Vintage Italian Carved Wood Side Chair with Cane Back

A Graceful Italian Chair Celebrating Neoclassical Beauty and Artisanal Detail

There is an enduring charm to Italian craftsmanship — that effortless balance between art and restraint, where every line seems drawn with intention. This Vintage Italian Carved Wood Side Chair with Cane Back embodies that grace with its neoclassical symmetry and hand-painted refinement.

Handcrafted in Italy, the chair’s round woven cane back radiates outward from a painted floral medallion, like sunlight through a lattice window in a Tuscan villa. The craftsmanship is remarkable — each strand of cane interlaced with precision, framed by delicately carved wood adorned in soft sage and burnished gold accents. The design feels formal yet warm, offering an invitation rather than a command — the hallmark of Vintage Glamour interiors that celebrate timeless elegance.

Its proportions are perfectly poised: the fluted legs and hand-carved apron echo classical motifs, while the smooth curve of the back softens the geometry with a lyrical touch. The natural wood grain glows beneath a honeyed finish, subtly aged to reveal depth and texture. The ivory linen seat, freshly upholstered, provides a light, tactile contrast — understated luxury for quiet moments of reflection or conversation.

Imagine this chair at a writing desk beside a tall window, its cane back aglow in morning light. Or picture it gathered with its armchair counterpart around a marble or gilt-edged table, setting the stage for candlelit dinners and whispered stories. There’s a sense of intimacy to it — a memory of grand interiors, of salons where artistry met civility.

Each element of this Vintage Italian Carved Wood Side Chair with Cane Back reveals its maker’s hand. The fine brushwork along the carved apron, the faint shimmer of gold leaf catching the light, the delicate turned legs — all crafted with the quiet devotion of an artisan’s rhythm. This is not a reproduction of beauty, but an embodiment of it.

Equally fitting in a bedroom corner, a dressing area, or as a refined dining accent, the chair stands as both décor and heirloom. It reminds us that elegance, when made by hand, becomes eternal.

Design Features

• Hand-carved wood frame with neoclassical detailing

• Round woven cane back with floral medallion center

• Hand-painted sage and gold embellishments on frame and legs

• Smooth fluted legs and carved apron

• Upholstered ivory linen seat

Color Palette

• Warm honey walnut wood

• Ivory linen seat

• Soft sage green and antique gold highlights

Condition Notes

• New: handmade with vintage-inspiration

• Gentle patina and brushstroke variation enhance authenticity

• Newly upholstered seat in fresh linen

Origin & Construction

• Made by hand in Italy

• Traditional cane weaving and hand-painted techniques

• Mid-century Italian neoclassical revival craftsmanship

Dimensions

• Overall height: 40"

• Seat: 19.5" W × 19.5" D × 19" H

Lead Time

• Each chair is individually made to order by Italian artisans.

• Please allow approximately 16 weeks for creation, with additional time for shipping from Italy depending on destination.

All sales are final

We do not accept returns or order cancellations for made-to-order or vintage/antique items. Each piece is individually crafted or sourced, and slight variations in finish or patina are considered hallmarks of its authenticity and artistry.