What is cane on a chair?

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.

What is a cane chair?

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.

Are cane chairs strong?

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.

When were cane back chairs popular?

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.

Are cane seat chairs comfortable?

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.

How much does it cost to cane a chair seat?

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.

Danish Cane Chair

Marcel Gascoin C Chair

Hans Wegner Teak Chairs

Caned Folding

Borge Mogensen Oak Dining Chairs

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs Oak Cane by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

$4,607

Classic Lounge Chair in Mahogany and French Cane, Made in Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint

Located in Lejre, DK

Classic lounge chair in solid mahogany, patinated leather and cane. Designed and made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Classic Lounge Chair in Mahogany and French Cane, Made in Denmark 1940s

$3,000

Børge Mogensen 2256 Oak and Cane Sled Lounge Chair, Fredericia, Denmark, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Stolefabrik in Denmark. Oak frame and original cane. Original cushion and fabric, the cushion filling is dry

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2256 Oak and Cane Sled Lounge Chair, Fredericia, Denmark, 1950s

$3,823

Unusual Large Scale Midcentury Danish Modern Cane and Teak Lounge Chair Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very neat larger scale high-back lounge chair from Scandinavia circa 1960s it features a high

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Unusual Large Scale Midcentury Danish Modern Cane and Teak Lounge Chair Armchair

$1,900

Pair of Danish Early 20th Century Caned Library Bergère Chair in Stained Birch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

caned bergeres handwoven in a spider pattern with mohair velvet cushions in Denmark. Made from stained

Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Pair of Danish Early 20th Century Caned Library Bergère Chair in Stained Birch

$6,800

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Leather Cane Lounge Chairs Kofod Larsen Denmark 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Mid-Century Modern pair of leather cane lounge chairs Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Leather Cane Lounge Chairs Kofod Larsen Denmark 1960s

$7,500

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Cane, 1956, Denmark

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

reclines. Original reupholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal, the chair has new cane and the chair has a oiled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Cane, 1956, Denmark

$4,737

Four Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Modern Teak and Cane Dining Chairs

By Arne Vodder

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder. These beautiful chairs have floating seats

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Cane

Four Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Modern Teak and Cane Dining Chairs

$2,600

Pair of Danish Early 20th Century Caned Bergère Lounge Chairs in Oak and Mohair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

caned bergeres handwoven with mohair velvet cushions in Denmark. Made from solid oak and woven cane in

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Danish Early 20th Century Caned Bergère Lounge Chairs in Oak and Mohair

$7,400

Pair of Classic Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and French Cane, Made in Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of classic lounge chairs solid Mahogany, patinated leather and cane. Designed and made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Classic Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and French Cane, Made in Denmark 1940s

$6,000

Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Finn Juhl with Caned Seat and Walnut Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Graceful and delicate lounge chair with freshly re-caned sling seat with tubular metal frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Finn Juhl with Caned Seat and Walnut Frame

$1,900

Danish Desk Chair by Arne Vodder in Teak, Cane and Black Leather

By France Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

Professionally restored and reupholstered in black Italian leather, this Arne Vodder chair makes

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Desk Chair by Arne Vodder in Teak, Cane and Black Leather

$1,649

Early IB Kofod Larsen Walnut and Cane Easy Chair

Located in Southampton, NJ

A first edition walnut and cane easy chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen. Very sturdy and comfortable

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Early IB Kofod Larsen Walnut and Cane Easy Chair

$1,500

Classic Set 6 Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Niels Moller Model 75, Denmark

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic set 6 teak and cane dining chairs ,Niels Moller model 75, Denmark, stunning set, amazing

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Classic Set 6 Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Niels Moller Model 75, Denmark

$4,200

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back

By France Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Washington, DC

A set of six dining chairs by Danish designer Arne Vodder for France & Son. Chairs have a unique

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back

$4,750

Set of Six Midcentury Danish Modern Cane Dining Chairs by Ditte Adrian Heath

By Soren Horn, Ditte Adrian Heath

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An uncommon complete set of cane dining chairs (Model 143) designed by Ditte & Adrian Heath and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pearwood

Set of Six Midcentury Danish Modern Cane Dining Chairs by Ditte Adrian Heath

$7,800

Niels O. Moller Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Niels O. Møller for Imperial Møbler, dining chairs model 71, teak and cane, Denmark, 1950s. These

