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Gerald Jerome Caned Lounge Chair for Heritage
By Gerald Jerome, Heritage Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Gerald Jerome for Heritage c.1960s, USA. This ebonized mahogany frame features a newly caned scoop seat and seatback. The "x" base has two brass stretchers and each f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gerald Jerome Caned Lounge Chair for Heritage
By Gerald Jerome, Heritage Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Gerald Jerome for Heritage c.1960s, USA. This ebonized mahogany frame features a newly caned seat and seatback. The "x" base has two brass stretchers while the scoope...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Baker Charleston Collection Cane Directorie Chairs - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Baker Directorie chairs. Made by the iconic Baker group. Part of their Charleston collection. Beautiful hand painted gilt detail with inset cane seats. Tag...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Paint
Set of 6 Midcentury by Roland Carter for Lane Chrome Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Roland Carter, Lane Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available, a stunning set of Roland Carter for Lane dining chairs. They feature a bronze metal frame, vinyl cushioned (that are well loved) and cane backing (Two of which have a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Ten Burl + Cane Parsons Dining Chairs, Rare Widdicomb Set of 10 Organic Modern
By Milo Baughman, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite set of TEN (10) burled ash and cane Parsons style dining chairs by John Widdicomb, circa 1950s. This set is unique on the market. It includes eight (8) side chairs and two ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl
Set of Four Vintage Mc Guire Organic Cracked Ice Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of organic Mc Guire Cracked Ice chairs made in the United States with all natural materials. Seat height without cushion is 15.25". With cushion is 19.25". These chairs c...
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage Henredon Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970s Model 28-5001
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Henredon cane back dining desk chair 1970s Model 28-5001
Approximate Measurements in Inches...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett Cane Desk Chair for Brickel Associates, circa 1960s, USA. This chair features an oak fame with cane back and armrests. The seat cushion has been newly upholstered in oli...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Set of 6 Midcentury Cane-Back Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Henredon feature hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, caned back, vintage green upholstery, and tall tapered legs.
D...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. The set features generous rattan frames in a directors chair style with st...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Rattan
Set of 6 Midcentury Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage (but not original) upholstery, brass accents and caned seat backs.
D...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Pair Louis XV Style Caned Back Beechwood Fauteuils with Embroidered Silk
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of 20th century, Louis XV style carved fauteuils with caned back and upholstered seat. The beechwood channel carved frame is decorated with rosettes and acanthus fronds. Cabri...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Style Grain Painted Armchair with Cane Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th Century, caned back Regency style armchair with delicately carved scrolled arms and lovely carved details throughout. The caned back has a large central grain painted medallion ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silhouette. Excellent design and exquisite craftsmanship.
Ov...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of eight Cesca dining chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer feature caned seat and back with hardwood frame and chrome cantilever base. ??4 side chairs, 4 arm chairs.
Dime...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
$3,000 / set
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Labeled set of six mid-century modern caned dining chairs featuring new modern boucle upholstery redux. Iconic chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar having walnut frames in an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Wood
Vintage Campaign French Country Rolling Game Chairs Antiqued White Painted Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Campaign or French Country rolling game chairs set of 4 by Burlington House Furniture. Comprised of antique white painted wood frames, upholstered seat and back cush...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of twelve Jens Risom Playboy Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft camel curly fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Ris...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
Set of 10 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of ten Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft camel curly fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Risom ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain
s "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with new back caning and new upholstered seat with super soft and luxurious ivory wool f...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Steven Rieman Handcrafted Low Rocker, 1976
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted low rocker in teak and cane by California Artist, Steven Rieman. The design was exhibited at the Pasadena Museum of Art as part of the seminal California Design 76. Riema...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 6 Jens Risom Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Jens Risom Dining Room Chairs. Newly refinished, reupholstered and caning replaced! These are a nice large scale dining chair! Very solid and ready to go! New velvet sea...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Barrel Back Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four faux-bamboo-style cane back accent chairs. Original patinated copper-covered casters. Can work as head chairs at the dining table to lounge chairs in the living room.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cane Back Chair
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New Windsor, NY
Solid maple and cane back side chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall condition and structurally sound and sturdy construction. The chair features a very clea...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence peabody mid century walnut and cane lounge chairs - Pair.
Each chair measures: 28.75 wide x 30 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Old Hickory Hoop Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory Hoop arm chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana.
