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1930s Channel Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored barrel and channeled back Regency wide wing chair. New silk upholstery with tactile all
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Channel Back Upholstered Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A graceful pair of mid 20th century library wingback chairs. Made from mahogany with a raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Four English Style wingback Chairs with Tufted Back, Hand Distressed Leather
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four English style wing back chairs with tufted back, hand distressed leather brass nail head trim
Category
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40.25 in W 31.25 in D 33.75 in
Pair of Tall Back Stylized Wingback Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylish and dramatic wingback lounge chairs with splayed mahogany legs, fabric is vintage and shows
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Reclining Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A reclining wingback chair upholstered throughout in brown leather. The inside back is diamond
Category
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of Midcentury Italian wingback chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk
Category
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Mid-Century Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern take on a classic wingback armchair, set on polished chrome flat bar base. Tufted back and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique leather wingback chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc. barrel back leather wing chair
This 19thc. barrel back leather wing chair was made in the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Lee Industries Wingback Chair
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Custom made LEE Industries, Inc. 1978-01 Chair (2 available). These chairs are showroom new and
Category
2010s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A paneled chair in elm and oak with solid back and sides and single drawer under seat, with well
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Antique 1760s Welsh Wingback Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
By Queen Anne
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage wingback lounge chair for sale. From the 1930's, and has an amazing frame and design. It
Category
Vintage 1930s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro
Beautiful chair! Very comfortable.
Approximate
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of leather wingback chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of walnut leather wing chairs
This pair of walnut leather wing chairs with the solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Blue Leather Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
. Serpentine top above a deep back, upholstered scroll arms with nail head detail throughout. Raised on solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Leather Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish modern pitch black wingback lounge chair, circa 1960's. Classic high back provides
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Antique Style Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique style wingback chairs. The chairs have tufted backs and seats, with yellow
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Vintage 1960s George II Wingback Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style Wingback Chair
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Traditionally handcrafted wingback chair by Beaumont & Fletcher
By Beaumont and Fletcher
Located in London, GB
, the front of the chair has a subtle diamond pattern in a lovely shade of teal, while the back, sides
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
George III Wingback Chair, English, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY FURNITURE Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by PAUL ROBERT
By Paul Roberts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rustic Lodge Suede Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by PAUL ROBERT
Approximate Measurements in Inches
43
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
Børge Mogensen – Leather Wingback Chair for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen, Danish 1914-1972
High back wingchair in cognac colored leather and mahogany legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 'Slotsholm' wing-back chair with matching stool in new lambswool with legs in beech. The
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
These chairs are large and super
Category
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
Chair Wingback Swedish 20th Century Brown Tufted, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish 20th century brown tufted, Sweden. A larger wingback chair made during the
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Kai Bruun
By Sesame, Kai Bruun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather wingback lounge chair designed by Kai Bruun for Sesam Møbler in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in GB
fluted back
This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going for it, it has the
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.12 in W 29.53 in D 30.52 in
Glossy Leather Wingback Chairs by Richard Himmel Interiors
By Richard Himmel
Located in Skokie, IL
This fabulous pair of tall wingback chairs in the French Provincial style was designed by well
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Caned Wingback Chairs by Lewittes Furniture Company
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of 1960s caned wingback chairs by Lewittes Furniture Company of North Carolina. The seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Pair of Italian Modern-Design Wingback Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of upholstered wingback armchairs from the mid-20th century. These vintage chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Georgian Style Mahogany Hunter Green Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Georgian style mahogany framed wingback chair featuring a regal hunter green leather
Category
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Newly Upholstered 19th Century English Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Made from Mahogany frame with carved cabriole legs in front and square splayed legs at back. Lets
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs With Geometric Blue Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of rattan wingback chairs with a geometric trellis blue and white fabric seat and back
Category
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Wingback Garden Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern patio and garden wingback armchair made in the manner and style of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Christian Audigier Modern Faux Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of modern wingback armchairs featuring an intentionally distressed faux-leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Quality Tufted Wingback Chair From Charles Stewart
By Charles Stewart Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and large Tuft Back Wing Chair with fine form and great comfort. Upholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair, Swedish White Painted Wingback Arm Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful with a romantic air, this pair of Gustavian style wingback arm chairs still maintain their
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Guglielmo Ulrich Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1930s
Grand high back chair newly
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chippendale Style Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Chippendale style carved mahogany back wing chair has approximate dimensions of 44 inches in
Category
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, William Morris style wingback armchairs with removable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Pair of Georgian Style Wingback Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wing Back Chairs in the Style of Georgian. Newly upholstered in Linen with a cord welt to
Category
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
Tufted Curved Back Wing Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sumptuous Edwardian Hepplewhite style Mahogany wing chair featuring curved back, scroll arms
Category
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring traditional form with fauteuil padded arms and flared ear / wing back with great lumbar / lower
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Orkney Island Scottish Oak Wingback Chair with Two Drawers, Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair with hand woven straw back, scrolling knuckles
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Louis XV Rococo Hand Carved Burnout Velvet Wing Back Chair
We also have the matching sofa in
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of oversized tufted leather wingback chairs. Simply the finest custom quality leather bow back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carlo Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen 1954
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Gelderland
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
the back rest. Significant for the Carlo chair is it’s „thin“ edges and elegant Wingback seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Stunning Pair of Burgundy Brown Leather Hand Dyed Wingback Chairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this stunning pair of burgundy-brown leather hand-dyed wingback chairs
Category
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Chippendale Oak Chevron Upholstered Downfilled Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful traditional chippendale style wingback arm chair. Made from oak with a colorful chevron
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Vintage English Edwardian Style Mahogany Blue Floral Wingback Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Edwardian style mahogany blue floral wingback chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of French Art Deco Cherry Red Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of early 20th century French art deco wingback armchairs featuring a stunning
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
with an unusual, intrecciato design. The chairs have bulky, rounded armrests, and high backs. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Down
Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Renaissance style wingback chair with nicely carved hardwood frame, upholstered back and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Oversized Marge Carson Damask Wingback Chair Sette with Rolling Ottoman
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carson wingback chair with rolling ottoman.
And coordinated braided piping/trim.
Approximate
Category
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wingback chair.
Natural resources encouraged strong craft traditions and artisanal production by so
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic back chairs wingback available at 1stDibs. A back chairs wingback — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 326 options for an antique or vintage back chairs wingback now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the back chairs wingback you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A back chairs wingback made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Fredericia, Fritz Hansen and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful back chairs wingback that is worth considering.
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Prices for a back chairs wingback can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.
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 Back Chairs Wingback
- What are wingback chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
- Is a wingback chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explanation is why the wingback is strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
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Kilim Upholstered Chair
Victorian Leather Wing Chair
1930s Linen Lounge Chairs
Georgian Metal Armchairs
Sheep Skin Danish Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Elm Lounge Chairs
Swedish Fauteuils
Brass Nude Female Sculpture
Madsen Schubell Ottoman
Chesterfield Wing Back
Pair Of Victorian Country Armchairs
Mogensen Wing Chair
Shabby Chic Vintage Chair
Shabby Chic Vintage Chairs
Vintage Lucite Hand Mirror