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What is the back of a dining room chair called?
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The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Oval Back Dining Chairs on 1stDibs
Louis XVI Style Oval Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style oval back dining chair is showing here in a white patinated frame and
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
$4,905 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Karges Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XVI style caned back dining chair is offered for custom finish. The price includes a custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 10+2 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Set of 12 Louis XV Style Oval Back Dining Chairs
Cream and Gilt
And Light Colored Velvet
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,540 / set
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
