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Material: Cane
“Fauteuil de Paquebot” Chair, France 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This iconic “Fauteuil de Paquebot” (also known as a “boat chair” or “cruise chair”) is a striking piece of mid-century design with historical significance. Originally used as deck ch...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019. Ready to ship. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood, backrest and seat in Indian cane, upholstered...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane

Pair of French Rattan and Cane Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of 1950's French rattan and cane chairs with cushions. Curved slatted rattan frames with wrapped rattan detail and unique circul...
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Mid-20th Century French Cane Armchairs

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Rattan, Cotton, Linen, Cane

Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1954, designated as model SW 96. It was produced by the cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in 1956 and manufactured in very limited qua...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak

Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak

Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

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Metal

English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cane Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
Located in Dorchester, MA
First manufactured in 1928 by Thonet, Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair has become an icon of modern chair design. This version of the armchair has an original tubular steel-frame with bee...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Cane Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

French 20th Century Louis VX Style Pair of Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of early 20th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Recently upholstered with cut silk and velvet fabric, the seat height is 18” without the cushion and 24’’ with the cushi...
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20th Century French Louis XV Cane Armchairs

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Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak

Oak and Cane Armchair Mod. 113 by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This very beauytiful and rare scandinavian Modern Oak armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, made in Denmark. This Model 113 chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Arm Chair A nice looking reproduction of the iconic Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair in Black with caned seat and back. Seat is reinforced with upho...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cane Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb, Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, green velvet and cane armchairs designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Directional, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.625"H x 24.125"W x  26.125"D  ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

N-Gene Armchair Cherry & Olive by Merve Kahraman, Hand-Crafted Wood & Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
N-Gene Armchair Cherry & Olive by Merve Kahraman Handcrafted ayous wood with natural finished caning and checkered fabric with leather arms. 39" W x 34" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 17"...
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2010s Turkish Cane Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Beech

After Thonet 209 Bentwood Chairs 1050s 3 set of 2
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950-1960 Hard to find in such quantity, Perfect for a dining room or office table Due to their tone, they harmonize very well with a...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Teak Armchair with Cane Sides and Soft Beige Upholstery – Laguna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in teak with natural cane paneling and upholstered in a soft beige Wheat Thin Twill Weave, the Laguna armchair is a sculptural blend of Brazilian modernism and relaxed comfor...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cane Armchairs

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Linen, Cane, Walnut

Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass details and upholstered seat cushion . This high styled chair is a statement piece in any...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century ebonized and gilt Regency style cane chairs with newly upholstered loose seat cushion in ticking. These chairs are professionally upholstered and are also av...
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20th Century Regency Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Solid Walnut Arm Chairs Its dimensions are approximately 22.5 inches wide x 24 inches in depth and 36.75" in height. Seat he...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

A Pair of Chandigarh “Office Cane Chairs” By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Conwy, GB
A important pair of unrestored “Office cane chair”, there officially designated title, from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh, designed by and produced for Pierre Jeanneret ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers. Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

English Regency Faux Papier-mâché Caned Bergere or Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful circa 1830 English regency caned bergere having allover japanned, abalone-inlaid, gilded, and painted 'rococo' decoration imitating p...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cane Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Black Ebonized and Gold Cane Back Armchair by John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 24 1/2 in D: 25 in SH: 18 1/4 in A striking Louis XV-style black ebonized and gold cane-back armchair by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless French elegance a...
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20th Century American Louis XV Cane Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
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20th Century British Bohemian Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Caned Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Nice pair with good caning and straight back and deep seat. Raised on turned tapered reeded legs and casters.
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1820s English Regency Antique Cane Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Customizable Walnut Finish and Herringbone Lounge Chair with Cane – Soho Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair with walnut finish, natural cane back and gray and white fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Soho armchair, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. Inspired by vintage aesthetics, this chair features a sculptural wooden frame with walnut finish, gracefully contoured to highlight its fine craftsmanship. The curved backrest is woven in natural cane, creating an airy yet supportive feel, while the seat cushion, wrapped in a sophisticated gray and white herringbone fabric...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Style Vienna Secession Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement armchair originally designed by Austrian multi-hyphenate Josef Hoffmann circa 1900 and produced by Thonet. Typical of Hoffmann’s style, this comfortable armchair has an a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

VANNO Armchair in Black Finish, Light Gray fabric and Mixed Dark cane
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Vanno armchair by Uultis, a distinguished Brazilian furniture company celebrated for its commitment to environmental sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship. The...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Viggo Boesen Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...
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20th Century French Louis XV Cane Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Cane Armchairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

After Thonet 209 Bentwood Chairs 1050s 3 set of 2
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1940-1960 Hard to find in such quantity, Perfect for a dining room or office table Due to their tone, they harmonize very well with a...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India. Restored and recaned in natural cane.    
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Wood and Cane Armchair in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams brown wood and cane armchair. The chair takes its inspiration from Adrien Audoux and Drida Minet for Vibo Vesoul. It is supported in cantilever form upon...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in teak wood with gray plaid fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair in ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak, Fabric

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and cane. Lovely carved details on arms, ba...
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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s These Mid-Century Modern large armchairs are from Brazil, dating back to the 1960s. Expertly crafted from soli...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Occasional Armchair Upholstered in Light Gray with Black Oak Finish, Laguna Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna occasional chair designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, with black wood finish, black and gold cane and light gray fabric. The Laguna oc...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Cane Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca armchairs in natural finish. Cane seats and backs. Classic chrome cantilever frames. We polish all chrome.
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Mid-20th Century Cane Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
This little show stopper is right out of the original Mad Men of the 1950's and 60's! Newly reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Regency Style Anglo Indian Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A well proportioned Anglo Indian armchair. Hand craved out of rosewood, the chair carved with rosettes and the back rest is carved is the form of horns. The seat is woven cane and u...
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1950s Indian British Colonial Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Beautiful Pair of Large Scale Double-Sided Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Armchair designed by Hans Frost Nielsen Denmark, 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, designed by Hans Frost Nielsen, Denmark, 1974. Material:  Beech, canvas & leather. Measurements: H: 98 cm / 3' 2 5/8" W: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4" D: 90 cm / 2' 11 7/16" SH: 39 c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Cane Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany

"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan, Wood

Bamboo, Indian Cane and Frabric Italian Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of Italian midcentury modern design armchairs with bamboo frame, India cane, leather and metal details with bouclè fabric cushions, Italy production 1970s. The cushions are t...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Metal

Mahogany and Caned Armchair by Frits Henningson, c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Danish mid-century armchair, designed by renowned furniture maker Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), dates back to the 1940s. Henningsen, who ran a furniture workshop in cent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Porino, Pair of Curved Beechwood and Cane Armchairs, Italy, 1930s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Ditta Porino (Turin, Italy) in the 1930s. Crafted during the interwar period, these chairs showcase remarkably clean and minimalist...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

10 Don Ruseau Provincial Caned Walnut Dining Armchairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten dining armchairs by legendary carver Don Ruseau Inc., New York City. Provincial Louis XV style with caned backs and seats. Hand carved and all joints pegged, not glued. ...
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Cane Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Office Chair, Model PJ-SI-28-B, Chandigarh c. 1960s Single fixed back arm chairs in teak and cane featuring a compass type double leg as...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Teak

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Cane Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

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