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Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany serpentine back lolling chairs with squared tampered splayed legs and
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
H 39 in W 23 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century balloon back chair. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with balloon
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts walnut high back 'Philippines begere chair'.
The serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 49 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four
Category
Antique 1790s American Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back rocker, this gently rocking chair is very comfortable, having arms and a tall
Category
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of four walnut balloon back dining chairs, each chair with an openwork ring back interlaced
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
chair features a serpentine crest rail which connects to the five section back splat and terminates in a
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mid 19th Century Carolean Style High Back Walnut Chairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good pair of mid 19th century Carolean style chairs in walnut with caned seats and backs. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Trellis Back Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III style mahogany dining chair with a serpentine side chair, with an interlacing trellis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.39 in W 23.04 in D 28.94 in
Antique Lounge Chair with Curved Seat and Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Category
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 49.75 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking
Category
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
H 47.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
These Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs are sold as a set of 10, featuring two arm chairs and 8 side
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings
Category
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
1937 Macys Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Macy's
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six shield back dining chairs (five side chairs and one armchair) made in the 1930’s by
Category
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Rush
H 52 in W 21 in D 16.75 in
Antique Lath Back Rocking Chair, English Elm, Beech, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lath back rocking chair. An English, elm and beech elbow seat, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak Hall Seat Victorian circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37.21 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
4 Chippendale Monticello Honeymoon Cottage Mahogany Pierced Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
serpentine crest rail, pierced splat back and silk striped / bee upholstered seat and matching down filled
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Solid Walnut
Original
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 35 in W 20 in D 25 in
3 Victorian Revival Mahogany Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs Silk Brocade Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
brocade seat cushions. The chairs are support by cabriole legs with a serpentine apron.
Dimensions:
24.5
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous 19C set of 6 Irish Chippendale style ribbon back dining chairs.
Irish made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Extraordinary Set of 8 George III Style Painted Shield Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Set of 8 George III style shield back side chairs with green faux leather seats, serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century Antique Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique set of six Victorian balloon back mahogany dining chairs having attractive
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
its curves and angles. The chairs showcase a beveled, oval medallion back, a serpentine seat and Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well
Category
Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Serpentine upholstered seat
Standing on carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept legs to the back
Category
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Black Forest side chair, the back featuring carved flowers, foliage and central oval medallion
Category
Antique 1880s German Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Trellis Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III style mahogany dining armchair with a serpentine rail with an interlacing trellis back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1890, H1071
Located in Vancouver, BC
backs
+ With brocade covered upholstered serpentine seats
+ Standing on cabriole legs to the front
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Brocade, Walnut
H 43 in W 19 in D 21 in
Antique Carved Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1880, H105
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Hall Chairs, Antique Furniture
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian antique carved walnut chair having a beautiful carved detail to the top, shaped back with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
to the top and a shaped carved back, serpentine walnut front rail supported by attractive cabriole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
sides and legs. This attractive chair is in perfect condition, the padded back and seat have been newly
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
the front and outsweptb to the back.
The quality and detail of this attractive chair is wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Regence Style Painted Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a cartouche-shaped back, serpentine seat, and cabriole legs, with three cushions.
Height back to
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gold Metal Hollywood Regency Vanity Chair/Stool
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a gold painted metal vanity round seat chair/stool with back support. The chair has four pairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Pair of Chippendale Carver Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of Chippendale-style carver chairs with drop-in needlework embroidered seats, pierced splat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
walnut oval back, carved walnut supports ,carved walnut serpentine shaped front rail and raised on shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of 19th Century well figured, mahogany hall chairs, finely hand carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Set of 19th Century North Italian Painted Chairs
Located in London, GB
green paintwork throughout, with carved and pierced serpentine back splats, with needlework seats
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
carved back, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality grey stylish fabric, standing on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Other
Fine Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
the front and outswept back legs. The serpentine shaped seat has an attractive walnut moulded frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
shaped carved solid walnut back and serpentine seat. It stands on pretty carved shaped cabriole legs to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Coral Pink Resin Rick Chair by French Designer Joris Poggioli
By Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coral-pink cast-resin Rick chair, by Paris-based interior and furniture designer Joris Poggioli
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
top rail, shaped back and serpentine front rail. Raised on elegant shaped cabriole legs to the front
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
carved walnut oval backs, carved walnut supports, carved walnut serpentine shaped front rail and raised
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ant. Victorian Carved Bedroom Chair, Upholstered Seat, Scotland 1870, H130
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original Finish
Carved top rail with open back
Serpentine front upholstered seat
Carved cabriole legs on
Category
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Carved French Bergere Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved French bergere chair, the serpentine crest rail with carved flowers and foliate, the arms
Category
Antique 1870s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Cobra Chair in Curved Chrome & White Leather by Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in New York, NY
Leather. The chair has a single piece of curvilinear aluminum in a sculptural and graceful serpentine
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Marquetry Inlaid Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four marquetry inlaid chairs having pretty shaped backs with
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
An Important Pair of Portuguese Rococo Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each back with a stylized foliate crest rail above an elaborately carved splat, on a serpentine
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Chairs
Fine Pair of 19th Century Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
elegantly shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs. Both having serpentine shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the serpentine back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each serpentine back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. If you’re shopping for a serpentine back chair, we have 244 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a serpentine back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. A well-made serpentine back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Directional, Vladimir Kagan and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
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Prices for a serpentine back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $76 and can go as high as $68,503, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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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 Serpentine Back Chair
- 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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