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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
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
A fine 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Mid-Century Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Wood Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century, Tapiovaara inspired, blonde spindle back chairs with slightly low seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair' and it's makers are thought to be
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,300 / item
Pair of Vintage Spindle Back Chairs – 1970s Beech Wood, Restored Rustic Seating
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Vintage Spindle Back Chairs, 1970s
Unknown manufacturer. Price listed is for the pair.
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Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair' and it's makers are thought to be
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
