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Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair
Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

$5,950

H 24.02 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

By Maruni

Located in London, GB

Maruni Mokko Folding Sling Chair c.1950s Quartersawn Oak with nylon mesh

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

$9,240 / set

H 30 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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1960s Japanese Bamboo, Rattan & Woven Rope Arm Chair
1960s Japanese Bamboo, Rattan & Woven Rope Arm Chair

1960s Japanese Bamboo, Rattan & Woven Rope Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

1960s Japanese Bamboo, Rattan & Woven Rope Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful 1960s Japanese bamboo, rattan and rope armchair. Impressively and thoroughly

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rope

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s

By Riki Watanabe

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This rope chair was designed in 1952 by Riki Watanabe. Our piece is an original one from the very

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Oak

Rare Maruni japanese  Rope Chair
Rare Maruni japanese  Rope Chair

Rare Maruni japanese Rope Chair

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H 29 in W 22 in D 26 in

Rare Maruni japanese Rope Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice and and rare Maruni rope chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wegner Style Japanese Rope Chairs ca. 1960s
Pair of Wegner Style Japanese Rope Chairs ca. 1960s

Pair of Wegner Style Japanese Rope Chairs ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of mid-century modern folding chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner. Made in Japan

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair
Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 31 in W 17.75 in D 22 in

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, AFM

Located in Redding, CT

Hans Wegner style folding rope chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

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H 29 in W 22 in D 26.5 in

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Maruni rope lounge chairs, circa 1950s, Japan. The chairs feature an ebonized beech wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-2
Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-2

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-2

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in L 29.53 in

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-2

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rope chair made by Maruni Mokko in 1950s. A design that wraps up the body with a tension

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-1
Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-1

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-1

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in L 29.53 in

Rope Chair from Old Maruni Mokko-1

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rope chair made by Maruni Mokko in 1950s. A design that wraps up the body with a tension

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Stunning Rope Chair by Maruni
Stunning Rope Chair by Maruni

Stunning Rope Chair by Maruni

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H 29.25 in W 20 in D 25 in

Stunning Rope Chair by Maruni

By Maruni

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Stunning rope chair by Maruni from Japan, circa late 1950s. This all original example has a rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

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H 29.25 in W 20 in D 25 in

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Bainbridge, NY

2 early Japanese Modern Rope Chairs by "Maruni". Sculptural Black ebonized wood frame with Rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs

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H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 26 in

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950s Maruni rope chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Midcentury Maruni Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1955
Japanese Midcentury Maruni Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1955

Japanese Midcentury Maruni Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in

Japanese Midcentury Maruni Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1955

By Tendo Mokko, Maruni

Located in Uccle, BE

shrines through to private dwellings and the tools that we use in our everyday lives, Japan is a nation

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner
Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful, modern oak rocker with roped seat and back. Sold with its matching ottoman. The rope

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Original Maruni Rope Chair, Hiroshima, Japan, 1950s
Original Maruni Rope Chair, Hiroshima, Japan, 1950s

Original Maruni Rope Chair, Hiroshima, Japan, 1950s

By Maruni

Located in Culver City, CA

, Japan in the 1950s. This rope lounge chair is not only beautiful, it's comfortable to boot. This chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

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H 30 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Jacaranda Rosewood Credenza, Jd Móveis E Decorações, 1960s
Jorge Zalszupin Jacaranda Rosewood Credenza, Jd Móveis E Decorações, 1960s

Jorge Zalszupin Jacaranda Rosewood Credenza, Jd Móveis E Decorações, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin, J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in Culver City, CA

make a statement, it really steals the show. As photographed with a Japanese Maruni rope chair, this

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Pair of 1950s "Maruni" Rope Chairs, Japan
Rare Pair of 1950s "Maruni" Rope Chairs, Japan

Rare Pair of 1950s "Maruni" Rope Chairs, Japan

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rope chairs from 1950s, Japan. Metal tag/makers mark "Maruni." Black wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Elegant Rope and Wood Lounge Chair by Maruni Out of Hiroshima, Japan
Elegant Rope and Wood Lounge Chair by Maruni Out of Hiroshima, Japan

Elegant Rope and Wood Lounge Chair by Maruni Out of Hiroshima, Japan

By Maruni

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

1950s Japanese made lounge chair made of wood and rope great vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Exquisite Japanese Rope Lounge Chair by Maruni, 1955
Exquisite Japanese Rope Lounge Chair by Maruni, 1955

Exquisite Japanese Rope Lounge Chair by Maruni, 1955

By Maruni

Located in Berkeley, CA

work of art. This chair was purchased by a US Navy commander in Japan and brought to the states in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rope Chairs by Maruni, circa 1955
Pair of Rope Chairs by Maruni, circa 1955

Pair of Rope Chairs by Maruni, circa 1955

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H 29 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Rope Chairs by Maruni, circa 1955

By Maruni

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Pair of Rope chairs by Maruni, circa 1955, Hiroshima, Japan. Rare matching pair in original

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

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By Bertu Furniture

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By Clara Porset

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We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
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Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

$1,000

H 13.98 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sofa Tables

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Modern White Oak Stool, The Cicely

$1,200 / item

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This modern white oak stool - The Cicely - 2422 is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The stool is moder...

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Oak

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
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By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...

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Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

$17,900 / set

H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in

Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's

$2,425Sale Price|50% Off

H 27.96 in W 19.89 in D 34.85 in

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rope chair in pine - attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark 1960's Made of stained pine wood and rope pine this curious piece is often attributed to Poul Kjærholm & J...

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Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964

Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964

Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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By Jean Prouvé

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.

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By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s

'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s

$8,513Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in

'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s

By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in amstelveen, NL

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Japanese Rope Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese rope chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese rope chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and rope — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese rope chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese rope chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Japanese rope chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maruni, AFM Furniture Japan and Tendo Mokko are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Rope Chair?

A Japanese rope chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $14,312.

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.