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American Ladder Back Chair, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
An American three slat ladder back chair with cane seat, circa 1800. 18 ¾ inches wide by 14
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Early 1800s Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, showcases the fine artistry and elegance of early 20th-century design. The armchairs feature a painted cane
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane

18thc Pair of Stenciled pair of Cane Seat Charis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of comfortable chairs. Original stencil work to the frame of the body showing a fruit
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Caned Ball and Claw English Armoreal Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive set of twelve French Louis XV style dining chairs offers both grandeur and
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Early 1900s English Rococo Revival Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Walnut

H W Batley attr. Jas Shoolbred Pair of Aesthetic Movement cane seat beech chairs
By Jas Shoolbred Co., Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
Henry William Batley attributed for Jas Shoolbred & Co. A pair of Aesthetic Movement cane seat
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats
By Charles Rohlfs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the chairs a stately, architectural presence. Each chair retains a woven cane seat, most likely later
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Late 18th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Oak

William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
fit the chair. Height 89.5cm I Width 57cm I Depth of Base 59cm Height to cane seat 32cm Height to
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19th Century British William IV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Forest Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved Black Forest oak chairs with round caned seats. Designed with a hunting motif of
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19th Century German Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
" height, 18.125" width, 18.25" depth. Materials: Walnut, Cane Signed: chair leg incised "Gallé" Literature
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
Gallé first designed the Ombelle chairs to great critical acclaim at the 1900 Exposition
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Baroque Walnut Chair, Probably Brunswick, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chair in walnut with tall caned backrest. The back and frame are decorated with carved
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1750s German Baroque Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs - A really lovely
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Bentwood Black Armchair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
caned back rest and scroll arms with caned seat set upon four legs with round stretcher base. Two
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6
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Early 17th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved back and conforming crestrail over caning. The down swept carved arms caned as
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1810s English Regency Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Side Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming pair of side chairs captures the quintessential elegance of the Louis XV style, with
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Set of Four Anglo, Armchairs with Wide Cane Seats
Located in Miami, FL
19th set of four armchairs with wide cane seats. Very comfortable armchairs.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair Napoleon III Painted Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Napoleon III side chairs with cane seats, hand turned, exquisitely carved fluting at
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York Vintage folding
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Pair of American Ladder Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of American cane bottom ladder back chairs, 19th century. 20 ¼ inches wide by 16 inches
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19th Century American Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Dona Maria chairs, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Dona Maria style chairs backrests with carved vertical slats with a bundle of feathers
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
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1920s Austrian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Four Antique Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
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19th Century American Federal Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple Bird s Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th century Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #3 with
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19th Century American Federal Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900 good general condition, no restoration required
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

French 19th century Louis XV st. Oak vanity/desk chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Oak vanity/desk chair. This
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

A very good 19th century Louis XVI gilt and cane carved bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI gilt carved bergere
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child s Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century British Colonial chairs made for children with cane seats, nicely carved
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19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Joseph Frank Classic Prague Bentwood Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning techniques.
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

C19th Century painted chair with flower decoration
Located in London, GB
chair and with the addition of a squab cushion. Would be good to use as a desk chair
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1830s British Early Victorian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane

Antique Teak Corner Chair with Carved Backrest and Webbing Seat, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Gorgeous teak corner chair, featuring an intricately carved backrest and a classic webbing seat
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19th Century Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of
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1890s Austrian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple Bird s Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
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19th Century American Federal Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ebony Carved Grandfather Shell Mark Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The Grandfather shell mark chair, shown here, is from Ceylon, circa 1820. Featuring an exquisite
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Set of Six Colonial Revival Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, USA, c. 1940s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
-20th century and echoing early American craftsmanship. Each chair features a shapely arched cane back
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Magnificent dining table and eight chairs with ormolu bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leaves but not in mahogany, each is 18.9 inch the eight mahogany cane chairs are frame with exquisit
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
2 antique Michael Thonet childrens chairs. Beautiful and fully functional in the same time. Ideal
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Biedermeier carved Dining Chairs Natural Finish late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s pair of biedermeier carved dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th Century Danish Chairs by Architect Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
By Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare set of six 19th century Danish chairs in Pompeiian taste by architect Michael Gottlieb
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19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Circa 1900 Set of Five Louis XVI Side Chairs in Walnut
Located in High Point, NC
crossed ribbons intermittently on the sides. The chairs retain the original caning and the appearance of
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite vintage accent chair, featuring intricate mother
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple Bird s Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
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19th Century American Federal Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair
Located in Forney, TX
chair. Unusual form featuring a concealed storage drawer and diminutive low chair size. Hand
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood carving detail, meiguiyi
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Fine Rustic Set Of Six Antique English Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cane seats and backs, doweled flat panel arms and custom floral seat cushions. The chair frames are a
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and cannage. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
$883 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Birch

Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely and unusual ebonized and gold leaf painted chairs with chinoiserie style and floral scenery
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Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Giltwood

19th Century English "Discipline" / Posture Chair Circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century English "Discipline" / posture chair Circa 1860. Diminutive tall stool type chair
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Elm

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Swedish country chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish country chair, untouched original, in very fine condition. Made of pine with remnants of
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Pair of Dutch Colonial Plantation Chairs from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant pair of early 20th Century Dutch colonial chairs with cane seats from Java, Indonesia
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 19th Century Child s Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Lucija, SI
These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Cane Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Antique Cane Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique cane chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique cane chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and cane. There are all kinds of antique cane chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cane chairs made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Thonet, Michael Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced beautiful antique cane chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Cane Chairs?

Antique cane chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,788, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $135,715.

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 Antique Cane Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cane 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cane 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2021
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.