$1,745
H 29.53 in W 14.18 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Dutch Colonial Plantation Chairs from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant pair of early 20th Century Dutch colonial chairs with cane seats from Java, Indonesia
Cane, Wood
$3,325
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 44 in
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Cane, Wood
$7,529
H 31.26 in W 16.38 in D 14.18 in
A Dutch-colonial Indonesian Sono keeling and paduk miniature chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
high-back miniature chair, after the Anglo-Dutch Queen Anne style chair with a vase-shaped central
Padouk
$1,690 / item
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Antique Dutch Colonial Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Teak, Circa 1950
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved arms on this antique Dutch Colonial chair from Indonesia. Circa 1950. Pair
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$2,250
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Javanese Vintage Dutch Colonial Plantation Wooden Lounge Chair with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia. Born in Madura
Wood
$2,175
H 22.5 in W 23 in D 34.5 in
Dutch Colonial 1900s Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Slats
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century, with curving seat
Wood
$2,175
H 36 in W 25 in D 56 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Plantation Lounge Chair from Madura with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial early 20th century plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia with
Teak
$4,025
H 36 in W 29 in D 38 in
Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Plantation Lounge Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century with
Brass
$3,325
H 38 in W 32 in D 44.5 in
Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
Rattan, Wood
$14,342
H 42.52 in W 85.04 in D 27.96 in
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Hardwood Four Chair-Back Settee, Late 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Javanese rosewood (sono keeling) four chair-back settee Java, probably Jakarta
Cane, Hardwood
$1,800
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Northeastern coast of Java, Indonesia. The chair features subtle carved detailing amid its frame and a
Teak, Rattan
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Cane, Wood
Antique Lounge Chair with Curved Seat and Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Cane, Wood
$750
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 41 in
Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic vintage 1990s teak plantation lounge chair with a taught hand-caned seat and backrest
Cane, Teak
$4,280 / set
H 46.46 in W 28.75 in D 45.28 in
Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century An exceptional pair of early
Upholstery, Teak
Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mini Chairs such as these were once abundant amongst Indonesian tobacco plantations for workers to
Teak
$10,159 / set
H 43.51 in W 20.87 in D 22.64 in
Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Some examples are illustrated in Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India during the Dutch period
Hardwood
Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dutch Colonial Java Indonesian Art Deco arm chairs club chairs. Teak wood with a woven
Teak, Bamboo
Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Indonesian Dutch Colonial plantation chair.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.5 in W 23.25 in D 57.5 in
Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Indonesian Lounge Chair with Carved Paw Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian lounge chair from the early 20th century with paw feet and
Wood
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Plantation Chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A 20th century antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian Wicker and Wood Plantation Chair with extendable
Wicker, Teak
Sold
H 34 in W 23 in L 34 in
Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century, with rattan
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 29 in L 35 in
Dutch Colonial Vintage Teak Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian teak wood plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century
Rattan, Teak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 30 in
Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in L 35 in
Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial antique Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair with curving seat and woven
Metal
Sold
H 34 in W 17.5 in L 34 in
Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial metamorphic ladder chair from the midcentury period
Teak
Vintage Teak Lounge Chair in the Dutch Colonial Style from the 1940s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 1940s Dutch Colonial style teak lounge chair from Java with wavy seat and slanted back. This
Teak
Pair of Dutch Colonial Style Mahogany Cane Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of plantation lounge chairs crafted from mahogany in the Dutch colonial manner. The
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 23.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century, with
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 28 in D 43 in
Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century, with rattan
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Dining Room Chairs with Carved Radiating Backs, Set of Six
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of six Dutch Colonial teak wood dining chairs from the 20th century with two arms and four
Teak
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Dutch Colonial convertible chair or library step ladder.
Teak
Dutch Colonial Arm Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th Century teak Armchair w/Cane Seat & Back. Made for the local Dutch in Indonesia. .
Cane, Teak
Deck Club Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 20thC. Indonesian Dutch Colonial Club Chair with Caned Seat and Carved Back ( 2 available
Teak
Deco Club Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Deco Inspired Club Chair with Caned Seat ( two
Teak
Library Steps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn-of-the-century Indonesian Dutch colonial metamorphosis chair converted into library steps.
Bone, Mahogany
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Rattan, Hardwood
$669Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$5,378 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...
Straw, Wood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,025
H 13.5 in W 65 in D 25.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...
Elm
$5,486 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Sculptural Console Table by Andrianna Shamaris in Reclaimed Mahogany
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful reclaimed piece of mahogany wood is hand carved into a sculptural console table or desk. This impressive one of a kind piece is stained a dark brown whilst revealing the ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Edwardian Fainting Green Chaise Sofa Lounge on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Superb late 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Chaise Longue dates from circa, 1890 and stands on beautiful turned legs with castors. The scroll arm has some fine carvings an...
Upholstery, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Style Mid-Century Rush Oak French Armchair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th rush and oak armchair. France, c1950s. In the style of Charles Dudouyt. Wildly stylish with a great stance. The oak is worn in places with age and use, the rus...
Rush, Oak
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
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.