$8,850 / set
Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Cane Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome pair of English satinwood cane chairs is the epitome of the Edwardian style.
Cane, Satinwood
Pair of Antique Edwardian Lacquered Walnut and Cane Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Edwardian lacquered walnut and cane armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is superb, they have a ...
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Edwardian Finely Painted And Caned Satinwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Entirely newly hand caned with square back with tablet crest with a scene of charioteer and horses. Caned sides and seat. Square tapered legs.
Cane, Satinwood
Pair of Painted Edwardian Satinwood Cane-Back Side Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Each chair features an intricately woven oval cane back, centred with a hand-painted neoclassical medallion.
Satinwood
Set of 6 English Edwardian Black Leather Cane Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
A sophisticated set of black leather and cane back dining chairs in the Colonial style, designed with a strong tailored silhouette and rich material contrast. Each chair features a s...
Leather, Cane
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 ...
Beech
Edwardian Satinwood And Painted Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With mostly all new caning . Finely painted . With square back with chariot and charioteer center panel. Conforming seat rail and arm terminals with pilaster supports. Square tapered...
Cane, Satinwood
$837Sale Price / set|30% Off
Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of French Renaissance Henry II style chairs from the turn of the twentieth century. Solidly made of oak wood, braided cane seats, backrest decorated with balusters....
Cane, Oak
Antique Wicker Rocking Chair, Hand Woven Anchor design 1890
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare natural finished, hand woven Anchor motif wicker rocker in the early continuous ring design pattern as it was known.The rarity of the rocker is the beautifully hand woven...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
$1,607Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of 5 Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of 5 of French Renaissance Henry II style chairs from the turn of the twentieth century. Solidly made of oak wood, braided cane seats , backrest decorated with int...
Cane, Oak
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Sheraton Style Satinwood Chair with Painted Decoration
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An early 20th century satinwood chair with hand painted decoration. The rounded frame with a caned back and seat, the paneled sides, each with a hand painted floral design. The wh...
Cane, Satinwood
Pair of Edwardian Maple and Caned Bergere Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With good quality red leather cushions with ottoman. Caned back and seat raised on turned legs.
Maple
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H 34.45 in W 21.07 in D 17.52 in
Set of 10 Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 10 antique Edwardian quality mahogany and cane dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and eight single chairs having a quality mahogany rope twist top above two rails wi...
Other
Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Compact Circa 1910, rare form in Iron, Rocking Chair with caned seat. Perfect as nursing Rocker
Iron
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H 33.27 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Chairs, Edwardian, Ebonised, Side, Early 20th Century, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique chairs. An English, Edwardian pair of ebonised side chairs dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.
Cane, Wood
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well togeth...
Cane, Oak
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H 31.89 in W 70.08 in D 34.06 in
Antique Conservatory Suite, Bergère Sofa and Two Chairs, Edwardian, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite, a bergère sofa and chairs dating to the Edwardian period of the early 20th century, circa 1910.
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Cane Side Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique side chair in solid beech, with a caned seat and back. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910. It is of lovely quality with gorge...
Cane, Beech
Antique Conservatory Suite, Edwardian Bergere, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite dating to the Edwardian period of the early 20th century, circa 1910.
Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century Pair of Double Caned Bergere Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of bergere armchairs, with solid mahogany frame. Inset with circular panelled cane work backs and upholstered seats. Raised up on finely carved fluted front legs Dimensions He...
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H 31 in W 25 in D 23 in
Edwardian Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair on Castors Early 20th Century United Kingdo
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant English office swivel chair from the late 19th century, crafted from solid mahogany and finished with cane.
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Walnut Caned Bergere Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Antique Bergere three-piece lounge suite, consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. The frames are solid walnut with cane panels. It's all been polished and re-upholstered, so is in ex...
Walnut
Edwardian Bobbin Arm Chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Made from solid beech, the chair is fitted with a woven cane seat and showcases finely carved bobbin-turned legs and arm supports.
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Corner Chair with Cane Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English corner chair with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from around 1900. The beech wood chair is in very good condition. The cane seat is from a later period. ...
Cane, Beech
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H 33.08 in W 60.44 in D 25.99 in
Antique Bergere Suite, English, Beech, Cane, Chair, Sofa, Set, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, beech and cane chair and sofa set, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fabric, Cane
Early 20th Century Edwardian Barley Twist Corner Chair with Cane
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English corner chair with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. The beech wood chair and cane are in good condition. The cane seat is from a la...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Corner Chair with Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English corner chair with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from around the early 20th century. The beech wood chair and cane are in very good condition. The cane seat ...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm Chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair, beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair a...
Cane, Beech
A Rare Pair of Oversized Edwardian Rosewood Caned Library Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of oversized Edwardian rosewood caned library chairs on castor.
Rosewood, Cane
Edwardian Caned Library Chair of Mahogany (on Casters)
Located in Austin, TX
A classic library armchair of Cuban mahogany from the Edwardian-era, with caned sides and back featuring Modern style drop-in back and seat cushions, on rolling brass casters.
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H 32.68 in W 25.4 in D 57.68 in
Antique Plantation Chair, Teak, Bergere, Steamer Deck, Garden Lounger, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique plantation chair. An English, solid teak and bergere cane steamer-deck armchair, or garden lounger, dating to the Edwardian period of the early 20th century, circa...
Cane, Teak
Pair of English Caned Library Bergere Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of fine English caned library bergere armchairs from the Edwardian era, each chair featuring inlaid mahogany frames with caned back, seat, and sides.
Brass
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H 36.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.25 in
Pair of English Edwardian Painted and Cane Arm Chairs. Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Chairs have a cane back and seat ending on cuffed feet.
English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair c 1910-20
Located in Kastrup, DK
English "steamer" folding deck chair. Made of elm wood with cane seat and back. Easily to fold. Very nice original condition.
Cane, Elm
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H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 23.04 in
Pair of Edwardian Black Lacquered and Gilt Highlighted Elbow Chairs with Cane
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Beautiful pair of fine quality black lacquered and decorated elbow chairs with oval cane inserts and a gilt highlighting, circa 1900 Very nice proportions to these chairs and they a...
Beech
Set of Ten Edwardian Fancy Painted Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 10 Edwardian fancy painted dining chairs, 2 armchairs, 8 sides, England circa 1910. We will post pictures of the armchairs.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair Edwardian Caned Arm Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top rails decorated with hand painted cupids. the rest of the frame with painted stringing and leaf and palmette designs. the sides, back and seat all caned. loose cushions....
Mahogany, Cane, Paint
Diminuitive Edwardian Tete-a-Tete, Collection of Albert Hadley
Located in Washington, DC
Diminuitive Edwardian tete-a-tete from the personal collection of famed American interior designer Albert Hadley. Made of elm wood with caned seats, it has an unusual paneled back, ...
Elm, Cane
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H 35 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Dryad Cane Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Edwardian Conservatory Chairs
By Dryad
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The beautifully sculptural set of cane chairs comprising four side chairs and two armchairs each bearing an ivorine plaque inscribed 'DRYAD, CANE FURNITURE LEICESTER ENGLAND', and ea...
Cane
Pair of Antique Edwardian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Late 19th Century Edwardian style Chairs are in good condition and features the original hand-painted floral and leaves pattern design.
Cane, Wood, Paint
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.