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Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Cloaked in a warm brown hue, the chair celebrates the inherent beauty of its wooden medium, the natural
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Wood
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Olive
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
, while the saber legs in the back contribute to the chair's overall stability.
Designed for comfort, the
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1960s Danish Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
excellence, this 1960s wooden chair with an upholstered seat and back continues to captivate admirers with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this 1880s French Wooden Chair. Crafted with exquisite artistry
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This inviting, attractive chair stands out for being elegant and comfortable at the same time. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Frenchkiss High-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's high back ensures it is both comfortable and elegant. Its steel frame is covered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair features a steel shell, polyurethane foam padding, Peat-Moss-colored soft-leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Set of Six Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Six Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Oriental style wooden chairs with very high backs.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Peruvian "frailero" Leather Back and Seat Wooden Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
leather back stretched between plain wooden members and having a broad front stretcher.
Category
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chair with Ebonized Wooden Structure, Seat and Back Covered with Tapestry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chair with ebonized wooden structure, seat and back covered with petit point tapestry.
Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
1970s Swedish Pair of Wooden Chairs with Wicker Seat and Back
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Swedish pair of wooden chairs with wicker seat and back.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms, cane back and natural leather seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Julia chair with wooden arms, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Leather
Early 19th C. Pair of Carved-Column Back Wooden Hall Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
their uniquely carved open back-rests, would make a wonderful pair of hall chairs or perhaps nice accent
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Style Black Lacquer Wooden with Cane Back and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design style black lacquered and curved wooden structure adorned with a rattan wicker cane back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Comic Wooden Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
"The Comic Wooden Chair is a unique and captivating piece of furniture that draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
1900s Central European Wooden Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Back, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Chairs. Each chair stands as a relic of a time when craftsmanship was an art, featuring sturdy wooden
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.1 in W 16.3 in D 16.5 in
Wooden Nest Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair wooden nest in solid walnut wood,
seat and back all in glued and modelled
solid walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Wooden Carved Caned Back Slatted Savonarola Design Arm Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful and sleek Italian wooden and cane side chairs of great quality with excellent profile
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Set of 8
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Set of 2, Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
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 Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s Albanian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Belgian design high back wooden dining chairs.
The chairs have beautiful oak frames with a split
Category
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
seating, maybe COM, or there are cases when you feel a fully wooden chair would be the case? Perhaps it
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
those with an affinity for the art of caning, our selection of chairs showcases caned backs and seats
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
H 45 in W 19 in D 15 in
'Set of 2' Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:1, Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
1880s French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and charm with our authentic 1880s French Wooden Chair. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Indonesia Wooden Accent Chair with Pierced Circular Motifs Curving Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
in Indonesia during the Midcentury period, this wooden chair features a curving back with out
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.75 in D 18 in
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
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Wooden Back and Wood Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
seating, maybe COM, or there are cases when you feel a fully wooden chair would be the case? Perhaps it
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Six Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Black Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 high back black wooden dining chairs with their cool striped 1980s fabric.
The design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Caned Back and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century side chair with a dark stained wooden frame, beige textured fabric upholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
English 1850s Oak Chair with Pierced Back, Carved Inscription and Wooden Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak hall chair from the mid-19th century, with pierced back, carved letters and wooden
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
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
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 20th Century French Wooden Chair, an embodiment of timeless elegance and old-world
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back with Wooden Structure
Located in New York, NY
. This is supported at four points, by blunt wooden bars that are lowered to the floor turning into legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Farmhouse Spindle Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of farmhouse design with our Set of 6 Spindle Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Light Wooden Side Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century side chairs with light wooden frames, solid wooden seats, and caned
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century P. Buffa Style Set of 4 Wooden and Skai High Back Chairs 60s Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and elegant set of 4 chairs, in light wood, high back with shaped horizontal elements and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
H 42.92 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair / 1900s〜
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
First of all, this chair is very valuable and there is no other chair like it.
The back of the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 24.02 in
1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Add a piece of historical elegance to your home with these 1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a stunning
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the quintessence of Parisian charm in the form of this 19th Century French Wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Style Wooden Boucle Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with bouclé fabric back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with graphic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Kago Wooden Dining Chair, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
producers and user-friendly quality designs in the "Lagu Selection".
The Kago Chair, named after the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Horn, Upholstery, Foam
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s.
The pictures
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Crystal.
Stylish
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Wooden Swivel Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the charm of the early 20th Century with this French Wooden Swivel Chair—a delightful
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century German Metal and Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden dining chair created in mid-20th century Germany. Ornate and well-postured, this smart
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden upholstered chair on wheels is a delightful blend of classic charm and
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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Wooden Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of wooden back chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wooden back chairs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 29 antique and vintage wooden back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Wooden back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wooden back chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wooden back chairs over the years, but those made by Enrico Pellizzoni, Antes Design and Uultis Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Wooden Back Chairs?
Wooden back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,753, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.
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 Wooden 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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Swedish Bed Side Tables
Wooden Bistro Chairs
Leather Bistro Chair
Outdoor Round Dining Table And Four Chairs
Black Wicker Antique Chairs
Antique Wooden 2 Seater Chair
Japanese Carved Table And Chairs
Spoon Back Dining Chairs