When were cane back chairs popular?

While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Midcentury Cane Back Chairs

Cane Chair Set Of Six

1960s Cane Dining Room Chairs

Vintage X Back Dining Chair

Walnut Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Walnut And Cane Chair

United Furniture Cane Backed Dining Chairs

Set 4 Cane Dining Chairs

Drexel Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back

$1,580 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back

By Thonet

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern accent chairs feature bentwood frames with caned seat and back

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back Six Dining Chairs

$2,595 / set

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back Six Dining Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

chair backs the lines and attention to detail are exquisite. Classic mid-century modern styling with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

$1,950 / set

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair

$1,400

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat

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

Materials

Cane, Beech

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

$475

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chair

$550

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

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

$4,500

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back

$1,650 / set

Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back

By Salterini

Located in Miami, FL

Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs

$1,995 / set

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 4 side

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Caned Back Mid-Century Armchair

$1,485 / item

Caned Back Mid-Century Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

perfect for everyday use. Ideal for dining spaces, living rooms, or home offices, the Caned Back Mid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a danish style solid wood chair. It’s back is elliptical shaped and made of a caned net

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Birch Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$1,800 / set

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Birch Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Birch Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Cane

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back

$1,650 / set

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Side Chair

$295

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Side Chair

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chair or side chair By Henredon USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10

$5,800 / set

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

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

$4,500 / set

Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exquisite set of four double cane back dining chairs with original Jack Lenor Larsen, Caravan

Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back

$2,800

Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back

By Hans Olsen

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Style Cane Back Lounge Chairs in Curly Camel

$8,800 / set

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Style Cane Back Lounge Chairs in Curly Camel

By Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

shapes makes these chairs the kind of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs that get noticed. The frame's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint

$9,000 / set

Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint

By Tomlinson, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 cane tall back pecan Mid-Century Modern chairs mint! Natural organic Safari pattern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Chairs

$2,180 / set

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Chairs

Located in Omaha, NE

Transform your space with the timeless elegance of these Vintage Hollywood Regency cane back chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back & Vintage Upholstery

$2,050 / set

Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back & Vintage Upholstery

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of five mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Six Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

$2,650 / set

Six Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Foster-McDavid

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Set by Foster McDavid. Founded in 1950 in Tampa, Florida- Foster

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair

$995 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

5 Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

$2,850 / set

5 Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Foster-McDavid

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Set by Foster McDavid. Founded in 1950 in Tampa, Florida- Foster

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Faux Leather, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

$5,595 / set

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

$6,995 / set

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of ten Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

$4,295 / set

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

$3,995 / set

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

$7,995

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of twelve Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Room Side Chairs - Set of 4

$895 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Room Side Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut and Cane Back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Flemming Lassen – Rare Pair of Mahogany Chairs with Cane Backs

$4,289 / set

Flemming Lassen – Rare Pair of Mahogany Chairs with Cane Backs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Kastrup, DK

French-woven cane backs and seats upholstered in original Niger leather. Designed by Flemming Lassen and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Set 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Cane Back Side Dining Chairs MINT!

$3,200 / set

Set 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Cane Back Side Dining Chairs MINT!

By Drexel, Jens Risom, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 solid and steady Danish mid-century modern oiled walnut side chairs in style of Risom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane

Maison Jansen Stamped Caned-Back Chairs, Set of Four, French

$6,000 / set

Maison Jansen Stamped Caned-Back Chairs, Set of Four, French

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Set of four stamped Maison Jansen French patinated cane back chairs in the classic style of Louis

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!

$3,600 / set

Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!

By Tomlinson, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Cane, Burl

Set of Four Vintage Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern Style

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Vintage Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Drexel

Located in Trenton, NJ

Add vintage charm to your dining experience with this set of four cane-back dining chairs

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edmund J Spence Cane Back Leather Dining or Side Chairs

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edmund J Spence Cane Back Leather Dining or Side Chairs

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of rare Edmund J. Spence cane back chairs fully restored with eggplant leather cushioned seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$2,200 / set

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chairs By Henredon USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane

$3,300

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, ash, cane, The Netherlands, 1950s. This elegant armchair features a warm ash wooden

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

$1,450 / item

Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker feature a sleek black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair

$995

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair in good vintage condition. Measures 18" in

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

(1) Lane High Back Cane Burl Dining Chairs 8 AVAILABLE

$420 / item

(1) Lane High Back Cane Burl Dining Chairs 8 AVAILABLE

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1) High Back Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture 8 AVAILABLE Rare set of high-back chairs in oak

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs

$2,695 / set

Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs. Measures 24

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Erik Wortz Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Back - Four Available

$1,650 / item

Erik Wortz Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Back - Four Available

By Erik Worts, Erik Wørts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, cabinetmaker Henrik Wørts, mid-20th century. These dining chairs combine mid-century modern simplicity with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Pair of 1960s Petite Caned Back Pull-Up Chairs in French Bouclé

$3,000 / set

Pair of 1960s Petite Caned Back Pull-Up Chairs in French Bouclé

Located in Palm Desert, CA

elegance of mid-century design. Crafted with solid wood frames in a warm, original finish, each chair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Wood

Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century

$1,295

Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back

$2,310 / item

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

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back

$2,310 / item

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

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

$1,095 / set

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs (A) - Pair

$1,200 / set

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs (A) - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item features cane

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs

$3,600 / set

6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

square sling seat. Woven cane back. My favorite element is the Josef Hoffman-esque curvature of the top

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair

$1,995

Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair

$1,800

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Louisville, KY

reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design and is finished with a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Vintage John Stuart Provincial Cane Back and Leather Dining Chairs

$3,600 / set

Vintage John Stuart Provincial Cane Back and Leather Dining Chairs

By John Stuart, John Stuart Inc.

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Set of 6 Cane back dining chairs with leather seats. Louis XVI styling. Great design with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs

$15,000 / set

Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs Wear to original finish. Cane in nice

Category

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

Materials

Cane

Pair of Oak Cane Back Side Chairs By Drexel

$1,690 / set

Pair of Oak Cane Back Side Chairs By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a fine pair of Drexel side chairs. The chairs are made o f oak and have cane backs. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$1,895 / set

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Cane

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs

$1,095 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

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Midcentury Cane Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of midcentury cane back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, all midcentury cane back chairs available were constructed with great care. Midcentury cane back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Midcentury cane back chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many midcentury cane back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Bert England and Chiavari produced popular midcentury cane back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Midcentury Cane Back Chairs?

Prices for midcentury cane back chairs start at $1,195 and top out at $5,250 with the average selling for $2,209.

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.

Questions About Midcentury Cane Back Chairs

When were cane back chairs popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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