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Pair of Paolo Buffa Cord Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful pair of Paolo Buffa cord back and seat armchairs .....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
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
Vintage Cord Woven Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Solid wood frame in oak with woven organic cord seat and back.
Made in Denmark in 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Jaques Guillon Cord Chair
Located in Carmel, NY
iconic creation: the Cord Chair, now a treasured exhibit in renowned museums like those in Quebec and New
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple, Walnut, Plywood
Teak Slatback Chair with Woven Danish Cord Seat, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
create an airy look that recalls the traditional slat back chair style. The lightly curved top rail and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Outdoor Chair Armless Stainless Steel Powder Coated Black and Nylon Cord
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 1.2.3 Series chair / armless in semi gloss black powder coated stainless steel, nylon cord in
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden frames with rope cord seat and back. Stylish vintage design makes these unique string chairs an
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pilota Cord Brown Pearl Beige Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota cord brown pearl Beige lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D 65 x W 75 x H 75 cm
Materials
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Corded Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back. For indoor or outdoor use. Previously named the Corded Montrose Dining Chair.
The Lawson-Fenning
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage PEACOCK CHAIR Oak Wood With Cord Seating Mid Century Modern
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
With Cord Seating.
The Elegant Arc And The Flat Spindles For Comfort To Ones Back And Shoulders Is
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Ash
French Elm and Cord Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo style, Mid-Century Modern high back chairs, French elm, France, 1960s.
Naturalist set
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Woven Danish Cord Chair, Pickled White Ash, Hardwood, Custom, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Midcentury inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish cord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Walnut, Midcentury, Dining, Office, Custom
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
a woven Danish Cord seat deck and back. Grab life, or your favorite new chair, by the horns. All the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Woven Danish Cord Chair, Hardwood, Custom, Mid Century Modern Style, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish Cord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 18.75 in D 22.5 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Walnut, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
listing is for a Rian High Back Chair in Walnut with Natural Danish Cord.
Our Rian Cantilever collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a woven palm corded seat and back.
Dimensions
25.5" width x 31" depth x 34.25" height; 15" seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Mahogany
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
horns. All the beauty and sophistication of our Rian collection realized in a new low back chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
We have a set of 6 CH23 dining chairs designed by iconic furniture designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak& Natural Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Cocobolo Rosewood and Hemp Cord 1940s Lounge Chairs Rare
Located in Camden, ME
Pair of rare cocobolo rosewood South American lounge chairs wrapped in hemp cord in a herringbone
Category
Vintage 1940s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo
Reclining Lounge Chair in Oiled Oak& Natural Danish Cord with Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak& Black Danish Cord with Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Custom Made Lounge Chairs in Blackened Oak& Natural Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Custom-Made Handwoven Reclining Lounge Chair in Solid Oak& Natural Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chair FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Custom-Made Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak and Natural Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Lounge Chair in Oiled Oak& Black Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chair FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Custom-Made Handwoven Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak& Black Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
, finished with 100% natural oil
- Seat/Back/Footrest weaving: Natural undyed or black Danish cord, undyed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton Display Associates NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair
By Klaus Grabe, Richard Neutra, Robert Kayton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
with the original flag cord still intact. Retains Mfg. Label on the back of the frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
"FF01" Dining Chair w Paper cord Seat by Stokes Furniture
Located in Roxboro, NC
Inspired by simple Shaker chairs and Danish designers’ interpretations of the same chairs. The legs
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Custom-Made Lounge Chair in Solid Oak& Black Danish Cord with Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Custom-Made Reclining Lounge Chairs in Oiled Oak& Black Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Custom-Made Reclining Lounge Chairs in Blackened Oak& Black Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Vintage French Provincial Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial distressed wood ladder back rush seat dining side chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Custom-Made Lounge Chairs in Oiled Oak and Handwoven Natural Danish Cord
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Outdoor Armchair Powder Coated Black Stainless Steel and Nylon Cord
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 1.2.3 Series outdoor armchair in semi gloss black powder coated stainless steel, nylon cord
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"FF02" Dining Chair w Arms and Paper cord Seat by Stokes Furniture
Located in Roxboro, NC
simplest form, the chair is lightweight - both visually and physically.
The bent wood back cradles the
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in
High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Of 6 H.W. Klein Teak And Paper Cord Dining Chairs By Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Accrington, GB
to the front of one paper cord seat.
Seat Height - 44cm
Back Height - 76cm
Width - 48.5cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Dining Chairs Rope Cord Seats - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) side chairs, bentwood backs, woven rope cord seats, clean modernist lines, great style and form. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Knotted chair - White is a hand-knotted prototype chair, year of design 2007, unique piece
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Cord, Epoxy Resin, Lacquer
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chair with Flagline Seat & Back, Danish Cabinetmaker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
new look. Professionally rewired with paper cord, this new figure gives the chair a more modern and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Set of 6 Danish Teak And Paper Cord Dining Chairs Designed By Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Accrington, GB
Kold dating to the 1960s. An iconic set of chairs with a curved teak back and original paper cord seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Baltimore, MD
. 1950s. Each chair features a high back, with six horizontal slats, woven natural paper cord rush seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical set of upholstered French reproduction dining chairs, produced there in the 20th
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the rare find. The chair’s structure, which dates back to as early as 100 B.C., is slightly adjusted
Category
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Wenge
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the rare find. The chair’s structure, which dates back to as early as 100 B.C., is slightly adjusted
Category
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Cord, Leather, Oak
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a woven palm corded seat and back.
Dimensions
22.5" width x 29.5" depth x 27.25" height; 15" seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Mahogany
Outdoor Hinterland Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with removable cushions. The chair back features a wrapped rope detail.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
the danish cord. This chair is very comfortable and would make an amazing reading chair for a library
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
George I Style High Back Dining Chairs by Gill & Reigate, London, Set of 6
By Gill & Reigate
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 6 walnut dining chairs by Gill & Reigate, with original paper cord seat and backs
Category
Vintage 1930s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
H 47.64 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Outdoor Hinterland Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with removable cushions. The chair back features a wrapped rope detail.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Raw Teak Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair raw teak with all structure in natural teak
in washed finish. Seat and back rest in HDPE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Teak
Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Campana, and made in Italy by Edra. This chair is made of metallic gold cord, iron and
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Argentina, circa 1935
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of fabulous Art Deco Club chairs. Brought back from Argentina this pair is in fabulous
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
Garland Dining Chair by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood framed wingback dining chair with woven danish cord seat and wrapped spindle back.
Our
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
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Cord Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cord back chair available at 1stDibs. A cord back chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and papercord — can elevate any home. Find 111 options for an antique or vintage cord back chair now, or shop our selection of 87 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a cord back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A cord back chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cord back chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Niels Otto Møller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A cord back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,300, while the lowest priced sells for $379 and the highest can go for as much as $50,379.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 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.
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