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Set Of 6 Eero Saarinen For Knoll 72CW Faux Leather Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Knoll 72CW open-backed chairs, armless, with fixed position, resting on ebonized wood legs in faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Transitional Open Back Dining Chair 'Customizable'
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional open back dining chair upholstered in blue and gold vinyl fabric with metallic woven
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure and frame:
Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Four Paul McCobb Winchendon Open Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely offered set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon maple dining chairs with open back and large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Danish 1940s Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style High Back Lounge Chair Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 39 in W 25.25 in D 34 in
Sensational Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome Open Back Cube Chairs Mid-Century
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style open back chrome cube chairs. They are from Bernhardt’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Alfred Christensen High Back Easy Chair in Beech with Open Armrests 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish High back lounge chair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
2 Vintage George III French Hepplewhite Style Balloon Back Open Arm Chairs Green
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of English George III style open arm chair, circa 1960s. Features a balloon back
Category
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Danish Art Deco Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany and Scalloped Back
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming easy chair with open armrests made probably in the 1930s. These type of 1930s chairs are
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
1960’s High-Back Open Armchair possibly Selig
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Back Open Armchair with newly upholstered Cushions. Chair back has spindles that look great
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Erwin Lambeth Open Back Lounge Chairs in Raw Blue Silk with Walnut Frames 1960s
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Dallas, TX
Priced individually but sold only in pairs.
These open back low slung lounge chairs were crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 27 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
With a contemporary design of straight lines, this armchair gives status and personality to the space. The matte wood detail on the sides provides a touch of design and elegance to t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
A Stylish Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Open Frame Club Chair with Floating Seat and Back in Oak and Teal Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern oak open frame club chair with a floating upholstered seat and back. There are
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Open Lattice Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Louis XV style open arm giltwood chair
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage gilt wood open arm chair. This vintage chair has the original finish, which is a weathered
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
Mat Dining Chair in Walnut Wood Finish with Open Back and Light Gray Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
open back. This chair has a beautiful simple but elegant design that it will incorporate perfectly with
Category
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
. The chair's high back and slanted posture offer a commanding presence, while the straight open arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
Mat Dining Chair in Teak Wood with Open Back and Ivory Fabric Seat Cushion
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
dining table with an upholstered seat in ivory fabric, a teak wood finish for the frame with an open back
Category
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970's. Newly reupholstered in a dual tone red with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Georgian period mahogany open armchair with fretwork back
Located in Malton, GB
back is very fine and has an almost Art nouveau look to it even though the chair is easily over 100
Category
Antique 18th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
We have six brass Chiavari ladder back chairs made in Italy circa 1950. Two have leopard vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St042 Early Victorian Windsor chair in ash and elm wood, having arched back with centre splat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of Spanish Colonial style, carved and painted wood ladder back chairs with rushed
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish high back lounge chair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare long set of 12, Antiquarian, Renaissance-style, Fruitwood, Upholstered, Open Armchairs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 40.16 in
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
We have six brass Chiavari ladder back chairs made in Italy circa 1950. Two have leopard vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Elephant Carved 20th Century Open Armchair Brown Frame and Back Splat
Located in GB
item. As the design is open arms, this makes it comfortable and can be used as an occasional chair in
Category
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 42.52 in W 26.58 in D 25.99 in
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique metal arch back chairs with open frames and green leather seat backs from 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik.
Limited edition
Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic and refined pair of camel back open-arm lounge chairs. Carved wood frames with a distressed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
ribbon designs that flow down the backs vertical sides. These two chairs are upholstered in a heavy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Inno Aura L High Back Chair Designed by Mikko Laakkonen
By Mikko Laakkonen, Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
Aura chair L is defined by it’s sheltering high back that creates a secluded niche even in the
Category
2010s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Fabric
A Pair of Moorish-Style American Open Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Moorish-style American maple open arm chairs. The mother of pearl inlay
Category
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
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
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
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Highback Chair with Open Wood Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seventeen
1950’s Fischel French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
spindle back. This English oak chair features a straight spindle back, connected to two open arms, adorned
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
These vintage postmodern chairs were designed for Ikea in the 1990s. Undeniably the designer must
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 46.86 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Qing Dynasty Rosewood Side Chair with Open Fretwork and Marble Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period rosewood side chair from the early 20th century, with marble medallion
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Italy in Mahogany
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant early 20th century pair of Chiavari high back chairs, " Chiavarine" , by Giuseppe
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.04 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Baker Furniture Co. French Style Carved Open Arm Floral Bergere Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
High end French style open arm bergere chair by Baker Furniture Company featuring a carved
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
No Reserve
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Open-Arm Ebonized Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this rare lounge chair, model 4774, features an open
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini, Piero (In Stock)
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Piero Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini
Measurements are: 19" W x 21" D
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32 in W 19 in D 21 in
Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable medium back armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansens
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub/Club Chairs With For Upholstery - Pair
Vintage mid century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 Andre Arbus French Midcentury Woven Back Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
and back panels with an open "X" design (attr. André Arbus).
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Open Frames in Wood and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
seat has a captivating back based on evenly spaced slats, providing the chair a sense of lightness. The
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Open Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every open back chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an open back chair, we have 60 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the open 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. An open back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made open back chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Uultis Design and Alfred Christensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Open Back Chair?
An open back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $535 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
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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 Open Back Chair
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- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.
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