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Handsome Boxy Caned Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Hollywood Regency boxy caned bench. The cushion will need to be reupholstered. This piece
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Rattan, Wood

  • Handsome Boxy Caned Bench Mid-Century Modern
  • Retro Handsome Boxy Caned Bench Mid-Century Modern
  • Handsome Boxy Caned Bench Mid-Century Modern
  • Retro Handsome Boxy Caned Bench Mid-Century Modern
H 28 in. W 53.5 in. D 17.25 in.
Mid-Century Modern Curved Woven Cane Bench by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern antique curved woven cane bench by Baker. Beautiful design shows signs of use
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Maple

Wicker Bamboo Cane Bench Indoors or Patio Porch
Located in New York, NY
A blonde bamboo wicker cane bench in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Frame
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and hand woven cane in manner of Joaquim
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

  • Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
  • Retro Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
  • Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
  • Retro Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
H 17 in. W 84.25 in. D 16.75 in.
1970s Brighton Style Rattan & Cane Bench
Located in Marietta, GA
Unusual, 1970s rattan bench, in the Brighton style. Very well made, sturdy and stylish. Custom made
Category

1970s Philippine British Colonial Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Rattan

  • 1970s Brighton Style Rattan & Cane Bench
  • Retro 1970s Brighton Style Rattan & Cane Bench
  • 1970s Brighton Style Rattan & Cane Bench
  • Retro 1970s Brighton Style Rattan & Cane Bench
H 27 in. W 42.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
Category

1950s Danish Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

  • Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
  • Retro Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
  • Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
  • Retro Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
H 17.00 in. W 26.00 in. D 14.50 in.
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Bench, Post-Graduate Institute, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Kawaguchi city, Saitama
A bench in solid teak wood and cane designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Circa 1955. Provenance: Post
Category

1950s Indian Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

Niels Moller for J.L. Mollers Danish Teak and Cane Bench, circa 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish long bench with woven cane seat and teak frame, early version, by Niels O Moller for J.L
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Caned Bench with a slight concave seat and floating top. Legs flair on all corners. Simple
Category

1970s American Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Wood

  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Retro Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Retro Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
H 18 in. W 48.75 in. D 16.75 in.
Mahogany Antique Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany antique style two-seat cane bench with a down filled cushioned seat.
Category

1990s American Sheraton Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Mahogany, Down

  • Mahogany Antique Style Bench
  • Mahogany Retro Style Bench
  • Mahogany Antique Style Bench
  • Mahogany Retro Style Bench
H 36 in. W 48.5 in. D 23 in.
Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Drexel, Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Mid-Century Modern mahogany and caned bench. The perfect seating solution for anywhere in the home
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

  • Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
  • Retro Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
  • Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
  • Retro Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
H 27.75 in. W 53.5 in. D 17.13 in.
Regency Style Cerused Faux Bamboo Bench or Chaise In Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful Regency style lymed faux bamboo and cane bench or chaise. It is unmarked and in
Category

1970s American Regency Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, cane, mahogany, United States, 1950 This sofa
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

  • Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
  • Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
  • Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
  • Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
H 31.01 in. W 71.01 in. D 25.01 in.
Handsome Midcentury Italian Neoclassical Walnut & Caned Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite mid century Italian neoclassical walnut sofa bench with hand carved back, tapered legs
Category

1960s Italian Neoclassical Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Bench in Cane and Lacquered Wood
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Bench in cane and lacquered wood. Circa: beginning of the XXth century. Dimensions: H 49 x L
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wood

  • Bench in Cane and Lacquered Wood
  • Bench in Cane and Lacquered Wood
  • Bench in Cane and Lacquered Wood
  • Bench in Cane and Lacquered Wood
H 19.3 in. W 39.38 in. D 15.75 in.
Founders Style Mid-Century Walnut Cane and Brass Bench
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders style mid-century walnut cane and brass bench. This bench measures: 85 wide x 15 deep x
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Caned Scroll Arm Window Bench with Gold Gilt Embellishments
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI caned mahogany scroll arm window bench embellished with gold gilt rosettes, newly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Oak Classic Bench Turned Legs & Carved Decor Handwoven Cane
Located in Miami, FL
American Hollywood Regency classic bench with peach cotton Seat Upholstery. All around woven
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wood, Cane

