Palecek Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Sofas
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Philippine Aesthetic Movement Vanities
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Tray Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope, Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century British Colonial Cabinets
Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Recent Sales
Early 2000s American Campaign End Tables
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Copper
Late 20th Century Philippine Benches
Rattan
1990s Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rattan, Plastic
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
20th Century American Organic Modern Console Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Resin, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Dining Ro...
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Stools
Leather, Bamboo, Rope
Late 20th Century Bohemian Club Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Chaise Longues
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Chairs
Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rattan, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Resin, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Shell, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1990s American British Colonial Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Cane, Rattan
Early 2000s American Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Murano Glass
2010s American Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
2010s American Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique 1890s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Palecek Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.