$5,800 / set
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by McGuire artisans. The cathedral style was designed by John McGuire and features a gothic lancet
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$9,800 / set
H 44 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Eight McGuire High Back Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
coastal style by McGuire artisans. The "cathedral" style chair was designed by John McGuire and features a
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Cathedral Back Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by McGuire artisans. The chairs featuring a thick pole rattan frame decorated with gothic-inspired
Leather, Rattan
$5,800 / set
H 44 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$19,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Chic Restored Pair Modern Cathedral Back Loungers by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
difficult to find modern lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1975. Stunning expertly crafted rattan and cane
Leather, Cane, Rattan
$2,850 / set
H 29 in W 28 in D 30 in
Vintage Coastal Rattan Cathedral Lounge Chairs After McGuire - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cathedral lounge chairs offers the perfect fusion of artistry and comfort. Featuring an arched backrest with
Linen, Upholstery, Rattan
$6,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 21.25 in D 24.5 in
1980s McGuire Rare Green Rattan Cathedral Back Dining Chairs – Set of Six
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this exceptional set of six McGuire dining chairs, showcasing the
Leather, Rattan
Set of 8 McGuire Cathedral Chairs Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complete set of 8 signed McGuire Rattan Cathedral chairs. All are in very good vintage condition
Upholstery, Wood, Rattan
Pair McGuire Cathedral Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful set of 2 Mcguire Cathedral Lounge chairs. The chairs are in excellent original
Leather, Bamboo
Sold
H 32 in W 25.25 in D 25 in
Vintage Organic Modern Restored Rattan Cathedral Back Lounge Chairs by McGuire 2
By John McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This pair of vintage restored lounge chairs exudes the organic modern elegance that McGuire is
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Cathedral Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs consisting of four side chairs and two
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Sold
H 37 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Cerused Cathedral Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of 6 vintage Coastal dining chairs. Made by the iconic McGuire group and tagged on
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Style Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of organic modern armchairs or lounge chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
set of 10 Mcguire Organic Modern Ratta Cathedral Dinning Chairs
By John McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing an exquisite one-owner set of 10 McGuire rattan dining chairs in the original Rose
Rattan
Sold
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Elegant Set of Eight Cathedral Back Arm Dining Chairs by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A radiant restored set of eight difficult to find arm dining chairs by McGuire, circa 1970
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Cathedral Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four genuine McGuire rattan dining armchairs featuring a cathedral back design
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style by McGuire. Crafted from rattan poles the frames have a gothic lancet arch cathedral design on the
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Sofa and Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous living room set consisting of a sofa and a matching lounge chair by McGuire. Made in the
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
McGuire Cathedral Rattan Arm Chair & Cushion, c. 1980's
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Ross, CA
the late 1980's, the design is famous for its rattan cathedral back and McGuire's signature rawhide
Leather, Rattan
Set of Six Vintage McGuire Bamboo Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 cathedral style Chinese Chippendale bamboo dining chairs by McGuire. Finished in high
Bamboo
Set of Six Vintage McGuire Bamboo Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 cathedral style Chinese Chippendale bamboo dining chairs by McGuire. Finished in high
Bamboo
Rattan High Back Cathedral Dining Chairs in the Manner of McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six rattan high back cathedral style dining chairs. In the style of McGuire or Henry Olko
Rattan
Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs in the Manner of McGuire, Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six rattan dining chairs feature a cathedral style design in the manner of McGuire. Woven
Rattan
$18,457
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
Set of Ten Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately set of ten wrought iron patio and garden dining chairs in the neoclassical taste. The set consists of all armchairs with a thick, heavy iron frame. The seats have a humped ba...
Wrought Iron
$3,056 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
$8,500
H 48.04 in W 42.13 in D 81.11 in
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani b...
Brass
Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, Ralph Lauren, McGuire, John McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the ex...
Metal
$4,721
H 20.87 in W 79.53 in D 33.47 in
Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful high quality daybed in very good condition. Two available. This exquisite midcentury daybed is handmade using the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship It is w...
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$5,842 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. An a...
Bamboo, Hardwood
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.