Rattan Cafe Chairs
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Armchairs
Rattan, Reed
Early 20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Reed
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rattan, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
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1990s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Rattan, PVC
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1880s Czech High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Rattan, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
1990s Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century European Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Resin
20th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Rattan
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Stools
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Rattan, Resin, Bamboo
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Lucite
20th Century French Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rattan
Late 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Cane
Rattan Cafe Chairs 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.
- Can I refinish rattan chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
- How do I renew a rattan chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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