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T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back frame with upholstered seat in mocha tweed. A great mid century modern chair for dining, desk or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb High Back Club Chairs Ebonized Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
conical, angled legs. Only one chair has been upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Thayer Coggin "T-Back Chairs" by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
The "T-Back chairs" is a timeless classic! Restored this pair of architectural club chairs by Milo
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather T-Shaped Back Pair Side Chairs, Morocco, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Moroccan design T-shaped back pair of side chairs.
Upholstered all over in black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern T-back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century High Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of high back lounge chairs circa 1960 have a slightly Adrian Pearsall shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk
H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 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
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Striped Orange Upholstered Walnut Dining
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century dining side chair with horizontally striped multi-tonal orange upholstery and a walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42.13 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Milo Baughman T-Back Lounge Chairs in Kelly Wearstler Sereno Stripe Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman's iconic T-Back lounge chair upholstered in Kelly Wearstler's iconic Sereno velvet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
frame that traces the back cushion; button detailing on the front; and geometric upholstered sides from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
This chic Mid-Century Modern Chair with button Tufted Seat Back in brown upholstery adds a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with slender spindles
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mallo Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in North Vancouver, CA
The Mallo Dining Chair isn't just a piece of furniture—it's a statement— transforming your dining
Category
2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet, Faux Leather
Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
frames and cane are in good condition and the upholstered backs can be removed if neccessary. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 23.75 in D 28 in
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Upholstered Pair of Side Chairs by Roger Landault, France, Midcentury
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French pair of side chairs by Roger Landault.
Wood frame with signature T back design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the design. Due to the well-chosen proportions and upholstered bodies, these chairs offer great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready. The New custom cane back is a modification to the chair. This large set of rare examples is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
) side chairs. The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a modification to the chair. A set of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready. The arm chairs measure: 23 inches wide, 33 inches high (back), 21 inches deep, 20 inch seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set Six T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arm and 4 Side Dining Chairs. Featuring refinished curved contoured spindle type backs with flat front
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
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
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The back legs are especially attention grabbing, with a deep curve that supports the chair.
Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Upholstered seats and back. With cushions. One chair measures 34 3/4" h x 28 1/4" w x 31" d. Seat height 20
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb High Back Orange Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with a high back and bright orange fabric upholstery, resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 33 in W 29 in D 34 in
1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
-catching tailored look. The button-tufted back and seat cushions are removable. Expertly upholstered, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Metropolitan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Metropolitan wide seat barrel back lounge chairs designed by Jules Heumann. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Luna upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
The Luna chair provides easy luxury with generous curves.
Designed and made to last with features
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lunana upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
The Lunana chair combines elegant forms and timeless functionality; providing a comfortable and
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Paint Decorated Cane Back French Louis XVI Chairs, Circa 1860s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
Description
Carved wood. Cane back
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 35.75 in W 20 in D 18.75 in
Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of chrome-clad Milo Baughman barrel back swivel rocker chairs. These are the Holy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unusual Pair Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back swivel chairs by Metropolitan Furniture co. We have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25 in W 35 in D 32 in
Pair of 1940's Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
front of the chair and the seat cushions). The seat cushions are down filled. The back of the chair is
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Down
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
Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
. The back of the chair has a square panel of the green silk like fabric framed with walnut toned wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
A comfortably compact chair, designed and made to last.
M A T E R I A L S
+ Plywood seat, back
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM aka Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency button back oyster & blue colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Hollywood Regency High Back “Lipstick” Chair in Green Velvet and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ciao bella Italian Hollywood Regency lipstick chair upholstered in green velvet with original gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
H 52.25 in W 23 in D 24 in
A pair of 1980s Postmodern His and Hers Low Back Parsons Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous set of fully upholstered arm chairs.
VLADIMIR KAGAN DESIGNED A NUMBER OF PIECES FOR THE
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
uncommon deep lounge form. Tapered front and back legs. Elegant and Modern.
Recently acquired a 2nd chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
McCobb
USA, Circa 1950s
Sculpted walnut frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Strap Lounge Chair in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural wood frame with criss cross straps, bronze nail heads in the back, newly upholstered removable
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Art Deco Revival off White Slipper Chair Rolled Back & Black Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Art Deco Revival white slipper chair with a rolled back and black ribbed wood base
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Pair of 'T-Shape' Dining Chairs in Oak and Brown Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, and the horizontal backrest gives these chairs its remarkable t-shape. The back legs are slightly bend
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Walnut & C.O.M 'Customer's Own Material' for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
H 45 in W 28 in D 26 in
Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
dining chairs. Each chair has a masterfully crafted exotic wood frame bent in the back and straight in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Dining Room Set by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining chairs, all featuring unique and sturdy Mid-Century construction. The stylish seat backs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Teddy Chair
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Martinica Dining Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a padded T-shaped back, this dining chair is fully upholstered with nubuck leather
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Set of 8 French Louis XV Carved Walnut Twist Back Dining Chairs, C1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
Carved. Walnut. Upholstered seats. 2
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
Cane back. Upholstered seats. Painted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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Upholstered T Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal upholstered t back chair for your home. An upholstered t back chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 245 options for an antique or vintage upholstered t back chair now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the upholstered t back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each upholstered t back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made upholstered t back chair over the years, but those crafted by Bellavista e Piccini, GamFratesi and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Upholstered T Back Chair?
An upholstered t back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
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 Upholstered T Back Chair
- 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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 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.
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