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20th Century Willow Chairs

Pair of Willow and Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs by Henry Olko
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and stylish pair of bamboo frame swivel chairs, with loose cushion upholstered seats and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair by Henry Olko for Willow Reed c. 1970's
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
cushions. This voguish chair was designed by Henry Olko, and made by Willow and Reed Inc. circa 1970's. The
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Country Willow Child's Rocker
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country (19th/20th Cent) Amish style willow and slat wood design child's rocker. (priced
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20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Slate

Country Willow Child's Rocker
Country Willow Child's Rocker
H 32 in W 18 in D 27 in
Rustic Adirondack Willow Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow rocking chair with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat
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20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Spanish Bamboo and Willow Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish bamboo and willow wicker rocking chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Original Ashwood Sheepskin Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
conceived by Mackintosh in 1904 for the "Willow Tea Rooms" in Glasgow, this chair pays homage to the
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Iconic Willow Chiar nr. 312 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Berlin, DE
The Willow 312 chair by Mackintosh is an iconic piece of furniture that embodies the Art Nouveau
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20th Century Scottish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Signed Henry Olko Rattan & Cane Rib Series Lounge Chair
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Henry Olko Rattan & Cane Rib Series Lounge Chair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Signed Henry Olko Rattan & Cane Rib Series Lounge Chairs
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Middlesex, NJ
warmth and texture, perfect for infusing organic elements into your design. These chairs offer the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1970s Rattan & Bamboo Cube Lounge Armchair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century handsome rattan and bamboo cube lounge armchair by Henry Olko for his Willow
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Willow

Early 20th C Hooded Porters Wicker Willow Lawn Conservatory Chair Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A willow hooded lawn chair, beautifully crafted and retaining its original deep blue painted finish
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Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Rustic Adirondack Willow Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow armchair with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat
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20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Rustic Adirondack Willow Arm Chair
H 40 in W 30 in D 22 in
Antique French 'Twig' Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French twig chair, circa 1910-1939, from shaped willow branches.
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Twig' Chair
Antique French 'Twig' Chair
H 31.75 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair Dark Natural Rattan Club Chairs with Ottoman by Ficks Reed, 1960s
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
design. Ideal for enhancing your interior. With a touch of mid-century elegance, these chairs are both
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20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

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Curved Hand-Crafted Willow Chair, Austria
Located in Maastricht, NL
An early 20th century hand-crafted Austrian chair made of curved willow, connected with rawhide
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Willow

Curved Hand-Crafted Willow Chair, Austria
Curved Hand-Crafted Willow Chair, Austria
H 35.63 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair Bent Wood Willow
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian early 20th century rocking chair with real character hand crafted and constructed in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Willow, Bentwood

Mackintosh Willow Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chairs. Curved lattice back chair with ebonized ashwood frame
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Ash

Mackintosh Willow Chairs
Mackintosh Willow Chairs
H 47 in W 37.5 in D 15.5 in
Henry Olko for Willow and Reed Large Bamboo Chair
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Interesting piece designed by Henry Olko in the 1960s.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chair in Bent Wood Willow
Located in London, GB
Relaxing Scandinavian early 20th century hand made rocking chair constructed in bentwood willow
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Coastal Ribbed Rattan Lounge Chairs, After Olko for Willow and Reed
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Willow And Reed, with his signature ribbed design. A pair of bright white cushions for each chair
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Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Design Demilune Willow Chair
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An original turn of the 20th century Jungenstil design by Mackintosh in Glasgow Scotland. Now
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ash Willow Chair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Troy, MI
Designed in 1902 for the Willow Tea Room in Glasgow, the Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Ash

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ash Willow Chair
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ash Willow Chair
H 47.25 in W 36.5 in D 17 in
Scandinavian Rocking Chair Bent Wood Willow, 1900-1920
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian early 20th century rocking chair crafted and constructed in knotted wood and bentwood
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood, Willow

