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 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker

$1,950

Midcentury Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Børge Mogensen, Danish, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Lejre, DK

Comfortable lounge and matching ottoman chair in solid oak and cane. Designed by MAA. Børge

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cane

Midcentury Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Børge Mogensen, Danish, 1960s

$3,800

Karl-Erik Ekselius Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane

By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Karl-Erik Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson, set of six dining chairs, teak, cane, Denmark, 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Karl-Erik Ekselius Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane

$4,950

Hans Olsen Pair of Japanese Style Tatami Chairs in Teak and Cane for Bramin

By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic pair of Hans Olsen designed modular chair in the style of Japanese tatami dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Olsen Pair of Japanese Style Tatami Chairs in Teak and Cane for Bramin

$2,400

Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Cane

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk A/S, set of 4 dining chairs, solid pine and cane, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Cane

$2,950

Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Odense, DK

since the 1830s. In 1915, Fritz Hansen produced the first Danish chair using the technique, making them

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Cane

Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s

$3,316

Borge Mogensen cane and oak lounge chair design 1956

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in PARIS, FR

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen cane and oak lounge chair design 1956

$3,434

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in the Manner of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish modern lounge chair in the manner of Finn Juhl's NV-55 chair, Denmark, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in the Manner of Finn Juhl

$2,800

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Hvidt Molgaard Nielsen

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs attributed to Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Hvidt Molgaard Nielsen

$2,600

Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chairs with Woven Backs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

These Kofod-Larsen beech lounge chairs feature a cane back, wool seat, and understated curved

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Beech

Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chairs with Woven Backs

$3,695

Vilhelm Wohlert Dining Chairs P. Jeppesen Denmark, 1958

By Vilhelm Wohlert, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Superb set of 12 dining chairs designed by Vilhelm Wohlert for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, 1958. These

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vilhelm Wohlert Dining Chairs P. Jeppesen Denmark, 1958

$9,415

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair For E. Kold Christensen, 1956, Denmark

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in The Hague, NL

Original first edition PK22 easy chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair For E. Kold Christensen, 1956, Denmark

$3,849

Hans Wegner the Chair, Model JH501, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Hans Wegner's iconic 'The Chair', designed in 1949, model JH 501, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Hans Wegner the Chair, Model JH501, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s

$5,462

Hans Wegner Mid Century Teak The Chair with Cane Seats - Set of 6

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hans Wegner Mid Century Teak The Chair with Cane Seats - Set of 6 These chairs measure: 25 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Mid Century Teak The Chair with Cane Seats - Set of 6

$32,495

Hans Olsen Sledge Based Easy Chair for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen

Located in Hitchin, England

A Hans Olsen sledge based easy chair in teak, cane and brass, produced by Juul Kristensen

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Cane

Hans Olsen Sledge Based Easy Chair for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s

$3,755

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Woven Cane Teak "The Chairs" for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Arguably the most iconic chair of Scandinavian Mid-Century furniture. Newly re-caned and in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Woven Cane Teak "The Chairs" for Johannes Hansen

$11,500

Scandinavian Modern Teak and Cane Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This impressive vintage modern rocking chair features high back teak frame with vintage cane

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak and Cane Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen

$1,400

Pair of Midcentury Danish Lounge Chairs by in Beech and Patinated Leather

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of elegant lounge chairs with beech frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Danish Lounge Chairs by in Beech and Patinated Leather

$6,500

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by in Beech and Patinated Leather, Danish

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of elegant lounge chairs with beech frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by in Beech and Patinated Leather, Danish

$6,500

Danish Modern Rocking Chairs by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristiansen

By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Danish modern rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristiansen in 1958. The frame is

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Rocking Chairs by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristiansen

$3,600

Set of 8 Rosewood, Cane and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Dyrlund, c 1970, Signed

By Dyrlund

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible set of 8 dining chairs feature gorgeous deep grained Rosewood with caned seat backs

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Rosewood

Set of 8 Rosewood, Cane and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Dyrlund, c 1970, Signed

$14,800

Easy Chairs attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Denmark

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare pair of easy chairs attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Easy Chairs attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Denmark

$14,804

Pair of Mid Century Danish Lounge Chairs by in Mahogany and Patinated Leather

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of elegant lounge chairs and one stool with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Danish Lounge Chairs by in Mahogany and Patinated Leather

$6,500

Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Bentwood

Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark

$15,988

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen Son in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen Son in Denmark

$14,211

Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen Easy Chairs Model 7701 by Botium in Denmark

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of easy chairs model 7701 / Kongeserien designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen. Produced

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen Easy Chairs Model 7701 by Botium in Denmark

$4,737

Set of Six Curvaceous Danish Modern Dining Chairs

By Finn Juhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of six curvaceous Danish modern dining chairs, in the manner of Finn Juhl, Denmark, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Curvaceous Danish Modern Dining Chairs

