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Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Feelgood design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in natural rattan is suitable for both hospitality
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Fabulous Restored Birdcage Style Rattan and Cane Loungers, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A fabulous set of four (4) restored rattan lounge chairs, circa 1955. Expertly
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Set of 4 Fabulous Restored Birdcage Style Rattan and Cane Loungers, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A fabulous set of four (4) restored rattan lounge chairs, circa 1955. Expertly
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
desirable, timeless classic. Inspired by the tropical lands of the the East, these bamboo lounge chairs with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Superb Pair of Rattan, Cane and Brass Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage Campaign style lounge chairs from a near impossible to find seating
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Bonacina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956 Designed in 1956 by Ico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italian Mid-Century "DU 68" Chair, 1955
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Milan, IT
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italian mid-century "DU 68" chair 1955 DU 68 chair produced by Gastone
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Double Triangle Lounge Chair W/ Floating Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Colombo Sanguineti set of two Sei Stecche chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare set of ''Chiavarine'' chairs model Sei Stecche (six rods) presents itself as a remarkable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan rocking chair ensures excellent comfort. Nanny
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Superb Pair of Rattan, Cane and Brass Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 black-stained ash wood chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, designed by Gio Ponti, model
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Restored Original Paul Frankl 3-Strand Half Moon Lounge Chair Cobra Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed three-strand rattan lounge chair features a half-moon armrest and an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gasparini Chiavari Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This lovely chair is named for the town in Italy where it was originally designed and fabricated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Set of 5 Gian Franco Legler Basket Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of 5 woven rattan Gian Franco Legler Basket chairs.... all 5 stack
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location,. Lounge chair and ottoman by
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Wicker Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural chairs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol for Edition Rougier
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Walnut Mohair Dining Set by Pier Luigi Colli for Fratelli Marelli, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli, Fratelli Marelli
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning walnut dining table and six matching dining chairs by Pier Luigi Colli, handmade by the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a woven rattan seat. The piece lays flat and can be used as a bench or even a table. As a lounger
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Set of 3 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs With Fan Backs Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century bamboo and rattan chairs with fan backs Italian design 1950s Intact and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair and stool, Margareta Köhler, Sweden, 1940s
By Futurum, Margareta Köhler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful lounge chair by Margareta Köhler, made from mahogany with a very decorative rattan back
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
: The Colonial Chair. Produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in the early 1950 in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and rattan. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan

Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX Triennale di Milano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Original Nanna Ditzel Hanging Eeg chair for R. Wengler, 1959
By Nanna Ditzel, Robert Wengler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original first edition of the 'Hanging Egg Chair' by Nanna Ditzel, designed 1959 and made at R
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Raoul Guys for Airborne Pair of Lounge Chairs France - 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Berlin, DE
Raoul Guys for Airborne Lounge Chair Pair, France - 1950s in Rattan and Metal. We offer restoration
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France Søn
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France Søn
Located in Firenze, FI
with the rattan backrest allowing light to pass gives the chair a wonderful aesthetic. This armchair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pair of Triangular Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Triangular Lounge Chairs by Tony Paul, c. 1954, USA Enameled Steel with Canvas and Rattan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chair , Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Egg-Shaped Hanging Cane Chairs (2), Italy 1959
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Original suspension egg chair by Nanna Ditzel, Italy mid century. Designed in 1957, produced in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century "Duyan" lounge chair by John Risley for Ficks Reed
By John Risley, Ficks Reed
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This unique lounge chair was designed in 1953 by John Risley for Ficks Reed. A combination of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chairs Model Lilla Kraal Produced by Nk in Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Lilla Kraal designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950 rattan garden set 4 chairs and 1 table
Located in Brecht, BE
charming 1950's rattan set of table and 4 armchairs, dimensions table are 72 cm x 72 cm x 41 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Parzinger for Willow Reed Dining Chairs, c.1955 - Set of 6
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of six restored bamboo dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and Henry Olko for Willow
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Organic Vintage Riviera Style Rattan Dining Chairs Patio Chairs Four 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic rattan vintage four ( 4 ) dining chair patio chairs Riviera style France 1950s. A fantastic
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Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

1950 s Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Arne Vodder Teak/Rattan Chair "Model 51" for Sibast Furniture, 1950 Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare vintage Danish design teak/rattan chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Teak

Elegant Restored Set of 8 Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally rare set of eight (8) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
of twelve (12) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining box chair in stained teak with a rattan seat and back
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern light brown coconut-shaped Rattan Basket Chair, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Mid-Century Modern light brown Rattan basket chairs. The chairs are often described as
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Vintage 1950s European Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s
By Polstergleich
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very rare adjustable swivel stool especially made for architects designed by Margarete Kloeber in the 1930s. The stool has four spiral springs under the seat allowing the user to mov...
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

1950 s Rattan Woven Cane Chaise Lounge Chair Paul Laszlo Style
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
In the style of Paul Laszlo design this lovely vintage rattan and woven cane lounge chair with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Dirk van Sliedregt set of model 718 for Gebr. Jonkers Netherlands 1958
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Jonkers' approx. 1954. Large rattan back on chrome base with leatherette seat. These chairs come straight
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Caned Armchair Attributed to Lio Carminati, 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian handcrafted high-back rattan armchair repainted black. The armchair has no
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

French Midcentury Bamboo Rattan Dining Set, Six Highback Chairs, 1950, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
bamboo and rattan dining high back chairs. Outstanding craftsmanship, all bamboo parts are bonded. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955
By Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted hardwood and rattan construction with lovely lattice detail. Beautiful finials accent the chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

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1950 Rattan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950 rattan chair you’re looking for. Each 1950 rattan chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and wood. Find 569 options for an antique or vintage 1950 rattan chair now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 rattan chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950 rattan chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Ficks Reed, Charlotte Perriand and John Wisner each produced at least one beautiful 1950 rattan chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950 Rattan Chair?

A 1950 rattan chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,022, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

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.

Questions About 1950 Rattan Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.