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Set Vintage Midcentury Teak Slat Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set Vintage Midcentury Teak Slat Back Chairs
A set of six teak slat backed dining chairs. These
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
A Vintage Set of 4 Slat Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash slat back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini, Piero (In Stock)
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Piero Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini
Measurements are: 19" W x 21" D
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32 in W 19 in D 21 in
Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic and rare armless lounge chair in mahogany with angled slat back designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini, Piero
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
seat and a leather-wrapped, slatted wood back. Available in any color leather and in various frame
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century style whitewashed finish slatted back chair with linen upholstered seat. It includes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Interesting Wood Slat Arm Chairs with a Vienna Secession Sensibility
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, possibly antique, pair of wood slat back chairs with a Weiner Werkstatte / Vienna
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
An English Country Slat Back Arm Chair
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very useful English arm chair. Light pine finish. Sturdy enough for a desk chair, but should not
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oak Slatted Back Dining Chair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern light oak slat back dining chair with tapered oak legs. Crafted in rustic oak this chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Chair, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern oak slat back dining chair with tapered oak legs. Crafted in rustic oak this chair has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mission Chestnut Slat Back Rocking Chair by National Chair Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Chestnut Mission style slat back rocking chair with black leather seat by National Chair Co
Category
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
pairing of materials. Ladder-back chairs, also known as a slat-back chairs, are named for the horizontal
Category
20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
time and found to be successful.
Local North Eastern Artisans make the Slat Back Shaker Side Chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Italian Wooden Carved Caned Back Slatted Savonarola Design Arm Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
carvings and detail decors. A Savonarola design with back slatted detail decor. A great and elegant living
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
A Vintage Set of 8 Slat Back Ash Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash slat back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way
Category
20th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Restored Rattan "Slat" Back Dining Side Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat" back rattan dining room chair featuring 3-strand arched legs with an X crossbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rare Slat-Back Walnut Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb, Circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Widdicomb 1950s Lounge Chairs, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern to embody the quintessence
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Set of 12 Vintage Hepplewhite Style Slat Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of twelve vintage Hepplewhite style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with slat backs
Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Oak & Rush Farmhouse Country Slat Back Rocking Chair Plantation Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid oak American Country / Farmhouse rocking chair. Features a slat back and woven rush seat
Category
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Slatted Back In Oak Structure
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This chair embodies simplicity with interconnectedness, crafted from a solid wood frame designed to
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4 English Midcentury Scorched Bamboo & Rattan Folding Side Chairs Slatted Backs
Located in Dayton, OH
, this set of mid century bamboo folding side chairs features slightly curving slatted backs, flowing
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 35 in W 24 in D 18 in
Thomasville Slat Back Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful dining chairs set is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed
Category
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
H 46 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Six Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Slat Back Dining Chairs, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
shell over pierced slat backs, raised on cabriole legs with carved stylized paw feet, c1940
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century side / desk chairs with wooden frames with four vertical back slats
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rustic Javanese Vintage Wooden Side Chair with Slatted Bamboo Back and Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage Javanese side chair from the mid 20th century with slatted bamboo back and seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak With Slatted Backs in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
These beautifully designed lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back, Slatted 1970's Pine Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These four pine dining chairs have handsome grain patterns, ladder backs and slatted seats that
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
1960's Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs
1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Side Chair With Shawl Rail
Located in Germantown, MD
time and found to be successful.
Local North Eastern Artisans make the Slat Back Shaker Side Chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Vintage Slatted Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak slat lounge chairs with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the
Category
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage French René Gabriel Cherry Wood Slat Back Lounge Chair in Teal Mohair
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Modern René Gabriel Cherry Wood Slat Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in Plush
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Restored Slat Back Rattan Dining Chairs and Armchairs Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage mid-century slat back, arched leg rattan dining room chairs. The chairs feature a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Each chair features
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Armchair, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern oak slat-back dining armchair with tapered oak legs. This beautiful chair is crafted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Ming Style Slat Back Desk Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Qing dynasty red lacquer side chair. Made from elm with angled back, panelled accents and
Category
20th Century Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
H 40 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo slatted outdoor side chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak With Slatted Backs in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
These beautifully designed lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Vintage Chinoiserie Purple Lacquer Ming Style Slat Back Side Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese Chinoiserie ming style side chairs featuring purple lacquer with slat backs
Category
Late 20th Century Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely set of six Swedish period Gustavian chairs with original scraped blue paint and newly
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Four Antique Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straight barrel legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Early 19th Century Ming Style Slatted Back Hardwood Armchairs
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
century. This structural, clean-lined pair is handcrafted of solid hardwood with a slatted back and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set Six French Provinical Partial Gilt And Ebonized Slat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Ladder high Back Side Chairs with Custom upholstery.
Measure 19" in width, 20" in depth, 42.5" in
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
H 42.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
10 Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(10) Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten. Solid birch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Modern Slatted Dining Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, featuring a sophisticated horizontally slatted back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Modern Slatted Dining Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, featuring a sophisticated horizontally slatted back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair
By Tonon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, two-tone desk, that easily blends with any modern interior. A matching slatted back chair is included
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Teak Slatback Chair with Woven Danish Cord Seat, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
create an airy look that recalls the traditional slat back chair style. The lightly curved top rail and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
4 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen Slat Back Mahogany
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 mahogany dining chairs by Schou Andersen. Made in Denmark.
Very good condition. Minor
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Post Modern Cream Lacquered Cross Slat Back Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage post modern cream lacquered cross slat back dining side chair - set of 6. Set includes (6
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in
Set Of 6 Slat Back Teak Dining Chairs By G Plan Mid Century Modern
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 mid century modern teak dining chairs by G Plan.
Very good condition. Some marks on the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Armchair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern light oak slat-back dining armchair with tapered oak legs. This beautiful chair is crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Slatted Back and Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood chair features a pierced slatted back connected to two
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38.5 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slatted back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A slatted back chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage slatted back chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slatted back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slatted back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry and Costantini each produced at least one beautiful slatted back chair that is worth considering.
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Prices for a slatted back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,425.
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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 Slatted Back Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
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Set Of Gustavian Painted Chairs
Guillerme Chambron Pair Chair
Italian Burl Desk
Teak Plantation
Pair Of Chambron Chairs
Pair Of Guillerme Chambron Chair
Drinking Low Table
Blue Dining Chairs Set Of Eight
Desk Chair Cabriole
Modern Italian Teak Dining Chairs
Antique Wooden French Chair
Ritts Bamboo
Late Gustavian Chairs
Stacked Book And Tables
Set Of Six Dining Chairs Bamboo
Wood Platform Chair
Pair Of Rustic Armchairs
Skyscraper Chair