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Porters Chairs, a Pair
By Willow and Reed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic pair of porters chairs, comprised of thin reeds of bamboo. Rattan-work is all intact
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Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Coastal Rattan Grid Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Willow and Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. A chic rattan frame in a grid design. Done in
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Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Art Nouveau Style Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chair with Storage
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Mackintosh’s geometric and Art Nouveau style. The Willow chair, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Grid Z Rattan Lounge Chair After Henry Olko
By Willow and Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage coastal lounge chair. A chic bent rattan in a grid design. Done in the manner of
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Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Rocking Chair in Bentwood Willow, Swedish, 1900-1920
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian early 20th century handmade rocking chair constructed in bentwood willow. Curvaceous
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Lounge Chair After Henry Olko
By Willow and Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal lounge chair. A chic rattan frame in a grid design. Done in the
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Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Eight "Willow" Chairs by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle, Kyle de Mexico
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, 8 chairs by American designer and sculptor Frank Kyle, the name of the line
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight "Willow" Chairs by Frank Kyle
Set of Eight "Willow" Chairs by Frank Kyle
H 24.41 in W 22.25 in L 24.41 in
1970s Pair of Spanish Bamboo and Willow Wicker Rocking Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish bamboo and willow wicker rocking chairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Pair Rare 1970s Club Chairs By Henry Olko For Willow & Reed
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking club or arm chairs are similar in form to Karl Springer's Onassis chairs. Barrel
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20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Linen

Tommi Parzinger design for Willow & Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculpted rattan lounge chair and ottoman designed by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed of New York
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Folk Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood and willow bentwood chairs from rural China.
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Elm, Willow

Pair of Folk Chairs
Pair of Folk Chairs
H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, GB
20th century design pieces. General note: Shipping quotes, as supplied by 1stdibs, are only
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Chair, Cassina, 1903, Ebonized Ash, Lattice
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow Chair is a curved lattice back chair with an ebonized ashwood frame. The seat opens to
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Early 20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Ash

Set of Six Rattan Chairs by Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
A hard to find set of six matching natural rattan side or dining chairs by Willow and Reed often
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Willow

Coastal Willow and Reed Fretwook Rattan Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Willow and Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of vintage Coastal swivel chairs. Iconic wrap around rattan fretwork made famous by
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Mid-20th Century North American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Suite of Willow Reed Bamboo Chairs and Ottoman by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
Suite of bamboo and reed furniture by Willow and Reed Furniture to include two large even arm club
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Reed

Ash Willow Chair by Charles Renee Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Troy, MI
Designed in 1902 for the Willow tea room in Glasgow, the Willow chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Early 20th Century Scottish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage Charles Rennie for Cassina Mackintosh Willow Chair Curved Bench
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, in 1904, to the “Willow Tea Rooms” in Glasgow, his native city. The tall semi-circular back served to
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Iron & Wicker Chairs Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched set of four iron and wicker X base chairs by Arthur Umanoff in old worn soft white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Lacquered Bamboo Lounge Chair by Tommi Parzinger Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Old white lacquered bamboo lounge chair by Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed - circa 1950's. Look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Large Pair of 1970s Chrome and Rattan Cube Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
frames, sturdy chairs. Ready for an 18"x 20" cushion in COM. Measures: Seat height is 17.5". FREE LOCAL
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chair, circa 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, ready to place. The chair measures 31" h x 20"w x 28"d The arm height is 26.5", the seat height is
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 McGuire Bleached Rattan Chinoiserie 'Pagoda' Dining Chairs
By McGuire, Pierre Deux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
craftsmanship. Standing 39 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 22 inches deep, these chairs feature arched trellis
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20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Pair of Midcentury Ebonized Rattan Club Chairs by Henry Olko, Restored
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury ebonized rattan club chairs by Henry Olko, restored Each one sculptural
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Pair of Midcentury Rattan Scoop Chairs, Restored
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury rattan scoop chairs, restored Measures: 26" W at the arms Seat measures 21" x
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Willow

Pair of Midcentury Rattan Scoop Chairs, Restored
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury rattan scoop chairs, restored Measures: 26" W at the arms Seat measures 21" x
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Willow

Pair of Midcentury Crescent Shaped Wicker Lounge Chairs, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury crescent shaped wicker lounge chairs, restored.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Wing Back Chair & Rocker, Set
By Bar Harbor
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully preserved early 20th c. Americana willow and reed Bar Harbor wing back chair & matching
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Reed, Wood, Willow

