Bentwood With Caning
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Stools
Cane, Wood, Bentwood, Wicker
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Slovenian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Stools
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Loveseats
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture
Wood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Cupboards
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Stools
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Late 20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Bentwood
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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.
- What is a bentwood box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Bentwood rockers are made out of wood that gets heated to a high temperature with steam and then bent. Ash and beech are two popular wood species for bentwood chair production. However, other woods are also suitable for use. On 1stDibs, find a range of bentwood rockers.
- How old are bentwood rockers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bentwood rocking chair was introduced in the mid-1800s by Michael Thonet. Bentwood furniture is a signature of the furniture manufacturer Thonet — Michael produced chairs out of steam-bent wood, and starting in the middle of the 19th century, he produced a series of rockers. Shop a range of bentwood rocking chairs and furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who made bentwood rockers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet was the original maker of bentwood chairs. He invented the process of bending wood by using vapor to heat and then bend it into shape. You can shop a collection of bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a French cane?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French 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.
- What is a caned bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane 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.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are sword canes practical?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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.
- Are cane swords real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are cane headboards sturdy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2023Whether 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, 2022While 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, 2021The 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 12, 2021There 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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.
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