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

Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal faux bamboo high-back accent chairs having
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall High Back Lounge/ Accent Chair Crypton "Mambo Jive"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
walnut base with uniquely sculpted arm, high back and new Crypton Mambo Jive fabric. This chair is truly
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice high back garden chair with brass swan head accents, circa 1970s. The chair is of high
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
H 49.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. Standing out with its handmade feature, the 4-piece chair set mesmerizes with its high back structure. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall back, neoclassic side chair is attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet circa 1945
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

HENREDON Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale High Back Armless Chair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style side chair by Henredon. Faux bamboo frame with rattan strapping, high
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan

Midcentury Italian Giltwood High Ladder Back Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
red undertone, this midcentury Italian gilt wood ladder back high chair will be a great accent in any
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a unique, hand-built accent chair from the 1960's. Built in the manner of Niels
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Superbly Stylish Pair of Christopher Guy High Back Mahogany & Velvet Chairs
By Christopher Guy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
placed in your home having low wide seats and whimsical extremely high backs. Add a touch of grandeur
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

10 Celina Decoracoes High Back Dining Chairs, Brazil c 1965
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celina Decorações High Back Dining Chairs epitomize refined elegance and luxurious comfort. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia, Faux Leather, Rosewood

Pair, Riviera Windsor High Backed White Chairs By Paola Navone Rustic American
By Paola Navone
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of solid handmade Hardwood high-backed Dining Chairs by Paola Navone in the late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

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

2 French Hollywood Regency High Back Oversized Throne Club Lounge Chairs 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Hollywood Regency throne chairs featuring oversized gold frames with high rolled backs
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Giltwood High Ladder Back Chairs with Velvet Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury Italian giltwood exaggerated high ladder back side chairs, with recently
Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An Antique Victorian Era Baby High Chair, a charming and authentic piece that harks back to a
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
H 39.75 in W 18 in D 22 in
1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of Italian architectural 'Otto 121' high back side chairs designed by Paola Navone for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or walnut petite vanity desk accent dining chair with a spring-supported seat. Approximate
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's
By Madsen & Schubell, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous modern and luxurious swivel chair in supple cognac colored leather on a chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1960s High Back Ivory Cut Velvet Lounge Chairs after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cross hatch cut velvet, high back lounge chairs on mahogany legs with exaggerated side
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare pair of 1950s black lacquered high-back upholstered lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Accent Side Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 19th Century Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
accent side chairs shield back mahogany Spring-supported seats. Approximate measurements in inches
Category

Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
. The bookends are made in the form of a Chippendale chair back. Dimensions: 5 5/8 inches high by 4-1
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Skirted High Back Chair in Black and Silver Ikat. c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1960's skirted high back chair upholstered in black and silver Ikat fabric. The sculptural chair
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Italian Vintage Four Curved High Back Chrome Chairs in Blue Gray Stitch Fabric
Located in New York, NY
the sides and in a continuous design to create a support for the curved high back, the seats are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Elegant Set of 8 High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted mahogany construction with a high-back seat with exquisite faux-bamboo detail. The set projects a
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Grosfeld House Regency Dining Accent Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Petite Lacquered Dining Accent Chairs Backs and seats are tufted and seats are spring supported
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Lacquer

Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Country French Antique 1940s Accent Chairs Very well-built chairs with inner spring-supported seats
Category

Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
. They would look commanding in any office or study as well as being an option for an accent chair in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Regency Wrought Iron Accent Side Chairs Harlequin
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Heavy Wrought Iron high back side chairs with a wonderful harlequin back that scrolls back at the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

MCM Chrome & Wood Dining Armchairs Accent Chairs Set of 2
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chrome & wood dining armchairs accent chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 33 1/2" high at back
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of Spanish Colonial style, carved and painted wood ladder back chairs with rushed
Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Freda Diamond
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Accent Dining Chairs Swans Lyre Lacquered
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lacquered Accent Dining Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 38" high at back 19" wide 18" deep
Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chair. This beautifully
Category

20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Highback Accent Chair in Ivory Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair featuring a high-back for head support and button
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Modern Accent Chairs by Carsons Inc Chrome Frames & Oatmeal Herringbone a Pair
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Carsons Incorporated accent chairs with rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maitland Smith Italian Provincial Dining Accent Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Provincial Brass Nail Trim Dining Accent Chair Approximate Measurements in Inches 48 1/2" high
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Hall Chairs Walnut Dining Accent Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Accent Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 48" high at back 19" wide 19" deep (back to front) 18
Category

Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1970s Polish Wood Black Patinated Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
and innovation. The chair's frame, likely constructed from high-quality wood, boasts clean lines and
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

"Kiko" High Back Caviuna Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish the Palacio dos Arcos
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Red Club Chair with Faux Mink Welting and Tiger Patterned Back
By The Tailored Home, John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
fur cover a solid hard maple frame. Tight back and a firm seat made with high density foam are
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Accent Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings brass accent lounge chair for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Harvey Probber Style Handle Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
arched backs on these slipper chairs, along with their clean lines and organic forms, is characteristic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brass Accent Lounge Chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass accent lounge chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Chippendale Mahogany Brass Dining Desk Accent Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Mahogany Dining Desk Accent Chair with Brass Accents Adorning The Top 3 Points of The Back
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Braxton Culler Rattan Bamboo Wicker Dining Desk Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Rattan Strapping Dining Accent Desk Chair by Braxton Culler Approximate Measurements in Inches
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

French Louis XV Bergere Accent Dining Chairs by WESTLAKE
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Louis XV Bergere Crackle Finish Accent Dining Chairs by WESTLAKE FURNITURE CO Approximate
Category

Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back Six Dining Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
chair backs the lines and attention to detail are exquisite. Classic mid-century modern styling with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-Strand loop arm "Regata" rattan lounge chair with large woven wicker back accented by fancy
Category

1990s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Vintage Boho Bamboo Rattan Side Dining Accent Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rattan Side Dining Accent Chairs with Asian Cushions - Set of 2 Approximate Measurements in Inches
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Herringbone Wicker Accent Dining Desk Chairs - Set of 2 Approximate Measurements in Inches 40
Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Wood

Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Wayne, NJ
Black fireside chair by Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino , Italy. Wood High back ladder chair with
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmen, these chairs are handcrafted from high-quality wood and feature a captivating barrel-back design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
” high at the back, 14” wide 22” deep, when it is set up as a ladder MS74
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair is a classic and iconic piece of mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
and armrests. The seat and back rests are elegantly padded with cushioning detail and use the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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High Back Accent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic high back accent chair available at 1stDibs. A high back accent chair — often made from fabric, wood and velvet — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage high back accent chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a high back accent chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high back accent chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one high back accent chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jhon Ortiz, Adrian Pearsall and The Tailored Home produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a High Back Accent Chair?

Prices for a high back accent chair start at $20 and top out at $10,813 with the average selling for $1,867.

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 High Back Accent Chair
  • 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.