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Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm

Antique Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

H 25 in W 15 in D 18.75 in
English Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Late 19th c. English oak ladder back chairs with rush seats and turned stretchers. 2 arms, 6
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique English Ladder Back Chairs
English Ladder Back Chairs

English Ladder Back Chairs

H 42 in W 21.5 in D 16.75 in
18th Century Banister Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century banister back chair in amazing untouched condition. The seat appears to be original
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century Banister Back Chair
18th Century Banister Back Chair

18th Century Banister Back Chair

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
Category

1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Paint, Fruitwood

Antique English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair

H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th-19th century American ladder back chair Classic ladder back chair with rush seat
Category

Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Antique 18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair
18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

H 42 in W 18 in D 14 in
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good
Category

1790s American Adirondack Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique 18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

H 44 in W 25 in D 21 in
17th century walnut high back chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
17th-century style walnut high back chair, with arched crest rail to the long cane, panelled back
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 17th century walnut high back chair
17th century walnut high back chair

17th century walnut high back chair

H 57.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A pair of provincial barrel back chairs in a decorative carved design with stylish kick-out legs
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs
Located in London, GB
19th Century pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' chairs. Dimension: H 99 x W 67 x D 45 cm.
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs

19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs

H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian barrel back chairs in a set of two. The chairs are a true pair and manufactured
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs

Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Ebonised Anglo Indian High Back Chair
Located in London, by appointment only
An unusual high back chair, the ebonised wooden frame with spiral supports and unusual pierced
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Back Chairs

19th Century Ebonised Anglo Indian High Back Chair
19th Century Ebonised Anglo Indian High Back Chair

19th Century Ebonised Anglo Indian High Back Chair

H 55.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable
Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

H 32.25 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Category

19th Century English Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair

English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair

H 44 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
Category

Early 1800s Neoclassical Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

H 37 in W 28 in D 25.5 in
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs

H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface pressed back chairs in fine sturdy condition. The set of a great cowboy
Category

1890s American Adirondack Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four

19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four

H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for
Category

1860s American Adirondack Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three

H 38 in W 19 in D 15 in
19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C childs ladder back chair with original rush seat. The seat is so beautiful. Pristine
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat
19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat

19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat

H 27 in W 14 in D 13 in
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3

Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3

H 39 in W 24 in D 18 in
Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A harlequin set of eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel back chairs fully restored. Beautiful
Category

18th Century English Country Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm

Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs
Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive blue-gray painted Swedish round-back chair circa 1770-1789. Remnants of original or early
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Bentwood

Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair

Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair

H 31 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ladder back chairs are from Delaware River Valley and have the original woven seats. Selling
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2

Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2

H 45 in W 18 in D 14 in
Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Charles X burl birch spoon back chair; the tall incurved back with stylized
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Burl

Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair
Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair

Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606

H 35 in W 18 in D 21 in
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366

H 35 in W 18 in D 21 in
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880

H 33.25 in W 18 in D 21 in
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut
Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043

H 36 in W 19 in D 20 in
Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare Swedish wing-back chairs, circa 1750.
Category

18th Century Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750
Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750

Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750

H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain

H 36 in W 24 in D 16 in
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

1860s English Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm, Oak

English Spindle Back Chair
English Spindle Back Chair

English Spindle Back Chair

H 37.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair This is one for the purest of true folk-art
Category

1780s Welsh Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

H 44 in W 21 in D 16 in
Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and very beautiful Thames Valley Windsor wheel back chair with a fantastic colour and well
Category

19th Century Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800
Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800

H 34 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Collinson & Lock, Thomas Edwards
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement rosewood high back
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

H 41.74 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
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

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

H 32 in W 18 in D 16 in
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian Walnut High Back Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069

Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069

H 36.5 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835. Presented in good
Category

1830s English William IV Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835

Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835

H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Collinson & Lock, Thomas Edwards
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back chair with
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

H 40.16 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Pine ladder back chair with original woven seat. The slender, tall finials are a nice detail to a
Category

Early 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

H 38 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking
Category

1840s American Chippendale Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

H 47.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cane Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold bronze mounted mahogany cane back chairs.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cane Back Chairs
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cane Back Chairs

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cane Back Chairs

H 36 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
circa 1900 victorian balloon back chairs Approximate measurements in inches 34" high at back 17" wide
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7

H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period

H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Set of eight ash spindle back chairs from England with woven rush seats, circa 1920. There are two
Category

1920s English Country Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920
Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920

Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920

H 42.5 in W 22.63 in D 18 in
Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany
By Paolo Buffa, Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid century modern pair of Chiavari high back chairs, Italy, in ebonized mahogany . Re
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany
Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany

Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany

H 48.04 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
influences. These expressive ladder back chairs are crafted of oak and are in excellent original condition
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban
1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban

1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban

H 40 in W 16.25 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, beautifully proportioned with deep wings, the
Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.
Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.

Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.

H 45 in W 32 in D 27 in
3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 high-backed chairs, Cordoba leather trim with Native American decor and cupids framing a floral
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Brass

3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain
3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain

3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain

H 56.3 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous near pair of elm ladder back chairs One is slightly taller than the other Lovely
Category

Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Elm

Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800

Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings
Category

1780s English Chippendale Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

H 50.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball
Category

1840s English William IV Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs

H 44 in W 18 in D 16 in
Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back chair. Design by Cor Alons. Striking Dutch
Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923

H 43.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164 Solid Walnut Original
Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164

Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164

H 35.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a danish style solid wood chair. It’s back is elliptical shaped and made of a caned net
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair
Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair

Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair

H 32.2 in W 17.25 in D 16.2 in
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco wing back chair, in dark brown leather The old leather hide is in good
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather

French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather

H 38 in W 26 in D 30 in
High Back Chair with Caryatid Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved high back armchair with caryatid head and scrolled arms, 19th century Measure: Seat 17" H
Category

19th Century Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

High Back Chair with Caryatid Head
High Back Chair with Caryatid Head

High Back Chair with Caryatid Head

H 51.5 in W 28.35 in D 26 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
Category

1760s English George II Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs

Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs

H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Straw, Fruitwood

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

H 46.9 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in
Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Set of six Antique English 19th century mahogany balloon back chairs, circa 1860 A good example
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Back Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860

Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860

H 34.85 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
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Antique Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct antique back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique back chairs over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Axel Einar Hjorth and Liberty & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Back Chairs?

Antique back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,974, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $92,555.

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.

Questions About Antique Back Chairs
  • What is a bow back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a lyre back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • What is a channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • What is a splat back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • What is a yoke back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • What is a Windsor back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • What is the back of a chair called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a low back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a spoon back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a sling back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • What is a comb back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a balloon back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a high back office chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are rounded back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • When were cane back chairs popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • When were balloon back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What era are balloon back chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • What are cross back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Who designed the shield back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.

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