Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Other Armchairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Classical Roman Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dutch Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Natural Fiber
Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Rattan, Paint
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Leather
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan
Antique Early 1800s French Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Steel
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Silk, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1970s Thai Bohemian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Hide, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
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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.
- What year was rattan popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Rattan became very popular during the 1970s. However, contemporary designers continue to use the material for both indoor and outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of rattan furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if rattan is vintage, examine the furnishing in search of a maker's marking. Vintage is the term for any rattan furniture made between 20 and 99 years ago. Older pieces are antique, and more recently crafted ones are contemporary. By researching the maker and the pieces they produced using trusted online resources, you may be able to roughly determine the year of production. Characteristics of your furniture can aid in the dating process, too. Often, vintage pieces have hardwood rather than metal frames, and the rattan will be natural rather than resin. Should you require any assistance, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of rattan furniture.
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