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Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Rosewood Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Rare rosewood "sissoo" Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair with excellent patina
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of stunning lounge chairs. Features a floating cut-out backrest and chromed steel base
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz attributed lounge chair made sometime in the 1930s or 1940s in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Modern Open Frame Club Chair with Floating Seat and Back in Oak and Teal Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern oak open frame club chair with a floating upholstered seat and back. There are
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
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
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Located in San Francisco, CA
and new brass replica casters. The floating back rest tilts and the chair swivels, tilts back and the
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eight Baker Far East Collection Floating Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully upholstered set of eight ebonized walnut chinoiserie dining chairs from Baker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs
USA, Circa 1980s
A sleek and stunning pair of Milo
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Floating Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Otto Schulz (attr.), Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This distinct mid-century easy chair features multiple special characteristics, from its floating
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Teak Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Swept Back Lounge Chairs by Alex Muradian
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
A stunning pair of chairs that pay homage to the iconic shapes and lines of 1930s automobiles. Our
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegg Tubular Chair B Curved Back Stiles by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Elegg tubular chair B curved back stiles by Studio Christinekalia
Dimensions: W 55 x D 50 x H 85
Category
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Skovby Danish Modern Teak High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted by Skovby Mobelfabrik. Characterized by high sculpted backs, floating seats and solid teak
Category
1990s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup, Blonde Wood Frame & Teak Back
By Børge Mogensen, Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curved teak back. The seat seems to be floating seats. The upholstery may have been changed by previous
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.75 in W 18.325 in D 18.125 in
Pair Modern Open Frame Club Chairs with Floating Seat in Oak & Aubergine Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of modern oak open frame club chairs with a floating seat upholstered in a beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These exceptional Jens Risom Model 2137 lounge chairs supported by sculptural walnut bases are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30 in W 29 in D 31 in
Breathtaking Set of 4 Modern Floating Pagoda Club Chairs by Baker, circa 1980
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 34.25 in
Breathtaking Set of 4 Modern Floating Pagoda Club Chairs by Baker, circa 1980
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak Amber by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Solid
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Foam
Vladimir Kagan Erica High Back Lounge Chair Model Circa 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
have 2 other Vladimir Kagan floating back sofa and a Kagan chaise lounge in separate listings
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic, Mohair
Milo Baughman Large T-Back Lounge Chairs in Orange Microfiber
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an iconic design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The T-Back lounge chair. This is the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak forest green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Teak, Upholstery
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair sprinkles teak mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Nabuk Teak Terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sevilla Teak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sevilla teak black by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak Seppia by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak Seppia by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Midcentury Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern T-back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Coffee Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak coffee brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Granite Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak granite grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Teak, Upholstery
Lean Back Lounge Chair Soavé Teak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair Soavé teak nature by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Teak
Pair of Italian Modern Curved Back Chairs Upholstered in Black Leather
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Modern curved back chairs upholstered in black leather.
These unique sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 30.75 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Club Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
floating.
Good vintage condition, structurally sound. The chairs are upholstered in original multi-tone
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak brick red amber by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Amber Coffee Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak amber coffee brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Foam
1970s Milo Baughman Style Reupholstered Ochre Barrel Back Swivel Chairs - a Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of barrel back chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 36.75 in
Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury
By Milo Baughman, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman style chrome thin frame barrel back lounge chair. This chair retains its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 28 in D 29 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles White Oiled Oak, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles White Oiled Oak Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Leather
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk White Oiled Oak, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk White Oiled Oak Terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Foam
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak brick red rusty rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Foam
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk White Oiled Oak Seppia by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair nabuk white oiled oak terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Soavé White Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sevilla White Oiled Oak, Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sevilla white oiled oak black by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak, Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white white oiled oak rusty rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oiled oak pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Light Sage, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sprinkles teak light sage Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Ebonized High Back Karen Lounge Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Dorchester, MA
Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen created this striking lounge chair, called Karen, for Dutch
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 26.25 in D 31 in
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber, chrome frame with floating armchair. Gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak Light Sage Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oiled oak light sage Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oak Spicy Brown Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oak spicy brown petrol shade by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oak, Petrol Shade, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oak petrol shade light sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Spicy Brown, Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak spicy brown petrol shade by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Petrol Shade, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Mosaic Teak Petrol Shade Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Royal Blue, Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak royal blue spicy brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Lean Back Monochrome Lounge Chair in Teak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean Back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman chrome flat bar floating lounge chairs. This is a rare pair of low profile
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
MCM Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Floating Cube Lounges, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
iconic Milo Baughman cantilevered floating cube lounge chairs. The set has been fully restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Floating Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic floating back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every floating back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect floating back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right floating back chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floating back chair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Milo Baughman and Lawrence Peabody are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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- 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.
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- 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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- 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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