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Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite vintage accent chair, featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay shimmering against a deep black lacquered finish, likely over a trad...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane
Chakra Black Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Black Chair Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Black Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair, a timeless piece that blends elegance and functionality. The chair features a stunning trellis back design ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane
pair of mid-century modern rattan and cane chairs, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Rattan and Cane Chairs, Made in Italy
This rare pair of mid-century modern chairs, crafted from rattan and cane, represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, a synthesis of tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless sophistication of this vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered cane chair. Showcasing exquisite cane detailing and a refined silhouette, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Occasional Armchair Upholstered in Light Gray with Black Oak Finish, Laguna Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna occasional chair designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, with black wood finish, black and gold cane and light gray fabric. The Laguna occasional chair blends Italian sophistic...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 35 in D 33 in
C19th Century painted chair with flower decoration
Located in London, GB
Lovely circa 1830s English black painted open armchair with decorative flower and leaf painted frieze to the back.
The canning to the seat has been redone over time and is in good co...
Category
Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphasizes certain sculptural elem...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage French Double Caned Hooded Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Vintage Boho Rattan and Cane Chairs After Ficks Reed - a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring effortless boho charm to your space with this pair of Vintage Boho Rattan and Cane Chairs, inspired by the iconic style of Ficks Reed. Featuring an artfully crafted rattan fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Set of 4 cane folding chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue, Italy, 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 folding chairs designed by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Black lacquered metal and cane seats.
Practical, sturdy and elegant at the same time.
Cane...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Co Accent Chair Black with Cane Back
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-20th Century distressed Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Company accent chair with black painted wood frame, radial weave natural cane back inset, off-white canvas seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
Vintage Boho Cane Panel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless bohemian elegance to your space with this pair of Vintage Boho Cane Panel Lounge Chairs. These beautifully crafted chairs feature natural cane paneling on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
This striking armchair brings together natural texture, modern lines, and artisan craftsmanship in a design that feels both elevated and grounded. *Please check availability prior to...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Fabric, Cane
H 29 in W 31 in D 27 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Chairs with Leather Cushions
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Jansen design black lacquer and brass chairs with cane and cushion. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane
Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker feature a sleek black lacquer finish. The cane backrests seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Style of Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chair Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Rattan
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s.
This set of 6 folding chairs „Cidue“ by the renowned designer Giorgio Cattelan was produced in the 1970...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Minimal Style, Bar Stool in Solid wood, Textiles or Leather Seat, Black finish
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom bobbin chair, as shown as armchair. Can also be made as a side chair. Can be made with a caned seat or an upholstered seat. Custom finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Cane
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also craft our own Signature Collection in-house.
...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Cane
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Black Ebonized with Cane Back and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Black Ebonized Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 10 Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in black
Manufactured since 1957, the Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
MCM Design Black Lacquer Wooden and Rattan Woven Cane Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure adorned with woven cane panels and armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration is a solitary black lacquered Chiavari chair in beautiful vintage condition. Featuring turned legs and hand carved purple willow frame and backrest in ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Black Lacquer Wooden Bamboo Effect Cane Seat and Brass Finishes Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco design black lacquer wooden structure bamboo effect sculpted brass wheels finish adorned with woven cane seat and green fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Geometric Chair in Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Geometric collection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely and unusual ebonized and gold leaf painted chairs with chinoiserie style and floral scenery. These chairs were purchased in Austria but are in the regency style. in wonderful ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Cane and Black Lacquered Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx, Set of Six
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, set of six 'S2' chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform.
The chairs are made of black lacquered cherry wood and have woven cane seats. The elegan...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
MCM Style Black Lacquer Wooden with Cane Back and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design style black lacquered and curved wooden structure adorned with a rattan wicker cane back and velvet seat. Around the dining table, it will be perfect around your desk too!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Mahogany and Brass Open-Back Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylized X-frame Regency-style armchair with cast brass arm risers, curved open back, striped silk button tufted removable cushion over a caned panel seat. Nicely carved arms and bac...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered and Cane Seat Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency black lacquered arm chairs with a carved spiral ringed bulbous crest, flanking filigree splat backs, sweeping carved scrolled arms, cane hole seats, and termi...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Pine, Lacquer
H 34.25 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Black Lacquer Woven Cane Wooden and Velvet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered woven wicker cane and black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet and velvet lounge armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Cane
Regency Black Lacquered and Caned Hand Painted English Chair, late 19th century
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Antique English Regency black lacquered and caned hand painted chair, late 19th century.
