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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 Antique French Walnut & Cane Arm Chairs with Carved Backs, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French walnut and cane arm chairs with carved backs and pink silk upholstered cushions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, darkened beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
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
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
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Chinese Low Chairs With Carved Back Panel, Late 19Th C., A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Classical 19th C. Low Chairs Backed with a carved back panel with armrest, in Burma
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 37.6 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in
Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 37.8 in W 17.52 in D 22.05 in
Antique English Wooden Folk Art Chair with carved back, 17th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional English oak chair, 17th century,
nice carving of human Folk Art head,
great patina and
Category
Antique 17th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt side chairs with carved back designed with wreath
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style 19th century gilt side chairs with carved back designed with wreath
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Baroque Dining Room Chairs, Saxony / Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs with carved backs with pinnacles, balustraded columns and shell decoration
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Pair of High Back Carved Walnut Gothic Style Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark walnut wood chairs with carved back splats in a unique design, as well as unusual arms
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Regence style (19th Cent) gilt throne chair with carved back crest and stretcher with red
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
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
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
17th, century oak arm chair superbly carved with original patina
Located in Perth, GB
A good 17th century oak chair with carved back and original patina of a lovely attained gloss , the
Category
Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 44.5 in
High Back Chair with Caryatid Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved high back armchair with caryatid head and scrolled arms, 19th century
Measure: Seat 17" H
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Carved Mahogany “Ribbon-Back” Side Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid mahogany chairs. The shaped crest with carved ears above four undulating pierced splats over
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak
The chair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
H 40.36 in W 25.79 in D 32.09 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
Antique Carved English Oak Barley Twist Lounge Chair With Caned Back & Sides
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique hand carved oak lounge chair with caned sides and back and barley twist columns
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
H 36.5 in W 33.75 in D 32.5 in
Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
and cultural depth. The carved back of the chair showcases a meticulous design, complemented by
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 46.25 in W 23 in D 21 in
Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks with Birds and Turkey
Located in Miami, FL
Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks, Birds and Turkey
Offered for sale is
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 20.75 in
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
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
Dutch Colonial Teak Dining Room Chairs with Carved Radiating Backs, Set of Six
Located in Yonkers, NY
armchairs and four side chairs, each exuding timeless grace. Their pierced backs are adorned with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
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
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
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
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
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
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Chairs With Carved Backs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of chairs with carved backs available for sale. Each of these unique chairs with carved backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and natural fiber. There are 155 antique and vintage chairs with carved backs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Chairs with carved backs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chairs with carved backs bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Edward Welby Pugin, Grosfeld House and J. Rusten Furniture Studio each produced beautiful chairs with carved backs that are worth considering.
How Much are Chairs With Carved Backs?
Chairs with carved backs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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 Chairs With Carved Backs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
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Spindle Chairs Spain