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Niels O. Moller Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

$2,450

Ib Kofod Larsen Walnut Cane Back Midcentury Danish Lounge Armchair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Classic Danish lounge chair by IB Kofod Larsen. A simply beautiful chair with great lines and a

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Walnut Cane Back Midcentury Danish Lounge Armchair

$2,800

Pair of Easy Chairs in Rattan and Cane by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs. Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Easy Chairs in Rattan and Cane by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

$6,513

Set of Five Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo

By Arne Vodder

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of five teak and cane "Ella" dining chairs (four side and one armchair) designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Five Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo

$2,495

Caned Oak Chair by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare caned oak side chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Caned Oak Chair by Hans Wegner

$7,200

Pair of Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen Bamboo and Cane Chairs, Denmark, 1940s

By Robert Wengler, Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Pair of graceful Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model 3446 bamboo and rattan chairs, produced by Robert

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Pair of Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen Bamboo and Cane Chairs, Denmark, 1940s

$6,009

Sculptural Caned Back Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Sculptural caned back lounge chair by Kofod-Larsen.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Naugahyde, Beech

Sculptural Caned Back Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

$3,500

Hans J. Wegner, Set of Four "CH31" Oak and Cane Chairs, 1950s

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Paris, FR

, Denmark, 1956. Excellent condition. Rare with the original Cane. We ship worldwide. Express

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Set of Four "CH31" Oak and Cane Chairs, 1950s

$7,105

Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Round Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model JH501 teak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Round Chair

$4,800

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen Chair, Model PK-22 in Cane, 1950s

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Amarillo, TX

Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen chair with original cane, Denmark, circa 1950s. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen Chair, Model PK-22 in Cane, 1950s

$5,000

Ib Kofod-Larson Spear Head Chair Cane back

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Westport, CT

Ib Koford Larson cane back chair, caning in very good condition and finish, woven fabric chenille

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cane

Ib Kofod-Larson Spear Head Chair Cane back

$4,100

Scandinavian modern Cane Birch Leather lounge chairs Rud Thygesen

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Scandinavian modern Cane Birch Leather lounge chairs. Beautiful design solid birch with cane seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Birch

Scandinavian modern Cane Birch Leather lounge chairs Rud Thygesen

$3,600

Niels O. Moller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Niels O. Møller, armchairs model 55 and four dining chairs model 71, teak and cane, Denmark, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Niels O. Moller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

$4,600

Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Lounge Chair Set

By Finn Juhl, Peter Hvidt

Located in Chattanooga, TN

armchairs have a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The chairs feature 3-panels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Lounge Chair Set

$3,495

Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chairs in Cane by PP Møbler

By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of 4 Poul Kjaerholm PK1 chairs made by PP Mobler. Priced as a set. This set is part of an

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chairs in Cane by PP Møbler

$4,950

Vintage Danish Modern Teak and Cane JH-501 Armchair by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Oxnard, CA

beautifully proportioned chair, constructed of teak (with oak stretcher) and woven cane. This item has

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak and Cane JH-501 Armchair by Hans Wegner

$2,999

Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chair for Juul Kristensen

By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1960s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chair for Juul Kristensen

$2,695

Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chairs for Juul Kristensen

By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chairs for Juul Kristensen

$5,695

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Søren Lund armchairs in cane and leather. The chairs are from the 1960s and have a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather

$2,400

Børge Mogensen Set of 6 Dining Chairs of Oak + Cane BM 1 by C. M. Madsen Denmark

By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Set of six dining chairs by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 1

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Set of 6 Dining Chairs of Oak + Cane BM 1 by C. M. Madsen Denmark

$5,329

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Poul Jeppesen, Denmark

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial dining chairs, Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. Signed with manufacturers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Poul Jeppesen, Denmark

$1,638

Armchair “The Chair” Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Armchair “The Chair” designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1949. Teak and cane

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Armchair “The Chair” Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark

$7,449

Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Cantiliver Stainless Steel, Cane and Leather Lounge Chair

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in North Miami, FL

This Classic and iconic lounge chair originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1967 was reissued in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Cantiliver Stainless Steel, Cane and Leather Lounge Chair

$5,200

Børge Mogensen ‘BM 61’ Dining Chairs in Oak and Cane

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A great pair of vintage Børge Mogensen BM61 Dining chairs in solid oak and cane. Terrific patina

