6 Balloon Back Chairs
Antique 1860s Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Birch
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique 1860s English Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Sets
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique 1860s English Dining Room Sets
Antique 1860s English Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1970s English Dining Room Sets
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 1880s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1880s English Dining Room Sets
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s Patio and Garden Furniture
6 Balloon Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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