Caned Sofa
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century Jamaican Sofas
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Sofas
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Sofas
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Cane
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Cherry
2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1890s English Georgian Sofas
Damask, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Cane, Wood, Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Walnut, Leather, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Unknown Sectional Sofas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Wicker, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Walnut
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Palisander
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1840s Indian Regency Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Sofas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
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Caned Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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