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Material: Natural Fiber
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Brass

Sublime Set of 12 Caramel Cane Dining Chairs by Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent Organic dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely install...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

1970s Vintage Full Grain Leather and Caning Swivel Oak Bar Stools, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare pair of 1970s Full grain leather seat bar stools with bow caning back. Solid Red Oak. Swivel seat sets back automatically to its original front facing position. Thick turned leg...
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1970s American American Colonial Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic Danish mid century "PK-24" chaise lounge chair in steel, cane and dark brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 B32 'Cesca' Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 beautiful B32 chairs designed by the famous architect and designer Marcel Breuer. These are the original chairs, made by Gavina in the 80s and reupholstered in a beautiful...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 6
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of six Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

Set of Four Italian Rattan/Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very stylish and rare. A great set of 4 that is very cozy. 39cm chilly seat height.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cane by Bernt Petersen, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Cane and Horsehair Upholstery with Leather Piping by Bernt Petersen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, cane and horsehair uphol...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Cane

Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large Antique French chair set with a particularly fine form. With elegant shaped curved crest rails and open back supports in a high polish. With r...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and cane. Lovely carved details on arms, ba...
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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Cocoon Lounge Hanging Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Cocoon lounge hanging with hanging stucture in aluminium in dark grey finish and with hanging chair structure covered with woven ropes, with cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Aluminum

MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa mid 20thC MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chairs Price for x1 chair x1 chair available sku 1318B W76 x D50 x H110 cm
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Mid-20th Century Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair
MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair
$3,718 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Modern French Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a White Wash Finish, blending timeless French design with modern comfort. The white-washed teak frame exudes a rustic yet refined look, while the rattan back adds natural texture ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Tito Agnoli Set of Four Cane Chaise Lounges P3S Pierantonio Bonacina Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extremely well preserved set of four chaise lounges designed by Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy 1962. These chairs were produced in the late 70s and maintain both their original well preserved cushions and the Bonacina metallic label. Built on a light metal tubular structure covered with an hand knotted cane, these chairs have a minimalistic design which can fit both, indoor and outdoor use. Dimensions: 160 x 62 x 66 cm [D x W x H] Condition: No repairs. The original cane is in excellent condition. Matching original cushions present. Label: manufacturer’s Label on the back of the seat Reference: Pierantonio Bonacina distributor’s catalog. Available a set of two P...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco Albini for Bonacina. A pioneering blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan

Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Ellaby Iroko with structure in solid iroko wood in oiled finish and with woven nautical rope in blue finish. With matress in L175xD79xH16cm with removable covering. Matres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood

Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Ellaby Iroko Daybed
$6,487 Sale Price / item
28% Off
Teak and Rattan Ottoman Stool by Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted ottoman stool by Ølholm Møbelfabrik exemplifies the harmonious blending of natural materials and clean-lined Scandinavian design. Featuring a solid teak fram...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and thin but resistant wood thicknesses, that gave life to a unique and contemporary collection. Our studio objective was to abstract most of the figurative elements and arrive in the very sweet spot in this design, driving the details in a three dimensional way. All our objects are drawn using the Da Vinci's "golden section", and the wing collection is not an exception, this assures pleasing proportions. The Wing chair collection is crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies, and a very precise quality control, on its beauty there is the subtle variations between the wood veins in a real living item without ethnic appeal. All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of its users like a breeze, comfortably, pleasant and positive. *Listing illustrates the caning backboard...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

19th Set of Six Spain Dining Chairs with Wide Cane Seats
Located in Miami, FL
19th set of six dining chairs with wide cane seats. Very comfortable chairs. We have four matching armchairs
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of Dining Chairs in the Style of Dutch Designer Martin Visser
Located in Beerse, VAN
Set of chairs with a wooden frame and rattan seat and back rest. The chairs dates from the 1960s and are probably manufactured in the Netherlands. The chairs are restored and in vé...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

French Stool by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Bar stool in oak with a woven cane seat by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. France, 1950s. The seat consists of thick, circular braided reed braids. Legs are made o...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Raffia, Oak

Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century armchair in bamboo and rattan. This stunnig armchair was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. The structure is fully made in curved bamboo with perfect proportions. The beauty of this armchair is due to the armrest and the back of the chair which are a combination of curved bamboo canes...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Organic Sofa in with Nautical Rope for Outdoor use
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Tupi sofa - 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘦 A refined outdoor sofa inspired by the traditions of the Tupi people, combining artisanal rope work with durable, high-performance materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of four Late Victorian walnut inlays cane seat side chairs. Measures 16.5 inches in width, 16.5 inches in depth and stand 33.5 inches tall. Seat height is 17.5 inches.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Beautiful Pair of Large Scale Double-Sided Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic desk chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, originally created for the iconic Chandigarh project in India during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this chair features Jeanne...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14.
Unknown production of the 1970s.

