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What are round back chairs called?
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Round 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Spindle Back Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
One area of loss on back of chair, one spindle less perfect.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century France Weathered Dark Oak Rush-Seated Spindle-Back Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Rush-seated spindle-back chair in Weathered Dark Oak. Finished in weathered dark oak, this rush-seated spindle-back chair is distinguished by turned spindles, woven rush seat, dark p...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,300 / item
Antique English Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful set of 6 early 19th century English chairs with lovely spindle backs. The rush seats are in excellent condition, the backs have great detailing, and they are stur...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,975 / item
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
