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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher s Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s

$13,596 Sale Price

20% Off

Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen Model SW96 Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

produced by Soren Willadsen. The frame of the chair is Oak, the arms are Teak and the seat and back Cane.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen Model SW96 Lounge Chair

$17,529

Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in Black-Stained Oak for GUBI

By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin

Located in Glendale, CA

creating simple, functional furniture. Executed in French cane and solid wood, the 'C-Chair' is one of

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Oak

Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in Black-Stained Oak for GUBI

$1,299 / item

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950s

By Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of great looking lounge chairs designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen and made by R. Wengler

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950s

$6,000 / set

Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Renens, CH

the market. Materials: Oak, cane Origination: Denmark, 1950s. Labelled on underside of one

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s

$20,983 / set

Kai Kristiansen Easy Chairs Model 150 by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare pair of easy chairs model 150 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Easy Chairs Model 150 by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri

$10,192 / set

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Easy Chair Produced by a.R. Klingenberg Søn

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by A.R. Klingenberg & Søn in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Easy Chair Produced by a.R. Klingenberg Søn

$11,391

Kai Kristiansen Highback Easy Chair Model 179 by Christian Jensen Møbelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare highback easy chair model 179 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Highback Easy Chair Model 179 by Christian Jensen Møbelfabrik

$5,395

Set of Five Hans J Wegner W2 Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of five stained oak and cane dining chairs. Each chair frame is branded with the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Five Hans J Wegner W2 Chairs

$18,000 / item

Peter Hvidt Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series

$14,500 / set

Hans Olsen Easy Chairs Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler

By Hans Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare easy chairs model 500 designed by Hans Olsen. Produced by C/S Møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Olsen Easy Chairs Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler

$20,983 / set

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen

$10,929

Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen rare Side Chair "24GT" in Teak

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rare side cheir model "24GT" early 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen Denmark 1959. Made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen rare Side Chair "24GT" in Teak

$4,256

Pare of Rare Side Chairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of side chairs model no. JH504 in patinated pine and cane. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pare of Rare Side Chairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

$6,000

Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Lejre, DK

Rocking chair i oak and cane, designed by Hans Wegner and made by FDB.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s

$4,500

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic

$5,803 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Cognac by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing Rocking chair Nevada Oak Cognac by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Cognac by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Granite by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair rewool oak granite by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Granite by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Moonlight by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Moonlight by Warm Nordic

$5,455 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Teak Cognac by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair nevada teak cognac by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Teak Cognac by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Silk Teak, Camel by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing Rocking chair Silk Teak Camel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Silk Teak, Camel by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Oak Nature by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair Sheepskin teak Drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 91 x W 68 x H 103 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Oak Nature by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Drake by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Drake by Warm Nordic

$5,455 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Teak Drake by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair sheepskin teak drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Teak Drake by Warm Nordic

$5,803 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Silk Oak Camel by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair silk oak camel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Silk Oak Camel by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Teak Nature by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Teak Nature by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak, Teak

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Teak Nature by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Light Syrup by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing rocking chair rewool oak light syrup by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Light Syrup by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Rare BM61 Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen Søn, 1957

By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen Son 1

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

A very rare and beautiful ‘BM61’ chair designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957. Made of solid oak with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rare BM61 Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen Søn, 1957

$2,997

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Black Leather by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak Black Leather by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Black Leather by Warm Nordic

$5,275 / item

Set of 8 rare dining chairs in teak by Jørgen Høj

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of eight rare dining chairs in solid teak with seat and back in new cane. Designed in 1951 by

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 8 rare dining chairs in teak by Jørgen Høj

$22,782 / set

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen Søn

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This is a very rare set of CH31 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956. These chairs come

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen Søn

$21,351 / set

Set of Eight Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by N.O. Møller

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark with Danish [paper] cord seats. The chairs have a curved backrest with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Set of Eight Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by N.O. Møller

