Caned Collection

Armchair, Venice, c. 1745. Creator: Unknown
Armchair, Venice, c. 1745

Stand for Candelabrum (Torchere), France, 1685 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Stand for Candelabrum (Torchere), France, 1685/90

Tradesman repairs chairs in Central London street
A tradesman repairs chairs on a street in Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Couch, from London, 1680-90 (beech)
HNE273715 Couch, from London, 1680-90 (beech) by English School, (17th century); Historic New England, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; eHistoric New England; Bequest of Helen Webb Wicker; English

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Caned chair, c. 1685-1700 (walnut)
2972963 Caned chair, c.1685-1700 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Purchased with the assistance of the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund)

Girl sitting on sofa with white horse behind (colour photo)
3093242 Girl sitting on sofa with white horse behind (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sitting on sofa with white horse behind)

Chair, English, mid 19th century (japanned wood with gilt and mother of pearl inlay)
BAL6348 Chair, English, mid 19th century (japanned wood with gilt and mother of pearl inlay) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman (litho)
1604435 Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman)

Childs chair with a black japanned beechwood frame with turned decoration to imitate bamboo, with a horizontally ribbed back with six rails, an oval caned seat and turned legs with splayed feet

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"Caned: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world furniture, where craftsmanship meets elegance. Oetzmann Advertisement showcases a stunning armchair from Venice, dating back to 1745. Its intricate cane work adds a touch of sophistication to any space. Intriguingly, we find ourselves in France during the late 17th century, admiring a stand for candelabrum (torchere). Crafted by an unknown artist, this piece exudes grandeur with its delicate cane detailing. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we stumble upon a tradesman repairing chairs on a bustling Central London street. This scene captures the essence of preserving traditional techniques amidst modernity. The echoes of World War II resonate through a comic postcard urging us to re-arm against dictators. Even in times of turmoil, caned furniture stands as a symbol of resilience and timeless beauty. Traveling back further in time, we encounter an exquisite couch from London dating between 1680-90. The beech frame harmonizes flawlessly with the woven cane seat - an embodiment of classic English design. Fast forward to the mid-19th century when innovation takes center stage. A side chair crafted from bent solid beechwood features a woven cane seat that seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Continuing our exploration through different eras and styles, we discover an armchair from 1810 boasting both beech wood and cane elements. Its graceful curves invite relaxation while showcasing impeccable craftsmanship. A true gem awaits us as we uncover a caned chair made between 1685-1700 using walnut wood. This antique piece carries stories within its fibers and serves as a testament to enduring quality throughout centuries. Stepping away from furniture momentarily but still capturing moments frozen in time is an enchanting photograph featuring a girl sitting on her sofa with her white horse nearby—a captivating blend of innocence and grace.