$26,500 / set
H 26 in W 30 in D 30 in
Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Cane, Rattan
$19,500 / set
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor's Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Cane, Rattan
$16,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Sold
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tortoiseshell finish
Bamboo, Rattan
$28,500 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 39 in
Superb Pair of Rattan, Cane and Brass Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly custom upholstered a...
Brass
$24,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Cane, Rattan
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
$7,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 28 in W 68 in D 33 in
Restored Rattan Sofa & Chair Livingroom Set by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored single-strand rattan living room set designed by John Wisner with Campaign-style anodized goldtone capped armrests and beautiful zen-style arched poles. The set features a t...
Rattan
$4,800 / set
H 27 in W 66 in D 34 in
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Lounge Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Pair of Lounge Chairs, Unmarked - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Sofa: 27" H x 66" W x 34" D x 14" Seat height x...
Wood
Bamboo Pair of Ottoman, Arpex, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Faux bamboo ottoman in carved wood by Arpex, Italy, 1970s Tropicalist Italian glam pair of ottoman in the manner of Vivai del Sud and Gabriella Crespi. Fits well in a Hollywood R...
Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 69 in D 32 in
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
Rare Pare of Raffia Arm Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
In very fine original condition, each chair is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H.17.32" - Matching Three Seat Sofa Available The French Modernist Designer-duo ...
Raffia
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Bamboo Dresser by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a bamboo and wicker dresser from the 1970's by Italian brand Vivai del Sud. It comes with five spacious drawers and smart brass fittings. In very nice condition and of high q...
Brass
$22,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan Club Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. New cu...
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
$7,895 / set
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Armchairs With Arched Backrest And Woven Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of armchairs with grid pattern and arched backrest in bamboo, 1970s. With cushions upholstered in Dedar Milano "About Flowers" fabric - code 001 Dimensions: 68 W x 88 H x 75 D cm
Fabric, Bamboo
$22,500 / set
H 25 in W 34 in D 28 in
Killer Restored Pair of Restored Rattan and Leather Cube Club Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. Completely Inst...
Leather, Rattan
$16,000
H 30 in W 76 in D 35.5 in
Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
Brass
$2,584
H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Table Lamp in Rattan, Fabric and Brass by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midecentury amazing table lamp in rattan, brass and fabric with flowery decorations by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in t...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$6,618Sale Price / set|72% Off
H 29 in W 8 in D 8 in
Restored 8 Piece "Far Horizon" Rattan Livingroom Set by John Wisner For Ficks
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mid Century 8 Piece "Far Horizon" collection Dark Rattan Sofa, Chair & Table Livingroom set with a designed John Wisner for Ficks reed reminiscent of James Mont that has an Asia...
Rattan
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.
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