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1980s, English Bamboo Chair
1980s, English Bamboo Chair

1980s, English Bamboo Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s English bamboo chair.

Category

Late 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Country Style Bamboo 1920s English Chair with Custom Upholstery
Country Style Bamboo 1920s English Chair with Custom Upholstery

Country Style Bamboo 1920s English Chair with Custom Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Country English bamboo chair from circa 1920 with custom upholstered seat and rustic appearance.

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

English Faux Bamboo Side Chair
English Faux Bamboo Side Chair

English Faux Bamboo Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

English faux bamboo side chair. Dark turned wood side chair/ child’s chair carved to resemble dark bamboo with rush seat, England, late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

English Victorian Half Moon Bamboo Side Chairs
English Victorian Half Moon Bamboo Side Chairs

English Victorian Half Moon Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

"Pair of English Victorian bamboo side chairs with half moon design back and paisley upholstered seat (PRICE AS Pair) (2 matching armchairs: 037518B) The back joints in seat are loo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Bamboo and Leather Chair
19th Century English Bamboo and Leather Chair

19th Century English Bamboo and Leather Chair

Located in Bellport, NY

A beautiful bamboo chair with free form feet and finial tops. Leather seat with antique brass nail heads. Probably dated circa 1890.

Category

20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Leather

Lovely Antique English Faux Bamboo Hall Side Chair
Lovely Antique English Faux Bamboo Hall Side Chair

Lovely Antique English Faux Bamboo Hall Side Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Character rich faux bamboo and wood English antique hall chair. A great little extra chair for a special nook.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

English Midcentury Bleached Faux Bamboo Lounge Chair with Upholstery
English Midcentury Bleached Faux Bamboo Lounge Chair with Upholstery

English Midcentury Bleached Faux Bamboo Lounge Chair with Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic vintage English Chinese Chippendale style lounge chair from the mid 20th century, with bleached faux bamboo structure and new linen double welt upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Smart English Bamboo Desk Chair with Faux Tortoise Finish
Smart English Bamboo Desk Chair with Faux Tortoise Finish

Smart English Bamboo Desk Chair with Faux Tortoise Finish

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful bamboo side chair having a warm faux tortoise finish. Makes a great desk chair.   

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique English Burnt Bamboo Side Chair With Japanned Lacquer Seat
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Side Chair With Japanned Lacquer Seat

Antique English Burnt Bamboo Side Chair With Japanned Lacquer Seat

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking antique English burnt bamboo side chair featuring a beautifully detailed japanned lacquer seat with hand-painted floral and bird motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Plywood

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene

Located in Dayton, OH

Scorched bamboo Victorian corner chair, circa 1900s. Features silk upholstery with a dragon scene along the seat back. The geometric frame is neatly accented by ball finials.

Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian Corner Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

4 English Midcentury Scorched Bamboo & Rattan Folding Side Chairs Slatted Backs
4 English Midcentury Scorched Bamboo & Rattan Folding Side Chairs Slatted Backs

4 English Midcentury Scorched Bamboo & Rattan Folding Side Chairs Slatted Backs

Located in Dayton, OH

A set of 4 English vintage British Colonial style bamboo folding side chairs from the mid-20th century, with slatted backs and rattan accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat

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.

Category

Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters
English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters

English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bamboo slipper chair from the late 19th century, with fan back, woven rattan seat and casters.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815
Pair English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815

Pair English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815

Located in London, GB

Pair Of English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815 A pair of English Regency side chairs in solid wood with original rush seats.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rush

Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1873 set of 2 English vintage bamboo side chairs featuring tiger wood design and folding frame for easy storage Features slightly curved slatted backs. seat height 18"

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-105a set of 2 English vintage bamboo side chairs featuring tiger wood design and folding frame for easy storage Features slightly curved slatted backs.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1970s English Harrod's Bamboo Oriental Style Eight Chair and Table Dining Set
1970s English Harrod's Bamboo Oriental Style Eight Chair and Table Dining Set

1970s English Harrod's Bamboo Oriental Style Eight Chair and Table Dining Set

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s oriental style bamboo dining set composed of eight chairs and table, bought in Harrod's, London.        

