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Lyre Back Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Interesting metal chair featuring a stylized lyre back and scrolling feet. Original bronze colour
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lyre Back Amethyst Candelabra
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of Candelabra, 19th Century French. With amethyst crystals and three lights. Lyre Back Design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Directoire Lyre Back Settee, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and elegant Directoire style lyre-back settee. Original black paint. Newly reupholstered with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Lyre Back French Slipper Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique French lyre back slipper chair. It has a painted frame and newly upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Suede
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
Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Banded Lyre Back Two Seat Chair
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality, hand carved, solid mahogany Banded Lyre Back Two Seat Chair. Features include a
Category
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Curvaceous Lyre Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous lyre back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. They have been completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
French Cherry Lyre Back Window Bench. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Cherry lyre back window bench with original rush seat, tufted cushion, and turned bulbous
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Superb Pair of French Country Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Lyre back armchairs having wonderful beaded Lyre backs with stylized
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique Italian Neoclassical hand carved lyre back side chairs with rosette carving at
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair
This is a really lovely fine quality
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1950s Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Lyre Back Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six arm chairs feature a lyre back design with silver and gold leaf finish. Brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique Three Arm Lyre Back Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
A pair of antique three arm lyre back sconces. Originally made for use with candles, these sconces
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Style Lyre Back Italian Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique Louis XVI French style lyre back Italian armchairs. Items feature carved lyre backs
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back dining Chairs with 4 side chairs and two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of American Lyre Back Sconces, Sterling Bronze Co NY
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American three arm bronze and painted lyre back sconces with floral medallions and bell
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs
Located in BALCATTA, WA
Lyre Back design. They feature a polished Italian walnut frame and rush seating, complete with ever so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs
Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Lyre Back Side Chair circa Mid-1800's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English mahogany lyre back chair drew its design element from the Greek Classical period
Category
Antique 1850s English Sheraton Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1920's French Art Deco Lyre Back 4 Arm Girandole/ Table Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco style Bagues Gilt Lyre Back 4 Light Table Lamp/ Girandole. Stunning
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
1920s Pair French Louis XVI Rococo Bronze w/ Crystal Lyre Back Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Pair Of 1920's French Louis XV / Rococo style Bronze Lyre Back Sconces. Cut crystal
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six 1930s refinished Lyre-Back mahogany and upholstered dining chairs. Newer upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century American George IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Lyre-Back Garden Chairs
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Santa Monica, CA
version Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls. Unmarked, but most likely cast by the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron and Brass Italian Lyre Back Armchairs with Swans, Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of iron and brass Italian Regency lyre back armchairs with Swans attributed to, Grosfeld House
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Antique satinwood lyre back armchair by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III style lyre back satinwood armchair by Gillows of Lancaster and in the manner of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 33 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back
Located in Denton, TX
Hand crafted hardwood music chair with brass inlay on the chair back with a threaded seat for
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bagues Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Crystal and Brass 2 Light Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Bagues style lyre back crystal and brass 2-light wall sconces. These heavy finely cast
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 22 in W 11 in D 7 in
Pr 9thc French Louis XVI style 5 Light Bronze Lyre Back Candelabra / Table Lamps
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Maison Bagues style Bronze Lyre Back Cut Crystal Adorned
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Candle Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 21 in W 8 in D 12 in
Maison Jansen Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Maison Jansen, Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen Maison Jansen style vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
6 Maison Jansen Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs with Claw feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
polished brass swan and Lyre backs and brass claw feet. Newly upholstery in black Belgian Velvet with micro
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming side chair, with lyre-shaped back. Painted black, with gold tips (top & feet). Perforated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
DeAngelis Pale Yellow Silk Lyre Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
With sloping tufted back with outscrolled arms; the tufted seat over the waterfall skirt and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Silk
Two Swedish 1900s Lyre Back Painted Armchairs with Scrolled Arms and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Swedish matching painted lyre back armchairs with scrolled arms and saber legs from the early
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.75 in W 21 in D 22 in
Antique English Lyre Back Side Chair Set, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent Sheraton style set of six rosewood dining room chairs with musical lyre-shaped back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
19th C. French Walnut Carved Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Aesthetic Movement Style chair with fine form. A charming chair with carved openwork arch top back
Category
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
Sheilded back with lyre central design
Rush caned seats
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Paint Decorated Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
overall. The square backs with ribbon and beaded crest rails and wide carved lyres decorated with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Swan and Lyre Back Sconces, circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and painted two arm sconces with swan, lyre, and floral motif
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Louis XVI Style Harp / Lyre Back Bronze Wall Sconce. Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of six Louis XVI style harp back bronze wall sconce. This fine pair reminiscent of the
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
top rail which gives way to an open back with three widely-spaced back rests; all carved in a lyre
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
H 35.75 in W 68.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Neoclassical Lyre Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful survivor! Lyre Back side chair with subtle detailing across back support. Sleek
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs, Lyre Model, C.1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chairs on four tapered legs. C. 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back .
Models inspired by george Jacob who was
Category
2010s British Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
beautifully made lyre backs in burr ash and cherrywood veneers.
The lyre backs motif originated in classical
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Very Rare Dinning Room Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Set of 6 very rare dinning room chairs, from the northern Europe, with richly carved lyre back
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lyre back you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every lyre back was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lyre back you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lyre back, designed in the Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one lyre back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, A. Boler and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Lyre Back?
Prices for a lyre back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,222.
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- 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.
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