$1,906Sale Price / set|30% Off
Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs, Natural Finish, Early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail. The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
Birch
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this bamboo slipper ch...
Bamboo, Cane
$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off
Antique Regency Walnut Caned Chairs Bergere Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Antique Early 1900s Regency Walnut Caned Bergere Chairs Spectacular detailed carvings with Torto...
Walnut, Cane
Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare Josef Hoffmann set of Chairs for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Beautiful antique chair by Josef Hoffman for Mundus Vienna Austria. The chairs are in exceptionally good quality...
Cane, Bentwood
Leather Dining Side Chairs, Set of Four,
Located in Summerland, CA
Wonderful set from early 1900s English Oak chairs. Original cane seats are newly upholstered in leather and antique brass studs.
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Early 1900s French Regence Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the early 1900s, this set of eight dining chairs has been hand-carved in the Regence style with shell and foliate motifs, quite often seen on furniture of this period.
Fabric, Wood
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H 37.25 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Caned Chairs Attributed to Fischel, France, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced in France, early 1900s.
Cane, Wood
Early 20th century Thonet Swivel Hairdresser Child Chair, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice child's hairdresser's stool from the famous Thonet house (not signed) specializing in curved wood. Cane and swivel seat. Date from 1900. Very good quality and good condition.
Cane, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail. The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
Birch
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail. The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
Birch
Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs, Austria, ca 1900s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four, early edition, Thonet Dining Chairs from Austria ca 1900s.
Cane, Wood
Set of Six English 1900s Faux Bamboo Walnut Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six English faux bamboo walnut side chairs from the early 20th century, with cane seats. Created in England during the Turn of the Century, each of this set of six side chai...
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
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H 36 in W 18 in D 16.25 in
English 1900s Bamboo Side Chair with Cane Seat and Arched Motifs and Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo side chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat, arched motifs and ball feet. Crafted in England during the Turn of the Century, this bamboo chair features a...
Bamboo, Cane
Set of 8 Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs ca. 1900- 1920's
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Rare complete set of 8 matching bentwood chairs by Thonet. This set includes 7 armless, or side, chairs and 1 arm, or Captains' chair. All are in very good, solid, sturdy and ready t...
Cane, Beech
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dining Chairs Featuring hand-woven caned s...
Cane, Walnut
1900s Antique Settee and Matching Chair
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Early 1900s antique settee and matching chair. Oak and walnut construction with velvet upholstery.
Cane, Oak, Walnut
1900s French Cane Swivel DressingChair
Located in Summerland, CA
A very charming green painted and gilt French chair from the early 1900s. The seat and back are caned and swivel.
Wood
Antique Dutch Oak Corner Chair with Cane Seat, 1900s
Located in Riga, Latvia
Fully original vintage condition, the cane is almost new. It looks very delicate, light weight. Measures: H 65 cm, H (seat) 39 cm, W/D 43 cm.
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this stylish Early 1900s French Walnut and Cane Deck Chair was once used on steamer ships across Europe.
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this stylish Early 1900s French Walnut and Cane Deck Chair was once used on steamer ships across Europe.
Cane, Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Brass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Antique Bergère Doouble Caned Victorian French armchair French double cane 19th century. Mahogany & bronze accents with original patina. New cane, wood fin...
Bronze
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
French Louis XV Style Caned Bergère Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare early 19th century caned Louis XV bergère armchair in very good condition featuring graceful curves and hand carved. The graceful walnut frame is complimented with caning on all...
Wood
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1949s with this exquisite blue and white toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outsta...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of 19th Century English Bergeres
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century English Bergeres in carved and turned mahogany wood, stuffed in green velvet with casters. Little defects. Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 54 cm. good condition.
Wood
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,214Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a...
Mahogany
$3,400 / set
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Opulent Giltwood Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style pair of bergeres from a complete parlor suite. The design, with elegant Louis XVI lines and the delicately hand carved decoration, s...
Damask, Giltwood
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.
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