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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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Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935
Aluminum, Rubber Feet and Upholstery (cotton-poly blend)
A rare example of early American industrial design by W...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
His works have been collected by designers, state leaders and most famously Pope John Paul II who, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they w...
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
His works have been collected by designers, state leaders and most famously Pope John Paul II who, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as part of the Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture ser...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,950 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos
Iconic Sling Back T Chair
The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame
Very Stylish and Comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,223 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and legs with steel "x" cross bars and original tan leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
