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Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Ciuffo Dx Chair with Right-hand back in Solid Mahogany - Padded seat and back
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo Right Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back—a testament to both exquisite
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This low back chair / stool in solid oak was inspired by a Pierre Chapo upholstered chair and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Oak
‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
structure made from solid wood, back and seat are upholstered, in the back portion of the back is possible
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
structure made from solid wood, back and seat are upholstered, in the back portion of the back is possible
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and the timeless appeal of rustic beauty. These chairs
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Grace Chair, Cane Back, Solid Ash/Beech Structure with Stained Finish
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Inspired by the graceful curves of the female silhouette, this piece features a solid ash/beech
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Ash, Beech
Chair Wood Solid Timber Distressed Finish Lacquered Legs quilting on Back
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By George Nakashima, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Sculptural Curved Back Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind sculptural solid brass accent chair with Italian grey woven wool tweed upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Customizable Lounge Chair Colima, Solid wood, Wicker back and upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
exotic jungles on Mexico’s southern coastline. The boldness of the solid Huanacaxtle wood structure is
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Wicker
H 28.15 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-Back Windsor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-back Windsor Chairs for the former Republic of
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry
French Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French ladder back chair
Solid wood chair frames
Beautiful wood grain detail and natural
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 Solid Pine High Back Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This rare set of chairs by German-born designer Rainer Daumiller exhibits a sculptural high back of
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Pine
Ciuffo Beige Chair with left-hand back in Solid Mahogany - Jaquard tiger fabric
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo LEFT Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back—an embodiment of refined design and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
CIUFFO Dining chairs with blue parrots padded seat and back solid mahogany wood
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo Chair, a masterpiece crafted from solid stained mahogany wood that
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s
Very particular pair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 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
H 46.86 in W 17.33 in D 24.02 in
Solid Back Walnut Chinese Dining Chair with Felt Cushion
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
Chinese chairs, but with a modern take. The laminated black walnut back has just the right mount of flex
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Chair Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Metal Caps on Feet Decorative Insert Back
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Wooden Back and Wood Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
dining / side chair / stools.
The project focus was to create a collection that joins great unique
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Caning Back and Cane Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
dining / side chair / stools.
The project focus was to create a collection that joins great unique
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Solid Wood with Cane Back and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
dining / side chair / stools.
The project focus was to create a collection that joins great unique
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Wide Chair with Carved Back
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern High Back Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Juul Kristensen
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Dimensions: 25.5? wide x 28? deep x 43? tall
Seat: 20? wide x 20? deep x 18? tall
Condition: Newly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 46.46 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
English Solid Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A quality set of English Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs. The set consists of two with arms and six
Category
20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
for comfort. The back rest is both supportive and comfortable - an heirloom quality piece.
Chairs
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Customizable Lounge Chair Colima, Solid wood, Wicker back and upholstery.(set 2)
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
exotic jungles on Mexico’s southern coastline. The boldness of the solid Huanacaxtle wood structure is
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Hardwood
H 28.15 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
INVICTA dining chair with one back foot in Solid Wood
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 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
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
refinished surface. A very nice solid tight pair of chairs in very good condition.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-20th Century Handmade Solid Oak Ladder Back Side Bistro Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
from the Mid-20th Century Modern Period.
Solid Oak Wood features a tall Ladder Back Rest and a wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 14.75 in
Solid Cherry and Cane Seat and Back Folding Chairs with Cushions, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite pair of solid cherry and cane seat and back folding chairs with cushions.
Very well kept
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Cherry
Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a danish style solid wood chair. It’s back is elliptical shaped and made of a caned net
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in GB
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese
Category
Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 25.79 in
Scuadra Armchair with Hand-Crafted Back Rest in Solid Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Scuadra with structure in solid wood,
Hand-crafted back rest in solid wood in antique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat.
arm height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in WEERT, NL
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak. With a small carved decoration in
Category
Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Castello Chair in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Castello with structure in solid walnut wood,
polished and natural matte varnished walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Minimalist Chair in Hardwood Solid Black
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
.
We offer many Tauarí solid wood options and a back imbuia limited edition of 120 units, the black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak
The chair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
H 40.36 in W 25.79 in D 32.09 in
Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
.
We offer many Tauarí solid wood options and a back imbuia limited edition of 120 units, the black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 19.1 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree
By Welters of Wycombe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Windsor chairs. The "back wheel" edition.
Very solid and elegant at the same time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
.
We offer many Tauarí solid wood options and a back imbuia limited edition of 120 units, the black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 19.1 in D 21.26 in
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Olive
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Sculptural solid olive wood high-back chairs French work 1960, set of 6
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Exceptional set of 6 sculptural chairs in solid olive wood with high backs by a French cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Olive
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Handsome Heavy Solid Oak Desk Bank Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless handsome bank desk chair in solid oak with curved back with open slats. Arm height 27"
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
4 Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1201
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1201
Scotland 1920
Solid
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
.
We offer many Tauarí solid wood options and a back imbuia limited edition of 120 units, the black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
American 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
.
We offer many Tauarí solid wood options and a back imbuia limited edition of 120 units, the black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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Prices for a solid back chair start at $475 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,733.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Solid 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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