Circa 1945.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hickory
6 Harden Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining chairs by Harden Furniture, circa 1958. Made of solid cherry featuring a crest rail leading to caned backs, red upholstery and cabriole leds leading to pad feet. I...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Listing for B: One Jens Risom "Playboy" Armchair in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom, 'Playboy' armchair, cane, fabric, walnut, United States, design 1958, production 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Cane Backed Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Cane Backed Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 22.25 deep x 41.25 high, with a seat height of 17.75 inches
Each captains chair m...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Style Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine and rare pair of rattan framed dining chairs made in the California organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature a double caned back and leather rawhide laces on the e...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Organic Modern High Back Chairs in Mahogany and Cane - Vintage Coastal
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Sculptural high back occasional corner chairs in mahogany and cane. Unique and commanding design with the cane panels extending the entirety of the chair frame. Freshly upholstered i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
Pair of Bar Stools in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary set of two bar stools in the manner of Marcel Breuer is in great condition and has been newly restored by our team of expert craftsmen. The frames are beautifully ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Baker Furniture Faux-Bamboo Wood Chair with Caned Seat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Baker Furniture faux-bamboo wood chair with caned seat
Offered for sale is a fine Baker Furniture Company lacquered wood caned armchair with a caned seat. The chair is lacquered ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1950s Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1950s set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Harvey Probber that are handcrafted out of mahogany wood & cane combination and has been fully restored by our...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Foam, Mahogany
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Cracked Ice Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six genuine McGuire dining chairs featuring cracked ice back rests. Model number MCM90 was designed by Elinor McGuire in 1968 and the iconic design is still in produc...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Set of Four American Regency Hitchcock Style Baltimore Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four 19th century American Regency caned Baltimore fancy dining chairs made in the style and manner of Lambert Hitchcock's early stenciled chairs. The chairs feature an e...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair Mid-Century McGuire Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Organic Modern Rattan + Cane
By McGuire, Ficks Reed, John McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of vintage McGuire organic modern barrel back arm chairs by John and Elinor McGuire. Featuring original ox blood tone naugahyde seats - a rare original colorway. Each ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Set of 6 Dunbar Dining Chairs Designed by Wormley, Circa 1950
s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of dining chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940/1950's. The chairs feature mahogany frames, caned backs and three come with original leather seat pad. Al...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody mid century walnut and cane lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 29.75 wide x 35 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.25 inches...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century cane back dining chairs - set of 6
The armchairs measure: 25 wide x 21 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 27.2...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair Bert England Woven Cane Back Lounge Chairs
By Bert England
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs by Bert England
Sculptural wood form with woven cane back in brass frame.
Rich wood tones & natural cane backs.
Black uphols...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Oak Rocking Chair with Caned Seat and Backrest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique American style rocking chair, unbranded. Solid oak with high back, flat arms and stretchers. Features a cane backrest and cane seat. Made in the USA, in the late 19th cent...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Faux Bamboo Regency Style Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Regency style side chair in the Regency style, having faux bamboo frame and caned seat, with custom seat cushion included ( cushion shows minor cosmetic wear wear ). The wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, a Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible pair of vintage slipper chairs in excellent restored condition. These have been rejuvenated with a satin black lacquer to contrast the original cane. New boucle upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid Century Dining Game Table Set, Chrome
Glass and Four Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century small dining set includes a chrome and glass square table with four Marcel Breuer Cesca cane and chrome tubular chairs, made in Italy. Can also be used as a game table se...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain
s "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with new back caning and new upholstered seat in Old World Weavers Ivory Boucle. Classic...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Y Back Captian Dining Chair by Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sophisticated and chic dining chair, designed by Wormley for Dunbar. The chair features a sculpted walnut frame, caned back and upholstered seat. This example is in good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Lane Rhythm Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 7
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane rhythm mid-century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 7
The side chairs measures: 19.25 wide x 19 deep x 41.25 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
The captains chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Carved Cane Back Open Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique Chippendale style armchairs, unbranded. Walnut with cane backs and upholstered seats. Highly carved seat back, arms, seat base, knees and ball in claw feet. Likely ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Old Hickory Chairs with Raw Wood and Caning, Signed, circa 1940s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in View Park, CA
Set of 4 rustic prewar Old Hickory chairs, signed, with caning, circa 1940s. Great condition with minor signs of age, which includes a bit of unraveling.
Measures: 19.25” W x 20....
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage bentwood rocking chair, in the style of the Vienna Secession movement, probably 20th C, - made in USA by Thonet, unsigned. This example is in very clean original , clean...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Cane and Walnut Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful pair of cane mid century easy or slipper chairs. We have not been able to nail down a designer but similar to Lawrence Peabody, Erwin Lambeth, Harvey Probber, Tomlinson or ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,900 / set
Paul McCobb For Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb For Calvin mid century walnut and cane dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 16.75 wide x 20.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches
The captain...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Lovely Small Vintage Occasional Curved Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty diminutive but comfortable occassional chair having French style, lovely carved wood frame and curvy shape. Upholstered in a feminine green and white small floral print.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 20th Century French Country Walnut
Cane Child
s Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage French Country style child's armchair, unbranded. Walnut with cane back and cane seat. Arched seat back with center decorative carving, curved arms, decoratively carved apr...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Children s Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XVI Style Armchair w/ Leather Seat
Caned Back
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair, unbranded, similar in quality to Henredon. Walnut with caned oval back, curved arms with black leather armrests, black leather upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 19.25 wide x 19 deep x 40 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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American Cane Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of american cane chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 268 antique and vintage american cane chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. American cane chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American cane chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some american cane chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american cane chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many american cane chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Milo Baughman produced popular american cane chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are American Cane Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $36,000 highest priced.
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.
Questions About American Cane Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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