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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

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Edwardian English chinoiserie painted green caned sofa
Edwardian English chinoiserie painted green caned sofa

Edwardian English chinoiserie painted green caned sofa

Located in Stroud, GB

English Edwardian chinoiserie painted bergere sofa Double caned arms all caning in excellent original condition White cotton wool felt futon seat cushions and feather and down back ...

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Antique Early 1900s Bergere Chairs

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Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa
Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41.5" H x 41" W x 19" D x 21" Seat height x 30" Arm height.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches

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Black Bamboo Sofa with Brunschwig Fils Les Touches Upholstery
Black Bamboo Sofa with Brunschwig Fils Les Touches Upholstery

Black Bamboo Sofa with Brunschwig Fils Les Touches Upholstery

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Stamford, CT

Black bamboo sofa with double-caned panels. Recently refinished in glossy black lacquer. Newly upholstered Brunschwig & Fils 'Les Touches' in cream/black. Measures: Seat 18" H; arms ...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Cane, Fabric, Wood

Aesthetic Movement, Antique, Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie, Bergère circa 1910
Aesthetic Movement, Antique, Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie, Bergère circa 1910

Aesthetic Movement, Antique, Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie, Bergère circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an attractive Aesthetic Movement, antique, conservatory suite in the chinoiserie taste and bergère style. Appealing decorated, walnut frame with a desirable aged patina R...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Lane Oak Faux Bamboo Cane Smoke Glass Top 61" Console Sofa Table
Vintage Lane Oak Faux Bamboo Cane Smoke Glass Top 61" Console Sofa Table

Vintage Lane Oak Faux Bamboo Cane Smoke Glass Top 61" Console Sofa Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Stafford, TX

Lane 1970s faux bamboo console table, showcasing the tropical, Hollywood Regency style that was popular during that era. The frame is designed to mimic the appearance of bamboo, thou...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Console Tables

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Cane

English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend
English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend

English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend

Located in Denver, CO

The settee features hand stitched cane with double cane wall on both the back and side walls.

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Vintage 1920s British Settees

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Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan

Lane Bamboo Caned Rattan Chinoiserie Sofa
Lane Bamboo Caned Rattan Chinoiserie Sofa

Lane Bamboo Caned Rattan Chinoiserie Sofa

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H 42.5 in W 76 in D 26 in

Lane Bamboo Caned Rattan Chinoiserie Sofa

By Lane Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

Bent bamboo scroll arm chinoiserie sofa by Lane. Leather joinery throughout and substantial caned seat enhanced with new cushions rich in Indigo, persimmon and antique white tones in...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas

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Hollywood Regency Campaign Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cane & Glass Top Sofa Table
Hollywood Regency Campaign Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cane & Glass Top Sofa Table

Hollywood Regency Campaign Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cane & Glass Top Sofa Table

By Baker Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Hollywood Regency, Campaign, and/or Chinoiserie style faux bamboo, cane, and glass top console or sofa table.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Console Tables

Materials

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Custom Caned Chinoiserie Sofa
Custom Caned Chinoiserie Sofa

Custom Caned Chinoiserie Sofa

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H 37.5 in W 72.5 in D 37 in

Custom Caned Chinoiserie Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by Chinese Export Circa Late 19th Century Wood Frame Sofa with beautiful hand painted black finish and gilded Chinoiserie details.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats

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Feathers

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If the interiors people have been saving on Instagram lately are any indication, we’ll be seeing a lot more antique, new and vintage cane furniture in the years ahead.

Cane — the material of the moment that is inspiring a new generation of designers — has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, side tables and desks.

In case you’re wondering, cane refers to the peeled-off bark of rattan, an Old World species of climbing palm, while wicker may be used to describe natural or synthetic materials that were woven into a pattern. Raffia, another term thrown around when discussing woven furniture, refers to a palm tree native to tropical regions in Africa.

Of course, designers’ obsession with traditional artisanal techniques is nothing new. Marcel Breuer’s tubular Cesca chair, a design originally conceived in the 1920s, has drawn renewed attention in the past few years. And the popularity of materials like raffia and wicker reflects our desire for all things handmade.

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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.

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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.