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1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs

1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of unique metal arch back chairs from England marries industrial design with luxurious

Category

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of high arch back side chairs in dark mahogany with beige upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered

Category

Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Upholstered Chairs - Set of 8
Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Upholstered Chairs - Set of 8

Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Upholstered Chairs - Set of 8

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Furnish your

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Arched Back Rattan Dining Chairs in Manuel Canovas - Set of 4
Vintage Arched Back Rattan Dining Chairs in Manuel Canovas - Set of 4

Vintage Arched Back Rattan Dining Chairs in Manuel Canovas - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional set of four vintage arched-back rattan dining chairs is a masterclass in Hollywood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s
Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s

Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

stripped wood with angular frames and high backs. The tall, panel-style backrests feature a softly arched

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6

Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair has an open steeple

Category

Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality
Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

By Mastercraft, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality MINT!

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs

6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Chattanooga, TN

era, Neo-Deco chairs have arched backs and rolled tops. We also have a matching dining table available

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair
American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair

American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

An American Neo-Gothic carved walnut side chair. Tall arched back with carved trefoil motif pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970
Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970

Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970

Located in Saint ouen, FR

: 45 cm Like a postmodern version of an alvar aalto chair. The arched back and seats are a stunning

Category

Vintage 1970s European Other Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs
Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs

Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

that provides additional stability. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are ready for

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

The George Smith Hall Chair
The George Smith Hall Chair

The George Smith Hall Chair

Located in Banbury, GB

arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic ‘Elizabethan’ fashion of medieval window tracery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair

Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair

Located in Essex, MA

An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair
mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair

mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

highlight its intricate rattan wicker craftsmanship. The chair’s tall, arched back and hooded design provide

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Ten Dining Chairs by André Groult, France, 1912
Ten Dining Chairs by André Groult, France, 1912

Ten Dining Chairs by André Groult, France, 1912

By Louis Sue, Andre Groult

Located in Jersey City, NJ

chairs display arched back legs, four tapering stretchers for support, linear channelling near the edges

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Set of Seven George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Set of Seven George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Set of Seven George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

. Arched backs rounded seat raised on acanthus and phoenix bird carved cabriole legs ending on ball and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian George I Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Six George III Style Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Six George III Style Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs

Set of Six George III Style Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

comfortable high back chairs with arched back, fully upholstered in burgundy colour leather down to a broad

Category

20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered

Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Charleston, SC

an arch chair-back. Ergonomic design with the bend in the rails, allowing for a very comfortable sit

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Five
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Five

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Five

Located in High Point, NC

and tenon spindles, and gracefully arched backs craft a set of chairs that are easy on the eyes. A

Category

20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Movement Mahogany Elbow Chair
Art Nouveau Movement Mahogany Elbow Chair

Art Nouveau Movement Mahogany Elbow Chair

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian Art Nouveau Movement Mahogany Inlaid Elbow Chair Arch Top Back with Floral inlay

Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair

George III Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fine early 19th Century Geo III mahogany upholstered library chair. The arched back sweeps down to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Chair Arcy in Beige by Alter Ego Studio
Dining Chair Arcy in Beige by Alter Ego Studio

Dining Chair Arcy in Beige by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

Dining chair with arched back. Rounded shapes and unobtrusive geometry form a laconic and discreet

Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

A Rare Three Piece Natural  Matching Suite of Art Deco Rattan / Wicker Furniture
A Rare Three Piece Natural  Matching Suite of Art Deco Rattan / Wicker Furniture

A Rare Three Piece Natural Matching Suite of Art Deco Rattan / Wicker Furniture

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

Sunbrella welting. All the furnishings are hand made with wonderful workmanship of rounded arched backs with

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Reed, Rattan, Upholstery

Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils

Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, an arched tight back and seat. The

Category

20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny

Located in Hanover, MA

De Medici cotton damask with metallic overlay. Arched rectangular double chair back with padded

Category

Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees

Materials

Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Located in Hanover, MA

Fortuny De Medici cotton with metallic overlay. Arched rectangular double chair back with padded sides

Category

Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees

Materials

Silk

Pair Antique French 24k Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Bergère Armchairs
Pair Antique French 24k Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Bergère Armchairs

Pair Antique French 24k Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Bergère Armchairs

By Paul Follot

Located in Norwich, GB

' arched backs. They have been professionally water gilded in 23.75 carat gold leaf. Layers of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia
Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia

Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia

By Antonio Pavia

Located in New York, NY

Tall arch back Lucite chair by Antonio Pavia, Italian, 1970s. Solid thick Lucite rod construction

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of 16 French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Set of 16 French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

Set of 16 French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Louis XVI style carved and painted dining chairs with arched backs over shaped seats.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Backgammon Chairs
Backgammon Chairs

