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What is a bow back chair?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Bow Chairs on 1stDibs
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Smoker's Bow Chair
Elm armchair with curved back
Measures : 66x61cm H:79 SH:44,5cm
Material : Elm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5318 late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5317 late Victorian beech elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century English smoker bow chairs. Set of four. Arm 27.50"H.
Category
Antique 1850s English Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,000 / set
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
bow chairs, each having shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
