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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dark Brown Oak Series 7 Desk Task Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...
Materials
Chrome
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Off Chair High 4L Designed by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
upholstery options.
Redefining the classic task chair
Off Chair is crafted with a specific focus on
Category
2010s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 49.14 in W 27.76 in D 27.76 in
Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
chair requires some restoration to restore it to its original splendor. However, this task adds a layer
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840.
The mahogany frame
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Black Leather Swivel Chair from Berg Furniture, Denmark 1970s
By Berg Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and comfort are a main tasks of Berg Furniture, Danish manufactory established in 1974. This armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
its task to “serve well” and last for lifetimes. This Gamla, or Old Berlin chair stands out for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 29.34 in
Scoop Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in Caribbean 'Aqua' Color
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning set of Milo Baughman Scoop dining chairs newly reupholstered in high-end Arc-Com
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 19 in D 21 in
Lymphochair
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
is felt, handcrafted from high-quality Italian wool. This felt not only gives the chair a smoother
Category
2010s Thai Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustment.
Extremely high quality of materials in this stylish task chair, but the true selling point is
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Wall Street" in 1987, these chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Inflated Ass
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
The chair is a collectible design piece, merging external aesthetics with practical comfort. Its
Category
2010s Thai Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-rise executive office. Consider using these Poul Kjearholm as side chairs, dining, cafe or
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 26.75 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Off Armchair Low 5W Gas Lift by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
upholstery options.
Redefining The Classic Task Chair
Off Chair is crafted with a specific focus on
Category
2010s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 39.69 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
With Merwyn, Sebastian Herkner completed Wittmann´s task in perfection: Objective was to combine
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Swivel Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
With Merwyn, Sebastian Herkner completed Wittmann´s task in perfection: Objective was to combine
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair & Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture
By Berg Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
made from wood. Both the chair and the footrest have an adjustable skewing system. The uncompromising
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
polished, a technique that involves hand applying many thin coats of shellac which was used for high
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut 1956 for Fjordfiesta
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Danish Buffalo Leather Adjustable Armchair & Ottoman Set by M&S Mobler, 1960s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. The base and armrests are made of wood. Both the chair and the footrest have an adjustable tilt system
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Armchair with Wooden Legs by Sebastian Herkner
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
With Merwyn, Sebastian Herkner completed Wittmann´s task in perfection: Objective was to combine
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Shapland & Petter Edwardian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Altrincham, GB
now produces high-quality joinery. Hand-tooled or machine-made? Antique cabinets that were both
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
H 66.5 in W 48 in D 15 in
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Enfield Table, Steel Furniture, Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
tasks. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker table by using naturally rusted steel. This
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
English Antique Landscape Painting of Wooded Glade attr. William Shayer, Sr.
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Shippensburg, PA
., originally from Southampton, began his artistic journey by painting rush-bottom chairs. He then relocated to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'
Located in Rome, IT
70 and 77 cm high
2 Armchairs 57 x 49 cm and 102 cm high. Seat height 47 cm.
2 chairs 44 x 44 cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
tasks. Proposal for a return to medievalism, both in architecture (in Gothic) and the applied arts
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
applying many thin coats of shellac which was used for high quality pieces in that time.
The seats and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Planter in Cooper and Wood, England, Style Arts and Crafts, 1880, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
separate the worker from the work done, fragmented tasks. Proposal for a return to medievalism, both in
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Copper
H 35.44 in W 10.63 in D 36.23 in
Family Group
By George Morland
Located in Fairlawn, OH
doll on a chair in the exact same pose. The second painting entitled The Tea Garden (Tate Gallery
Category
1790s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Black Don Chadwick Adjustable High Office Swivel Task Work Chair for Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don Chadwick, a Pioneer of ergonomic design, created a chair that marries the best of his thinking
Category
Early 2000s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 44.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
Fred Scott Supporto Task Chair with High Back in Red and Chrome
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in London, GB
comes in many different shapes and sizes including a low-backed task chair, a low-backed high
Category
Vintage 1970s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Black Regeneration High Adjustable Task Chair by Formway for Knoll, USA
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Innovative in its simplicity, reGeneration minimizes materials and components. The straightforward design leverages flexible, durable and sustainable materials that respond to your m...
