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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

$9,000 / set

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

Reclaimed Pair of Mid Century Inspired Bar Stools Edward Wormley
Reclaimed Pair of Mid Century Inspired Bar Stools Edward Wormley

Reclaimed Pair of Mid Century Inspired Bar Stools Edward Wormley

$5,483

Reclaimed Pair of Mid Century Inspired Bar Stools Edward Wormley

Located in Ware, GB

accentuated with two brass bars to the back, along with further brass detailing to the feet and footrest bar

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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.

$2,400 / set

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

Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs

Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs

$2,075 / set

Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A near pair of Qing Dynasty period yoke high back chairs from the 19th century, with carved aprons

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950
Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950

Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950

$4,800

Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in New York City, NY

Elm Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950 Solid Elm side chair with cool detailing at the at

Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s
Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s

Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s

$4,071Sale Price|44% Off

Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare and Well Preserved 17th century Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Decorative Carved

Category

Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed

$57,500Sale Price / set|20% Off

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed

By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: this exceptional set of eight rare model VK-103 'Shield-Back' dining chairs, designed by Vladimir Kagan

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb

$4,063 / item

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Our Monarch chair is an exquisite creation designed by Archer Humphryes Architects that transcends the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafted masterpiece is a harmonious...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lambskin, Oak

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy
Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy

$3,500 / item

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy

Located in Saint Louis, MO

With six (6) chairs available, the possibilities are endless - an entry chair or two flanking a beautiful console... perhaps as head chairs anchoring the table in a chinoiserie insp...

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Satin, Silk

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof
Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

$5,200

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Brooklyn, NY

spindles for lower back support. The armrests are gently shaped to a peak that flow orgnically into the

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

$5,500

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Located in Milan, IT

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler
1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

$1,650

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oldest furniture manufacturer, founded in 1861 and still in business today. This black spindle-back

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs
A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs

$7,900 / item

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of George II period mahogany hall chairs. The shaped, concave backs are painted with a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair
Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair

Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair

$4,080 / item

Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair, Finish Hand Painted and Gold Leaf

Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair

$1,097

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

upholstery. Beautiful nail trim. High Back 53" . Excellent Condition. Measurements are 32"W x 35"D x 53"H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back
Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back

$580Sale Price|30% Off

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back

Located in Lomita, CA

back. There is also a lower cane backrest on the chair. This is a beautiful chair with a restored seat

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

$7,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash

Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash

$1,750 / item

Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Dimensions: 23”w x

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Pair of Antique His & Hers Rocking Chairs with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat
Pair of Antique His & Hers Rocking Chairs with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat

Pair of Antique His & Hers Rocking Chairs with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat

$1,015Sale Price|30% Off

Pair of Antique His & Hers Rocking Chairs with Caned Back & Upholstered Seat

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of antique his & hers rocking chairs feature hardwood frames, caned seat back, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs

$1,200 / set

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

$7,696

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection an...

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of SixAustrian Biedermeier Dining Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850. Very solid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Restored Rattan Side Chair with Large Wicker Fan Back and Seat
Restored Rattan Side Chair with Large Wicker Fan Back and Seat

Restored Rattan Side Chair with Large Wicker Fan Back and Seat

$586Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Rattan Side Chair with Large Wicker Fan Back and Seat

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage rattan and wicker side chair, the chair features a large woven wicker seat back and a round

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s
Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s

Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s

$2,495 / set

Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of four gorgeous Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Synthetic, 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.

How Much are Back Bars?

Prices for back bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, back bars begin at $10 and can go as high as $54,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,619.

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