English Bamboo Chairs
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century English Country Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Bamboo, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Other Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century Bohemian Corner Chairs
Silk, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Glass
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1910s British Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
2010s Indonesian Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Indonesian Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Indonesian Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s English Regency Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
English Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Bamboo, Raffia
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Linen, Wood, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Wood
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Vanities
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Painted Furniture
Bamboo, Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Children's Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo
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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.
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
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