$18,000 / set

Set of Six Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs att. to Fabricus Kastholm for Probber

By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of woven wicker and tubular chrome dining chairs, design attributed to Kastholm and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs att. to Fabricus Kastholm for Probber

$6,400 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair of Colonial chairs Ole Wanscher, mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

chairs with a mahogany slim frame by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher. These chairs show the great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Colonial chairs Ole Wanscher, mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s

$8,333 / set

Pair of “Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark circa 1970s

By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø believed that furniture should be built to last, to

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Pair of “Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark circa 1970s

$4,400 / set

FH 6107 - Set of four armchairs in steel by Fritz Hansen.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

FH 6107 - Set of four armchairs in steel, stained beech and original French wicker. Designed in 1934. Fritz Hansen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

FH 6107 - Set of four armchairs in steel by Fritz Hansen.

$5,947

The Faaborg Chair in Mahogany, Cane and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1914

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The 'Faaborg Chair' in Mahogany, Cane and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1914 Additional Information

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

The Faaborg Chair in Mahogany, Cane and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1914

$11,211

Mid-century Oak and Cane Lounge Chair by Bernt Petersen for Wørts Møbelsnedkeri

By Bernt Petersen

Located in London, GB

Beautiful oak framed lounge chair with cane sides, designed in 1964 by Bernt Petersen for Henrik

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak, Down

Mid-century Oak and Cane Lounge Chair by Bernt Petersen for Wørts Møbelsnedkeri

$2,268

Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Kai Kristiansen Corner chair in rosewood, cane and leather cushion. Model Univers, made by Magnus

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane

Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood

$1,918

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition

By Erik Buch

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition The name gives it away

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition

$5,473

Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat

$5,800

Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Chair After Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Danish modern, leather upholstered, rosewood armchair is in the style of the iconic Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cane, Rush

Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Chair After Hans J. Wegner

$3,400

Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949 This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s

$8,180

Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark

$30,000 / set

Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and iconic Danish mid century "PK-24" chaise lounge chair in steel, cane and dark brown

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark

$34,173

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

$8,993

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

$8,993

Soborg Rosewood Cane Plexus Modular Two Seat Sofa / Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Deland, FL

are upholstered with cane which creates an airy effect that makes these chairs both stately and airy

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood

Soborg Rosewood Cane Plexus Modular Two Seat Sofa / Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

$3,900 / set

Hans Wegner Original Danish JH-501 Chairs by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Set of 4

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Studio City, CA

. These JH501 chairs retain their original finish and cane seats and all have the requisite burned in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Original Danish JH-501 Chairs by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Set of 4

$19,499 / set

Pair Hans Wegner JH501 "The Chair" "Round Chair"

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Hans Wegner JH501 "The Chair" "Round Chair". Pair in original condition. Highly collectible

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Hans Wegner JH501 "The Chair" "Round Chair"

$14,995 / set

Pair of PK-15 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of PK-15 chairs with black lacquered bent ash wood frames and French cane seats. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Pair of PK-15 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen

$5,200

The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen

$6,800

Armchair ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Armchair ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1949 Teak

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Armchair ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen

$17,386

C. 1958 Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Dining Arm Chair

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Furniture Factory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and tapered legs, paired with a woven cane backrest. The chair measures 18.75 inches deep, 21.5

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

C. 1958 Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Dining Arm Chair

$1,600

Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair by Søren Willadsen, 1950s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Stockholm, SE

This exceptional lounge chair model SW-96, designed by renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl 1954

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair by Søren Willadsen, 1950s

$29,977

A pair of Bergere Chairs designed By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Bergere Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s This pair of Bergere

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

A pair of Bergere Chairs designed By Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

$80,098 / set

Scandinavian Modern Cow Horn Chair Attributed to Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Vienna, AT

Solid hardwood frame, seat with new caning, attributed to Hans Wegner fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

Scandinavian Modern Cow Horn Chair Attributed to Hans Wegner

$2,998

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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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