Category

Late 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Set of 8 English Walnut Bamboo Form and Cane Dining Chairs
Set of 8 English Walnut Bamboo Form and Cane Dining Chairs

Set of 8 English Walnut Bamboo Form and Cane Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

The Set of 8 English Walnut Bamboo Form Dining Chairs is a stylish and elegant addition to any dining room.

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890
Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century bamboo & cane Victorian bedroom chair, C.1890 Outstanding English Victorian bamboo chair with woven cane seat Hand painted detail along the front and back ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs
19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful example of a Pair English Chinese Fretwork horseshoe back bamboo chair.

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Faux Bamboo Cane Folding Sling Armchairs-Pair
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Faux Bamboo Cane Folding Sling Armchairs-Pair

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Faux Bamboo Cane Folding Sling Armchairs-Pair

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking pair of mid-20th century English campaign-style folding armchairs, beautifully crafted in faux bamboo with handwoven cane seats and backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Cane

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style iron side chairs from the mid 20th century with intricate backs, grey color, faux bamboo structure and new linen upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair

English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back features geometric shapes and lines. the arms are geometric as well, each with four p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of English Bamboo and Chinoiserie High Back Chairs
Pair of English Bamboo and Chinoiserie High Back Chairs

Pair of English Bamboo and Chinoiserie High Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of English-style bamboo and Chinoiserie high back chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Early 20th Century English Folding Veranda Bamboo Garden Chair
Early 20th Century English Folding Veranda Bamboo Garden Chair

Early 20th Century English Folding Veranda Bamboo Garden Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early 20th Century folding English bamboo garden Chair. Originating from Europe in the late Edwardian period, this chair combines bamboo, wood, and leather materials, standing at 37 ...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Rattan, blue cushion, Modern by Sharland England
Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Rattan, blue cushion, Modern by Sharland England

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Rattan, blue cushion, Modern by Sharland England

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...

Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...

Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Pink Cushion, Modern, by Louise Roe
Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Pink Cushion, Modern, by Louise Roe

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Pink Cushion, Modern, by Louise Roe

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...

Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century English Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat
Mid-Century English Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat

Mid-Century English Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat

By McGuire

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Take a set in this beautiful antique barrel-back bamboo chair. This chair features an upholstered seat, and woven geometric barrel back. Each of the four legs is affixed to a stretch...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Set of Six English Oak Faux Bamboo Six-Splat Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Six English Oak Faux Bamboo Six-Splat Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Six English Oak Faux Bamboo Six-Splat Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Germantown, MD

Rare Custom Set of Six English Oak Faux Bamboo frame and Mahogany Six-Splat Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats.

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Oak

English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair
English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair

English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency Brighton design bamboo arm chair with filigree design and a cane seat under a cushion with a stretcher (AS IS-filigree modified) (similar to Inv. #036706)

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available

Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available

Located in Sheffield, MA

Raised on four legs conjoined with stretchers - These antique English bamboo arm chairs featuring seat backs and arm panels with fine Chinese brush paintings on both sides of the bac...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

English Victorian Bamboo Moon Arm Chairs
English Victorian Bamboo Moon Arm Chairs

English Victorian Bamboo Moon Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Victorian bamboo armchairs with half moon design back and paisley upholstered seat (PRICED AS PAIR).  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

English Bamboo Brighton Regency Style Side Chair with Custom Cushion
English Bamboo Brighton Regency Style Side Chair with Custom Cushion

English Bamboo Brighton Regency Style Side Chair with Custom Cushion

Located in Sarasota, FL

This side chair is in the style of Regency Brighton style with filigree design, cane seat in wonderful condition and having a custom made cushion with love knot "frogs" to the cushio...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of English 19th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair of English 19th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Pair of English 19th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of English 19th century faux bamboo side chairs. Ready for re-upholstery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

ENGLISH GEORGE III FAUX BAMBOO AND CANED ARMCHAIR
ENGLISH GEORGE III FAUX BAMBOO AND CANED ARMCHAIR

ENGLISH GEORGE III FAUX BAMBOO AND CANED ARMCHAIR

Located in San Francisco, CA

A WHIMSICAL ENGLISH GEORGE III FAUX BAMBOO AND CANED ARMCHAIR WITH FAUX BOIS PAINTED HIGHLIGHTS. The tall rectangular back with four vertical spindles framing two down-sweeping arms ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Darlington, GB

A pair of English Regency period faux bamboo side chairs. C.1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Bamboo Chair
19th Century Bamboo Chair

19th Century Bamboo Chair

Unavailable|$2,200

19th Century Bamboo Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English 19th century bamboo chair with original woven seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

ENGLISH BAMBOO CHAIR
ENGLISH BAMBOO CHAIR

ENGLISH BAMBOO CHAIR

Located in New York, NY

Hard-to-find English bamboo desk chair with fine bamboo detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Bamboo Chair

Bamboo Chair

Sold|$445

Bamboo Chair

Located in New York, NY

Hard-to-find English bamboo chair with fine detailing and original woven seat.

