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Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood regency pair of carved faux bamboo dining chairs made in the mid-20th century. The chairs
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chairs. Good vintage condition. We have a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of 6 dining chairs. The chairs are finished in red and have cane back with brass feet. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
$4,900 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Midcentury Brass and Cane Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, in nylon cane and full brass body. Recently polished. New
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vivai del Sud attr., Indian Cane, Wicker, Brass, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vivai del Sud attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Indian Cane, Wicker, Brass, Lounge Chairs, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Tall Cane Back Carved Link Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency tall cane back carved link chairs - a pair. Item features cane
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Billy Baldwin Bielecky Brothers MCM Rattan Cane Brass Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Billy Baldwin, Bielecky Brothers
Located in Countryside, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane and Brass Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XV Fruitwood Brass Nailed Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Made of mahogany wood with a “bejuco” (cane) backrest woven entirely by a craftsman, with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
$4,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Velvet

Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
$1,785 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Velvet

Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
$1,785 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1950's Mid Century Modern J L Metz Brass, Solid Wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
$1,421 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 43 in W 22 in D 23 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
for Dunbar circa 1950s Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a brass swivel base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
By James Shoolbred
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Royal Warrant Victorian Birch Low Library Bergere Chair With Cane Seat and Rear Turned Legs
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
$1,809 Sale Price
40% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.92 in D 20.48 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
$2,207 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Model 5105 MCM Mahogany and Cane Swivel Chairs by Jim Peed for Hickory
By Jim Peed, Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Model 5105 MCM mahogany and cane low profile swivel chairs by Jim Peed for Hickory
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Caned Swivel Back Dining Side Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Danish (1960s) dining chairs with exposed frames, caned backrests with brass
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

21st Century Julius Armchair, Brushed Brass by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius Brass armchair give us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

21st Century Julius Armchair, Brushed Brass by Duistt
21st Century Julius Armchair, Brushed Brass by Duistt
$6,028 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Chair/ Ebony Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chair in ebony finished frame. Ebony finished wood frame
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Chair/ Ebony Finish
Mid-Century Modern Style Chair/ Ebony Finish
$1,365 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Julius Armchair, COM and Brushed Brass by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
the brass that embraces and supports the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat and back and high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

21st Century Julius Armchair, COM and Brushed Brass by Duistt
21st Century Julius Armchair, COM and Brushed Brass by Duistt
$5,156 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
, which became well known, was the Structural Chair. Created in 1947 in two versions, one with a cane
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture cane back dining chairs. This set of chairs are from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs, 20th Century. From top to bottom, left to right, they
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
$650 / item
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
1980s Herculon Breuer Cesca style Chair NOS New in Box
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1987 Herculon Breuer chair, for the Cesca collector, this new-in-box Breuer-style chair is likely
Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Inspired Rattan Dining Chair In Blue Aniline Frame/Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Inspired Rattan Dining Chair In Blue Aniline Frame/Blue Velvet
Mid-Century Inspired Rattan Dining Chair In Blue Aniline Frame/Blue Velvet
$1,785 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
beautiful polished brass, cane back, and curved wood frame. The seat has been meticulously reupholstered in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
$14,000 / set
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
$50,000 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair Gerald Jerome Lounge Chairs for Heritage Furniture
By Gerald Jerome
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of super stylish chairs designed by Gerald Jerome for Heritage. Wood frames with caning seat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
$5,756
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
John Wisner Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Southampton, NJ
Ficks Reed Pagoda style lounge chair & ottoman set of bamboo, rattan, raffia with springer seats
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Fruitwood Cane and Brass Cachepot Planter Jardinieres
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant Italian caned dining chairs made from fruitwood with rounded sides in faux bamboo carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a table, iron, circa 1970, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a round table, Black lacquered iron and golden brass, With
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label. Edward Wormley was a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
$3,600
H 33.75 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 4 unique dining chairs made by Lane Furniture. Often attributed to Paul McCobb due to the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud & Floral Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Wonderful Antique 18th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing. Silk Damask
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud & Floral Detailing
Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud & Floral Detailing
$4,373 Sale Price
44% Off
H 31.89 in W 23.82 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in ebony finished frame. Ebony finished wood frame
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
$8,148 Sale Price / set
15% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan Campaign Loungers, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Superb Restored Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful cane seat back. Handsome solid brass accents mark the arms. Fabulous design, quality and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair & Ottoman In Beige Velvet & Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture cabinet with caning would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Italian Mid-Century Modern Tito Agnoli Rattan Chaise Longue by Bonacina, 1960
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Renens, CH
Model P3S lounge chair by Tito Agnoli produced by Pierantonio Bonacina in Italy in 1964 This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stool in Ivory Lacquer with Ivory Vinyl Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
These mid-century barstools belonged to a wealthy family that entertained often. They were placed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

21st Century Julius Small Chair, COM and Light Bronze by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Small Chair, Brass Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The JULIUS small chair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak

21st Century Julius Small Chair, COM and Light Bronze by Duistt
21st Century Julius Small Chair, COM and Light Bronze by Duistt
$3,633 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.1 in
21st Century Julius Small Chair, in Leather and Iron Lacquered by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like brass, the JULIUS small chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Classic 'A-Frame' armchair with a woven caned backrest, upholstered black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$10,500
H 32.25 in W 25 in D 21 in
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
for a desk or bedroom corner. Made from oak with brass feet and a cane backrest, just newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
$6,500
H 32.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
furniture Edward Wormley office furniture catalog mid century modern) these a-frame chairs are also designed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegance and sophistication. The chair's woven cane backrest with dual brass rod supports enhances the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
$6,000
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
finishes and handles, with its orientalist-inspired chair with bamboo structure and cane seat, Dal Vera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of cane-back dining chairs designed by the influential Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Round Solid Teak Coffee Table Denmark, 19
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your living space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern round coffee table by Peter
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Brass caps accent the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kreiss Bamboo Barstools Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Caned Backs, Top Grain Leather Seats, Leather Rattan Strapping, and Brass Footrest Protectors
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Kreiss Bamboo Barstools Leather
Kreiss Bamboo Barstools Leather
$1,271 Sale Price / set
36% Off
H 42 in W 25 in D 27 in
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Mid Century Cane Brass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century cane brass chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and natural fiber, all mid century cane brass chairs available were constructed with great care. Mid century cane brass chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of mid century cane brass chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Hollywood Regency mid century cane brass chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century cane brass chairs over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Bert England are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Cane Brass Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.

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.