Category
2010s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 43.5 in W 29 in D 24.6 in
Black Fabric Modus 284/7 Swivel Office Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In positions of responsibility, office and conference chairs are the last things you cut back on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
H 44.25 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
Black Modus 263/7 Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high priority in this case
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.88 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Black Leather Modus 283/7 Office Swivel Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high priority in this case
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.88 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
Brown Leather Modus 283/7 Task Armchair by Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high priority in this case
Category
2010s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.88 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
Black and Chrome IN 184/7 Task Armchair Prototype, Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For our latest office chair range IN, our engineers have succeeded in adapting Trimension® for the
Category
2010s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.75 in W 27.12 in D 26 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 by E. Kold Christiansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
award winning design was not easy task;
It tool Kjaerholm five years to develop the spring steel frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Slipper Chairs
Danish Patinated Leather Adjustable Easy Chair and Ottoman by Berg Furniture
By Berg Furniture
Located in Warsaw, PL
made from wood. Both the chair and the footrest have an adjustable skewing system. The uncompromising
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 25.99 in
Light and Contrast, Trapeze LED Floor Lamp, White
Located in New Milford, CT
of motion to cast light low next to a chair, or high against a wall or ceiling. Its warm and even
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Light and Contrast, Trapeze LED Floor Lamp, Orange
Located in New Milford, CT
source to have a large 360 degree elliptical range of motion to cast light low next to a chair, or high
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Cabinet by Shapland and Petter
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Poling, West Sussex
Barnstaple (stamped to locks "S & P , B", registration marks to rear). Made from a very high grade of dense
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 58.27 in W 53.94 in D 17.33 in
A Task Chair, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A high splayed leg task chair in wood and metal.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swivel Chairs
Multigeneration Task Chair by Formway Design for Knoll
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 2010
The chair of Multigeneration Knoll features a lightweight design and can be configured on the fly
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames "Soft Pad" Aluminum and Leather Task Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Eames "Soft Pad" aluminum and leather task chairs,, wonderful original condition. Retains
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
High Back Midcentury Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
High back midcentury chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1960s
- Teak seat with beech legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Black and Chrome Swivel Task Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
task chairs in your office or as dining chairs. The chairs rotate 360 degrees making them ideal for an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller PSCC-A-4 Pivoting Task Shell Chair Pair Contract Base Castor
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and interesting pair of Herman Miller pivoting and adjustable task shell chairs on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 19 in L 31.5 in
High back rosewood office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM
Located in Ranst, BE
this high back office chair. The chair’s refined lines and gentle curvature offer ergonomic support
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Leather High Back Soft Pad Executive Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The clean, contemporary Silhouette of this iconic soft pad executive task or desk chair for Herman
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.25 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Danish Øreklapstolen Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
appreciation of Hygge. This is without a doubt a difficult task, however, this chair manages to encapsulate
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Humanscale Liberty Side Chair by Niels Diffrient
By Niels Diffrient
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features of the Liberty task and conference chair the Humanscale Liberty Side Chair features exclusive Form
Category
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dialogue Lounge Chair by HBF Furniture
By HBF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chair features an integral task surface on the arm. Addressing today’s need for a readily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s 'Diplomat' Pair of Chairs Style Finn Juhl for France and Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s 'Diplomat' Pair of Chairs style Finn Juhl for France and Son
Finn Juhl Pair of Chairs 20th
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Design Mid-Century Verner Panton K Series Cone Chair Red Wool Fabric
By Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
Danish designer Verner Panton made this iconic Danish modern chair in 1958.
He made his own
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural legs (caster can easily be added to make these desk / task chairs). The swivel lounge arm chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod Office Chair on Casters
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Task office chair in very good condition. Chair swivels 360 degrees. Does not Adjust in Height fixed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft-Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller high-back 'Soft Pad' executive desk chairs. The light aging to the dark charcoal / light black
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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High Task Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high task chair for your home. A high task chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage high task chair you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the high task chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high task chair, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani and Sebastian Herkner each produced at least one beautiful high task chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a High Task Chair?
Prices for a high task chair start at $495 and top out at $118,932 with the average selling for $3,959.
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 Task Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-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.
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