Painted motives at the rosette´s back, and Klismos shape legs.
Chair is in good antique con...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Unique Sculpted Tall Back Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Unique sculpted tall back chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cane
Vintage Regency Carver Cane Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this pair of Vintage Regency Carver Cane Chairs with Cowton and Tout upholstery. Inspired by classic American craftsmanship, these chairs blend ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
1970s Italian Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Maison Jansen, Montina
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six 1970s Italian chinoiserie style black lacquer and cane dining chairs by Montina, in the style of Maison Jansen. Black lacquered wood frame with cane seating.
Overall i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
H 38.19 in W 19 in D 16.54 in
MCM Design Style Rattan and Wicker Dining Armchair With Boucle Fabric Cushions
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design rattan and wicker dining armchair with black lacquered rattan frame and natural wicker cane adorned with bouclé fabric cushions.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 26.78 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Superleggera Chairs in Black and Cane, Italy, 1960
By Chiavari, Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking set of 6 superleggera (lightweight) chairs made by unknown maker or designer in Italy, 1960. The chairs have a light weight structure in solid beeck wood and is black eboniz...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Boho Carved Monumental Cane Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of four monumental cane chairs. Monumental in size and drama. Over scaled with black lacquer finish and gilt tipping detail. Inset cane seat and back. Loose velvet leo...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Chinese Bent Bamboo Dining Chair with Cane Seat, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this captivating dining chair is crafted of bamboo that has been carefully steamed and bent into elaborate forms. The chair features a square woven c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Cane Pair Sculptured Side Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's Italian pair of sculpture shape chairs made of cane.
Single cushion.
Seat depth 20".
Look great from all angles.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
1960s Good Quality Metal and Steel Bar Stools with Cane Seats
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of Good Quality Vintage 1960s Metal and Cane Bar Stools
Pair of Good quality metal and cane stools. The frames are made from flat metal bar with black paint finish and cane ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Six Midcentury Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chairs after Thonet is from the years 1950s
The 6 chairs are in perfect condition
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 30.51 in W 21.51 in D 23.01 in
Midcentury Chair After Thonet 209, Black Bentwood , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Black Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
The chair after Thonet is from the years 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Black Oak Stained Frame Chair with Woven Cane Seat + Back with Cushion, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Tulsa, OK
Capitol complex office chair by Cassina
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, found throughout the offices of the Secretariat. The independen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 31.8 in W 20.2 in D 20.2 in
Black Lacquer Wooden and Woven Cane Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM style chair in woven wicker cane back and black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet and round velvet seat. Around the dining table, it will be perfect near your desk or dressin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Hans Eichenberger Saffa HE-103 Chair for Dietiker, 1955, Switzerland
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Hans Eichenberger chair, Saffa HE-103 model for Dietriker, 1955, Switzerland.
Chromed tubular steel, black leather seating and cane backrest.
Dimensions: 73 cm H, 57 cm W, 50 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
S/2 Milo Baughman Navy Chenille / Cotton Velvet Chrome & Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a set of 2 Mid-Century Modern original upholstery in navy blue chenille or cotton velvet Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome frame and cane back side (armless) dining c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 43 in W 19 in D 21 in
Pair of 1960s Vintage Black Metal and Cane Wicker stools
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of good quality metal and cane stools. Made from metal with stove enameled paint finish and cane seats. They date from the 1960s and are very good quality.
Both have new seats...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Vintage Painted Bamboo and Cane Chairs with Newly Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 8 vintage American painted bamboo and cane chairs with upholstered seats. These vintage side chairs have a modern aesthetic to them with their sloping arms, back cut-outs, a...
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Black Lacquer Woven Cane Wooden and Velvet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered woven wicker cane and black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet, deep green and graphic velvet lounge armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Joseph Kohn, Black Bentwood and Caned Pair of Chairs, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning black bentwood and caned settee by Joseph Kohn. Tapered legs, a curved form and an original label that bears the Kohn name; it reads “Jacob & Joseph Kohn” and Semper Sursu...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of 20th Century Regency Style Black Armchairs with Cane Seats, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century Regency style black armchairs with cane seats, circa 1900
large scale
Measures: 23" W x 22.5" D x 35" T, arm 25.75" T, seat 17.25" T, 19.75" T.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
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Black Cane Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of black cane chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 41 antique and vintage black cane chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Black cane chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Black cane chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black cane chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but BassamFellows, Dunbar and Thonet produced popular black cane chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Black Cane Chairs?
Black cane chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,990, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Black Cane Chairs
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.