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Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, high-back "throne" chair with handsome oak frame and woven rattan seat and backrest
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

6 "Scratched" Oak Chairs with High Back, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 "scratched" oak chairs with high back circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Eight Oak High Back Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight oak high back dining chairs, with arched crest rails, cane back and sear all raised up
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Oak High Back Chairs
Set of Eight Oak High Back Chairs
H 53.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Hand-Carved High Back Oak Lounge Chairs with Original Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Brutalist lounge chairs with solid oak frames, beautifully carved details and
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Brown Stained Oak High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Dark Oak. Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Oak

4 chairs with high backrest in oak and upholstery in the English Renaissance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 chairs with high backrest in oak and upholstery in the English Renaissance style, or Louis XIII
Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous mid century dining chairs with a scandinavian inspired design. Finely crafted frames with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s
Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Chairs with High Backs - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Set of 4 solid oak chairs with high backs, original blue-turquoise skai (faux leather) upholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak High Lounge Chair in Oak, 1970's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after highback lounge chair by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

American Pressed Back High Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This high chair is made from oak and maple wood. The crest rail is impressed with arabesques
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Antique 1890s American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak

American Pressed Back High Chair
American Pressed Back High Chair
H 36.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.75 in
Oak and Rush High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak and rush high back dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of six high back oak and rush dining
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

High Back Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
High back oak and rush dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of six high back oak and rush dining
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it
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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

High-Backed Chair Made In Solid Oak With The Style Of The Renaissance From 1910s
Located in Lejre, DK
The high-backed chair crafted from solid oak, echoing the Renaissance style from around the year
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Vintage 1910s Danish Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back chair. Design by Cor Alons. Striking Dutch
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

One of One Sculptural High Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white oak. Two areas of minor scuffing visible that are relatively small in scale. Chair is structurally
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2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Carved Oak Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century carved Italian hall chairs, 1860. Seat height - 20.5 Dimensions 14
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Carved Oak Chairs
Italian Carved Oak Chairs
H 40 in W 14 in D 18 in
Low & High Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
rare sculptural find. These chairs, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Mid-Century High-Back Carved Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
each chair lies the rich, deep-grained oak, carved meticulously to reveal its inherent beauty. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century oak turners chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality and highly decorative 19th Century oak turners chair, having a high back with
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Antique 1840s British Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century oak turners chair
19th Century oak turners chair
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Antique Oak Chair, Tall Carved Oak Hall and Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1077
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Tall Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Turners Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Three legged, high back Turners or 'thrown' chair, of English construction from the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Turners Chair
19th Century Oak Turners Chair
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 20.08 in
1940s Country High Back Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s American Handcrafted high back windsor armchair. Great quality. Measures 22" in width x 24
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Danish Henning Kjærnulf 2 High Razorblade Chairs, Solid Oak + Sheep skin 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf high razorblade chairs from the 1970's. They are made of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Sheepskin

Victorian Oak Child's "Correction" Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
This "correction" or "discipline' chair, with its traditional high straight back and caned seat, is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Victorian Oak Child's "Correction" Chair
Victorian Oak Child's "Correction" Chair
H 35 in W 13.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome English Antique Chair in the Jacobean style with handsome grained Oak, paneled front and
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
H 46.5 in W 29.75 in D 26.25 in
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm Materials: Timber
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone, Steel

American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
H 29.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm Materials: Timber
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone, Steel

American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
H 29.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Ming Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Violet Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Cranberry Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Taupe Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Evergreen Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Bittersweet Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Cameo Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Earth Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Avocado Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Marmelade Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Ocean Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Suite of Six Antique Oak & Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs
Located in GB
, they are early 20th century circa 1900-1920, they have high backs and ornately turned oak H frames, the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

English-Made Late 17th Century Style Solid Oak High Back Side & Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
character to the chair. Its high back and turned legs showcases the distinctive Tudor style, known for its
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Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

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
Lounge chair in webbed leather and solid oak wood. Made in France in the 1950s. Deep lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

High Atus Chair by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
High Atus Chair by Bea Interiors One of a Kind. Dimensions: D54 x W 65 x H 86 cm. Materials: Black
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2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

High Atus Chair by Bea Interiors
High Atus Chair by Bea Interiors
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 21.26 in
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Black Rama Oak Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Rama Oak chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 72 x W 68 x H 70 cm Materials: Leather, Wood
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black Rama Oak Chair by OxDenmarq
Black Rama Oak Chair by OxDenmarq
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Set Six French High Back Oak & Rush Rustic Modern Chairs, C. 1950, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Six French Oak & Rush Rustic Modern Chairs with High Backs, c. 1950, signed Oak, Rush
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Rama oak chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 72 x W 68 x H 70 cm Materials: Leather, Wood
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq
Nature Rama Oak Chair by Oxdenmarq
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Side Chair, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern high back dining chair or side chair By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Antique English Ship Captains Leather & Oak Chair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Padded green leather seat, HP engraved in back rest of chair, solid oak, tuned spindles, swivels
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Arm Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining arm chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Oak

PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, FR
PIA chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
PIA Chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist High Back Dining Room Chairs by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of six Art Deco Modernist high back dining room chairs. Design by
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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Oak Chairs High For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oak chairs high available at 1stDibs. An oak chairs high — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the oak chairs high you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An oak chairs high, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful oak chairs high that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oak Chairs High?

Prices for an oak chairs high start at $365 and top out at $21,235 with the average selling for $3,476.

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 Oak Chairs High
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While 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, 2021
    There 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, 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.