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Four Mackintosh Style Black Lacquered High Back Chairs, 1979
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In the style of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These four chairs, solidly built in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Weaving High Back Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair weaving high back with aluminium structure in blue lacquered finish.
Seat and back made with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Mackintosh Style Black Lacquered High Back Chairs, 1979
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In the style of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These four chairs, solidly built in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of High Back Italian Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful pair of italian chairs in lacquered wood from the 1950's
located in NY
original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Selig
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
H 36.75 in W 25.63 in D 30.25 in
Elegant High Back Art Déco Dining Room Chair Black Lacquer White Nappa Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant Art Deco high back chair high gloss black lacquer covered with white nappa leather and
Category
2010s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
H 42.13 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
1970s Pair of High-Back Chairs by Mario Ceroli
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of iconic chairs by Mario Ceroli appearing into a famous painting by Giorgio de Chirico
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Set of Six Art Deco High Back Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of Six Art Deco High Back Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, France circa 1930
Beautiful set of 6
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Beech, Lacquer
H 40.56 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique pair 1980's high back dining chairs by the Brickfield Furniture Company, High Point N.C
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
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
Lena Larsson for NESTO High Back Chair, Sweden, 1950-1960
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Country: Sweden
Model: High back chair
Design period: circa 1950-1960
Date of manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Set of 4 High Back Lacquered Dining Chairs by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in DE MEERN, NL
consists 4 high back solid wooden dining chairs with the original upholstery. Two tone high gloss lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43.31 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
H 48.63 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Black Lacquered Cane Back Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of black lacquered cane back lounge chairs. Unique blend of Chinese Chippendale and Louis the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This beautiful high back dining or occasional chair was selected by Kelly Wearstler for her Miami
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari typical chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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
H 42 in W 32.25 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber high back wing chairs, important with very few made and from the Edward
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 high back postmodern chairs, made by Danish company Mørkøv Møbelindustri ApS who is still
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Ebonized High Back Karen Lounge Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
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
Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
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
H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36 in W 31 in D 36 in
Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - Set of 8
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of eight (8) Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated slatted
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
H 47.25 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - One Pair (2)
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
One pair / set of two Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
H 47.25 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Alias 817 Slim Lounge High Chair in Brown Leather Seat with Sand Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 817 Slim Lounge High Chair in Brown Leather Seat with Sand Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Rattan Brighton Pavilion Style High Back Arm Chairs, A Pair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of rattan high back arm chairs feature Chinese chippendale fretwork in the Brighton pavilion
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of 1970s white lacquer curved back armchairs made in Italy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of 1970s post modern high gloss white lacquer curved back armchairs made in Italy. gold suede
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Oak Art Deco Modernist High Back Dining Room Chairs by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of six Art Deco Modernist high back dining room chairs.
Design by
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style High Back Chairs by Gordon Mfg.
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Medina, OH
Hard to find..Set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style high back chairs (by Gordon MFG
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lacquer
H 55.5 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
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
Set of five Italian Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of five tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, natural beech, white lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Gold Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, natural beech, gold lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of four tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Postmodern Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful high back dining chairs finished in a white/cream lacquer with period upholstery. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
6 High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Poggi, Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fabric. H. 85, W. 63, D
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bokken Chair, Turquoise, Beech Structure Stained, Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, turquoise, beech structure stained, lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Bokken Chair, Red, Beech Structure Stained, Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, red, beech structure stained, lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy
By Atelier Tura, Aldo Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
A set of 8 tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, 1962 for Atélier Tura.
The chairs frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Poggi, Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
H 49.22 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Oriental Chair, (four chairs set), Lacquered Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
4 pieces set.
High back chair and arms made of lacquered wood decorated with traditional Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Other Chairs
Materials
Other
Stunning Set of Six Restored Vintage Wicker and Beech High-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful set of vintage high-back dining chairs, circa 1980. Exceptionally crafted beech base
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
H 39 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Gervasoni Gray 21 Chair in Black Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chair with high back, frame in walnut or oak. Available wood finishes: natural lacquered American walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Alias 818 Slim Lounge High Armchair in Green Seat with Grey Lacquered Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 818 Slim Lounge High Armchair in Green Seat with Grey Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, bokken chair, natural beech, white lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Gold Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Bokken chair, natural beech, gold lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Gold Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, bokken chair, natural beech, gold lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs
Category
Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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High Back Lacquer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high back lacquer chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every high back lacquer chair was constructed with great care. There are 52 variations of the antique or vintage high back lacquer chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the high back lacquer chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each high back lacquer chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one high back lacquer chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Chiavari and Bengt Ruda produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a High Back Lacquer Chair?
A high back lacquer chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.
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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.
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 Lacquer Chair
- 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.
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