European Cane Chairs
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Cane, Goatskin, Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Cane, Beech
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Adam Style Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Polish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Cane, Beech, Birch
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Ash
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
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