Caned Settee
Vintage 1980s Italian Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Children s Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Loveseats
Vintage 1940s Austrian Benches
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
20th Century Italian Benches
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Metal
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Velvet, Cane, Beech
1990s Chinoiserie Sofas
Cane, Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Benches
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
20th Century American Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Paint, Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Settees
Late 20th Century Philippine Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1830s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees
Cane, Kingwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Paint
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century Italian Settees
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Italian Settees
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Giltwood
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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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