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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 Corporation, Warren McArthur
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
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
$5,225 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Atelier Sonja Wasseur
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Atelier Sonja Wasseur, featuring an adjustable buckled back black leather sling lounge chair and a matching cushion ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome


