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Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Six "X" Back Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Barbara Barry collection by Baker Furniture X back chairs. Mahogany and gold/brown upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twelve French Iron X Back Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of twelve French iron X back chairs, perfect for outdoor dining. The set of black chairs with
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Charles X burl birch spoon back chair; the tall incurved back with stylized
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Materials
Burl
Glamorous X Back Dining Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous X back dining chairs, designed by Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair. With its unusual Savonarola looking frame
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Beech
Set of 4 French Charles X Beige Upholstered Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 French Charles X dining / side chairs with slightly sloped rectangular openwork backs in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Tommi Parzinger Rare Table and Four X Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger card table or small dining table and four double X back chairs, rare dark mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Chic and Unique Midcentuey Mahogany "X" Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
The chic and unique mahogany "X" backed dining chairs were purchased at an estate sale. We loved
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. These chairs are
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.25 in W 26.25 in D 23 in
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
This is one for the purest of true folk-art
Category
Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Antique Walnut Cockpit Chairs, Charles X Period
Located in Milano, IT
Rare set of 12 antique walnut cockpit chairs in walnut with carved back.
Charles X period
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Back Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
High back chair by kar
Dimensions: W 42 x D 47 x H 105 cm
Materials: MDF Frame
Kar, is the root of
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan 2-strand X-Back rattan living-room lounge chair with 2-strand streamline speed arms
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Elegant X Back Dining Chairs by Councill - Set of Six
By Councill
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Elegant X Back Dining Chairs, made by Councill, American, circa 2000s. They have an
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
Chair:
32" high at back
36" wide
40" deep (back to front)
17" high at seat
24" deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Hickory Chair Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Chair and Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
interior staple. Minor touch ups can be professionally executed.
Measurements: Chair: 34" H x 26" W x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Paul Frankl Set of 6 Oak X- Back Dining chairs 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of 6 upholstered Paul Frankl X-Back dining chairs with oak frames 1950s. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches
34" high at back
43" wide
41" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
25" deep x 24" wide inside
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Restored Rattan Dining Chair W/ "X" Back by Shelby Williams, Set of 10
By Shelby Williams
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 10 Stick Rattan lounge dining Chair with "X" Back by Shelby Williams. Each chair features
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
accented by covered buttons. The chairs have a spring down T-seat cushion with an blend down back cushion
Category
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Pair of High Back Chairs with Tufted Backs and Nicely Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American upholstered chairs with nicely carved legs and stretcher. This pair of
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Fan Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
Our contemporary Windsor fan back side chair infuses a modern touch into a timeless design
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Low Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern low-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Mid Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern mid-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 Theodore Alexander Flamed Mahogany X Back Caned Regency Dining Chairs 4100
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
'X' pierced back above a cane seat with upholstered downfilled cushion. The chairs are made from
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in WEERT, NL
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak. With a small carved decoration in
Category
Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Oval Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
truly timeless.
The chairs measure: 22.25"W (at widest point) x 20.75"D (at max seat depth) x 38"H seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of four mid-century caned back chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four mid-century caned back chairs
19 x 10 x 32
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Set of Six X Back Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Tommi Parzinger X back mahogany dining chairs for Charak Modern.
Four side
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian Walnut High Back Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.5 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
American 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
Category
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs
Located in London, GB
19th Century pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' chairs.
Dimension: H 99 x W 67 x D 45 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harpist Swivel Chair In Maple Wood French Charles X Restauration period
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite and rare French Charles X - Restauration Harpist swivel chair in solid Maple wood with
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back rocking chair, 19th/20th Century. This chair features a newer woven fabric seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back chair, 19th/20th Century. This side chair features a splint seat and old paint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Four Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany and Upholstered "X" Back Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany and Upholstered "X" Back Dining Chairs in great vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Regency x Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Pheasant for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1133
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s
By Pietro Arosio
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s
Designer - Pietro Arosio
Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Set of eight ash spindle back chairs from England with woven rush seats, circa 1920. There are two
Category
Vintage 1920s English Country Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
This is a superb mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French antique throne high back parlor chair with original floral upholstery and tacks. Carved
Category
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sierra Chair X Lh.designs in Standard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Studio Munroe in Narrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Noz Design in Standard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This indoor/outdoor chair is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Lh.designs in Narrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Jsn Studio in Narrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Max Humphrey in Narrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Studio Munroe in Standard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Jsn Studio in Standard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Studio Ahead in Narrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sierra Chair X Max Humphrey in Standard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. This chair is a part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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.
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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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
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