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Pair of Midcentury Poppy Red Button Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury button back chairs with splayed back legs. Chairs are covered in a nubby poppy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A fine quality William IV mahogany button back chair
This is a superbly comfortable arm chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
French empire, brass mounted reupholstered button back chairs (x6 available)
Located in Worthing, GB
Here we have a beautiful set of 6 French empire arm chairs. Priced individually. Quality
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Button Back Wing Chair, England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Button Back Wing Chair
England circa 1860
Measures 34”w x 34”d x 38.5”h x 16”seat
Category
Antique 1860s English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Cognac Leather Buttoned Back Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This leather club chair was made in France in the early 20th century. It features a solid wooden
Category
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
8 Dining Chairs with Leather Button Backs, 2 Carvers and 6 Standard Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 8 mahogany dining chairs upholstered in green leather with Chesterfield style buttoned
Category
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 26.5 in
Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.39 in W 23.04 in D 28.94 in
Victorian Button Back Tub Chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk
Located in London, GB
Victorian Button Back Tub chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk
Set upon mahogony
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Materials
Silk
H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Curved Back Club Chairs with Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted lower back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available to create a set of three
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
English Leather Buttoned Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
feather filled seat cushion, and a deep buttoned back. It measures 33 in – 84 cm wide, 36 in – 91.5 cm
Category
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Buttoned Back Style Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design featuring tufted back and solid wood legs in ebony finish.
Upholstered in
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Walnut & Velvet Wing High Button Back Adrian Pearsall Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
button back detailing and convex wood embellishments (a signature design detail of Pearsall) on the arm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Ivory Silk Blend Button Tufted Rolled Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of ivory cotton/silk blend upholstered button tufted lounge chairs with rolled arms with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Down, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Hollywood Regency crest-back button-tufted slipper chair in platinum velvet. Detailed legs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM aka Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency button back oyster & blue colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
frame that traces the back cushion; button detailing on the front; and geometric upholstered sides from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Pair of English Style Button Back Upholstered Club Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of English style club chairs offers upholstered uppers with button backs and raised
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.25 in W 28 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Located in New York, NY
1960. It features a sculptural stylized shell form with button back detailing. The chair has been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Umber Fabric
Located in New York, NY
curved button back and gently sloped arms, and an exceedingly comfortable seat filled with foam wrapped
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Maurice Villency Black Vinyl Faux Leather Button Back Cube Club Chair
By Maurice Villency
Located in Topeka, KS
chair and button tufted black faux leather on the loose seat and back cushions. It has deep wide seating
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Button Back Swivel Chair in Platinum Gauffraged Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Button Back Swivel Chair in Platinum Gauffraged Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Button Back Lounge Chair in Tawny Holly Hunt Tweed
Located in New York, NY
all in lustrous chrome. Additionally, the chair offers button back detailing, as well as upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 29.75 in D 35 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Arm Chairs in Holly Hunt Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural pair of button back swivel arm/ lounge chairs were realized in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 31 in D 33 in
Custom Blue & Cream Striped Parsons Dining Chairs w/ Button Backs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Custom Hollywood Regency Blue and Cream Striped Rolled Back Dining Chairs. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43.5 in W 21 in D 28 in
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining the grace and lines of this chair - on wood legs
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
H 37 in W 25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Button Back Armchair in Dove Gray Fabric
Located in New York, NY
gently reclined back with three button details and curvilinear arms that curve upwards where they meet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29 in W 27.25 in D 28 in
William IV Velvet Scroll Arm Button Back Library Armchair & Porcelain Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
William IV Scroll Arm Button Back Library Armchair With Purple Velvet Button Back Upholstery upon
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
s-form body with button back detailing that has been newly reupholstered in a luxe slate mohair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Slipper Chair with Buttoned Seat on Rosewood Legs
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unusually shaped chair with a beautifully shaped back and buttoned seat on rosewood
Category
Antique 1850s British Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Button Tufted Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
flip so no shadow?
Regency style chairs with button tufted backs. Cabriole Queen Anne legs
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
Exaggerated butterfly back wing chair w/ tapered mahogany legs / brass tacking at wood accented
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Walnut and Leather Button Occasional Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
A Victorian walnut framed & green leather button side chair, sitting on brass and white porcelain
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Hip kitsch Hollywood Regency high back armchair upholstered in vanilla bean naughahyde with button
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
cushions are fully tufted and buttoned. The chairs have been completely restored and reupholstered button
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
them down. Comprised of button tucked tight backs and seats in black faux leather or Naugahyde with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Georg Kofoed Danish High-back Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare 1940's Danish high-back lounge chair designed by George Kofoed, circa 1940, Denmark. this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
5 Midcentury American Button Tufted Gray Upholstered Wing Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
5 Contemporary American dining side chairs with wing-style sloped backs, button tufted light gray
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Good Victorian Style Spoon Back Easy Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Good Victorian Style Spoon Back Easy Chair
The chair has a solid frame and it stands on
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of High Back Elegant Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of elegant high back chairs, dark walnut hand rub finish, with tufted square button back and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Walnut
Pair Katavolos Littell Kelley for Laverne button tufted leather lounge chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Ferndale, MI
the back. Upholstered in button tufted cognac leather in the International style of Mies van Der Rohe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Paul McCobb High Back Club Chairs or Slipper Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb high back club chairs unusual sleek design, leg in walnut color, covered in off
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture.
Silk blend, tone on tone
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
button tufted seat backs. Perfect pair of arm chairs for any setting, please confirm item location (NY or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Bridgewater Style Club Chair with Linen Button Closure Slipcover with Drop Skirt
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Coteau club chair is a comfortable and relaxed look - the slipcover has special button closure
Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 36 in W 32 in D 39 in
Four Channeled & Button Tufted Chrome Z-Frame Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
button tufted print silk blend upholstery with rolled top seat backs. Quality and style similar to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt & Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
whimsy. Dating back to the 1960s, these gorgeous chairs have been given a chic makeover, making them an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 39 in W 27 in D 26 in
Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milton club chair by LF Upholstery is a sleek modern take on the everyday square armchair
Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Luxe Pair of Elegant Scroll Back Chairs Upholstered in Loro Piana Cashmere
Located in New York, NY
design with button back detailing .They has been newly upholstered in a crème Lord Piana cashmere
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Black Button Tufted Leather Swivel Chairs, Jens Risom for Marble, Pair
By Marble Imperial, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of black button tufted leather swivel chairs by Jens Risom for marble, Classic Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast leather on the outside back and arms - soft foam
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
New Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tub Chair w/ Show Wood Arms & Button Down Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
unparalleled comfort. This chair boasts a distinctive silhouette with a gracefully curved back and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hepplewhite Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Cotton, Mahogany
H 36 in W 27 in D 30 in
1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
-catching tailored look. The button-tufted back and seat cushions are removable. Expertly upholstered, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
. Loose seat cushion, and button accented back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored Midcentury Svend Skipper Style Black Leather Low-Back Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Frits Henningsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
full grain black leather, stunning from all angles, seat backs feature covered button tufting. We're
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 26 in W 30.75 in D 29.75 in
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Button Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal button back chair for your home. Each button back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 131 variations of the antique or vintage button back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the button back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each button back chair bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Interior Crafts, Ward Bennett and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful button back chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Button Back Chair?
Prices for a button back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $531 and can go as high as $12,475, while the average can fetch as much as $3,292.
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 Button Back Chair
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir 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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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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