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Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful early version of the N19 straight back chair in birch. Designed and made by George
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair Yellow Straight Back Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair yellow straight back stools. Provincial Sicilian "panchette" made of fir with decoratively
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Fir
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
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
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
1960’s Straight Back Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960?s straight back bentwood dining chair by Ton ? set of eight
1960?s straight back bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” The design was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Custom Hickory Chair Green Mohair Macdonald Club Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
, square shaped back and square front seat and low straight arms, filled with down cushions and sitting on
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
. The chair's high back and slanted posture offer a commanding presence, while the straight open arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
This is a superb mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Irish sleigh back wing chair. Raised on straight, square legs (the rear outswept
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eight New Straight Leg Chippendale Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
Chippendale style straight leg dining chairs from the Georgian period. They feature Classic Marlborough
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Elegg Tubular Chair B Curved Back Stiles by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Elegg tubular chair B curved back stiles by Studio Christinekalia
Dimensions: W 55 x D 50 x H 85
Category
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
WELLINGTON HALL Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Charlotte, NC
carved crestrail, carved seat back, cream color geometric pattern upholstered seat, straight legs and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21 in D 22.25 in
WELLINGTON HALL Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Charlotte, NC
carved crestrail, carved seat back, cream color geometric pattern upholstered seat, straight legs and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21 in D 22.25 in
WELLINGTON HALL Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Charlotte, NC
carved crestrail, carved seat back, cream color geometric pattern upholstered seat, straight legs and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21 in D 22.25 in
DREXEL HERITAGE Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Drexel Heritage. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 39.25 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
CRAFTIQUE Mahogany Chippendale Style Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each chair with carefully selected lumber; each board chosen for its clarity and straightness of grain
Category
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
straight lines. We’ve restored these chairs down to their frames with new foam and padding in addition to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Eight New Chippendale Style Straight a Leg Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
styling with straight legs and intricately carved backs. This is a set of eight chairs (2 arms and 6 sides
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 24.75 in D 18 in
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional comfort.
The chair stands on four straight legs, connected
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Eight New Mahogany Straight Leg Chippendale Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
straight legs and gently carved backs. This is a set of eight chairs (2 arms and 6 sides). The chairs are
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.25 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
Small Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Chair with Wooden Seat and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage elmwood Chinese horseshoe back chair from the mid 20th century, with side
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 36 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Sculptural Curved Back Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
. Curved Brass back is polished and lacquered with a warm patina. Straight brass legs with brass cross bars
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
HENREDON Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale High Back Armless Chair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style side chair by Henredon. Faux bamboo frame with rattan strapping, high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of walnut Louis XVI -Style chairs have great proportion
With a slightly domed back that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair MCM Keyhole Back Orig Red Faux Leather Slipper Chairs Attr Viking Artline
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern red slipper chairs attributed to Viking Artline, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 27 in
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
Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Design Curved Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1930's. Oak constructed chair with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco wing back chair, in dark brown leather
The old leather hide is in good
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Chair in Holly Hunt Leather w/ Tufted Back & Walnut Legs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
chair also offers a tufted back with four rectangular stitched panels clad in a beautiful taupe Holly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Walnut & Velvet Wing High Button Back Adrian Pearsall Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Mid Century Modern chairs were realized by the 20th century legend Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Traditional or Hollywood Regency Blue Rolled Back Slipper Chair with Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
slipper chair with rolled back and straight tapered blonde wood legs with brass ball casters. Beautiful
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Javanese Vintage Dutch Colonial Plantation Wooden Lounge Chair with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia. Born in Madura
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Antique Indonesian Teak Plantation Lounge Chair from Madura with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
lounge chair is designed to provide a relaxing experience to the sitter. The slanted back is adorned with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 36 in W 25 in D 56 in
Vintage Mahogany Frame Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs in Navy - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style wing back chairs, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Hickory chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 44.75 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
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
Custom Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered armchair with a classic style. The body of contained dimensions and straight lines give
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 44.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining table.
Every board that goes into making a chair is carefully chosen; they must be straight
Category
2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpted edges and shapes.
The set consists of eight chairs made of solid oak with a beautiful grain and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Pair of English Style Button Back Upholstered Club Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of English style club chairs offers upholstered uppers with button backs and raised
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.25 in W 28 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo slipper chair from the late 19th century, with fan back, woven rattan seat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back & Ebonized Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood finish. The straight high back gives these chairs a more modern appearance and offer great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 40.25 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
French Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat from Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This elegant French
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 28.75 in W 18.5 in D 14.75 in
Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of French Vintage Wicker Club Chairs with Camel Back and Tall Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
body with wooden arm supports, each chair is adorned with a straight camel back. The tall straight arms
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 39 in W 29.25 in D 28.25 in
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style yoke back side chairs from the early 20th century with woven
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 37.75 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Near Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Chinese Qing dynasty period yoke high back chairs from the 19th century, with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41 in W 17.25 in D 14 in
THOMASVILLE Solid Cherry Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
rail, carved seat back, curved arms, multi-color pattern fabric upholstered seat, straight legs and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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Find a variety of straight back chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, all straight back chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of straight back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern straight back chairs are consistently popular styles. George Nakashima, DURESTA and Guillermo Santomà each produced beautiful straight back chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for straight back chairs start at $495 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,528.
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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.
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Questions About Straight Back Chairs
- 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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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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