Unusual Wicker Chair
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Wicker
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
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Wicker, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker
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Iron
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Iron
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Bamboo
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Wicker
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Marble, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
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Marble, Travertine
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Travertine
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Chestnut
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Plaster
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
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Textile
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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Linen
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hide, Maple
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Steel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood, Oak
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Reed
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Mexican Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Swivel Chairs
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
20th Century Japanese British Colonial Club Chairs
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Oak
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Wicker
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Unknown Other Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wicker
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wicker, Reed
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wicker, Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique 19th Century American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Reed
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Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Rattan, Cane
Early 20th Century American Chairs
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Reed
Unusual Wicker Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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