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Set of Four Palacek Caned Indoor Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Palacek caned chairs with round back and arms.
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Paul McCobb for Directional Dining Set
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
chairs with cane backs and upholstered seats, and extending table. Table includes 6-leaves, each 11" wide
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Pair of Tomlinson Armchairs
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of comfortable Danish Modern arm chairs with a caned panel detail on the back splat.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Matching British Colonial Cane Plantation Chairs with Pullout Leg Rests
Located in West Hartford, CT
British Colonial plantation chairs feature a carved frame with cane seat and back. Hand made with
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th C. Louis XV Style Caned Arm Chair With Quadrille Coral Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century Louis XV style caned arm chair updated with a beautiful Quadrille print, coral and
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane

English Regency Brass Faux Painted Rosewood Desk Chair. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency brass inlaid & faux painted Rosewood arm chair with gadrooning, cane seat, scrolled
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

A Louis XV Style Walnut Chair with a Caned Back and Seat
Located in New York, NY
This charming little walnut arm chair has a caned seat and back, with cabriole legs and a lovely
Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Rattan and Cane Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of 1950's French rattan and cane chairs with cushions. Curved slatted rattan frames
Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Cotton, Linen, Cane

Wrought Iron Armchairs with Distressed Leather Caning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of leather caned armchairs are a beautifully designed chair with leather caning. The
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage British Colonial Cane Wood 3-Piece Seating Set with Chairs Loveseat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colonial loveseat and chairs are designed with modern style. All pieces have been re-caned in a lighter
Category

20th Century British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Chic Round Blonde Oak Gilt Dining Table with 6 Cerused Oak Caned Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
color palette of the wood. We have 6 very handsome cerused oak, caned & upholstered dining chairs that
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of English 1870s Cane and Oak Library Chairs with Cushions and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak library chairs from the late 19th century, with cane and custom cushions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 1940s Cane Back Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Cabriole leg Regency style arm chairs with woven cane back and sides. Freshly upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Upholstery

A Swedish Rococo Chair Back Bench with Caned Seat
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Rococo chair back bench with caned seat, the serpentine front supporting 4 cabriole legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Pair of British Colonia Caned Chairs with Matching Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of West Indies or American caned lounge chairs with matching ottoman. Crafted in mahogany with
Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs

Antique French Bentwood and Cane Seat Child s Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A truly wonderful child's bentwood and cane chair from France. Handmade with a cane seat, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Children s Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Elinor McGuire Caned Three Drawer Desk Desk with Chair
By McGuire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous McGuire caned writing desk. Measures: 48" W x 24" D x 29.5" H. Three drawers across the
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Childs Size Cane Back Wing Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique French child's size cane back wing chair Double cane, with original chippy finish. Strong
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Children s Furniture

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood

Pair of Cane seat and back midcentury arm chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of arm chairs with dark walnut frames and cane seats in the style of Edward Wormley
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Elegant French Caned Chairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Caned seat bottom and back. Dark carved wood in rich walnut color. Newly reupholstered tie-on
Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, Teak Cane, Patinated Office Chair from Chandigarh, India
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, crafted in teak with a cane seat and back, is a rare
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

19th C. French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Cane High Chair with Footrest
Located in Dallas, TX
toddler high chair mounted on an integrated table base. Crafted in France circa 1870, the piece is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 512 - Folding chair in patinated oak with original cane webbing. Marked. Designed 1949. Maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of easychairs by Kay Fisker.
By Kay Fisker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Canton' lounge chairs in cane with cup holder and small storage compartment. This is the large
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century French Cane Louis XV Chairs with Linen Slip Covered Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Painted in our oyster white, with the original natural cane, and an antique glazed patina. These
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Down, Linen, Polyester, Wood

Pair of Antique Country French Cane Chairs with Leopard Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful pair of antique French country style cane back chairs painted in a soft oyster white with
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Bamboo Rattan Wicker Cane Table and Chair Set or Dining Set with Glass Top 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Tigerwood bamboo table chairs cane details conversation set or dining table. The dining set is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Zebra Wood

Bamboo Rattan Wicker Cane Table and Chair Set or Dining Set with Glass Top 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Tigerwood bamboo table chairs cane details conversation set or dining table. The dining set is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Zebra Wood

Wormley Caned Armchairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
EDWARD WORMLEY (1907-1995) Curved back cane chairs with upholstered seat, ash frame, and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rare Clifford Pascoe Maple Dining Table 4 Cane Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury rare Clifford Pascoe maple dining table with 4 cane chairs and 1 leaf. This is a rare
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Maple, Bentwood

Vintage Coastal White Lacquered Rattan McGuire Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage McGuire Arm chairs. Beautiful rattan frame with inset cane panels
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Lacquer

Pair Antique French Walnut Cane Arm Chairs with Carved Backs, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French walnut and cane arm chairs with carved backs and pink silk upholstered cushions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Ladies Writing Desk Cane Back Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
caned back and upholstered seat, 20th century Measures: Chair 42" H x 20" W x 18" D, 17" seat H; desk
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

Four Dunbar Y-Back Chiairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Y-back chairs in walnut with original cane backs and new leather seats. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Painted 19th Century French Cane Back Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French cane chair with painted finish in our oyster white, with a subtle antique distressed finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Down, Linen, Wood

Regency Style Mahogany Cane Bench Settee with Custom Seat Cushion
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Regency style mahogany double chair back settee or bench with caned back and seat with scroll
Category

