Caned Settee
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture
Hide, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Gold
Mid-20th Century Living Room Sets
Cane, Teak
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sofas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sofas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sofas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sofas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sofas
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Benches
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Cane
20th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century English Settees
Walnut, Paint, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Cane
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
20th Century Unknown Regency Settees
Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Cane, Satinwood
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s American Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
20th Century Settees
Vintage 1910s Austrian Bohemian Settees
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Settees
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Settees
Metal
1990s Italian Louis XVI Settees
Satin, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Pine
Vintage 1950s British Regency Settees
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cotton, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Cane, Maple
Vintage 1950s British Regency Settees
Cane
Early 20th Century English Settees
20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Cane
20th Century British Colonial Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Velvet, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Textile
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Settees
Bamboo, Cane
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Caned Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Caned Settee?
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.
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