$3,980 / set
H 43 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane High Back Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without a loose cushion is 19" high
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
$1,295 / set
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,975 / set
H 45.67 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
20th Pair of Spanish Walnut Armchairs with High Back and Seat Caned
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible rare solid walnut frame with cane back and seat, Spanish mid-century caned armchair
Cane, Walnut
Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by Michael Thonet for his
Cane, Wood
Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's
By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style Gio Ponti, a great looking pair of large tall wing back vintage rattan armchairs in
Rattan, Cane
$2,300
H 48 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency White Wood High Back Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic high back lounge chair with Asian styling from the 1970s. It features a solid wood white
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Walnut Vintage French Regency High-Back Cane
Cane, Walnut
Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Cane, Wood
$1,095 / set
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$5,156Sale Price|25% Off
H 70.08 in W 37.01 in D 29.53 in
Antique Pair of Top Quality Large Pair of Carved Walnut Elephant Throne Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An antique pair of impressive carved walnut elephant high backed Throne Armchairs, cane back and
Leather, Walnut
$2,464Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an inset glass top and four high-back armchairs featuring airy, handwoven lattice backs and side
Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass
$1,995 / set
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining
Cane, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Rattan Bucket Chair with High Back by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Rattan cane bucket chair with high back by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s With a
Metal
Vintage High Back Cane Armchair with Cushion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage high back cane armchair with plenty of details and cushion.
Cane
1950s Dunbar Style Black High Back Caned Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Dunbar style high back caned armchair. Seat recently reupholstered.
Wood
Pair of High Back Armchairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of antique high back armchairs. Polychrome wooden frame, cane seating, Spain, 18th century
Cane, Wood
Unique Louis XVI Style Caned High Back Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Double hand caned back and sides on this exquisite Louis XVI style armchair. Seat cushion and
19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie High Back Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century English Queen Anne chinoiserie high back armchair. Nice hand painted design
Cane, Wood
1960s Grand Ledge Chair Co. Caned High-back Brown Lacquered Arm Chair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
with deep brown lacquered finish, the tall graduated caned back above a loose cushion flanked by
Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Doeg Rattan Swivel Chair, Contemporary High Back Lounge Chair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The high back caned armchair revolves around its own universe with a refined, elegant and
Rattan, Walnut
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo High Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without cushion is 17.5" high and
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Sold
H 44 in W 21.25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Italian High Back Armchairs in Manner of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Italian high back armchairs with double paned woven cane back panels in the manner of
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 58.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.25 in
Bohemian Chic Cane, Rattan, Bamboo & Fabric Seat Peacock High Back Chair 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Bohemian chic stunning handwoven vintage peacock high back chair with upholstered seat cushion from
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Sold
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Pair 1970s Bohemian Coastal Woven Rattan Bamboo High Back Armchairs Black Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
inspired design. These armchairs are constructed from durable Bamboo wood that ensures it will remain in
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Ebony
Pair of High Back Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Brighton Pavilion style Chinese Chippendale bamboo and rattan armchairs with cane seats.
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 57.25 in W 36 in D 30 in
Pair of Rattan Peacock Fan Chairs with High Backs and Upholstered Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of high back, rattan armchairs has a dramatic presence and a throne-like quality. The
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Sold
H 44.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.71 in
Early Set of Four Michael Thonet No. 17 Bentwood and Cane High Back Armchair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
This high back armchair model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by
Bentwood
Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo and Cane High Back Chairs, a Pair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of tortoise bamboo Brighton Pavilion style arm chairs feature cane seats and intricate
Cane, Rattan
High Back Cane Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
High back wicker chair, in the style of Gio Ponti / Lio Carminati circa 1955 Designed for the
Sold
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 32.68 in
Dirk van Sliedregt, High Back Easy Chair, Cane & Black Metal, Netherlands, 1950s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Berlin, DE
High back lounge chair, designed by Dirk van Sliedregt and executed by Gebroeders Jonkers in the
Cane
Pair of Lovely High Back Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chairs inspired by the Brighton Pavilion. Caned seats are original. Bamboo work is
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage Lacroix Upholstered High Back Cane Armchair
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency, whimsical wood and double cane high back heart chair. Newly
Cane, Fabric, Paint, Wood
$1,080
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi chair in a...
Oak
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Brass Palais lever handle in high tensile brass or aluminium. Each handle is individually investm...
Brass
$8,477 / item
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
“Veris” Sculptural Pendant Light, 26", Handcrafted in White Plaster
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
Ash, Walnut
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$11,221
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
Clover Flower Onyx Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Introducing the Latte Coffee Table, an uncomplicated piece of solid onyx stone featuring soft elegant veining. Available in two striking variations — a round top or a captivating fou...
Onyx
Mesa Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sectional is fully upholstered and features a walnut or oak plinth base. Dimensions: 120"W x 72"D x 31"H. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Fabric, Walnut
LU Louis SM Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made c...
Brass, Silver
$4,569 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
$2,344
H 23.63 in Dm 15.36 in
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
$4,509 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Wood, Fabric
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 62.0"W x 18.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood, Oak
$3,700 / item
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Arcade' chair by Design Frères, in COM/COL (not included): Great as a desk chair, (a) side chair(s) or a set of dining chairs (select the quantity needed at check out). COM: 1...
Steel
Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent amber colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded han...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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.
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