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Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Tall Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron tall back chair.
Category
Late 20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Pair of Spanish Wood and Red Leather Tall Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish wood and red leather tall back chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Tall Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual vintage armchairs with tufted back and swooping wood arms. Appealing modern lines
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern Cerused Wood Tall Back Chairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
The set of four Postmodern cerused wood tall back dining chairs, each with seats upholstered in
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Capricorn Tall Back Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Capricorn chairs by Vladimir Kagan. 2 chaises also available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century 1980s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Four Rare Bronze Tall Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bronzed steel frames and the original leatherette (vinyl), this vintage set is super rare. The frames are free of breaks, repairs, or oxidation. In short, they're in great shape...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 36.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Narrow Tall Back Chairs 'B' - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Narrow Tall Back Lounge Chairs (B) - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Narrow Tall Back Chairs 'A' - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Narrow Tall Back Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
A Pair of Tall Upholstered Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, asian style, tall back chairs with black laquered handles. Upholstered in cotton
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Ricard Chair, In Stock
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pleasing and very comfortable tall back chair. Made in Los Angeles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Designed Chair by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina. Chair designed in 1902, and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eight Deco Style Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight tall back chairs with a rolling headrest. Fully upholstered head to toe with a white
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Elegant Erwin Lambeth Tall Back Armchair
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tufted back and seat tall back chair with ebony saber legs, label. Measures: Arm height 25", seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Single Rare Solid Rosewood Danish Modern Niels Koefoed Desk Chair
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant lines and beautiful on this single tall back chair design by Niels Koefoed, solid and
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Modern Skirt Upholstered Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegant tall back chair works beautifully in home office spaces, or bedrooms and dressing areas. For a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fabulous Statuesque Set of 6 Sculptural Postmodern Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Statuesque set of six Postmodern tall back chairs, four side chairs and two armchairs. They each
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
English William and Mary Period Walnut Carved and Turned Lounging Chair
Located in Wells, ME
English William and Mary period walnut lounging chair. This handsome tall backed chair has carved
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for its small scale, this pair of 19th century tall back chairs are diminutive updates on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare set of four tall back iron chairs with a great looking modernist form. Beautifully detailed
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs "
A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs.
Thuja root with ebonized inlaid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Brown Jordan Tall Back Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bensalem, PA
Tamiami Brown Jordan set of 2 chairs and 2 ottomans which measure 20"x 23".
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Sculptural Italian Tall Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish sculptural tall back Italian Modernist lounge chairs.
Newly upholstered with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Carved 18th Century Tall Back Caned Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique very early caned tall backed Italian chair. Bought in the South of France. Caning
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Contemporary Tall Back Side Chair Covered in Paul Smith Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary tall back side chair covered in Paul Smith fabric.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Tall Back Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of Tall Back Upholstered Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and 8 matching side chairs. The
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Tall Wing Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique pair of monumental wing back chairs. These would be great to add some height to a room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Tall Back Mid Century Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Italian Hollywood Tall Back Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Tall Back Upholstered Lounge arm chair. Item features a solid wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard woven spun fiberglass tall fan back peacock diamond chair. Item features spun woven
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Modernist Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six tall back Modernist dining chairs.
Stained bamboo with upholstered seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Six Sculpted Ash Tall Back Kroehler Dining Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs; tall backs with inset cast resin applique and well
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Tall Column Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Tall Cane Back Carved Link Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency tall cane back carved link chairs - a pair. Item features cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Tall Back Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural tall back Italian chairs.
Newly upholstered with brass leg details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Style Tall Back Club Red Velvet Slipper Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish chair. Very tall dramatic back. Ebonized wood legs.
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Large Comfortable Paisley & Mahogany Tall Back Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Richly upholstered paisley club chairs having tufted backs and curved carved wood armrests with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs Pine Tall Backs
Located in Kramfors, SE
chairs are provincial and have a stately appearance with tall backs and hand carved details. The pair has
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
20th Century Set of Six Deco Dark Walnut Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of fine original French modernist dining chairs. Tall backs with elegant cabriole front legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Tall Back Asian Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall back Asian inspired dining chairs, originally retailed through John Stuart NYC
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original
Category
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 47 in W 21 in D 19 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Wonderful Pair of Super Tall Back Slipper Lounge Chairs Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of super tall back slipper lounge chairs. We absolutely love how slender and tall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tall Curvaceous Antler Back Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Curvaceous Antler Back Lounge chair, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, unsigned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Handsome Pair Tuxedo Style Tall Back Tufted Slipper Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair tuxedo style tall back slipper chairs with gorgeous wide tufted seats. These were re
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 43 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chair. This is one of our favorite designs by Mr
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tall Back Sinuous Lounge Chairs in Gold Crushed Velvet, circa 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking pair of circa 1960s tall back lounge chairs with original immaculate crushed silk velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Set of 2 Gustavian Style Tall Back Armchairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style tall back armchairs, they have been restored and repainted with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Channel Back Semi Tall Lounge Chair in Green Mohair
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Tall Back Stylized Wingback Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylish and dramatic wingback lounge chairs with splayed mahogany legs, fabric is vintage and shows
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Tall Back Resting Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
Armrests.
Beautiful Quarter Sawn Oak Single Tall Back Lounge Chair Strong And Sturdy. Great Carved
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 41 in W 20 in D 26.5 in
Danish 1950's Channel Back Semi Tall Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1950s semi tall channel back lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s tall, wing back chairs have an unusual sculptural shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel lounge chairs. The upholstery is original and is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall tufted tall back lounge chairs. These are quite rare with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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Tall Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of tall back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tall back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Tall back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Tall back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some tall back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller tall back chairs, measuring 14.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Tall back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman and Dunbar are consistently popular.
How Much are Tall Back Chairs?
Prices for tall back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall back chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,095.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Tall 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a tall chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A type of tall chair is a bar stool. A bar stool is a chair that often features a footrest to support the feet and is used at bars and high tables in pubs and bars. You can find a variety of vintage and antique bar stools on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 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.
- 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.
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