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Mid-Century Wooden Stool with Split Seat, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
split seat that showcases the traditional woodworking techniques. This freestanding model was made
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Four Oak Rustic Brutalist Chairs, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1940s. Solid oak with original split seats. In very good condition with a beautiful patina.
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Oak Rustic Brutalist Chairs, 1940s
Four Oak Rustic Brutalist Chairs, 1940s
H 41.15 in W 16.93 in D 17.92 in
Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Ferndale, MI
original design . Orange vinyl on fiberglass split seat supported on " X " swivel base . The pair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 4 De Puydt (attr) Brutalist Dark Stained Oak Ladder Back Chairs
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stained solid oak. These chairs have a classic Brutalist design with split seats and wonderful carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition. Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Oak

Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Dimensions are
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Willow, Oak, Wood

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Willow

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Willow, Oak

Split Reed Wicker Rattan Bamboo 3 Seater Sofa Blue & White Cushions
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light profile wicker frame 3 seater sofa. Nice vintage blue and white cushions.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed

Contemporary pi Stool Fumed Oak Frame, Oil Finished, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
. This stool has the oak frame fumed to darken the wood and a seat woven from split willow skeins.     
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Willow

Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Split Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
inside both loose seat cushions and flipped them to give this grand dame a shot of HRT for many more
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Split Sofa
Hollywood Regency Split Sofa
H 32 in W 104 in D 27 in
Franco Albini Split Reed ottoman or pouf
By Franco Albini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Lightweight and airy appearance sturdy and stable . . Split reed ottoman/pouf with solid maple legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Sculptural Coastal Style Split Bamboo Coffee Table. Circa1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Coastal Style Split Bamboo Coffee Table. Circa1980s Features a monumental geometric
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounge By Betty Cobonpue 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Vintage Split Reed Accent Chairs - Boho Coastal Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
room, these lounge chairs are more than just seats; they're vessels of relaxation and style. The gentle
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Set 4 Split Reed/Rattan Swivel Bar Stools, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Set 4 Split Reed/Rattan Swivel Bar Stools, 1970. Original condition. Measure 38" tall, 16.5 wide at
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Set of Four Split Reed Rattan Bar Stools
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Vintage cushions are included upon request. Height of seat is 27" to deck and 31" with cushions.
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan low lounge chairs By Betty
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan low lounge chairs By Betty
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Restored Art Deco split reed stick wicker lounge chair with cup and magazine holders. Features new
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Split Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
reupholstering vintage seating. Ref #: SNA0323-15 Dimensions: 31”H x 29”W x 28.5”D (14” Seat Height and 21” Arm
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
. Sculptural split reed rattan frame, with upholstered seat and back. Measures: 32.5"W x 29"D x 32.5"H. Seat
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan White Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage white finish bamboo, caning and split reed armchair green seat cushion on six legs. This is
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint

Restored Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A gorgeous sculptural organic Post modern split reed rattan lounge chair with matching ottoman By
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage blonde bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige Bamboo Split Reed Caning Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo Wicker, Rattan and split reed handmade and handwoven seat. Gold Foil Label at the base, made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage burnt bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Mid-Century Modern Black Solid Wood Bench with split tapered legs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern black solid wood bench with split tapered legs. In the style of Dunbar Furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
tenon joinery with a relaxed lounged frame and long arms. Features a curved crest rail and split reed
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Superb Suite of 12 Ton “Split” Armchairs in Leather & Dark Wenge
Located in Barrowford, GB
-presented 12-piece suite of “Split” Armchairs from Ton, all dressed in their tactile, accommodating MDR
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

2 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Sofas Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage pair of Bohemian barrel back three seater sofas, circa 1970s. Made from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed

MCM Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Upholstered in “Cobalt Blue” - Set of 2
By Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Newly Upholstered in “Cobalt Blue” Mohair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Art Deco Split Reed Rattan Sofa with a Pair of Armchairs and original cushions with
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Art Deco 3 pc Suite Split Reed Rattan Sofa with a Pair of Lounge Chairs C1935
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 pc suite of split reed rattan consisting of a 3 seat sofa 70w x 34.5d x 32h x 16.5sh
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Reed, Paint

Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
paneled seats with acanthus scroll arms on conforming cabriole legs. Finished in a lightly aged exterior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George I Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Gesso, Paint

Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent
Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent
H 53.94 in W 135.04 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cerused Pencil Reed Emperor's Seat Side Tables, a Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1980's pair of split reed rattan curule form emperor's seat side tables in the manner of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
seat is available in a woven Danish paper cord in natural or black; a split willow skein seat; or with
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Current lead time is 6-8
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Current lead time is 6-8
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Current lead time is 6-8
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
petrochemical, sprayed product. The seat is available in a woven Danish paper cord in natural or black; a split
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
product. The seat is available in a woven Danish paper cord in natural or black; a split willow skein
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Contemporary pi Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Dimensions are
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Contemporary pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
split willow skein seat; or with oak slats in the same finish as the frame. Dimensions are
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Wood

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Vinyl and Fiberglass Seat Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
original condition condition, one has an inconsequential split in the vinyl seat cover, please see images
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Thonet Black Lacquered Bentwood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
by cantilevered arms that split off from the wide back legs. Comfortably shaped seat back with curved
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
filled cushions but the base has split panel feather filled cushions with a foam core, what that means is
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Late 20th - Early 21st Century Modern Khaki Accent Lounge Chair Down Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Superb vintage khaki chenille accent or lounge chairs comprised of down seat cushions, tight backs
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Feathers

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
will have signs of use and wear. The wood ring on one of the chair seats was split in the back and has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern 3 seat Tan Leather Chrome frame sofa Style of Horst Brüning
By Horst Bruning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 3 seat Tan Leather Chrome frame sofa Style of Horst Brüning. Great Tan leather
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Lintello. Pair of armchairs in camel leather. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Seat ending in split corners. Straight base in black lacquered wood. Dutch work realized in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese high Yoke back wood armchair, having officer hat backrest above rectangular seat
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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Split Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic split seat available at 1stDibs. A split seat — often made from wood, hardwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage split seat now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer split seat, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each split seat bearing Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made split seat over the years, but those crafted by par-avion co. and Niagara Reedcraft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Split Seat?

A split seat can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,235, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $5,400.

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.