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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.
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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 Wood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Antique 20th Century English Smoker’s Bow Chair
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th century English Captain’s chair, also traditionally known as a Smoker’s Bow chair, finely crafted in oak and displaying the robust construction and distinctive ...
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Smoker's Bow Chair, English, Country House Elbow Seat, Edwardian, 1904
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker's bow chair. An English, elm and beech country house elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1904.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Antique French Provincial Oak Capitain's Bow Chairs, Pair, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of spindle-back armchairs whose dark wood, turned legs gives it real character at first glance. Dating to 1880s and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibiliti...
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,209 Sale Price
20% Off
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath
The chair...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Elm
