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Lillemor Mannerheim, High-Back "Mona" Chairs, 6 Pcs, Nesto, Scandinavian Modern
By Lillemor Mannerheim, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Nesto
Located in Stockholm, SE
chamotte is a part of the Musee dÁrt Moderne collection in Paris. This set with six high-back chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"A Girl Sitting on a High Chair" 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Juan Clará
Located in Madrid, ES
JUAN CLARÁ AYATS Spanish, 1878 - 1958 A GIRL SITTING ON A HIGH CHAIR signed "Juan Clara" (on the
Category

1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
By Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adrian Pearsall Ivory White High Back Arm Chair with Black Piping Model 1865-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Striking high back arm chair by Adrian Pearsall immediately adds a sense of Mid Century Modern high
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large Tobey Ceramic Signed American Southwestern Modern Buffalo Sculpture
By Tobey
Located in Forney, TX
A uniquely brilliant American ceramic sculpture capturing the essence of a buffalo, in southwestern
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
wood with old damaged leatherette upholstery. The 'Senat' chairs were primarily designed for the high
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
high back armchairs, model FK 6728-4G for Walter Knoll, in a cognac coloured leather with a white gloss
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Painting in Red Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood Straight-back chair. The bright red and gold frames highlight each painting. The chair is 55
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

Giotto Chair by Studio 2046
Located in Geneve, CH
most refined wood essences of high antiques. The chairs of an oriental living room, for example, made
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giotto Chair by Studio 2046
Giotto Chair by Studio 2046
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Bobbin Correctional Chair, British, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
of slouching children. The shallow seat and high back, with horizontal posts added at calculated
Category

Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. These beautiful lounge chairs feature a high back backrest that provides comfort and style. The chair
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs
Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted "Rainbow Chair" low-slung chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes Dimensions: 37” D x 26” H
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 19th century Terracotta Throne Chair from the Mannifatura di Signa workshop
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
Style Throne Chair with imposing fabulous beasts with rams heads armrests and a rounded back decorated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Styled Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Walnut. This incredible chair offers loads of design details such as sculptured armrests, triangular back
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From Carl Hansen & Søn website: The CH445 wing chair is a high-backed, upholstered armchair with a
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Styled Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Walnut. This incredible chair offers loads of design details such as sculptured armrests, triangular back
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully developed klismo chair with its dramatic sabre legs peeking through the draped animal hide flowing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indo-Portuguese Sculpture Saint Ana Teaching Our Lady to Read, 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
sculpture, from the 17th century. polychrome wood. The figure is represented sitting on a high-backed
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
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

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
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

The Philodendron Leaf Lounge Chair in Solid Brass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable lounge chair that went through many design phases to get the perfect seat back position. One's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luciano Frigerio 'Rancero' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in White Upholstery
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
details adorning the back and sides of the chairs. Luciano Frigerio (1922-1999) had a dream to create
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Luciano Frigerio 'Rancero' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
adorning the back and sides of the chairs. Luciano Frigerio (1922-1999) had a dream to create furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Styled Handcrafted Oak Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Selig
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. This incredible set offers loads of design details such as sculptured armrests, triangular back slats
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Modern Red Faux-Leather and Brushed Steel Cube Lounge Chair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
# 803WBP15 This is a very high quality modern lounge chair crafted of welded brushed flatbar steel in cube
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of rare Nautilus style swivel chairs born from the ingenuity of the
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
By Luigi Colani, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
with faux leather cushions, an eye-catching large keyhole design on the back of the chair, flared faux
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Mohair Velvet, Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From Carl Hansen & Søn website: The CH445 Wing Chair is a high-backed, upholstered armchair with a
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, RAL Color Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
better back comfort if you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Natural Oak Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Yellow, Natural Oak Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Yellow, Natural Oak Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Yellow by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Yellow by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
you use Tria chair in center position, for dining or studying, you can add a back cushion specially
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Black Leather and Oak Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered, Black Leather, Natural Oak Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Leather

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High Back Sculpture Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic high back sculpture chair available at 1stDibs. A high back sculpture chair — often made from wood, oak and plywood — can elevate any home. There are 125 variations of the antique or vintage high back sculpture chair you’re looking for, while we also have 236 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high back sculpture chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A high back sculpture chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high back sculpture chair over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Christian Werner and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a High Back Sculpture Chair?

Prices for a high back sculpture chair start at $100 and top out at $522,232 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Sculpture 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.