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Art Deco Modernist High Back Chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Art Deco Modernist High Back Chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Art Deco Modernist High Back Chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back side chair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" scrolled splat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century

Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood, Rattan, Cane

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

By Collinson & Lock, Thomas Edwards

Located in London, GB

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement rosewood high back

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Arne Norell High Back Lounge Chair in Worn Tan Leather
Midcentury Scandinavian Arne Norell High Back Lounge Chair in Worn Tan Leather

Midcentury Scandinavian Arne Norell High Back Lounge Chair in Worn Tan Leather

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super stylish and equally comfortable high back lounge chair designed by Swedish design icon, Arne

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair
Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair

Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.

By Collinson & Lock, Thomas Edwards

Located in London, GB

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back chair with

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Windsor Side Chair Cattail Spindle Back Tapered Legs
Antique Arts & Crafts Style Windsor Side Chair Cattail Spindle Back Tapered Legs

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Windsor Side Chair Cattail Spindle Back Tapered Legs

Located in Seattle, WA

This antique Windsor side chair embodies the Arts and Crafts movement's emphasis on simplicity, craftsmanship, and the beauty of natural materials.Constructed from solid wood, it fea...

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather
1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather

1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish modern wing back chair most likely manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the period

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century walnut Spanish rocking armchairs with bars back and leather seat Measures: Height to

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking

Category

Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress

Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs
Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs

Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Late Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and velvet Upholstered Seats. Measure 18" in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs with Geometric Backs, France, circa 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs with Geometric Backs, France, circa 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs with Geometric Backs, France, circa 1930s

Located in Beirut, LB

, geometric openwork back that is a signature of the era. The chairs are finished with subtle, original nail

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair
Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair

Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair

By Dyrlund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair. Item features beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back

Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back

By Salterini

Located in Miami, FL

Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame, caned seat, strong iron legs. Vintage modern Salterini style design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Germantown, MD

1910s Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladder Back Arm Rocker in the Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916
Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916

Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916

By Michel De Klerk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School high-back side chair. Design by Michel de

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat panel depicting Cherubs

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery

Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs
Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs

Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Classic Louis XVI French Round Back Fauteuils/ArmChairs in YellowFabric
Pair of Classic Louis XVI French Round Back Fauteuils/ArmChairs in YellowFabric

Pair of Classic Louis XVI French Round Back Fauteuils/ArmChairs in YellowFabric

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of sturdy Louis XVI fauteuils with painted cream/white frames and yellow gold upholstery. Carved florets on the legs and with reeded classic Louis XVI tapering legs ending in to...

Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back
Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back

Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

19th Century Early American Ebonized  Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair
19th Century Early American Ebonized  Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair

19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

the top back, 20" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17" and Seat width is 16.5".

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, Rustic & Refined Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, Rustic & Refined Meets Laid-Back Luxury

Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, Rustic & Refined Meets Laid-Back Luxury

Located in Dallas, TX

72724 Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, 06'08 x 09'08. Artfully composed and harmoniously balanced, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kayseri rug captivates with its nostalgic beaut...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four

Category

Antique 1790s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair

By Selig, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

the back of one, this doesn't of course mean they need reupholstery as they are perfectly functional

Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back

Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Kessler French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair
Vintage Kessler French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair

Vintage Kessler French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair

By Kessler Industries

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair by Kessler. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Antique High Victorian New England T-Back Maple Chair in very good antique condition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

18th Century New England Bannister Back Side Chair with Woven Seat
18th Century New England Bannister Back Side Chair with Woven Seat

18th Century New England Bannister Back Side Chair with Woven Seat

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century New England Bannister back side chair. With boldly shaped crest rail, turned stiles

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

2 x Chairs After Charles Rennie Mackintosh Metal High Back Hill House 1980s
2 x Chairs After Charles Rennie Mackintosh Metal High Back Hill House 1980s

2 x Chairs After Charles Rennie Mackintosh Metal High Back Hill House 1980s

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in London, GB

This listing is for two chairs We have six chairs in total An amazing art nouveau pair of side chairs after Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hill House chair. Although almost identical the...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair Measures 20" in width x

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Pair of French Iron Scroll Back Zinc Coated Outdoor Garden Cafe Chairs
Pair of French Iron Scroll Back Zinc Coated Outdoor Garden Cafe Chairs

Pair of French Iron Scroll Back Zinc Coated Outdoor Garden Cafe Chairs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of heavy duty iron scroll back side chairs. Perfect for the garden. Zinc Coated for

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.
Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Italian Walnut ladder back side chairs with woven rush seats, in the manner of Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Walnut

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An assortment of back bars is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct back bars — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 1049 antique and vintage back bars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 53 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Back bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Back bars bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made back bars over the years, but those made by Chiavari, Emeco and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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