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Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wing back chair with cherry frame and new upholstery in Hallingdal 116. Designed in 1945. Børge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Large Contemporary Wing Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of contemporary wing back chairs
Pair of over sized traditional style wing back chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare Swedish wing-back chairs, circa 1750.
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Richard Shapiro Studiolo Modernist Faux Rabbit Wing Back Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Richard Shapiro Studiolo Modernist Faux Rabbit Wing Back Chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
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
Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
shells. Georgian Wing back chair, George III style,
Measures: Seat height 22"
Arm height 24.50".
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Petite Wing Back Chairs with Matching Ottomans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of petite wing back chairs with matching ottomans. Whimsical fabric with quilted type design
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Midcentury Wing Back Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wing back chair in patinated leather, model 2204 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking
Category
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
H 47.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Pair of English Colonial Peacock & Floral Decorated Wing Back Chairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of English Colonial Peacock & Floral Decorated Wing Back Chairs 20thC
Measures - 43"H x 32"W x
Category
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wing Back Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully redone and reupholstered wing back chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, beautifully proportioned with deep wings, the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings
Category
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
Category
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Walnut
H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
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
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
Queen Anne Wing Back Chair and Stool
Located in Alton, GB
A stunning pale blue, scallop pattern Queen Anne winged back antique chair with beautiful dark wood
Category
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric. (I
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 44 in W 23 in D 25 in
Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A fully restored, perfectly sized, 1930s tufted Baker wing back chair. Beautiful smaller scale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Wing Back Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking wingback chair in patinated leather, designed and made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs - a Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Parkesburg, PA
fabric, small wear area on the backside of the top roll towards the back area on 1 chair ( see last 2
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Original condition, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. While the chair remains in its original condition and functions adequately without any damage, it is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Danish Wing Back Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Wool Velour, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
chair is newly reupholstered in premium wool velour in a dark brown sophisticated color.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chairs attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of large Danish modern high back lounge chairs. Designed and made in Denmark during the 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representation of the quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 27.76 in D 34.45 in
Pair Nicely-Sized Carved Wood & Upholstered Wing-Back Chairs, Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French style winged-back carved-wood and upholstered armchairs from the mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head rest inlaid with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Queen Anne Mahogany upholstered wingback chair with flanking flared wings, flanking
Category
Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Set of Two Dutch Design Wing Back Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of two lounge chairs designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe,1960s.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
coil sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled.
Pieces such as this really are the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Early 20th C. Bar Harbor Wing Back Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An exceptional large Bar Harbor style wing chair, C. 1900, American with oversized wings, paddle
Category
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Very Good Wing Back Chair in the Queen Anne Manner c. 1890
Located in Heathfield, GB
arms with a wide and deep seat, the back is tall and the chair has a good seated height.
Of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Made to Order Swedish Wing Back Chair with Antiqued Ebonized Painted Finish Gilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Wing Back Swedish Chair with Ebonized Painted Finish with Gilt Accents, Upholstered
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 50 in W 32 in D 28 in
Pair of Art Deco Scrolled Arms Wing Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Traditional wing back chairs on casters with beautiful curved, oak arm rests.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Georgian Overscaled Elm Cabriole Leg Wing Chair
Located in Reepham, GB
An attractive oversized, large scale Georgian wing back chair featuring elm cabriole legs.
A
Category
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Materials
Elm
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Child’s Size Queen Anne Wing Chair, C. 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
An adorable child’s size wing-back chair, nicely upholstered in burgundy wood brocade fabric with
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing and rare Adrian Pearsall wing back chair with sculptural walnut base. Gorgeous from all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Classic Pair of Antique Georgian Style Newly Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of vintage Georgian style wing back chairs in a smaller size than many of the larger
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Four English Style wingback Chairs with Tufted Back, Hand Distressed Leather
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four English style wing back chairs with tufted back, hand distressed leather brass nail head trim
Category
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40.25 in W 31.25 in D 33.75 in
BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2204 - The Wing back chair' in black leather and walnut legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
H 60.25 in W 37.75 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
H 68.75 in W 41.5 in D 42 in
Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 'Slotsholm' wing-back chair with matching stool in new lambswool with legs in beech. The
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
STICKLEY Transitional Style Park City Wing Chair - A
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style wing back chair by Stickley Furniture, their Park City. Fabric upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
STICKLEY Transitional Style Park City Wing Chair - B
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style wing back chair by Stickley Furniture, their Park City. Fabric upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century French Red Leather Wing Back Club Armchairs with Nail Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
back with an arched top shape and ending with ear shape sides. The Classic, masculine French wing back
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Contemporary Khodi Feiz for Geiger a Line Wing-Back Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
By Geiger International
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This Fabulous A line guest side chairs give the traditional wing-back chair a refresh with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Ash
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Georgian Style Wingback Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wing Back Chairs in the Style of Georgian. Newly upholstered in Linen with a cord welt to
Category
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
Mirrored Table and Archer Dining Chairs by Z Gallerie
Located in Pasadena, TX
chairs:
Wing back chairs : 23? Width x 24? Depth x 41? Height
Seat height 19
2 charlotte dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Dining Ro...
Materials
Glass
Vintage Pair of Italian 'Senior Chairs' / Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Style
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
to Marco Zanuso, circa 1953. These armchairs / lounge chairs have high backs and are modern wing back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.4 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chairs, Grey Velvet, Wood, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge or wing back chairs, Gio Ponti Style, velvet, walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
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Wing Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of wing back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct wing back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 415 antique and vintage wing back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wing back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wing back chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Wing back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Børge Mogensen are consistently popular.
How Much are Wing Back Chairs?
Prices for wing back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wing back chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $36,233, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.
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 Wing Back Chairs
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback 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.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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