$3,600 / set
H 40 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Vintage John Stuart Provincial Cane Back and Leather Dining Chairs
By John Stuart Inc., John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Set of 6 Cane back dining chairs with leather seats. Louis XVI styling. Great design with
Leather, Cane, Wood
$5,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,950 / set
H 41.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Elegant Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully conceived and executed set of six ( 6 ) dining chairs by John Stuart, circa 1960
Walnut
Unavailable
H 41.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern side chair with stylized high back design and cane inset. Ebonized walnut wood
Silk, Cane, Walnut
John Stuart for Widdicomb Caned-Back Armchair
By John Stuart, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Quogue, NY
The chair is in excellent original condition, including the cane back. The seat cushion has been
Walnut, Wood
Authentic Set of 8 John Stuart Cane Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and featuring airy canning. It has original stamp John Stuart, New York Grand Rapid. The dimensions
Leather, Wood
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H 34.5 in W 19 in D 20.25 in
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By John Stuart USA, 1960s Solid
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
John Stuart Set of 8 Ebonized Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 John Stuart Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs. Two Armed Chairs and 6 Armless. Original
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The seats have been
Wood, Cane
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H 39.25 in W 23 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Handrubbed Walnut & Cane Dining Chairs Signed John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
John Stuart Inc, in the United States circa 1960. The set features two arm chairs and six side chairs
Cane, Walnut
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H 23 in W 20 in L 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
and ten side chairs. By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid walnut
Brass
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H 23 in W 20 in L 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs By J. Stuart Clingman for John
Brass
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H 34 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart Pair of Chairs Z Style
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Paul Frankl for John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Cane Back Chairs These vintage chairs are a
Cane
Authentic Vintage Set of 8 John Stuart Cane Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and featuring airy canning. It has original stamp John Stuart, New York Grand Rapid.
Leather
Six John Stuart Modern Walnut and Caned Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New Windsor, NY
Exquisite set of six chairs retailed at John Stuart in New York City. The set consists of four side
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 41.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Matched Set of Six Caned Back Walnut and Cane Back Chairs by John Stuart 1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Camden, ME
A matched set of six ( 6 ) dining chairs by John Stuart, circa 1960. Warm walnut frame with a caned
Cane, Walnut
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H 38 in W 20 in D 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
Brass
John Stuart Cane Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Great lines define this wonderful John Stuart chair. Black leather seat cushion included in price.
Wood
Midcentury John Stuart Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New London, CT
Clean set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut cane-backed dining chairs with new upholstery. Upholstery
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four John Stuart Walnut and Caned Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New London, CT
Nice clean set with brand new caned backs and original black naugahyde seats.
Cane, Walnut
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H 41.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Set/ 4 Mid-Century Modern Cane Back Dining Chairs Attributed to John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four mid-century modern dining chairs with elegant high back design. The chairs have an
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Set of Six John Stuart Ebonized Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Cambridge, MA
A set of six John Stuart ebonized walnut dining chairs with high, caned backs and upholstered seats
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 33.25 in W 25 in D 27.5 in
Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen for John Stuart 147 Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Charlotte, NC
Nielsen for John Stuart. Teak frame, woven rattan back, curved arms, plastic encased metal springs seat
Metal
John Stuart Leather Top Desk with Chair
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
mahogany and the door has a caned front. The accompanying chair is brass with an original upholstered seat
Brass
$3,643
H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 20.87 in
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
Brass
$5,512
H 43.31 in W 50.4 in D 2.76 in
EXQUISiTE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MIRROR
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Ralph Lauren City Modern RRP £7600 wall mirror with polished Chrome frame and Tortoiseshell insert Plea...
Chrome
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Wood
$17,246 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top. Offered in barstool (30...
Bronze
Vintage Coastal Artisan Shell Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal decorative wall brackets. Artisan made shell finish using beautiful vintage shells. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Shell, Wood
The Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved and turned oak small circular table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The incised oak top on spinal corkscrew design column on triple ball feet. Polished lightly aged o...
Oak
$4,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 20.25 in
1930s Josef Hoffmann No. 811 Prague Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs – Set of 6
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an early edition of the iconic No. 811 Prague Bentwood Chair, circa the 1930s. Designed by Josef Hoffmann, this design was first introduced as the A64F ...
Cane, Bentwood
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
An exotic color room size Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s. Measures: 8'10" x 11'6''
Wool
Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...
Marble
$1,451 / set
H 31.5 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Light / Sconce Metal Sculpted lights gold brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture. Inspired by the abstract and unique style of the brut...
Metal
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Art Deco Plant Stand French 1930's
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful and totally authentic 1930's Art Deco French plant stand. Two tiered in blonde birds eye maple which contrasts beautifully with the typically French tapering Rosewood legs....
Maple, Walnut
Set of Seven McGuire Rattan Cane Belden Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of seven rattan barrel back dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans. The Belden chairs feature a gracefully curved horsesho...
Brass
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.
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