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Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 31.75 in D 31.5 in
Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome

B&B Italia Metropolitan High Back Lounge Chair
By Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Metropolitan High Back Lounge Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

B&B Italia Metropolitan High Back Lounge Chair
B&B Italia Metropolitan High Back Lounge Chair
H 37.01 in W 38.98 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial age high back swivel medical chair Stainless Steel Construction Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2015 Cumberland Clover High Back Lounge Chair by 5D Studio w/ Steel Base
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Clover high-back swivel lounge chair, model 2672, produced by Cumberland in 2015 . This
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik. Limited edition Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Kiss High-Back Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of Stefano Bigi's French kiss collection, this swivel chair is attractive, sophisticated and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Style Monumental High Back Throne Chairs on Casters. Chrome, Brass.
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
brass and chrome patchwork design is similar to Cityscape designs. The upper back of one chair is solid
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos,  Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
museums worldwide. The high backed version is exceedingly rare. At time of posting, this set is the only
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This high-backed armchair is completely covered in ivory-colored leather atop a tubular steel frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs Above average vintage
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Rouillard Solo High Back Red Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This gracious yet ultra contemporary modern Solo High-back lounge chairs are comfortable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Rob Parry "Avanti" High Back Lounge Chair in Black Skai, 1960's
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Rob Parry Avanti lounge chair with original high back black skai seating, Rosewood arm
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal faux bamboo high-back accent chairs having
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Cega High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Boss Design Made in United Kingdom
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Cega high-back chair by Boss Design has a symmetrical tubular shape and boasts superior
Category

2010s British Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
: Textured Boucle Structure: Graphite Ash Metal Studs: Gold. “Minimum order of 4 chairs.” Contact us to
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia High Back Dining Side Chair in Leather
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless high back dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished stainless steel base and retain their original light purple fabric upholstery. The chairs also
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

2009 Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Alpha bucket executive desk chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nine White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 9 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 2x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
high back desk or executive chairs on casters and a tripod of polished cast aluminum (not swivable) The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
pneumatic mechanism, as is the swing tension depending on the weight of the user. The high-back shell is
Category

2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Outdoor High Back Canopy Chair by Russell Woodard in White, Wrought Iron, Steel
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Patio / Pool / Outdoor / Garden Canopy Chair designed by Russell Woodard and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

1970s High Back Bird Chair by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original high back Bird Chair, model FK6725, also commonly referred to as the Tulip
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Postmodern Three-Legged, Suction Cup Highchair with Casters
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
. otherwise, it’s just nice to look at. And when you look at it like that – it smiles back. 3-legged high
Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall Steel High Back Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning set of eight Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern, polished steel, high-back dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
It is quite easy to see that this high back chair is a work of art in itself. The maker of this
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
H 85.83 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Zorg Chair by Another Human, Post-Modern, Contemporary, High Backed Chair
By Another Human
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zorg is a playful exploration of form and materiality, resulting in an extra-terrestrial chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antonio Pavia Lucite Frame w/ Stainless Steel & New Blue Velvet High Back Chair
By Antonio Pavia
Located in Houston, TX
back chair with a Lucite frame, clear lacquered stainless steel and new sapphire blue velvet is a nod
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980’s Rare Italian design high back chair from Bonaldo
By Bonaldo
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Red Painted Tubular Steel High Back Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Sydney, NSW
Pair of red painted tubular steel high back chairs with black leather seat. Measures: H 1100, L 510
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Upholstered Kofod Larsen high back lounge chair and ottoman. Side lever allows various reclining
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Italian design high back chair by Bonaldo from 1980’s
By Bonaldo
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

SP01 Michelle High Back Chair in Adelaide Ruby, Made in Italy
By Tim Rundle
Located in Sydney, NSW
Michelle high back dining chair upholstered in sand velvet / black frame / natural ash shell With
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin F545 High Back "Big Tulip" Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, Greater London
A "F545" original high back Tulip armchair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa 1963
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

SP01 Michelle High Back Chair in Barcelona Black-White Fabric, Made in Italy
By Tim Rundle, SP01
Located in Sydney, NSW
The high back version pf the Michelle chair features the same geometric play on shapes, with a
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fred Scott Supporto Task Chair with High Back in Red and Chrome
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in London, GB
This is a high back Supporto chair designed by Fred Scott and manufactured by Hille in wonderful
Category

Vintage 1970s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

SP01 Anita High Back Swivel Armchair in AntwerpDark Brown Leather, Made in Italy
By Metrica, SP01
Located in Sydney, NSW
Offering the same compact footprint as the original but with a higher backrest, the Anita high back
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cerused Oak High Back Dining Chairs by Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe Set of 6
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Burbank, CA
, versatility, and comfort, they're sure to impress. The chairs can be flat-packed by unbolting the back and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century "Skinny" Stainless Steel, Metal and Velveteen Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 2 sculptural iron high-backed stainless steel chairs upholstered in a dark navy-blue
Category

20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Aluminum, chromed steel, high back "Oxford" chair, by designer, Arne Jacobsen for Foil Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jacobsen Chair
Arne Jacobsen Chair
H 50 in W 24 in D 24 in
Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four high back chairs covered in Sunbrella fabric. We had these chairs sand blasted and powder
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
H 55.25 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
Pair of High Back Steel Base Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970's high back chairs with steel bases and original fabric.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Pair of High Back Steel Base Chairs
Pair of High Back Steel Base Chairs
H 42 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Midcentury Eames High Back Soft Pad Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair ( High Back) in a dark
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Verner Panton High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Oakland, CA
High back cantilevered lounge chair designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen; quilted upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Blue Ultra Suede High Back Swivel Lounge Chair, Bensen
By Bensen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Hi Turn swivel lounge chair by Bensen Hi Turn is a high back lounge chair that swivels on a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Eames High Back Soft Pad Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair (high back) in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Dirk Van Sliedrecht High Back Lounge Chair with Cushion
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frame is completely rattan wrapped with birch arm rests with original 1970s cushion. In original condition. Also shown with sheep skin (not included).
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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High Back Steel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the high back steel chair you’re looking for. Each high back steel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and animal skin. There are 54 variations of the antique or vintage high back steel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 27 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a high back steel chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high back steel chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful high back steel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a High Back Steel Chair?

Prices for a high back steel chair start at $575 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,817.

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 High Back Steel Chair
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.