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19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of English Antique Windsor Low Back Chairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Rare low back Windsor chairs from the 19th century found as props in an old theatre. Identical
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm, Yew
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St042 Early Victorian Windsor chair in ash and elm wood, having arched back with centre splat
Category
19th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Ash
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Hardwood
English antique Windsor armchair/chair, Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
English antique Windsor armchair/chair, Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Windsor armchair/chair, English Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Windsor chair/armchair, English Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique English Low Back Windsor chair/armchair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique English Windsor chair/armchair, low back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique English Windsor chair/armchair, low back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Beautiful antique English low back Windsor Armchair/chair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
antique English Windsor chair with a low backrest from the mid-18th century has a barred backrest and a
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Matched Set of Two Early Low back Yew Wood Windsor Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful matching pair of early Victorian Low back Yew wood and Elm Windsor Chairs.
With turned
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm, Yew
Set of Eight Neo-Gothic Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A unique set of eight Neo-Gothic dining room chairs that reflect a Hollywood Regency feel as well
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Cut Steel
Set of Eight Neo-Gothic Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique set of eight [8] Neo-Gothic dining room chairs that reflect a Hollywood Regency feel as
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Cut Steel
Chinese Low Chairs With Carved Back Panel, Late 19Th C., A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Classical 19th C. Low Chairs Backed with a carved back panel with armrest, in Burma
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Hardwood
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair.
Recently
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Early 19th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Beautiful English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
seat in Elm, the chair has a low curved back leading wide splayed arm on turned bobbin spindles.
It
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest, this has shrunk and
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
E W Godwin Style of, an Aesthetic Movement Oak High Back Low Seat Chair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin style of, an Aesthetic Movement high back oak nursing chair with a low seat, subtly
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Walnut
Antique English low back Windsor Armchair/armchair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
beautiful antique English Windsor chair with a low backrest from the early 18th century has a barred
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique English Windsor Armchair/ armchair, low back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
solid wood seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wool
Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
This pair of low chairs dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chairs were made
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1840s French Restauration Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Yew, Fruitwood
Stunning antique English low back Windsor Armchair/armchair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
beautiful antique English Windsor chair with a low backrest from the early 18th century has a barred
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Andrianna Shamaris Low Antique Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak on this low chair that can also be used as a side table. The back rest and seat are
Category
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
history and art, this Qing Dynasty period chair promises more than a place to rest – it's a journey back
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of low chairs in the Viennese Secession style
Located in Ramillies, BE
Magnificent eclectic-style low chairs in lacquered wood, gilded and carved with spirals, umbilics
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Silk, Wood
French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
pattern. This low, deep chair was probably a fireside chair. However small metal bolts in the back suggest
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Country Windsor arm chair with a low back, made in England and
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Mid-19th Century British Country Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood, Yew
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
A Low Ebonized Elbow Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), an ebonised low elbow chair, with a lattice back, a later
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Low Back Chair
Very old charming antique English low back Windsor Armchair/armchair, 18th centu
Located in Harderwijk, NL
antique English Windsor chair with a low backrest from the early to mid 18th century has a barred backrest
Category
18th Century English Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in
19th C. French Walnut Carved Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Aesthetic Movement Style chair with fine form. A charming chair with carved openwork arch top back
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Gorgeous Windsor Low Back Beechwood Carver Armchair on Ball and Reel Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Windsor beechwood chair on reel legs.
This is
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Beech
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920.
Charming chair
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Cane, Oak
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood, Rope
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Twine, Wood
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
gracefully curving back with a splat intricately carved in low-relief, depicting mystical animals, enhancing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back
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19th Century Chinese Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Rosewood
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Italy in Mahogany
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant early 20th century pair of Chiavari high back chairs, " Chiavarine" , by Giuseppe
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.04 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair attributed to Maison
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Down, Feathers
H 35.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco wing back chair, in dark brown leather
The old leather hide is in good
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Leather
Good 17th Century Back Stool Oak Side Chair c. 1675
Located in Heathfield, GB
shaped splat.
The back legs extend to create the back uprights of the chair and these are
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17th Century Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Oak
Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in GB
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese
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1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Hardwood
H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 25.79 in
3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
chair and with a higher back rest, they look to be a low bar stool to me
The seats are all original
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Bentwood
H 37.21 in W 13 in D 16.15 in
French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French chauffeuse, or fireside chair, having a low seat and a high back. Hand-crafted beech wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Rush, Beech
Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III low squared-back chairs on casters circa 1860-1879. Turned and hand-carved ebonized
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair
Located in Evergreen, CO
folding lawn chairs or lounge chairs of today, with a high back and a low seat. The caned seat and back
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Late 19th Century French Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resemble Ming-dynasty waisted stools. With a low back and gently tapered legs, these versatile, lightweight
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield His and Hers Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
" chairs. Solid mahogany frame with spoon back, wide seat and front cabriole legs with carved details
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma.
carved seat
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1850s Burmese Primitive Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. We only source the best.
This chair was
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19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
French Antique Chair Dating from the Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
luxurious gilt, with mother of pearl inlays on the exceptionally ornate seat back. The chair stands on four
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood
Chinese Low Back Lady's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Single Chair by Leon Jallot Art Nouveau, France, circa 1906
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Low curved walnut frame, carved with straight grooves along the back and inset with two bronze
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair Vic. Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour/Side Chairs, American 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
with finials to the top
Button back, upholstered back and seat
Carved curved low arms
All
Category
1880s American Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Beech
Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low
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Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 17.13 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art.
This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi
Category
19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Antique Low Back Chair
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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Antique Low Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique low back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique low back chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique low back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique low back chair, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique low back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baule Tribe are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Low Back Chair?
Prices for an antique low back chair start at $680 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,946.
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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.
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- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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