Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is a channel back chair?

1 Answer
What is a channel back chair?
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
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

Pair, Small-scale, Channel Back Chairs - NEW
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful set of NEW chairs, upholstered in pinky/rust with contrast, leather welt.
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Pair Larry Laslo for Directional Channeled Back Chairs
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of sculpted art form chairs are perfect for those who love to stand out. Designed by the
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

Art Deco Inspired Channel Back Swivel Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom new. Paris swivel channel back chair. Wood swivel base with 360 degree swivel. Spring-down
Category

2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Shop All