$1,400 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 25 in
Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,900 / set
H 40 in W 26 in D 36 in
Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A charming matching pair of Victorian period Clam Shell stylized wicker mother and child rocking
Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan
$1,272
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Basket Chairs by Gianfranco Legler 1950s Set of 3 Swiss Rattan Lounge
Located in Hannover, DE
Gianfranco Legler in 1951, featuring a striking combination of black metal frames and handwoven rattan shells
Metal
$5,103 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Organic Modern Vintage Eight Rattan Metal Dining Chairs Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage and authentic eight dining chairs or chairs from rattan and metal by Gian Franco
Metal
$4,272 / set
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
authentic chairs show minor signs of age and use as variant color tones at the rattan shell. The chairs
Metal
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 22 in D 23.6 in
Inventive adjustable rattan basket chair #514 by Dirk van Sliedregt, 1952.
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
back armchair #514 has a black powder coated steel frame and a rattan seat shell. The chair is
Steel
Unavailable
Rattan Shell Apollo Recliner
By Ross Lovegrove
Located in Lund, SE
and plain rattan shell.
Mid century poly rattan and bamboo shell chair
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
An unusual and unique mid-century poly rattan bamboo shell chair on black wrought iron legs
Bamboo
Sold
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Shell Rattan Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell finish on an iconic
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Pair of Dirk van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chair with black enameled metal frame
Metal
Set of 10 Dirk Van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chairs
By Gian Franco Legler, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chairs with black enameled metal base. In very original
Metal
Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Art Deco style "Shell Back" rattan lounge chairs feature the icon modernist shell seat back
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage slipper chairs. Beautiful woven rattan in a chic tortoise shell finish
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Mid Century Woven Rattan Wicker Shell Chair by Tropic Cane
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury wicker chair by Tropic Cane, having a continuous wicker shell form seat and back, and
Chrome
Pair Rattan Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hard shell rattan chairs from the 30's. Later upholstery in good condition.
Sold
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion Faux Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion accent chair. Made of bamboo and rattan
Faux Bamboo
Sold
H 34.5 in W 18.25 in D 27 in
Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs, a set of three, offer a blend of
Bamboo
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Wicker Shell Chairs and Metal Crome Frame by Dirk Van Sliedrecht
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
domestic or public environment. The chairs features a chromed metal frame, with a natural rattan structure
Chrome
Tortoise Shell Rattan Desk/Vanity Table and Chair Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome tortoiseshell rattan desk or vanity table and chair set. It is in wonderful vintage
Wicker, Rattan
$5,050 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,367 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,972Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$14,800 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Leather
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Upholstery
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Brass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ce...
Metal, Brass
$7,667 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$16,855 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Set of Ten 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs, Black Wood
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Good quality, fine condition. Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, 26.5 arm height. Eight side chairs: Dime...
Wood
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$13,650 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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.
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