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High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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

19th century high back chair
Located in Nijlen, VAN
19th century high back chair A side chair. This chair comes from the 19th century. We suspect that
Category

Antique 1890s Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th century high back chair
19th century high back chair
H 46.07 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Available in both a low and high-backed version, the Tail chair is perfectly suited for public settings such
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Brass Base
Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Brass Base
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Frenchkiss High-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's high back ensures it is both comfortable and elegant. Its steel frame is covered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

High Back Custom Dining Chairs
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Brass, fabric. Elegant contemporary dining chairs with solid brass cradle bases and great detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

High Back Custom Dining Chairs
High Back Custom Dining Chairs
H 43.25 in W 18 in D 24 in
Contemporary Modern Rouillard Solo High Back Red Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This gracious yet ultra contemporary modern Solo High-back lounge chairs are comfortable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exotic Wood High-Back Dining Leather Chair from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Kiss High-Back Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of Stefano Bigi's French kiss collection, this swivel chair is attractive, sophisticated and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller, NAUGHTONE
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back-upholstered in anthracite leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back - upholstered in beige leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Black Semi Matte Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Available in both a low and high-backed version, the Tail chair is perfectly suited for public settings such
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dutch Modernist High Back Chairs with Cord Seating, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
back to the 1920s. With a pure and simple beauty, these chairs epitomize the essence of modern antique
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair with Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
comfort and strength, and designed to be humble and timeless, Alfi embodies these hidden values. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris High Back Black Chair with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Morris chair, by the creative duo GamFratesi, reinterprets the classic Viennese seat, by using new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This high-backed armchair is completely covered in ivory-colored leather atop a tubular steel frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
H 40.99 in W 31.74 in D 31.5 in
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
H 40.99 in W 31.74 in D 31.5 in
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

High Back Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Brown Leather from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
, high back exudes elegance and propriety. Available for quick-ship as shown, or in several standard
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair with Black Powder Coated Aluminum Frame by Jasper
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
comfort and strength, and designed to be humble and timeless, Alfi embodies these hidden values. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Customizable Artifort Adjustable Swivel Zuma High Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Functional, comfortable and refined. Zuma high back is a new armchair for Artifort, designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair in White with Ashwood Base by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Style High back Lounge Chairs
By Keilhauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of contemporary modern lounge chairs feature unique metal rod bases with hairpin
Category

20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair in White with Dark Ashwood Base by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gandia Blasco Stack Ottoman for High Back Lounge Chair by Borja Garcia
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
outdoor Batyline® fabric is employed in the seat and back, which is adhered to the aluminum structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gandia Blasco Stack High Back Lounge Chair in Aluminum by Borja Garcia
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
outdoor Batyline® fabric is employed in the seat and back, which is adhered to the aluminum structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Koefoeds this character-rich ladder-back desk chair features intricate joinery, dazzling woodgrains and a
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Walnut & Velvet Wing High Button Back Adrian Pearsall Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Mid Century Modern chairs were realized by the 20th century legend Adrian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Wood Frame High Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
settle in rather than perch. The Wood Frame series includes a low back, a high back, and a
Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Midcentury gilt wood high back side chairs with spindle motifs and new custom
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English-Made Late 17th Century Style Solid Oak High Back Side & Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
character to the chair. Its high back and turned legs showcases the distinctive Tudor style, known for its
Category

Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Emeco Alfi Chair in Brown & Ash w/ High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate

Sibau Italian Black High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By A. Sibau
Located in Countryside, IL
A Sibau Italian black high back dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20.5
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high back is flared, giving the chair an elegant
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the chairs, which is especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high backs with
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair with Ergonomic Laminate Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Frame and structure: Seats of curved plywood, covered inside with high density polyurethane foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam

"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alfi Chair in White and Ash Wood with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you donÕt see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Green and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Gray and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Red and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Sand and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage 4 High Wycombe Elm spindle hoop Back Windsor dining Chairs, 1942
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is a set of four early Mid Century Windsor chairs from High Wycombe. Hoop back dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Green and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Sand and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Red and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Brown and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Daina-up Chair with Full Back by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning series of curves distinguish the elegant and playful design of this chair. Either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Textile

Daina-up Chair with Full Back by Fratelli Boffi
Daina-up Chair with Full Back by Fratelli Boffi
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Unlike any piece we've ever seen this extraordinary chair and ottoman set, styled after Hans Wegner
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

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Contemporary High Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of contemporary high back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct contemporary high back chairs — often made from fabric, wood and beech — can elevate any home. There are 4 antique and vintage contemporary high back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of contemporary high back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary high back chairs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Contemporary high back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Another Human, Bernhardt and Carrocel are consistently popular.

How Much are Contemporary High Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,100, while they’re typically $1,050 on the low end and $6,500 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 Contemporary High Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.