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A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees
With curved top rails above a tapering
Category
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Irish George III Style Triple Chair Back Settee by Butler of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.79 in W 80.52 in D 20.75 in
Mahogany Regency Style Triple Chair Back Settee with Upholstered Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
settee upholstered in an ivory stripe fabric. The back with a triple chair form with elegant details
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Hardwood Four Chair-Back Settee, Late 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Javanese rosewood (sono keeling) four chair-back settee
Java, probably Jakarta
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 42.52 in W 85.04 in D 27.96 in
Antique French Triple Chair Back Walnut Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial triple chair back settee, late 19th/ early 20th c. This settee features a walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Wood, Rush
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved double chair back settee with caned back and seat, arms and silk cushion seat, on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
George II Style Mahogany Double Chair Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent mahogany double chair back settee crafted in the George II taste. From the scaled and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
1990s Two Chair-Back Painted Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft Gray painted Georgian style Settee with great patina
Drop in seat covered in a geometric
Category
1990s British Georgian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Cane Curve Back Settee
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet small scale Louis XVI style settee in pink & green damask stripe jacquard floral
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Curved Settee and Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Interior Crafts Newly Upholstered
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Deco curved settee and barrel back lounge chair by interior crafts newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 28 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cane Back Teak Settee by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
replaced. newly woven cane seat back done by a professional caner. This chair is a comfortable statement
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Cane, Teak
1900s Antique Settee and Matching Chair
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Early 1900s antique settee and matching chair.
Oak and walnut construction with velvet upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Materials
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Antique English Georgian Style Mahogany Triple Back Carved Settee Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Triple Back Carved Mahogany Settee. Carved Georgian
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Midcentury French Metal and Leather Settee and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic three piece midcentury metal and leather settee and chairs. Freshly powdercoated in matte
Category
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Two-Seat Chair Settee, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-chair back carved-wood settee from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Samuel Copelon, Maison Jansen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen Maison Jansen style vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century Gustavian Style Gilt Settee and Matching Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Gustavian style gilt settee and matching chair newly reupholstered. Former
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Wood
Bavarian Antler Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler settee. A three-section settee with large fallow deer
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Settees
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
18th c. Chairback Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century mahogany settee having double Chippendale chair backsplats on rectangular padded
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Art Deco Style Mahogany Settees / Large Chair By Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style settees by Baker Furniture. The backs are an inlaid mahogany. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 36 in D 32 in
Art Deco Style Caribbean Three Piece Settee and Two Chair Suite of Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with ball supports. Likely Jamaican.
Settee H: 30 W: 53 D: 29 SH: 12
Chairs H: 30 W: 25 D: 29 SH: 12
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Style French Caned Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
versatile chairs are exquisitely crafted with gracefully curved, double caned seat backs, while bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
& Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green
Category
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Silk
Small Settee in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in New York, NY
Small Settee in the neoclassical taste
Boston, Massachusetts (active 1804–17), about 1810
Mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted canape ~ settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Shopping Cart Loveseat or Settee
By Doug Meyer
Located in Hanover, MA
fabric.
This settee is absolutely perfect for nursing a baby in lieu of a baby rocker or nursing chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Double Settee, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Chippendale style double chair of settee offers mahogany frame with carved shell
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 19th Century White Wrought Iron French Settee
Located in Hastings, GB
abundance of flowers and leaves decorate the sides and backs of the chairs, with beautiful original hand
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
dark green polychromed walnut double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green Fortuny De Medici
Category
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
comfort that wraps around the chair and conforms firmly to the body.
The leather is made from one large
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Windsor Style Settee Bench from Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Trenton, NJ
effortlessly marries the grace of yesteryear with the sophistication of today. This vintage spoke back settee
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Settee with Brunschwig & Fils Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant Sheraton style settee with carved knuckles and a triple chair back with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Settees
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XIII Style French Settee or Banquette
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XIII style French settee, or banquette, made of solid walnut. Sculptural
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH 555
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
settee for the show. A molded plywood chair that was never produced, this settee, and the now world
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Teak
ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Settee in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo exquisite channel back curved settee with gilt metal legs in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Settees
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Parlor Set, Settee and Armchairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
includes settee with two arm chairs, circa 1890
Measures: Settee: 39" H x 50" W x 21" D, seat 18", chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
By William Hallett
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
.
This bench is closely related to a famous and widely-published set of ten hall chairs and two settees
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Settees
Materials
Mahogany
1980s Italian Paolo Rizzatto di Alias Flexus Collection Ivory Leather Settee
By Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Aspen, CO
collection. Circular cutouts in the back of the chair create a modern look. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Materials
Leather
H 41.5 in W 58.5 in D 25 in
An Italian Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee, Turn of 18th/19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian upholstered and carved-wood settee, turn of the 18th and 19th century. This sweet
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Walnut
Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
Category
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
1870's Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
By Napoléon III
Located in Dallas, TX
tapestry and carved giltwood, this Late 19th Century three piece salon suite includes a settee and two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
blossoming arms - I've arrived. A total gossip beckoning settee, the high back seat is position one
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Laszlo three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
Estate find elaborately bent wood settee with caned back rest and seat . Seat caning needs to be
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sizes from lounge chairs, loveseat / settees to a very long four-seat sofa.
*Note, we also have a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the high backs. - These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Materials
Velvet
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
H 28 in W 52.5 in D 29.5 in
English Charles II Spindle-Back 17th Century Oak Settle, ca. 1650
Located in Troy, NY
A very rare and unique English Oak bench, of triple chair-back form with three sections of turned
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Oak
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
spaces. Also known as a "borne settee," this particular piece has 4 chairs that form a circle when placed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Curved circa 1700 North Italian Choir Chair in Carved Larch Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique choir chair, with an incurved back, hand carved in northern Italy from larch wood. Larch
Category
Antique Early 1700s Italian Settees
Materials
Wood
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Settees
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Carved Italian Rococo Salon Set
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
side chairs. C. 1890
Dimensions:
Settee 22" deep by 49.5" wide by 36" tall
Arm chairs 21" deep by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Materials
Upholstery
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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 Chair Back Settee
- 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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Massimo And Lella Vignelli Saratoga
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Victorian Day Bed
Vintage Velvet Lumbar
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Morbelli Aldo
Tucroma Lounge Chair
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Dark Gray Linen Chair
Repousse Chair
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Tucroma Lounge Chair By Guido Faleschini