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Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Woven Italian Chair
Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s.
Made from a singular tube which curves geometrically to create an incredibly strikin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Colonial Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Original Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, woven cane and original fabric
Style: Mid century...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
Additional Information:
Material: Solid rosewood and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Cane
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Custom Louis Pava Cane Back Side Chair
Located in North York, ON
Louis Pava Custom Cane Back Side Chair. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired chair with cane back. Featuring 2 tone look with natural cane back and black lacquered frame. Completed with 2 to...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
High Back Rattan and Wicker Chair in the Style of Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful organic high back chair in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This fantastic chair was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Bonacina.
The chair feature a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 19.1 in
Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are in original condition with nice patina. The dark Brown Walnut wood has been oiled s...
Category
Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Cesca Chair Set of Four By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft.
The chairs after Thonet is from the years 1950s
The 6 chairs are in very good condition, ready to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs.
Design by Fischel Austria.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Solid beech and bentwood frames with original printed wooden seats.
This won...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of cane mahogany with faux grain rosewood early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of cane chairs on brass casters. Faux rosewood grain with gold gilt accents. Low size allows window or flanking fireplace placement.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chairs in Cane by PP Møbler
By PP Møbler, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 Poul Kjaerholm PK1 chairs made by PP Mobler.
Priced as a set.
This set is part of an important collection of early Kjaerholm pieces carefully curated by an art loving coupl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920.
Charming chair beautifully carved with central rosettes, ribbon swag, acanthus leaf finials and scrolled...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann is commonly credited with creating the "Prague chair," the design is also attribute...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Style of Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chair Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Mid century Blonde wood Folding Chair with Cane Seat By Aldo Jacober
By Aldo Jacober
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century Blonde wood Folding Chair with Cane Seat By Aldo Jacober Circa 1960. Very sturdy and solid. Stack flat as seen in photos.
Sold as a set of (4) Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Maple, Cane
Folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s
Very confy to sit.
Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer. Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular steel chair in 1925, based on the tubular frame of a bicycle. His revolutionary Cesca chair, named af...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s.
This set of 6 folding chairs „Cidue“ by the renowned designer Giorgio Cattelan was produced in the 1970...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880.
Beech and cane in faux-bambou style.
Antique, late 19th century.
Sound and solid.
Shipping:
L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of Four Torbecchia Chairs by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with seats upholstered in cane.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in white metal, wood and cane. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Dimensions: seat height: 45 cm.
Good condition
Wear due to the age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane Side Chair, England
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Handmade Arts and Crafts Rattan and Cane with Original Castor Feet. England, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 6 Red Lacquered Chairs Mid Century Modernist
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous set of 6 Italian red wood lacquered dinning chairs with cane seats , beautiful color hard to find nice condition with normal light wear.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Set of Six Vintage French Bamboo Bistro Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six vintage French bistro chairs crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned backs and seats decorated with painted reed highlights.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of exquisitely gilded 19th century Louis XVI-style side chairs, with lightweight, caned oval backs and shaped and comfortable caned seats. The front legs are slender ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted wood back with original cane seat. Original finish shows great age and patina. Two ava...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of white Cesca chairs, made in Italy in the 1970s, from a design by Marcel Breuer (1928).
Cane and white lacquered beech.
Good condition overall, some light traces of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Folding chairs 1970s pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s pair
Very confy to sit and.
Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Marcel Breuer, set of Four Cesca Chairs for Gavina. Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Catania, CT
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced in Italy by Gavina during the 60s.
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Slight oxidation on the chro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Folding Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair
Period: 1980s
Manufacturer: Italy
Material: Hard wood, cane
Colour: Clear
Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use
dimensions: H = 75 cm, W = 43 c...
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier.
This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet).
New cane c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Folding chair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair
Period: 1970s
Manufacturer: Italy
Material: Hard wood, cane
Colour: White
Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use
dimensions: H = 79 cm, W = 45cm...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet lightweight beechwood frame. An original classic great for a variety of settings. It is sta...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and
Viennese mesh dining chairs or chairs, 1970s, Italy.
A wonderful set of three (3) dining chairs with a chromed met...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 19.89 in D 20.67 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen,
Denmark, 1949.
Teak and cane.
Early model with the caned backrest.
Stamped.
H: 76 cm
W:...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Lacquer Woven Cane Wooden and Velvet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered woven wicker cane and black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet and velvet lounge armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Velvet, Wood
No 12 Thonet Caned Bistro Armchair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and antique Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at least 104 years old and was made between 1891 and 1919. It is in original condition with so...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910, these chairs are also mysteriously branded P.V.C. along the back of the seat, though ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 35.71 in W 16.74 in D 20.67 in
Rare pair of Mahogany, Niger Leather and Woven Cane Chairs, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rigmor Andersen & Rud Rasmussen - Early Scandinavian Modern Design
A very rare pair of chairs attributed to Kaare Klint and Rigmor Andersen, Denmark 1930s.
The c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of two 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and for...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
4 Charlotte Perriand Style Dining Chairs France ca 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.
Solid, dark brown coated, wooden chairs with cane / rush seats.
"Nature and the elements".
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Wood
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in teak By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in solid teak and patinated braided cane. Designed in 1952.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a classic heart motif back crafted from gracefully curved beech. The round seat has ...
Category
20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
RB Rossana Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash
By RB Rossana
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RB Rossana, set of six dining chairs, ash, cane, Italy, 1960s.
Italian furniture company designed these chairs, featuring a streamlined design with an open construction. The backres...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
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European Cane Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european cane chairs for sale on 1stDibs. We have 743 antique and vintage european cane chairs in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. European cane chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XVI european cane chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made european cane chairs over the years, but those made by Marcel Breuer, Hans J. Wegner and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Cane Chairs?
Prices for european cane chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european cane chairs begin at $147 and can go as high as $79,835, while the average can fetch as much as $3,045.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
Questions About European Cane Chairs
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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