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Vintage Cane Back Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add vintage charm to your dining experience with this set of four cane-back dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Vintage Cane Back Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Cane, Wood
Set of Vintage Drexel Cane back Dining Chair
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very handsome walnut and cane dining chair set by Drexel. It has a nice high back and beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Regency Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
of six vintage Regency cane back dining chairs exudes classic charm and refinement. Crafted with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Vintage Modern Cane Back Dining Chairs- Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
Enhance your dining space with this exceptional set of six highback vintage dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage Boho Scroll Back Cane Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning set of vintage Boho dining chairs. A chic scroll back design with handsome Saber legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Paint
Pair Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Trenton, NJ
Bring a touch of mid-century modern style to your home with this pair of vintage teak dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cotton
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back dining chairs
Includes 2 armchairs and 4 side
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Bedell Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pagoda Dining Side Chairs (B) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bedell Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pagoda Dining Side Chairs (B) - Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 48 in W 18 in D 21 in
Bedell Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pagoda Dining Side Chairs (A) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Bedell Vintage Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pagoda Dining Side Chairs (A). Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 48 in W 18 in D 21 in
Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Cane-Back Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Freehold, NJ
dark walnut finish, caned back, vintage green upholstery, and tall tapered legs.
Dimensions: 22W 18D
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Six Vintage Dunbar Dining Chairs Cane Back Edward Wormley Design, circa 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Six vintage Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Original finish with cane backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
H 32 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 46 in W 21 in D 23 in
Antique Cane Back French Style Dining Chairs- Set of Four
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your home with this stunning set of four antique cane seat chairs, designed in the
Category
20th Century Spanish Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs.
Approximate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Vintage Faux Bois Branch Cane Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Faux Bois Branch Cane Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes two
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6. Item features (2
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 42 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Regency French Medallion Cane Back Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Set of six vintage Regency French medallion cane back chairs, exuding timeless elegance and classic
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set of 6 Postmodern Cane Back Dining Chairs by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
, original burl wood finish, vintage cream colored upholstery, caned seat backs with brass accents
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Burl
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features a cane panel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tapered Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century Modern tapered high back cane dining chairs. (4) of the chair have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV yellow cane back dining armchairs. Item features cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Boho Baker Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Baker Cane Dining Chairs exudes timeless elegance and a relaxed sophistication
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set 10 Ebonized and Natural Walnut Cane Back Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 10 cane back faux bamboo style French Regency dining chairs in walnut with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 37 in W 23.25 in D 24.5 in
Kindel Furniture French Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
solid cherry wood, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - 20"W x 20.5"D x 35.5
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Co Accent Chair Black with Cane Back
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
black painted wood frame, radial weave natural cane back inset, off-white canvas seat, brass ring upper
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker midcentury Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut cane back dining chairs - Set of 6
The captains' chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Vintage Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
This set of four vintage Regency dining chairs showcases an elegant faux bois design paired with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Set of 6 Antique French Style Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Set of 6 antique French style cane back dining chairs
Beautiful dining chairs with vintage
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Regency White Cane Back Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs on Casters - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
functionality for a remarkable dining setting.
Amazing set of 4 vintage Regency bamboo rattan dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20.25 in
Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Chairs have an oval rattan double-caned back and the original tobacco brown finish. This vintage set of
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970's Cantilever Frame Cane Backed Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Cantilever Frame Cane Backed Dining Chair – Set Of Six
1970’s Cantilever Frame Cane Backed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Light Gray Fabric, Sotto Design, Pair
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of teak wood Sotto dining chairs designed by Uultis Studio with cane back and light gray
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 19 in D 22 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Birch Wood Cane Back Dining Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern birch wood cane back dining side chairs - set of 6. Item features (6
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each side chairs measure: 22 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 44.75 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
interested in a set of six McGuire Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, two additional chairs are available
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial Hollywood Regency cane back pretzel twist dining chair - set of 8. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
Set of 6 Mid century Paul McCobb for Lane Chrome Black Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
frames and curved cane back with original vinyl upholstered cushion. Original vintage condition. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 17 in D 19 in
4 Vintage 1980s Tricoire Louis XV Country French Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs
By Tricoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Tricoire vintage French Country dining chairs, circa 1980s. Made from naturally distressed solid
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Vintage 1940's French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 1940's French oak dining chairs with "X" form back and woven seat and back detail. Classic
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Walnut Cane Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Walnut Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 23.5 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Cane Bentwood Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 5
By Michael Thonet
Located in Duxbury, MA
Distinctive set of five stylish cane bentwood dining chairs inspired by the iconic chair No 17 (or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
H 40 in W 17.1 in D 15.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style walnut cane dining side chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (6
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
H 36 in W 22 in D 22.32 in
1980s McGuire Rattan Barrel Cane Back Dining Chairs and Table, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this dining set. The ultra rare
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
dining chairs with a fantastic tall back and cane with nice green upholstery which beautifully contrasts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 23.75 in D 28 in
McGuire Vintage Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
featuring stylized Chinese Chippendale oval backs, caned seats, Asian style brackets, stretchers and splayed
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Reed, Mahogany
Vintage Cane Wood Traditional Style Dining Arm Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Cane Wood Dining Arm Chairs.
This set of six vintage cane wood dining arm chairs offers a
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
Cane back. Upholstered seats. Painted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Farmhouse Style Oak Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
set of 6 Vintage French Farmhouse style oak dining chairs featuring gorgeous open cane back and seats
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage Oak Dining Room Chairs, Cane Backrests, Early American, Colonial Revival
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
of vintage charm to your home.
These chairs feature beautifully woven cane backs, elegant turned
Category
Late 20th Century American Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 44 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs Cane Back With Rope Wicker Seating Set of 6
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Natural Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs with Cane Back and Rope Wicker Seating - Set of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rope
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
charm. One armchair has a small cane loss as seen in photos. The chairs are upholstered with a vintage
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
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Vintage Cane Back Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage cane back dining chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, every vintage cane back dining chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage cane back dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage cane back dining chair bearing Louis XV, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Vintage Cane Back Dining Chair?
Prices for a vintage cane back dining chair start at $750 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $2,398.
Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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