$3,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 26.25 in D 23 in
Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. These chairs are
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined iconic set of six oval X-Back dining side chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker
Fabric, Beech
$4,600 / set
H 38 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of Six Regency Style X Back Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Giltwood
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Contemporary Oval X-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern oval x-back club chairs or lounge chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Oval Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive set of 6 dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. This set is without arms
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Barbara Barry Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight Barbara Barry for Baker attributed dining chairs featuring Barry's iconic
Fabric, Beech
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H 29.75 in W 108 in D 48 in
Dining Table with X-Back Dining Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
dimensions for the oval X-back dining chairs are 27" wide by 19.5" deep by 38.5" high. The oval X-back side
Mahogany
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H 38 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
Set of 2 Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture X Back Dining Chairs with Arms
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 2 X back dining chairs with arms designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. These chairs are
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Oval X-Back Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A twist on a French neoclassic form. Oval X-splat to the back and fully upholstered to the front
Sold
H 27.5 in W 26.13 in D 29.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Regency Style Oval X-Back Lounge Arm Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NY
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company Regency Style Oval X-Back Lounge Arm Chair These
Wood
Barbara Barry X Back Slipper Chairs for Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural X back slipper lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Barbara Barry Collection for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair designed by Barbara Barry. Mahogany stained and
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X Back Chairs, a Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
One of the most widely recognized and iconic Barry designs for Baker. These X back beauties are in
Upholstery
Barbara Baker Oval X Back Chairs for Baker, Set of Eight
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fabulous set of eight Barbara Barry oval X back chairs for Baker. These lovely chairs are in a
Fabric, Mahogany
White X Back Baker Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White X-Back Baker chair with pink Faux Ostrich Vinyl seat.
Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 27 in D 18 in
Stunning Pair of Oval X-Back Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Jupiter, FL
A twist on a French neoclassic form. Oval X-splat to the back and fully upholstered to the front
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Barbara Barry Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of eight dining chairs. Bearing the signature Barbara Barry X-back, the oval dining chair
Leather, Wood
Barbara Barry Oval Dining Table and Eight Oval X Back Chairs for Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
; apron height 25.5" Chair W22" x D24"x H38" arm height 27.5" seat height 18"
Mahogany
Set of Eight Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
Bearing the signature Barbara Barry X -back these oval dining chairs feature a refined wood frame
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Set of Eight Baker Furniture Ebonized Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two arm and six side chairs in a midcentury style with curved and open X form backs. The frames were custom ebonized, raised on square tapering legs, splayed in the back. The seats u...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Wood
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
$67,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collecto...
Cane, Cherry
$975
H 37.88 in W 23.88 in D 21 in
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in St. Louis, MO
Barbara Barry designed for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco. Dark stained Rattan dining chair, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
Rattan
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted below INCLU...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Max Tufted Club Chairs
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood modern pair of large max club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The chairs feature a large hardwood frame with slightly different but complemen...
Brass
Set of 7 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a set of 7 Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs, standing on turned legs, all in a good structurally sound condition and the upholstery is sound. Slight wear comme...
Mahogany
$3,200
H 33.75 in W 78.5 in D 36 in
Slope Arm Sofa, Upholstered in Beige Patterned Silk, Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making it ideal for lounging or ente...
Upholstery, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Table - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Commode Nightstand End Tables - Pair Each nightstand measures: 32 wide x 22 deep x 27 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
Mahogany
$3,895 / set
H 40 in W 25.75 in D 25 in
Regency Style Carved Walnut And Gilt Dining Chairs Att. Grosfeld House - S/10
By Grosfeld House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of ten regency style chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The fabric is in very good condition, but the upholstery work has some sloppiness here and there. There are tw...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Sold|$1,320
H 39 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Drinks Table with Removable Mirrored Serving Tray
By Barbara Barry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish ebonized hardwood bar or drinks table designed by Barbara Barry and manufactured by Baker. The removable mirrored tray top has 2 side carry handles and is fitted with an an...
Hardwood
Barbara Barry for Baker White Bouclé Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker White Boucle Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 37 deep x 34.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 23 inches We take our photos in a con...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs - 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Blue Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Leather, Hardwood
$11,800Sale Price / set|73% Off
H 39.18 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...
Hardwood
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
Fabric, Wood
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.