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Mid-Century Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Beach Throne
Mid-Century Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Beach Throne

Mid-Century Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Beach Throne

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rohe Noordwolde style rattan throne chair used as a beach chair in the Netherlands. In original

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair
Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair

Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair

$4,500Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 60 in W 27 in D 31 in

Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of restored rattan throne chairs in a rich dark

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Large Rattan Wicker Peacock Chair Throne Emanuelle Boho 131cm
Large Rattan Wicker Peacock Chair Throne Emanuelle Boho 131cm

Large Rattan Wicker Peacock Chair Throne Emanuelle Boho 131cm

$477Sale Price|50% Off

H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.48 in

Large Rattan Wicker Peacock Chair Throne Emanuelle Boho 131cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

wicker, rattan and wood, marked Fabriqué aux Philippines at the bottom, bohemian style design object from

Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest
Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest

Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century oak frame high back throne chair with rattan seat and backrest. This unique chair has a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Restored Rattan Large Pale Woven Wicker "Cobra" Lounge Throne Chair
Restored Rattan Large Pale Woven Wicker "Cobra" Lounge Throne Chair

Restored Rattan Large Pale Woven Wicker "Cobra" Lounge Throne Chair

$825Sale Price|40% Off

H 61 in W 47 in D 24 in

Restored Rattan Large Pale Woven Wicker "Cobra" Lounge Throne Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Woven white

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Henry Olko for Willow and Reed Sculpted Rattan and Cane Throne Chairs, Pair
Henry Olko for Willow and Reed Sculpted Rattan and Cane Throne Chairs, Pair

Henry Olko for Willow and Reed Sculpted Rattan and Cane Throne Chairs, Pair

By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie high back throne chairs or lounge

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Rustic Blond Root Wood and Embossed Leather Throne Armchair
Rustic Blond Root Wood and Embossed Leather Throne Armchair

Rustic Blond Root Wood and Embossed Leather Throne Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Adirondack style oversized arm / throne chair with a blond root wood frame with an angled

Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Hickory

Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955
Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955

Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955

By Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

exquisite restored pair of Throne style lounge or club chairs by Willow and Reed, circa 1955. Exceptionally

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Elegant Restored Set of 8 Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
Elegant Restored Set of 8 Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955

Elegant Restored Set of 8 Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955

By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptionally rare set of eight (8) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955

Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955

By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

of twelve (12) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Hand Woven Rope and Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain 1960s
Hand Woven Rope and Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain 1960s

Hand Woven Rope and Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain 1960s

$2,068Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.41 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in

Hand Woven Rope and Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stool with Arms / Throne Stool, Rattan, Rope Hand-Braided rope and rattan rectangular stool or side

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope

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Rare Wicker Throne Peacock Chairs Medallion Back, Hollywood Glam
Rare Wicker Throne Peacock Chairs Medallion Back, Hollywood Glam

Rare Wicker Throne Peacock Chairs Medallion Back, Hollywood Glam

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

mansion. Hollywood glamour exudes in a Classic pair of regal throne wicker rattan peacock chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Iconic 1970s Emmanuelle Rattan Throne
Iconic 1970s Emmanuelle Rattan Throne

Iconic 1970s Emmanuelle Rattan Throne

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H 62.21 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

Iconic 1970s Emmanuelle Rattan Throne

Located in Brussels, BE

Iconic 1970s Emmanuelle rattan throne.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Throne Chair
Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Throne Chair

Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Throne Chair

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H 56.5 in W 30 in D 24.25 in

Rohe Noordwolde Style Rattan Throne Chair

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rohe Noordwolde style Rattan throne chair, traditionally used as a beach chair in the Netherlands

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Throne Lounge Chair
Rare Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Throne Lounge Chair

Rare Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Throne Lounge Chair

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and amazing rattan throne-like bamboo wing backchair with tubular chrome frame. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Rare Egyptian Woven Rattan Throne Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Rare Egyptian Woven Rattan Throne Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Rare Egyptian Woven Rattan Throne Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible pair of vintage Egyptian style chairs. Beautiful woven rattan in a really distinctive

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1950s Henry Olko Mid Century Rattan Throne Chairs for Willow and Reed
1950s Henry Olko Mid Century Rattan Throne Chairs for Willow and Reed