3 Pc Set Art Deco Split Reed Chairs and Ottoman, circa 1920-1930s
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Art Deco split reed furniture, including two lounge chairs, and one ottoman. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Willow

Large Pair of Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chairs Ottoman Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1980s Ficks Reed rattan / reed wicker arm chairs with matching ottoman featuring new
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Willow

Pair of Ficks Reed Natural Rattan Lounge Club Chairs by John Wisner, Restored
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ficks Reed natural rattan lounge club chairs by John Wisner, Restored, Each one with
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20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Rattan Lounge Chairs by Willow & Reed in the manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique pair of rattan lounge chairs in the style of to the "Pavilion Collection" by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Designed in 1902 for the Willow tea room in Glasgow, the Willow chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Four Rattan Willow and Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Henry Olko
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four pencil rattan lounge chairs by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed. In original upholstery.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Cassina Willow Chair by Charles R. Mackintosh
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Bern, CH
The Willow chair was originally designed in 1904 by architect Charles R. Macintosh for the Willow
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Early 20th Century Willow Branch Painted Child's Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful white-painted child's chair constructed from bentwood willow branches, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wire

Heywood Wakefield Bar Harbor Wicker Wingback Chair
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Heywood Wakefield wingback chair in triple cross pattern. Beautiful, natural multi-toned
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Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Willow

THREE PIECE RATTAN SEATING SUITE ATTRIBUTED TO FICKS REED
Located in St.amford, CT
matching chairs in rattan/bentwood with willow wraps. Completely refinished with all new cushions
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Willow

Heywood Wakefield Wicker Rocker
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Heywood Wakefield wicker rocker in natural finish. Triple cross pattern woven into back. Beautiful multi-toned finish.
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Willow

Heywood Wakefield Wicker Rocker
Heywood Wakefield Wicker Rocker
H 32 in W 31 in D 34.5 in
Antique Willow Bar Harbor Chair
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique willow Bar Harbor chair in natural finish.
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Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Antique Wicker Rocker
By Paine Furniture
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Willow Wicker Rocker by Paine Furniture in original natural finish. Rocker measures 36.5
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Willow, Oak

Antique Wicker Rocker
Antique Wicker Rocker
H 38 in W 36.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Highland Park, IL
A pair of 1970s Mackintosh willow chairs, circa 1970s. Storage under seating.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rustic Wooden Chair and Footstool
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian Alpine Chair In Willow and Hardwood Sapling, with a Footstoolt . Circa late 19th
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20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Willow, Hardwood

Rustic Wooden Chair and Footstool
Rustic Wooden Chair and Footstool
H 36 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chairs
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Willow and reed Bar Harbor wicker side chair. Beautiful woven back with magazine pocket resting on
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Willow

PAIR OF BAMBOO AND RATTAN CHAIRS
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of bamboo and rattan curved back chairs. New cushions covered in a natural canvas fabric.
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Willow

PAIR OF BAMBOO AND RATTAN CHAIRS
PAIR OF BAMBOO AND RATTAN CHAIRS
H 31 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Decorated Woven Rattan Peacock Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs are beautifully scaled and retain their original cane seats. Made in old British Hong Kong.
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Willow

Willow Craft Wicker Chairs
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
A pair of Wicker Chairs woven of willow in dark green paint. Chair on Right: Height 41.5, Width
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Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Rattan and Willow "Peacock" Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A style made famous from "Emmanuelle in Bangkok" - nicely detailed, with original caned seat.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rattan and Willow "Peacock" Chair
Rattan and Willow "Peacock" Chair
H 59 in W 42.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Wicker Chair and Rocker
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Willow chair and rocker with intricate woven design on back in excellent condition. Rocker includes
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Base Metal

Antique Wicker Chair and Rocker
Antique Wicker Chair and Rocker
H 34 in W 29 in D 30 in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Amish Bent Wood Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Amish child's rocking chair is in fine condition and was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chair is in fine working order as well. This rocking chair has a ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

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20th Century Willow Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 20th century willow chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and willow, all 20th century willow chairs available were constructed with great care. 20th century willow chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century willow chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 20th century willow chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Willow and Reed, Henry Olko and Charles Rennie Mackintosh produced popular 20th century willow chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Willow Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $9,657 highest priced.

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 20th Century Willow Chairs
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