$3,800

C-Chair Dining Chair, French Cane, Brown Stained Oak - Set of 8

By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

C-Chair Dining Chair, French Cane, Brown Stained Oak - Set of 8

$13,712

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs Set, Poul Jeppesens, Denmark, 1960

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Jeppesens Denmark 1960. These chairs are very hard to find especially in a set of six like these. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs Set, Poul Jeppesens, Denmark, 1960

$10,422

Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955. A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955

$12,500

Set of Four Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Hvidt Mølgaard

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four Danish modern teak and caned dining chairs, designed by Peter Hvidt & Olga Mølgaard

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Four Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Hvidt Mølgaard

$3,800

Viggo Boesen Easy Chair Produced by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Viggo Boesen Easy Chair Produced by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

$4,737

Set of Four Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs in Cane, Teak and Oak, circa 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of four Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs in teak and oak with woven cane seats, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Set of Four Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs in Cane, Teak and Oak, circa 1950s

$3,975

Set of 18 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia

Located in Berlin, DE

Stolefabrik, Denmark. All chairs are in very good condition with just little traces of usage. The frame made

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 18 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

$1,421

Set of 12 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia

Located in Berlin, DE

Stolefabrik, Denmark. All chairs are in a very good condition with just little traces of usage. The frame made

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 12 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

$17,054

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Pair of"BM61" Chairs by P. Lauritsen Søn, 1950s

By P. Lauritsen Son 1, Børge Mogensen

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Danish Modern chairs in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Pair of"BM61" Chairs by P. Lauritsen Søn, 1950s

$5,684

Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oiled oak frame with cane seat with stylish wishbone detail after Hans Wegner. Please confirm item

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair

$800

Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chair, PP Mobler

By PP Møbler, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

PK1 chair made by PP Mobler in the 1980's. Perfect condition, from a private collection, never

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Cane

Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chair, PP Mobler

$850

Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Getama in Denmark in the 1960ies

Category

20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark

$4,500

Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model Bm-61 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 6 dining chairs model BM-61 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model Bm-61 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark

$11,251

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of six dining chairs model W2 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

$10,066

Set of Four Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen, 1980s

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Praha, CZ

The chairs (model 7512) are in good original condition and ready to be used. Material: Stained oak

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Set of Four Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen, 1980s

$2,001

Hans Wegner Wish Bone Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner Wishbone dining chair in oak. Nice early example signed underside. Classic design

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Wish Bone Chair

$795

Caned Comfortable Scandinavian Armchair and Matching Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Caned comfortable Scandinavian armchair and matching ottoman

Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Caned Comfortable Scandinavian Armchair and Matching Ottoman

$3,000

Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model OS 2 Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Helge Sibast

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 8 dining chairs model OS 2 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model OS 2 Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark

$8,882

Danish Modern Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Sons Model CH24

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Sons Model CH24 Excellent 1960s Hans Wegner

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Danish Modern Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Sons Model CH24

$1,450

Set of Six Danish Modern Style Walnut Dining Chairs

By B.P. John

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Marvelous set of mid-century dining chairs by B. P. John. Crafted from walnut in the Danish modern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Danish Modern Style Walnut Dining Chairs

$3,800

Mid-Century Hans J. Wegner Round Chair in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Hansen) with distributor's paper Knoll label. Three chairs have been re-caned. All Cane is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Hans J. Wegner Round Chair in Teak

$2,200

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. Model HJ512, 'Kaminstol'. Folding chair in oak, woven cane seat and back

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512

$9,237

Ib Kofod Larsen Cane Back Lounge or Armchair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice and elegant lines in this caned back chair. Just amazing and great modern lines. The chair has

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ib Kofod Larsen Cane Back Lounge or Armchair

$2,900

Hans Wegner Cane and Teak Stool for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare stool or bench designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Made from teak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Hans Wegner Cane and Teak Stool for Johannes Hansen

$5,800

Early Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs, Carl Hansen Son, Denmark

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Early Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs, Carl Hansen Son, Denmark

$4,800

Pair of Dining Chairs/Armchairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

, Denmark. Both chairs are in a very good condition with just little traces of usage. The frame made out of

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Dining Chairs/Armchairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

$4,263

Scandinavian Modern Mod. 313 Teak Chair designed by Peter Hvidt

By Hvidt Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic excellent Scandinavian Modern teak chair with renewed cane seat manufactured by Soborg

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Mod. 313 Teak Chair designed by Peter Hvidt

$615

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

Stolefabrik, Denmark. All chairs are in a very good condition with just little traces of usage. The frame made

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

$10,422

Poul Volther Dining Chairs Model 260 by Frem Rojle in Denmark

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of eight dining chairs model 260 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Frem Rojle

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Poul Volther Dining Chairs Model 260 by Frem Rojle in Denmark

$8,882

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Mod. 313 Teak Chairs Designed by Peter Hvidt

By Hvidt Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic excellent Scandinavian modern teak chairs with original cane seats, manufactured by Soborg

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Mod. 313 Teak Chairs Designed by Peter Hvidt

$1,231

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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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