1950s Henry Olko Mid Century Rattan Throne Chairs for Willow and Reed

By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed

Located in Miami, FL

Olko armchairs. A 1950s design in rattan and cane with throne chair regal aspirations with high backs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Throne-like Woven Rattan High Back Lounge Chair
Throne-like Woven Rattan High Back Lounge Chair

Throne-like Woven Rattan High Back Lounge Chair

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woven Rattan Peacock style lounge chair with built-in arm rests. In original condition with minimal

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coastal Rattan Fretwork Throne Arm Side Chairs-Pair
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coastal Rattan Fretwork Throne Arm Side Chairs-Pair

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coastal Rattan Fretwork Throne Arm Side Chairs-Pair

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Exquisite pair of vintage rattan side armchairs with incredible fretwork details, rattan weave

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs
A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs

A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs This is an exact pair of Woven Bamboo

Category

Vintage 1960s Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Oversized Woven Wicker "Peacock" Lounge Throne Chair w/ Matching Ottoman, Chaise
Oversized Woven Wicker "Peacock" Lounge Throne Chair w/ Matching Ottoman, Chaise

Oversized Woven Wicker "Peacock" Lounge Throne Chair w/ Matching Ottoman, Chaise

Located in Van Nuys, CA

! Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Elegant Restored Set of Twelve Throne Dining Chairs by Willow and Reed
Elegant Restored Set of Twelve Throne Dining Chairs by Willow and Reed

Elegant Restored Set of Twelve Throne Dining Chairs by Willow and Reed

By Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptionally rare set of twelve (12) rattan and cane dining chairs, circa 1955. The set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield
19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Attributed to American furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield, this nineteenth century throne

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Paint

1950s Rattan Throne Chair
1950s Rattan Throne Chair

1950s Rattan Throne Chair

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H 51 in W 28 in D 25 in

1950s Rattan Throne Chair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s rattan throne chair. Needs reupholstering.

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Large French Provençal Vintage Wicker Rattan Throne Armchairs
Pair of Large French Provençal Vintage Wicker Rattan Throne Armchairs

Pair of Large French Provençal Vintage Wicker Rattan Throne Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large French Provençal vintage wicker rattan throne armchairs It includes cushions This

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Vintage Woven Rattan High Back Roll-Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Woven Rattan High Back Roll-Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Woven Rattan High Back Roll-Arm Chairs

Located in Vero Beach, FL

A pair of rolled-arm woven rattan armchairs with tall arched backs. The combination of light brown

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Wicker Throne
Rattan Wicker Throne

Rattan Wicker Throne

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H 64.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Rattan Wicker Throne

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rattan wicker throne made in the Philippines with a seat height of 15".

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Anglo Indian Throne Chair Armchair
Anglo Indian Throne Chair Armchair

Anglo Indian Throne Chair Armchair

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H 40.95 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Anglo Indian Throne Chair Armchair

Located in London, GB

Anglo Indian throne chair armchair Beautifully carved throughout with rattan seat and cane bergere

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1970s Wicker Rattan Peacock Throne Chair
1970s Wicker Rattan Peacock Throne Chair

1970s Wicker Rattan Peacock Throne Chair

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H 58.25 in W 40.5 in L 58.25 in

1970s Wicker Rattan Peacock Throne Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic 1960s-1970s peacock chair made of woven rattan. Comes with comfy home-made white cushion.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique French Hunting Throne Armchair Barley Twist
Antique French Hunting Throne Armchair Barley Twist

Antique French Hunting Throne Armchair Barley Twist

Located in Newberry, SC

A hunting throne armchair with Rattan backing and seat with high-quality carvings.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Wicker High Back Throne Chairs
Pair of Vintage Wicker High Back Throne Chairs

Pair of Vintage Wicker High Back Throne Chairs

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Pair of throne chairs in white wicker with bamboo and rattan framework. Definite statement pieces

Category

Vintage 1970s Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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Rattan Throne For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rattan throne for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and cane, every rattan throne was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage rattan throne now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the rattan throne you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rattan throne, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Willow and Reed, Henry Olko and Dirk Van Sliedregt each produced at least one beautiful rattan throne that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rattan Throne?

Prices for a rattan throne can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $42,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,640.

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.