$1,050 / item
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Cane
Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs designed in 1947 by Josef Frank in Sweden. The Austrian born
Cane
$9,684 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939 Additional Information
Mahogany
$1,600 / set
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of Caned 811 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Josef Frank for Michael Thonet in
Bentwood, Cane, Braid
$8,804
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Josef Frank Easy Chair Model 508 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model 508 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Cane, Mahogany
Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning techniques.
Wood
$6,855 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Modern Viennese Set Thonet B 246 Chairs & T 142 Table by Josef Frank, 1930s
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
vivid glimpse into the expressive edge of early modernist furniture design. Attributed to Josef Frank
Cane, Beech
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in
Rattan, Beech
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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Cane Seat & Back, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Walnut
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H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Walnut
Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
to Austrian architects Josef Hoffman and Josef Frank. All chairs in this set were made circa 1950 in
Cane, Birch
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H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
is attributed to Austrian architects Josef Hoffman and Josef Frank. All chairs in this set were made
Cane, Beech, Lacquer
Midcentury Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chair by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Josef Frank, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
Austrian architects Josef Hoffman & Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1920s. This chair was made in
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and
Cane, Birch
Mid Century Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chairs by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
designed by Austrian architects Josef Hoffman & Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1920s. These chairs were made
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century ‘Plexus’ Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø - a Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Percival Lafer, Silkenborg, Josef Frank, James Mont
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Plexus chairs, designed by Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s, a striking
Fabric, Wool, Cane, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
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H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Cane Dining Chairs after Josef Frank Thonet
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic classic set of Prague dining chairs originally designed by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann
Cane, Birch
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H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Prague Cane Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Hoffman
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s. These very well made vintage chairs were manufactured
Cane, Wood
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H 33.75 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six 'Prague' Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann, 1960s, Signed
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing authentic set of six (6) iconic 'Prague' bentwood dining chairs by Josef Frank and Josef
Bentwood, Cane
Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs by Josef Frank
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with caned seat, beautiful original condition the canning will be replaced before
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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H 34 in W 21 in D 18 in
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 27.5 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Round Top, TX
armchairs and side chairs, designed by architects Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank in the mid/late 1920s and
Cane, Bentwood
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H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 8 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Cane Prague Dining Chairs for Stendig 1960s
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Troy, MI
A set of 8 model 811 "Prague" dining chairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank imported by
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thornet
Located in Pasadena, TX
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank Bentwood Chairs
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice pair of Josef Hoffman and Josef Frank ''Prague'' chairs from the 1960's. Although the
Beech, Cane
Thonet A 811 Chair Attributed to Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank in 1920s. Produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia. The chair
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Set of Six Modern Cane Dining Chairs Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, two arm and four side chairs, designed by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s
Sold
H 33 in W 17 in D 21 in
Josef Frank Dining Chairs Set of Six, Models 146 and 147 for Thonet, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet of Czechoslovakia in
Ash, Cane
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H 33.86 in W 20.28 in D 18.51 in
All Original Josef Frank Prague Chair by Salvatore Leone, Italy, 1940s
By Thonet, Josef Frank, Salvatore Leone
Located in Basel, CH
An all original Prague chair by Josef Frank designed in the 1920s, it went in production with many
Beech, Cane
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H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 3 Vintage Mid Century Josef Frank Josef Hoffman Style Prague Armchairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Springfield, VA
Mid century Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman style bentwood Prague armchairs with caned seats and back
Cane, Bentwood
$16,669 / 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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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 “...
Textile
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
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
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$2,600
H 18.12 in Dm 14.97 in
Danish Modern, Model "T3" Table Lamp by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Made in 1930s
By Niels Rasmussen Thykier
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp by Niels Rasmusen Thykier, model ''T3” Major. Frame and top of brass, fabric in oil-impregnated red/orange paper screen. A first edition lamp from early production (1...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
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 lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$29,347
H 61.82 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
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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