Backgammon Chairs

Unavailable|$8,000 / set

Backgammon Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant Louis XV style chairs with arched backs and shaped splats above padded seats updated with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

S/8 Country French Dining Chairs
S/8 Country French Dining Chairs

S/8 Country French Dining Chairs

Unavailable|$5,995 / set

S/8 Country French Dining Chairs

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Set of eight, circa 1920 French country elm dining chairs with arched backs, cabriole legs and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4
1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4

1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4

Located in Staten Island, NY

arched back make these chairs scream 80s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Early 19th Century, Parcel-Gilt, Venetian Gondola Chair
Early 19th Century, Parcel-Gilt, Venetian Gondola Chair

Early 19th Century, Parcel-Gilt, Venetian Gondola Chair

Located in Maastricht, NL

Early 19th century, parcel-gilt, Venetian Gondola chair. The arched back continuing to the curved

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Giltwood, Silk, Wood

PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL ARCHED BACK CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE
PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL ARCHED BACK CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE

PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL ARCHED BACK CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE

Located in New York, NY

Pair of beautiful arched back chairs upholstered in a stunning brown and white cowhide finished

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Pair or Arched Back Chairs by Thonet, USA Circa 1940
Pair or Arched Back Chairs by Thonet, USA Circa 1940

Pair or Arched Back Chairs by Thonet, USA Circa 1940

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pair of tubular steel framed chairs by Thonet with a curved seat and arched back that were

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Arched Back French Club Chairs
Pair of Arched Back French Club Chairs

Pair of Arched Back French Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Sold as pair. This item is located at our 149 Madison Ave, New York, NY location.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Modernist Set of 8 Arched Back Dining Chairs
Modernist Set of 8 Arched Back Dining Chairs

Modernist Set of 8 Arched Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous set of 8 modernist chairs feature a stylized arched back design. Host and hostess

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

6 Pencil Rattan Arched Back Dining Chairs, 1970s
6 Pencil Rattan Arched Back Dining Chairs, 1970s

6 Pencil Rattan Arched Back Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A set of elegant understated dining chairs. Bold and harmonious design. Meticulously crafted. Off

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Four Milo Baughman Walnut & Cane Arch-Back Dining Chairs
Four Milo Baughman Walnut & Cane Arch-Back Dining Chairs

Four Milo Baughman Walnut & Cane Arch-Back Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of four arched, cane back and walnut dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional. Simple and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Leather

Carved French Walnut Louis XV Arch Back Bergere Chair, Circa 1940
Carved French Walnut Louis XV Arch Back Bergere Chair, Circa 1940

Carved French Walnut Louis XV Arch Back Bergere Chair, Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superb carved French bergere chair. The chair is in good condition and will show signs of

Category

Vintage 1940s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Six Fully Upholstered Arch Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
Six Fully Upholstered Arch Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

Six Fully Upholstered Arch Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

cushions. Arched and raked backs are very much like a set of Milo Baughman chairs we currently have listed

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Antique Jacobean Spanish Revival Oak Dining Chairs Gothic Arched Back
6 Antique Jacobean Spanish Revival Oak Dining Chairs Gothic Arched Back

6 Antique Jacobean Spanish Revival Oak Dining Chairs Gothic Arched Back

Located in Dayton, OH

arched gothic back, floral carved accents, and turned posts connected by H stretcher. Dimensions: 20" x

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1950s German Curved Back Chairs by Arch, Traulsen in Mohair Fabric
Pair of 1950s German Curved Back Chairs by Arch, Traulsen in Mohair Fabric

Pair of 1950s German Curved Back Chairs by Arch, Traulsen in Mohair Fabric

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare pair by Traulsen architects in mohair in very good vintage condition. Very sculptural chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

An Important High Back Armchair By Arch. Rino Inzaghi
An Important High Back Armchair By Arch. Rino Inzaghi

An Important High Back Armchair By Arch. Rino Inzaghi

By Rino Inzaghi

Located in Rome, IT

Rare and unusual high back armchair designed by Arch. Rino Inzaghi for a private residence in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Pair of Upholstered Arch Lounge Chairs
Pair of Upholstered Arch Lounge Chairs

Pair of Upholstered Arch Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of sculptural lounge chairs with a dramatic arched seat and back. These chairs feature

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6

Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6

Located in Van Nuys, CA

of 6 Frankl style "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-strand vertically stacked backs with

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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Arch Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of arch back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct arch back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Arch back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial arch back chairs are consistently popular styles. Many arch back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Arch. La Metal Arredo Paterno D. Milano and Baker Furniture Company produced popular arch back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Arch Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,182, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $13,600 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Arch Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.