In good vintage condition with smaller expected surface sc...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
Located in Ferndale, MI
Estate find elaborately bent wood settee with caned back rest and seat . Seat caning needs to be restored . I do not have access to a competent c...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy and stabile powder-coated steel frames with handwoven rush seats and backs. Extr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coastal Rattan Cathedral Lounge Chairs After McGuire - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infused with coastal charm and classic McGuire-inspired design, this pair of vintage rattan cathedral lounge chairs offers the perfect fusion of artistry and comfort. Featuring an ar...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Rattan

Tito Agnoli Cane and Patinated Cognac leather dining room chairs, Italy 1966
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli Cane and Patinated Cognac leather dining room chairs, Italy 1966 Tito Agnoli designed a set of six dining room chairs made of walnut, patinated cognac leather, and cane ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Walnut

Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007). Bog oak Y-chair, model CH 24, seat woven with paper yarn, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. H. 76 cm. Seat height 45 cm. Some markings.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

McGuire Style “Cracked Ice” Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of six McGuire Style Cracked Ice Dining Chairs with lattice backs, rattan frames, and teal seats, perfect for coastal-inspired spaces. We sell items as acquired, without resto...
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1990s Philippine Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Organic Arts & Crafts Wicker Rattan Armchairs by Dryad
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This exceptional pair of early 20th-century organic Arts & Crafts period wicker and rattan armchairs, attributed to Dryad & Co., beautifully showcase the elegance and style of their ...
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Early 20th Century British Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Handsome Restored Pair of Large-Scale Rattan Club Chairs by Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and completely in...
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1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Four Vintage Louis XV Polychromed & Pressed Cane Parlor Chairs C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Four Vintage Louis XV Polychromed & Pressed Cane Parlor Chairs Unsigned C1940 Measures- 38.5"H x 20...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane

Carved Mahogany and Caned Recamier or Daybed with Cushion
Located in Nantucket, MA
A mahogany and caned recamier or daybed with carving on both sides, a caned rolled end, and reeded legs. The caning is newly done and in a very tight wov...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Lounge Armchair by “Audoux-Minet”
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lounge Arm Chair by "Audoux-Minet" Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design projects. Their work reflects ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Rustic Armchair in Rush and Wood 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, walnut, rush, France, 1950s A charming chair made in 1950s with a rustic quality, and made in France. The arms are particularly expressive. They flow outward from...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak, Walnut

Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curv...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wicker rocking chair was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. It's made of beechwood. It is in very good Vintage condition Measures: height: 91 cm width: 61 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Wicker

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
We have professionally restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to excellent condition. This is a set of 6 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Oak

Vintage Leather Office Chair with Wood and Woven Cane Backrest on Castors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious vintage cognac-colored leather office chair on castors, featuring a wooden frame and a woven cane backrest. This eye-catching chair combines a wooden ...
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20th Century Classical Roman Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cane, Wood

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier. This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet). New cane c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Set of Six Italian Cesca Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage set of six Italian Cesca dining chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920’s. These were made in Italy, they date from around the 1970’s. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modernist Rattan and Bamboo Sleigh Daybed after Tito Agnoli for Bonacina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian bamboo single/daybed often attributed to Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, but unconfirmed/unsigned (ca. 1950s, Italy). Composed of a rattan wrapped-bent bamboo frame including the s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan

Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Woven Rattan Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large organic modern sofa crafted from thick pencil reed woven rattan in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor. The sofa features a large frame with dramatic flar...
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958 This ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

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Steel

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 arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Rattan

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and designed by Ditta Porino of Torino, Italy. The design of this piece evokes awe thro...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of four McGuire Bamboo with cane leather seat Belden dining chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set 4 Belden dining chairs by Elinor McGuire. San Francisco, USA, California coast modern style . Barrel back form of thick rattan or bamboo frames inset with classic cane on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Rattan / Wicker Bamboo Lounge / Living room set by Yuzuru Yamakawa.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and functional ergonomic woven rattan/wicker chair, stool and table. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa who shows his passion for the material and his life long work with designs...
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Natural Fiber Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

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