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What is a low back chair?

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What is a low back chair?
A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Shop for Round Back Chair on 1stDibs
Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique arm chairs with bentwood back connecting to a criss cross frame. Please confirm location.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Pair of iconic round back chairs with Hermes fabric. Midcentury Italian design
Located in London, GB
A pair of round-backed chairs. Four elongated and slanted black enamelled iron legs with brass metal tip ending.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Metal Round-Back Chair Upholstered in Fabric by Costantini, Andre, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Andre Hand Forged Metal Chair in Pavoni Leather by Costantini Design, available for quick ship See it in person at our London pop up in the Pavoni leather showroom in the Chelsea De...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Iron

Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditi...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded back, original velvet & gold braid trim.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

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