Vtg French Provincial Style Cream Painted Cane Cabriole Leg Window Bench w/ Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Cream Painted Cane Cabriole Leg Window Bench with Arms. Item
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wood

Borge Mogensen Side Table/Bench in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1950s, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern side table or bench in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Black Lacquered Wood, Brass & Cane Seating Bench Mid-Century Modern Asian Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie inspired Mid-Century Modern rectangular seating bench in Black Lacquer. The Bench
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. The bench is made of solid oak with plaited cane. Very nice vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Oak, Cane

Vintage Wicker Cane Back Bench Chinoiserie Reupholstered with Asian Scenery
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted vintage chinoiserie bench with cane back, sturdy reupholstered seat cushion
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1950s, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Bench
By Maison et Maison
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb condition for a vintage period. Very comfortable.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Leather, Cherry

  • Bench
  • Bench
  • Bench
  • Bench
H 31 in. W 64 in. D 20 in.
Bench by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5273 - Bench in oak and cane. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

  • Bench by Børge Mogensen
  • Bench by Børge Mogensen
  • Bench by Børge Mogensen
  • Bench by Børge Mogensen
H 13.78 in. W 27.17 in. D 18.12 in.
Pierre Jeanneret Bench, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leg to its opposite. New caning. New cushion. Benches were used in the hostels and hotels for civil
Category

1950s Indian Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style curved bench. Bench has the original cane seat, has three painted green urns with
Category

1960s Louis XIV Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Wood

  • Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
  • Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
  • Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
  • Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
H 29 in. W 86 in. D 29 in.
Vintage Spanish Satinwood Stool with Caned Seat and Scrolling Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, of satinwood, having a caned seat flanked by outscrolled arms ending in spiral handles
Category

1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Table / Bench, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s - 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table / bench, anonymous, Denmark, 1950 - 1960s. Teak and braided cane. Measures : H: 37 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

  • Table / Bench, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s - 1960s
  • Table / Bench, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s - 1960s
  • Table / Bench, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s - 1960s
  • Table / Bench, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s - 1960s
H 14.57 in. W 29.53 in. D 18.12 in.
Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5273 - Small bench in oak and cane. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

  • Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
  • Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
  • Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
  • Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
H 13.78 in. W 27.17 in. D 18.12 in.
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
nonchalance. We love this combination of this strong wood frame filled with the thin caning. These contrasts
Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Teak, Cane

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958
Category

1950s Brazilian Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

  • Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
  • Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
  • Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
  • Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
H 27.96 in. W 47.25 in. D 19.69 in.
Børge Mogensen Pair of Benches for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen a pair of oak benches with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

1950s Vintage Bamboo Bench Pagoda Flair Style of John Wisner
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in National City, CA
tall seat 17 tall Bench with bamboo legs and cane metal top. Unmarked Preowned original vintage
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen, Rare Bench / Coffee-Table, Model 5273, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare bench or coffee-table in oak and cane, designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and executed
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

1950s Walnut Window Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid walnut Mid-Century Modern window bench or settee attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Cane, Walnut

Hickory Cabin Style Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful very sturdy hickory style bench. Upholstered in leather and a cane backrest. Very pretty
Category

1980s American Other Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wood

  • Hickory Cabin Style Bench
  • Hickory Cabin Style Bench
  • Hickory Cabin Style Bench
  • Hickory Cabin Style Bench
H 43 in. W 26 in. D 64 in.
20th Century Walnut Victorian Bench in Wood and Rattan Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century English Victorian bench. Listing features cabriole legs, caned seats, balloon
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Victorian Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and
Category

