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Carved High Back Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hand Carved Ernest Thompson Chair. Leather seat and upholstered back.
Made in Alder with a d Cognac
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Wide Chair with Carved Back
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of High Back Chairs with Tufted Backs and Nicely Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American upholstered chairs with nicely carved legs and stretcher. This pair of
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
19th C. French Walnut Carved Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Aesthetic Movement Style chair with fine form. A charming chair with carved openwork arch top back
Category
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1940s Carved Ladder Back Needlepoint Seat Chairs, A pair
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Carved Ladder Back Needlepoint Seat Chairs. Good vintage condition. Needlepoint upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back
Located in Sofia, BG
Attractive nineteenth century mahogany hall chair. Hand carved oval back with lovely elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare hand carved and hand painted knight chair, Spain 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This Set of 10 Carved Shield Back Chairs are slightly larger and heavier than some of our other
Category
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Carved French Style King Cane Back Chair
By Timeless
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful French Style floral side chair-cane back , floral print fabric in muted tones, delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Caned Back Carved Mahogany Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, Louis XVI style, side chairs with cane backs, carved and painted mahogany frames and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair With Carved Back
Located in Elkton, MD
This exquisite piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship with its beautiful carved details
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved back, curving legs, and cross stretcher, this unusual chair is an eye-catching statement piece
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition. Lemon
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
High-Back Caramel Leather Chair with Carved Wood Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant, high-back caramel leather chair with carved wood spindle supports, legs and arm detail of
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
These Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs are sold as a set of 10, featuring two arm chairs and 8 side
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Fine Pair of Portuguese 19th Century Carved Walnut High Back Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Portuguese 19th century carved walnut high back side chairs. The ornately carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 48.75 in W 20.75 in D 23 in
Vintage Boho Dia Carved Fan Back Chairs - Set of 8
By Design Institute America
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the eclectic charm of American design with the Vintage Boho DIA Carved Fan Back Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm
Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
their hands, they would build wood furniture like chairs, boxes, or kitchen utensils and carve beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 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
Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs
Materials
Wood
Transat Chair, Welcome Back
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Welcome back analyzes pieces of classic furniture lost in time, and brings them to modernity
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Philadelphia Chippendale Style Chair with Carved Ribbon-Back, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
. Exquisitely carved and articulated ribbon back framed by acanthus carved foliates. Chair knees and talloned
Category
Antique 1830s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 21.25 in D 23 in
19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th Century Burmese/Anglo Indian lavishly hand carved Padouk wood high back side chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
Italian Carved 18th Century Tall Back Caned Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique very early caned tall backed Italian chair. Bought in the South of France. Caning
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Set of Nine Vintage Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous Set of Nine Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back and upholdtered seat Chair.
Good
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Brutalist Hand-Carved High Back Oak Lounge Chairs with Original Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Brutalist lounge chairs with solid oak frames, beautifully carved details and
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair, Finish Hand Painted and Gold Leaf
Category
2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
, with their weathered pine and hand-carved backs, effortlessly blend into modern interiors, providing a
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
20th Century Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Ribbon-Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ribbon-Back Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Side Chair in great vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
French Carved Side Chairs w/ Caned Backs & Upholstered Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
French carved side chairs w/ caned backs & upholstered seats. Hand painted in
Category
20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Carved Barley Twist Armchair, Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Carved barley twist armchair, upholstered seat and back
Offered for sale is an armchair with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Cherry
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920.
Charming chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set Of Eight Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of well made Sheraton style Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two arm and six side
Category
20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
17th Century Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Carved Hallway Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful and Well Preserved 17th century Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Decorative Carved
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 53.15 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
12 Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs, crafted circa 1928. Each chair is a testament to the enduring allure of
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Tall Cane Back Carved Link Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency tall cane back carved link chairs - a pair. Item features cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair. Circa 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Turn of the Century oak corner chair, dating back to circa 1900, features a carved
Category
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.25 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Six Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Shied Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
reticulated shield ribbon backs, raised on cabriole legs having carved acanthus knees and terminating in claw
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs.
This is a beautifully designed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Wooden Carved Caned Back Slatted Savonarola Design Arm Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful and sleek Italian wooden and cane side chairs of great quality with excellent profile
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
English 1850s Oak Chair with Pierced Back, Carved Inscription and Wooden Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak hall chair from the mid-19th century, with pierced back, carved letters and wooden
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair Burgundy Wing Back Club Chairs Heavily Carved Walnut Frame
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of burgundy wing back club chairs with heavily carved walnut frame. Circa 1920's. Very solid
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of finely carved Mahogany Ladder Back victorian chairs with needlepoint seats in
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 18 in D 19 in
Ten Antique Elizabethan Jacobean Style Carved Oak & Cane Back Chairs C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
antique set of ten Elizabethan Jacobean style dining chairs offer oak construction with foliate carved
Category
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Cane
H 43.25 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
history and art, this Qing Dynasty period chair promises more than a place to rest – it's a journey back
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
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Carved Backed Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of carved backed chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved backed chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 696 antique and vintage carved backed chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 37 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of carved backed chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XV, Louis XVI and Victorian carved backed chairs are consistently popular styles. Carved backed chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Smith, Guillerme et Chambron and Jordan Mozer are consistently popular.
How Much are Carved Backed Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $93,807 highest priced.
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 Carved Backed 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.
- 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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