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Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare set of four tall back iron chairs with a great looking modernist form. Beautifully detailed
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron
Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gallo Original Iron Works wrought iron yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro dining chair - set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 17 in D 22 in
1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Tall Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron tall back chair.
Category
Late 20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Freda Diamond, Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
neoclassical garden chairs. Original version Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls. Unmarked
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
By Gregorius Pineo
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Twelve French Iron X Back Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of twelve French iron X back chairs, perfect for outdoor dining. The set of black chairs with
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Stylish Set of Four Wrought Iron Barrel-back Curule-form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish garden chairs with sweeping arms and decorative backs. Vinyl seats are easily recovered
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Meadowcraft Athens Deep Seating Wrought Iron High Back Spring Patio Lounge Chair
By Meadowcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meadowcraft Athens deep seating wrought iron high back spring patio lounge chair. Item features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 36 in
Mario outdoor iron dining chair
Located in Brea, CA
on the chair backs. The frames have a hand-hammered finish on the legs with a durable powder coated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron / Leather Chair 'Adjustable'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Cast iron / leather chair w/ a unusual adjustable back ( Nail Head Trim
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Wrought Iron Wire Chairs with Upholstered Seat/ Back
Located in Doornspijk, NL
To bee or not to bee... outrageous beauty and seating comfort.
In addition to the frivolous look of this duo they also seem to invite us cordially to use their comfortable service w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 20.67 in D 22.45 in
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 62 x D 62 x H 71 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric and HG
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 44.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of French Iron Scroll Back Zinc Coated Outdoor Garden Cafe Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of heavy duty iron scroll back side chairs. Perfect for the garden. Zinc Coated for
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Zinc
High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice high back garden chair with brass swan head accents, circa 1970s. The chair is of high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Vintage Iron Cantilevered Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Iron Cantilevered Chairs with mesh seats and slat backs. Please contact us for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 20.25 in D 30 in
Pair High Back Brutalist Side Chairs by Harry Balmer for Flemington Iron Works
By Harry Balmer
Located in West Chester, PA
Epic pair of vintage Brutalist style iron and wood plank high back side chairs designed by Harry
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 49 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4133, very decorative pair of cast iron chairs, having tall backs with pierced foliage design
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
High Back Metal Chair with Swan Details
Located in San Diego, CA
High back metal chair with swan details. Black body and brass swan head ornaments make a nice
Category
20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970s Spanish Iron & Wood Designer Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish wood and iron designer chair with a disproportionate small size back rest and rough
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of black Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Tall Back Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard high back chairs from the sculptura series. Both chairs cleaned and powder coated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Bradford Collection Spring High Back Wrought Iron Patio Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woodard Bradford Collection Coil Spring high back wrought iron Patio garden dining chairs - a pair
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Antique French Iron Bistro Garden Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French metal bistro side chair has a decoratively curved back and an inset seat frame for the
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Weathered Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated. The back has
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rod-Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Rod-back windsor side chair with a square-shape back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Maison Jansen Style of Neoclassical Wrought Iron Lyre Arm Back Chair with
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Unusual Club Back Bistro Chairs Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Early 20th Cent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set wrought iron ice cream parlor chairs, bistro chairs, a set of 4. Wrought iron metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in
Black Iron Framed Pair Side Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1960's Italian pair black matte iron framed armed side chairs.
Curved back and seat.
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Sculptural Garden Patio Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern wrought iron barrel back sculptural garden patio dining chairs - set of 4. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Salterini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Cumberland, RI
now and ready to ship. Pierced Metal Filagree Seat with Scrolled Back gives these chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Brutalist Iron Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Brutalist iron stacking dining chairs
Great pieces, a set of good heavy iron chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair
Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair with custom cushion in a blue and strip ticking like material. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detaches from frame if
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Maitland Smith Lyre Back Folding Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Maitland Smith Folding Iron Chair with Lyre Back Motif. Chain link seat webbing. Capped off
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Iron and Rope Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Iron framed chair with woven rope seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890.
Here we present a rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Hoop Chairs
By Luther Conover, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Pair of iron hoop chairs with woven seats and backs. Unknown designer, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century White Wrought Iron French Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
wrought iron pair of large chairs, with the most intricate decorative detailing and workmanship throughout
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage French Iron Chairs with Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful vintage finds from France, these classic iron garden chairs are made all the more lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Bistro Chairs Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of 5 Distressed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Victorian style wrought iron distressed ice cream parlor chairs, bistro chairs, a set of 5. Wrought
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Italian Leather and Iron Campaign Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century campaign chairs with leather seats, arms and back. Chairs feature
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
Offered is a Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Italian Leather and Iron with Decorative Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian black iron and leather with brass details Campaign chair from the 1960’s.
The frame is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs.
Offered is a set of 2 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIR
With cerule form, probably early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Leather / Iron Lounge Chair
By John Woodard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black wrought iron framed lounge chair having black leather strap arms and brass hardware with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs C
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent set of six iconic and rare Singer sewing spring back factory chairs, English circa
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in
Pair of 1960s Iron & Rattan Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of black iron swivel chairs with protectively wrapped rattan backs and orange vinyl seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Outdoor Continental Spanish Iron Scroll Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 outdoor Continental Spanish style iron high back scroll design side chairs with round seat
Category
20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Outdoor French Iron Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Outdoor French iron folding side chairs with double slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent).
Category
20th Century French Baltic Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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Iron Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of iron back chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, all iron back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 106 antique and vintage iron back chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of iron back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Iron back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Iron back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co. and Arthur Umanoff are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About Iron Back Chairs
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
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- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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