Category

English Chairs

ENGLISH BAMBOO DESK
ENGLISH BAMBOO DESK

ENGLISH BAMBOO DESK

Located in New York, NY

Coordinates with our English Bamboo Chair (AFCHL8016).

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Antique English Bamboo Side Chair, C. 1890
Antique English Bamboo Side Chair, C. 1890

Antique English Bamboo Side Chair, C. 1890

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique English bamboo side chair with leaf motif and split bamboo seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Chair
19th Century English Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Chair

19th Century English Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare English bamboo corner chair made in the chinoiserie revival taste of the late 19th century Europe.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Bamboo

Late 19th Century English Bamboo Armchair
Late 19th Century English Bamboo Armchair

Late 19th Century English Bamboo Armchair

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Impressive, sculptural Bamboo Armchair.. Perfectly useable. England, Circa 1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870
English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870

English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A corner chair in bamboo with a leather seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs

English Esthetic Movement Root Bamboo Corner Chair, 1890-1900
English Esthetic Movement Root Bamboo Corner Chair, 1890-1900

English Esthetic Movement Root Bamboo Corner Chair, 1890-1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just arrived, this wonderful example of an English Esthetic Movement Root and Scorched Bamboo Corner Chair, 1890-1900 The intricate and delicate workmanship of this corner chair is ...

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of English Bamboo Lacquered Side Chairs, circa 1880
Pair of English Bamboo Lacquered Side Chairs, circa 1880

Pair of English Bamboo Lacquered Side Chairs, circa 1880

Located in Milford, NH

A fine pair of English bamboo side chairs with lacquered bird and foliate decorated seats and back panels, in very good condition, with minor imperfections and light expected wear fr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of English Black Faux Bamboo Chairs
Pair of English Black Faux Bamboo Chairs

Pair of English Black Faux Bamboo Chairs

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of circa 1920 English side chairs with faux bamboo frames and stretchers.

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Upholstery
Pair of English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Upholstery

Pair of English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English walnut lounge chairs from the mid 20th century, with faux bamboo structure and foliage-themed upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

English Carved Faux Bamboo Side Chairs in Yellow Finish, a Pair
English Carved Faux Bamboo Side Chairs in Yellow Finish, a Pair

English Carved Faux Bamboo Side Chairs in Yellow Finish, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of English carved faux bamboo Chinoiserie side chairs in yellow finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

English Vintage Dryad Bamboo Lounge and Ottoman
English Vintage Dryad Bamboo Lounge and Ottoman

English Vintage Dryad Bamboo Lounge and Ottoman

By Dryad

Located in Chireno, TX

English vintage Dryad bamboo lounge and ottoman, dating to the mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo

Set of Four English Campaign Faux Bamboo Folding Side Chairs with Leather Seats
Set of Four English Campaign Faux Bamboo Folding Side Chairs with Leather Seats

Set of Four English Campaign Faux Bamboo Folding Side Chairs with Leather Seats

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage set of four English Campaign folding side chairs from the mid 20th century, with faux bamboo structure, leather seats and brass accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair
19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair

19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century chinoiserie English bamboo leather top lacquer desk and chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Paint

1950s Set of Eight English Bamboo Upholstered Armchairs
1950s Set of Eight English Bamboo Upholstered Armchairs

1950s Set of Eight English Bamboo Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s set of eight English bamboo upholstered armchairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

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English Bamboo Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of English bamboo chairs available for sale. Each of these unique English bamboo chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, wood and fabric. English bamboo chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. English bamboo chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. English bamboo chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dryad are consistently popular.

How Much are English Bamboo Chairs?

Prices for English bamboo chairs start at $300 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,250.

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.

Questions About English Bamboo Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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, 2024
    The 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.