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What is a channel back chair?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Channel Back Chairs on 1stDibs
Beautiful Channel Back Chairs
By Samuel Marx
Located in Miami, FL
Black painted wood legs and frame with channel back design. Very pretty chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Italian arm chairs date from the late 1940s / early 1950s. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in "Powder-Blu" Boucle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Channel Back Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice wing back lounge chair with nice wood accents and channel back upholstery. A nice
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Channeled Back Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Channeled back Swivel lounge chair. America, circa 1970’s. Fully restored with a pale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
asymmetrical chair features a sculptural silhouette and a beautifully contoured back. Showcasing thick channels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$12,450 / set