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What is a sling back chair?
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A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage Leather Sling Back Black Leather and Bamboo Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a super chic vintage chair from Spain. It's great next to a short cocktail table. It's in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935
Aluminum, Rubber Feet and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,800 Sale Price
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Don Shoemaker Scissor Style Sling Chair & Stool Mexico Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
stool ottoman. Organic form. Maker mark is not visible. Label not available. New back rest leather sling
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmi, Ecuador, c. 1960's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel