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All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Donghia Block Island Vintage Six John Hutton Cane Dining Chairs
By John Hutton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Signed Six John Hutton Donghia Block Island Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side with Custom Cushions
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rush, Mahogany

Breathtaking ALL ARMS Set of 8 Walnut Cane Dining Chairs by Barney Flagg, c 1960
By Barney Flagg, Heritage Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. An exquisite set of eight (8) Danish style cane ARM dining chairs by Barney Flagg
Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cracked Ice Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
organic modern chairs feature generous cane seats, elegant curved armrests, straight legs and delicate
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo

Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has been replaced with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cracked Ice Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
vintage condition. The organic modern chairs feature generous cane seats, elegant curved armrests
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
By Paul Frankl
Located in Highland, IN
A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the
Category

Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Baker Ebonized Mahogany and Cane Button Tufted Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of ebonized mahogany and cane arm chairs by Baker Furniture. Stacked and loose seat cushion is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Mahogany

Antique French Carved Cane Seat Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A charmingly worn 19th Century fruitwood Armchair with hand-pulled cane seat. The chair has a back
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Featuring an intricately crafted spider web back design and handwoven cane detailing, this chair seamlessly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Paint

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style White Cane Back Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of dining chairs features hardwood construction, original white wash finish, cane backed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Cane, Wood

Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Barbara Barry for McGuire double caned rattan dining desk arm chair Color is a very very dark brown which
Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood Cane Arm Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style arm chair offers carved fruitwood frame having floral crest over
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

John Vesey, Arm Chairs, Wrought Iron, Cane, USA, 1950s
By John Vesey
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wrought iron and cane side chairs designed by John Vesey and produced by John Vesey, Inc
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A period Mid Century Pair of stylish Arm Chairs with Cane Panel back and sides. The Pair exhibit
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chair boasts a gracefully carved frame, a cane backrest, and a generously sized seat, offering both
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six dining chair by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig made of cane and bentwood.... 2 arm chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

California Modern Walnut Cane Arm Chair by Gene L. Hackleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Gene L. Hackleman Manufacturer Gene L. Hackleman Studio. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Solid Walnut Arm Chairs Its dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century Painted French Cane Open Arm Chairs with Linen Upholstery
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Exquisite 19th century French cane chair crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Fruitwood

Antique Viennese Walnut Cane Seat Arm Chair c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Viennese Walnut Cane Seat Arm Chair, dating to the late 19th century, exudes timeless
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patinated finish and distinctive faux bamboo detailing. Each chair features a beautifully woven cane back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside. Direct from England
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Louis XV Caned Lattice Arm Chair Newly Upholstered in Yellow Linen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant Louis XV style armchair features a finely crafted lattice design on the cane back
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane

Smith Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Smith Watson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Smith & Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique British Colonial 1830s Caned Oak Reclining Mechanical Dental Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Englishman James Snell of London made the first mechanical dental chair with an adjustable seat and
Category

Antique 1830s British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The chairs are
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Italian Venetian Style Cherry Wood Cane Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
taste. The pair features shapely carved urn form backsplats, cane seats, cabriole legs, and a desirable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine Cane Arm Chair 1920 s Art Deco
By Oskar Strnad
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oskar Strnad (1879-1935) Vienna, Austria architect, designed yellow Pine & cane arm chair. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Pair Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Nicely Carved Lounge Arm Chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Boho Palecek “Catalina Cane” Arm Chairs - Set of 6
By Palecek Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cane" armchairs by the renowned designer Palecek. Masterfully crafted, each chair features a gracefully
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Cane "James Mont, King Cole" Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Baughman Armchair, Oak, Caneback, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Baughman Armchair, Oak, Caneback, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Smith and Watson Hand Painted Regency Arm Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Classic English Regency hand painted arm chair. Made by the expert cabinet maker, Smith and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Tall Cane Back Down Filled Upholstery Seat Cushion Arm Chair Mint!
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall cane back down filled upholstery seat cushion arm chair mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
blue fabric. In its original state, the seating and backrest were made of woven cane. The arm rests
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms
Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Arm/Lounge chair 1970s pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Arm/Lounge Chair 1970s pair Beautiful pair of relaxing and comfy chairs with new cushions in white
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Hardwood

Arm/Lounge chair 1970s pair
Arm/Lounge chair 1970s pair
$2,345 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Vintage English Regency Style Mahogany Saber Leg Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality Vintage English Regency Style Dark Brown Mahogany Saber Leg Cane Back Arm Chairs - a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of James Mont Style Bent Beech and Cane Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully designed pair of bent beech wood chairs with hand caned back. In the James Mont
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Gold Gray Suede Cane Bergere Arm Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Chair. Item features Solid Carved Wood Frame, Caned
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Heritage Pink Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning French Heritage arm chair with the perfect pop of pink to brighten up your space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane

English Anglo-Indian Teak Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Anglo-Indian teak arm chair with a cane seat and a slat sunburst carved back with fluted
Category

20th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

English Anglo-Indian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Anglo-Indian walnut folding campaign arm chairs with cane panel seat and back and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The very stylish Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo barrel back armchair has a woven caned back
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Arm Chair A nice looking reproduction of the iconic Pierre
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Austrian Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) unusual scroll design roll arm chair with cane panels.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of 8 English Anglo Indian Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 English Anglo Indian hardwood arm chairs with caned splat above a leather upholstered seat
Category

20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cane, Leather

17th Century Pair of Exquisite Charles II Arm Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of period Charles II oak arm chairs with exquisite hand carved decoration. The backs of the
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

English Charles II Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Charles II style caned & walnut arm chair with vertically slatted back above S scroll legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Slate

Set of Four Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Arm Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Arm Chairs, Italy, 1970s An enduring icon of Bauhaus design
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Cane Chairs Arm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cane chairs arm available at 1stDibs. Each cane chairs arm for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cane and natural fiber. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage cane chairs arm you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cane chairs arm — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cane chairs arm, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one cane chairs arm that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman and Bert England produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cane Chairs Arm?

Prices for a cane chairs arm start at $275 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Cane Chairs Arm
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.