Late 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood

2 Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chairs
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of two Pulaski Furntiure arm chairs. Featuring Louis XVI styling with caned wheel back
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Edwardian Bobbin Armchairs with Cane Seat Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
, features a classic bobbin design. Made from solid beech, each chair is fitted with a woven cane seat and
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Cane Back French Louis XV Carved Chairs with Black Patent Leather Seats
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome pair of Louis XV style carved armchairs with cane backs and patent leather seats finished
Category

Vintage 1970s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Style Carved Giltwood Arm Chairs w/Caned Seats Custom Cushions
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of Regency style carved giltwood arm chairs with reeding and scrollwork decoration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood

Børge Mogensen 2256 and 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chairs in cane, 1956, Fredericia DK
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Hitchin, England
cane backrests with great patina but the seat pad cane has been renewed. The chairs have a Danish soap
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cane

Unusually tall seat armchairs with great detail caning leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really unusual pair of cane back chairs with nicely turned legs and backs. The leather for the
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Carved Walnut and Cane Armchair, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency style desk chair or side chair Circa 1940s Carved walnut, with caned seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

A Handsome Set of 4 Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Shield-Back Caned Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome set of four Italian neoclassical fruitwood shield-back caned arm chairs; each with a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
arms with hand caning, both arms with brass sockets to accept the original brass and mahogany
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Writing Desk and Two Cane Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
drawers and also opens to a drawer in a belt. There are also two cane chairs with openwork back. France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ward Bennett Landmark Cane Armchairs for Brickel and Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ward Bennett cane armchairs Ward Bennett landmark cane chairs with original red leather cushion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1970s Faux Bamboo Game Table with Four Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
1970s faux bamboo square game table with four chairs. All are collapsible and able to store away
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Thomasville Double Pedestal Oak Campaign Desk with Chair, 20th Century
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
tilting desk armchair features caned back and upholstered seat, raised on four legs with wheels, 20th
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Glass, Oak

Thonet Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare sculptural Thonet chair with newly caned seat and back.
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Style of Jean Michel Frank Design Lounge Chairs with Giacometti Fabric
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of lounge chairs in the style of Jean Michel Frank Design, circa 1990s. They are upholstered
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Faux Bamboo Chairs With Kravet Cushions, Set of 4
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous and classic set of four vintage Brighton Pavilion style faux bamboo and caned chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Cesca Dining Set with Extending Table and 8 Marcel Breuer Design Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Highclere, Newbury
, cane and chrome vintage Marcel Breuer design B32 Cesca dining chairs dating from 1975. Originally
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Louis XVI Canned and Carved Chairs with Velvet Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI canned and carved chairs with velvet seats. End of the Louis XVI period
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Italian 60s Cane Armchair attributed to Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Ditta Castano-Como 1963/64 this uniquely formed chair is made of cane with some of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

An Ethiopian Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Ethiopian wood chair with a woven cane seat.
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Classic chair from Hans Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early Wegner "Classic" chair with original caned back and seat. Stamped Johannes Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

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Chair With Cane For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chair with cane for your home. A chair with cane — often made from wood, natural fiber and cane — can elevate any home. Find 2528 options for an antique or vintage chair with cane now, or shop our selection of 113 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the chair with cane you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chair with cane, those designed in mid-century modern, louis xv and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair with cane over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Hans J. Wegner and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair With Cane?

Prices for a chair with cane start at $0 and top out at $550,000 with the average selling for $3,352.

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 Chair With Cane
  • 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 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 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
    French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A caned bed is one that is made by using rattan bark, and weaving it into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In bedroom furniture, this would most likely be the headboard and footboard of the bed. Shop a collection of caned furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The three main cane classifications are called standard canes, offset canes and multiple-legged canes. A standard cane might be referred to as a single-point cane and is meant to improve balance but not support weight. An offset cane can take some weight-bearing but only occasionally. A multiple-legged cane is the best option for weight-bearing support. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary canes from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not sword canes are practical is largely a matter of personal opinion. During the days when men carried swords with them, a sword cane made it possible to discreetly bring one along. To some, this makes them more practical than other historic swords. Shop a selection of swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cane swords, or swordsticks, are indeed real. The cane containing a hidden blade became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can find an assortment of cane swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What cane furniture is called varies, but simply calling it "cane furniture" is generally acceptable. When the cane of a chair has been woven, you can call the furniture "wicker furniture" or "wicker cane furniture." Most cane comes from the rattan family of plants, so "rattan furniture" is often an accurate term for furnishings produced out of cane. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of cane furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not cane headboards are sturdy depends on how they are made. Finely crafted headboards are generally durable. However, antique and vintage examples that have become warped or damaged over time may not be sturdy even if initially well-made. Shop a selection of cane headboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The difference between rattan and cane furniture lies in the materials used. Although rattan and cane come from the same type of vine plant, cane undergoes a stripping process that rattan doesn't. As a result, cane is thinner than rattan. Shop a collection of rattan and cane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best walking cane is the one that is properly sized for the individual who will be using it. Walking canes are designed to take pressure off when walking hence it is important that the person can stand as upright as possible, with their elbow slightly bent. Find a collection of antique and vintage walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best type of walking cane is a matter of choice. Look for basic features — it should have an easy grip and a contoured handle for ease of holding. Find a variety of vintage and antique walking canes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best walking cane for balance is the one that is properly sized for the individual who will be using it. Walking canes are designed to take pressure off when walking, hence it is important that the person can stand as upright as possible, with their elbow slightly bent. Find a collection of antique and vintage walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many types of wood used for walking canes. When choosing wood for a walking cane it is important to consider its weight, durability, availability and appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden walking canes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.