanned with gold gilt painted detail and cane back. Fabric is original and is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Bernhardt

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Asian inspired dining chairs By Bernhardt USA, circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of Chinoiserie Chippendale horse shoe back rattan and cane chairs often named Brighton

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood

Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Armchairs, Pair
Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Armchairs, Pair

Bernhardt Mahogany and Cane Chinoiserie Armchairs, Pair

By Bernhardt

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Asian inspired armchairs. Perfect for dining captain chairs or club chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs - a Pair
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs - a Pair

Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs - a Pair

By Rose Tarlow

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs. This listing is for one pair but we have two

Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood, Lacquer

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Fine Set of Dark Red Italian Italian Made Chinoiserie Cane Seat Dining Chairs
Fine Set of Dark Red Italian Italian Made Chinoiserie Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Fine Set of Dark Red Italian Italian Made Chinoiserie Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous set of 12 Italian made chinoiserie painted Louis XV style dining chairs. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1970s Italian Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
1970s Italian Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

1970s Italian Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Maison Jansen, Montina

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six 1970s Italian chinoiserie style black lacquer and cane dining chairs by Montina, in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Henredon Furniture Horseshoe Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Henredon Furniture Horseshoe Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Henredon Furniture Horseshoe Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of six solid Oak dining chairs with caned seats by Henredon Furniture boasting surprisingly

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Henredon Furniture Caned Horseshoe Dining Chairs
Henredon Furniture Caned Horseshoe Dining Chairs

Henredon Furniture Caned Horseshoe Dining Chairs

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of solid Oak dining chairs with caned seats by Henredon Furniture boasting surprisingly

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century English chinoiserie ebonized parlour chair circa 1850. Inlaid mother of pearl

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage chinoiserie Brighton Pavilion Gloss Black Bamboo Chair
Vintage chinoiserie Brighton Pavilion Gloss Black Bamboo Chair

Vintage chinoiserie Brighton Pavilion Gloss Black Bamboo Chair

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Raymondville, TX

cane seat painted in high gloss black. Dimensions: 21"W x 22"D x 35"H.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Paint

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chairs
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chairs

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chairs

Located in Redding, CT

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Faux bamboo Chinoiserie chairs. Fabulous apple green vinyl seat fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, PVC, Wood

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Arm Chairs
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Arm Chairs

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Arm Chairs

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining arm chairs By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

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Caned Chinoiserie Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of caned chinoiserie chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct caned chinoiserie chairs — often made from cane, natural fiber and wood — can elevate any home. Caned chinoiserie chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Caned chinoiserie chairs bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Caned chinoiserie chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Henredon, Bernhardt and Century Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Caned Chinoiserie Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $16,000 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 Caned Chinoiserie 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 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 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 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.