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What are round back chairs called?
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Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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English Spindle Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back chair, the back is shaped for a very comfortable sitting, original rush seat
Category
Antique 1860s English Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Elm, Oak
Single Ilmari Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Mid-Century, two-toned Ilmari Tapiovaara inspired spindle back chair. Single dining or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Tapiovaara inspired natural spindle back chairs. lightly refinished, slightly low seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
A fine 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Danish Spindle Back Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish spindle back chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960. Single dining chair with age
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
By Thomas Moser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