1970s North American American Empire Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Walnut

  • Classic Antique Style Bench
  • Classic Antique Style Bench
  • Classic Antique Style Bench
  • Classic Antique Style Bench
H 28 in. W 44 in. D 18 in.
Pierre Jeanneret Bench from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Bench from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. The rarity of this piece is further enhanced
Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

Kai Winding Chest / Bench Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare chest / bench designed by Kai Winding. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

French Style Tufted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Has a white painted wood frame, a tufted vinyl seat and a caned back.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wood

  • French Style Tufted Bench
  • French Style Tufted Bench
  • French Style Tufted Bench
  • French Style Tufted Bench
H 30.5 in. W 41 in. D 19 in.
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bench with Box Case, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo and rattan bench with box case. This fantastic item was produced in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This bench seat made from solid sissoo wood is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. It
Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Wood

Two Solid Cherrywood Country Style Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two, Solid cherrywood Country style benches. The benches have caned backs, fabric seats and is
Category

1970s Country Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

2-Seat Bench in Teak by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen
By Willy Beck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
2-seat bench in teak with new woven cane. Maker Willy Beck.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Teak

20th Century Regency Style Chinoiserie Painted Black and Gilt Lacquer Bench
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 20th century regency style chinoiserie painted black lacquer and gilt bench. The seat is
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood & Orange Cushions by Fatima, 1960s, Brazil
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Available immediately, this Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood & Orange Cushions by Fatima Moveis
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Category

1950s Indian Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Teak, Cowhide, Cane

Antique Tibetan Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo caned seat. Dimensions: 69.5"W x 33"D x 14"H
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

  • Antique Tibetan Daybed
  • Antique Tibetan Daybed
  • Antique Tibetan Daybed
  • Antique Tibetan Daybed
H 14 in. W 69.5 in. D 33 in.
Vermont Tubbs Caned Snowshoe Bench Settee
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic Adirondack Vermont Tubes bent oak two seat bench settee with new custom cushions
Category

1970s American Adirondack Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Linen, Oak

American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy. All handmade
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Wood

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Coffee Table/Bench, Bamboo and Cane, 1950's
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fun and unique Pagoda style coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner for Ficks
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tufted Cane Back Walnut Settee Bench in Pink Mohair
Located in Houston, TX
Frame is structurally sound and in good original condition with some minor wear. Newly reupholstered in a dusty rose mohair.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mogensen: 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee tables model 5273 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. These 1955 coffee tables in oak and cane
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

  • Mogensen: 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
  • Mogensen: 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
  • Mogensen: 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
  • Mogensen: 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
H 13.78 in. W 27.17 in. D 18.12 in.
Fabulous Turquoise Rattan Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Wonderful caning and rattan. Great color!
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Rattan

  • Fabulous Turquoise Rattan Bench
  • Fabulous Turquoise Rattan Bench
  • Fabulous Turquoise Rattan Bench
  • Fabulous Turquoise Rattan Bench
H 38 in. W 23 in. D 24 in.
Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
nostalgia. A light golden bamboo structure, cane seat, and the original printed cushions would feel right at
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Four Anna-Lülja Praun Chairs, Wood Wicker Cane, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. The seats and backs are covered with cane or wicker. The cane of two
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Hans Olsen for Bramin Sectional Sofa TV-161 in Cane and Afromosia
By Hans Olsen
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and expansive Hans Olsen TV-161 modular sofa, produced in Denmark in 1950s, from Cane and
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Cane Bench

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Retro Cane Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro cane bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro cane bench — often made from natural fiber, cane and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro cane bench, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro cane bench bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro cane bench over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Pierre Jeanneret and Fredericia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Cane Bench?

Prices for a retro cane bench start at $300 and top out at $58,600 with the average selling for $2,992.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.