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Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Buffalo, NY
luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the best-selling recliner from Stressless, the Stressless
Category

1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

20th Century Swedish Vintage High Back Beech Recliner Set by Folke Ohlsson & Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish adjustable armchair or high back recliner with an ottoman
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swiss Reclining Black Leather and Chrome Strässle Chairs by Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Marcel Breuer, Strässle International, Le Corbusier
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern pair of high-back reclining chairs in black leather and chromed tubed steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair, Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Leather Sofa High-Back
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wood Frame not teak wood Model Windsor High Back-Seater. Label present. All seats recline and feature a
Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Lounge Chair Ottoman by Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Emeryville, CA
A super comfortable vintage high-back reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Svend
Category

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
(1955) for Dux, originally designed for the H55 exhibition in Helsinborg, Sweden, and a high-back
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair This is a good traditional Beech and Ash arm chair it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash

French Empire Mahogany Reclining Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual French Empire mahogany reclining wing back armchair of high proportions. French
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Lorenzo (Firenze) Original Heron Parigi desk chair from 1989 in a rare high-back version with leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Bamboo & Wicker High Back Lounge Chair Beige Linen Upholstery, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and super comfortable Recliners. Measure: Arm height: 26.5 inches.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Wicker

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique leather reclining library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique reclining library chair This Antique reclining library chair was made circa 1860. A rare
Category

Antique 1860s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Double Seater Suspended Recliner Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Description The Double Recliner lounger, (also available on a base stand) is sculptural and
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

Sodalite Gemstone Reclining Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, natural gemstone Sodalite reclining Buddha statue. Of the highest grade Sodalite, with
Category

20th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Stone

Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
plate over copper and depicts a young child reclining on an outdoor pedestal a gazebo or fountain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
High Back Lounge Chair, Leather Webbed & Solid Oak Wood in the Style of J. Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
with a confortable reclining high back. Great wood grain and nice patina.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Steel Recliner Daybed for Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Recliner lounger has elegantly curved lines & is sculptural and dynamic with a considered
Category

2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz. Recline A stainless steel and Arancio leather foldable lounge chair
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Leather Recliner Lounge Club Chair by Leathercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
back 42" wide 38" deep (back to front upright) 48" deep (back to front reclined) 18" high at seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Norway. This outstanding high back sofa features rich, leather upholstery, and adjustable, reclining
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage reclining armchair and footstool by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair with footrest. High-backed armchair designed by Alf Svensson and produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz. Recline A stainless steel and Arancio leather foldable pair of lounge
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
back and original slide out footstool. The reclining mechanism is operated by a brass button at the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
back and original slide out footstool. The reclining mechanism is operated by a brass button at the
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
required. The buttoned leather wing-back reclines to various settings to allow you to get an angle to
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blend tweed fabric supported by a warm walnut wood frame. With three seating positions, a high back, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Five-star base high-gloss polished aluminum. Construction: Seat, footrest, back, armrest: metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Details: Standard configuration: Release lever button for footrest and back mechanism in stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Details: Standard configuration: Release lever button for footrest and back mechanism in stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Five-star base high-gloss polished aluminum. Construction: Seat, footrest, back, armrest: metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Easy Recliner Chair in Off-White Sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The creation of this mid-century lounge chair revolves around the use of high-quality materials
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Cherry

Pair of Light Fabric Upholstered Recliner Chairs of Varnished Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs with high back in varnished exotic wood. With adjustable recliner back. Recently
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" wide (all 4 chairs connected) 31" wide individually 64" deep (back to front) when reclined 36" deep
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Expertly Restored - Nordic Modern Sculpted Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century 1970s Ingmar Relling Black Leather Reclining Chaise Lounger
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture, Knut Relling
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
reclined seating position which is ideal for relaxing and reading, the chair is perfectly balanced and it
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
positions whether upright or fully reclined. The supportive high back enables one to lounge comfortably at a
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
look and comfort. The reclining chair tilts back. Release the lever underneath the seat to adjust
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
harmony in the open air. Seat and back: strap suspension. Frame made of KTL-coated metal construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Vodder sculpted teak & Boucle reclining lounge chair for Sibast Møbler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern black & white sculpture of a reclining tribal tattooed African Queen Purchased in France, in
Category

20th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Stylish Danish Modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Two-Position Reclining Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
lounge chair; this hip and very comfortable high back leather-upholstered chair with paddle-form arms and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Werner Max Moser Embru Wohnbedarf WB21 Reclining Lounge Chair Switzerland 1935
By Werner Max Moser, Embru
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel, bakelite armrests and woolen upholstery. Adjustable seat and back. 2 positions. Upright and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Werner Max Moser Embru Wohnbedarf WM1 Reclining Lounge Chair Switzerland 1939
By Embru, Werner Max Moser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tubular steel, painted wood and velvet upholstery. Adjustable seat and back. 2 positions. Upright and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair Rocker Recliner Arnt Lande Stokke Mobler 1960
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish original lounge chair, recliner, rocker, armchair, designed by Arnt Lande for Stokke
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sensational Rare Immaculate De Sede Ds255/01 Reclining Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a beautiful, ultra-rare DS255/01 Reclining Armchair from the world
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
By Thomas Moser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

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High Back Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high back recliner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each high back recliner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect high back recliner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each high back recliner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high back recliner over the years, but those crafted by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a High Back Recliner?

The average selling price for a high back recliner at 1stDibs is $2,375, while they’re typically $552 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About High Back Recliner
  • 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.