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen ‘BM 61’ Dining Chairs in Oak and Cane

$4,600

Faaborg Chair Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1914

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany, cane and leather. This example made in the 1950s. Measure: H 73 cm/ 2' 5 1/4'' W

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Faaborg Chair Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1914

$6,987

IB Kofod Larsen Cane Back Easy Chairs in Vegetable Dyed Leather

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning pair of IB Kofod Larsen easy chairs having cane backs, mahogany frames and supple

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Cane

IB Kofod Larsen Cane Back Easy Chairs in Vegetable Dyed Leather

$6,500

Lounge Chair with Cane Seat by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1958 design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, this refined lounge chair has a slight wingback design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair with Cane Seat by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

$6,000

Børge Mogensen Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Weesp, NL

Two elegant, less is more, oak and cane lounge chairs designed by Børge Mogensen in the late 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs

$5,921

Nanna Ditzel "Egg Chair" Hanging Chair 1959 by Robert Wengler, Denmark

By Robert Wengler, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel

Located in Munster, NRW

Splendid "Egg" hanging chair by Nanna Ditzel, released by Wengler Danemark, circa 1959. Woven cane

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nanna Ditzel "Egg Chair" Hanging Chair 1959 by Robert Wengler, Denmark

$4,974

Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Danish modern "Spear Arm" model lounge chairs, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

$4,800

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Pair of Sled Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Cane

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Comes with an ottoman, Reupholstered in boucle, the chair has new cane and the chair has an oiled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Pair of Sled Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Cane

$6,869

Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Scandinavian Woven Cane Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

cane designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s. Manufacturer's brand

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Scandinavian Woven Cane Rocking Chair, 1950s

$4,026

C Chair Dining Chair, French Cane, Natural Oak

By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin

Located in Berkeley, CA

inviting seat in lighter material like cane, straw or fabric, the quality of the C-Chair reveals itself

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

C Chair Dining Chair, French Cane, Natural Oak

$1,597

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Spear Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: Selig Era: 1960s Dimensions: 28.5? wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Spear Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane

$6,875

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish modern caned back lounge chair, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen

$3,400

Poul Kjærholm Lounge Chair "PK-22" in Wicker Cane by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Odense, DK

of canvas, leather or wicker. The iconic chair won the Grand Prize at the Milan Triennale in 1957 and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Lounge Chair "PK-22" in Wicker Cane by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s

$8,171

Early Pair of Cane Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Chairs by Kold Christensen, 1st Owner

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Utrecht, NL

Beautiful original set of PK22 easy chairs in woven wicker with frames of matt chromed steel

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of Cane Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Chairs by Kold Christensen, 1st Owner

$11,251

Hans Olsen Teak Rocking Chair with Cane Back

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful Danish modern teak rocking chair was designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Juul

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Olsen Teak Rocking Chair with Cane Back

$1,850

Flemming Lassen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co., 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, E.V.A. Nissen Co. 1

Located in High Point, NC

An early example of Flemming Lassen's iconic Bamboo chair model 340. This example is lightly

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Flemming Lassen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co., 1940s

$5,500

Viggo Boesen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co. 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen Co. 1

Located in High Point, NC

An early example of Viggo Boesens iconic bamboo chair model b 237. This example is lightly restored

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Viggo Boesen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co. 1940s

$4,900

Børge Mogensen Lounge Sled Chair 2254 of Oak + Cane by Fredericia Furniture 60s

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sled base chair - "Slædestolen" - model no. 2254 The frame is made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak, Cane

Børge Mogensen Lounge Sled Chair 2254 of Oak + Cane by Fredericia Furniture 60s

$5,329

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Danish Cane Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish cane chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of natural fiber, cane and wood, every Danish cane chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Danish cane chair, we have 521 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish cane chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Danish cane chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made Danish cane chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Johannes Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Cane Chair?

Prices for a Danish cane chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $390 and can go as high as $56,606, while the average can fetch as much as $4,913.

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 Danish Cane Chair

What is cane on a chair?
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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.
What is a cane chair?
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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.
Are cane chairs strong?
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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.
When were cane back chairs popular?
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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.
Are cane seat chairs comfortable?
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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.
How much does it cost to cane a chair seat?
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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.

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