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Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Set of 8 Minimalist Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8 midcentury spindle back dining chairs by Conant Ball. These chairs have a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century American Russel Wright Maple Brown Leather Lounge Chair Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare original mid-century Russel Wright for Conant Ball. All maple low lounge chair. Arms have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Leather
H 28 in W 26 in D 32 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings
Category
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Leather Wing Back Tufted Chairs on Ball & Claw Feet, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of Edwardian Chippendale-style Leather Wingback Chairs, shaped and slanted, with hand-tied
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 45 in W 32 in D 29 in
American Pressed Back High Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This high chair is made from oak and maple wood. The crest rail is impressed with arabesques
Category
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Materials
Maple, Oak
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare set of four tall back iron chairs with a great looking modernist form. Beautifully detailed
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron
Maitland Smith Lyre Back Folding Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Maitland Smith Folding Iron Chair with Lyre Back Motif. Chain link seat webbing. Capped off
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gorgeous Windsor Low Back Beechwood Carver Armchair on Ball and Reel Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Windsor beechwood chair on reel legs.
This is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
Queen Anne Wing Back Chair and Stool
Located in Alton, GB
A stunning pale blue, scallop pattern Queen Anne winged back antique chair with beautiful dark wood
Category
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream
Category
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
1930s Channel Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored barrel and channeled back Regency wide wing chair. New silk upholstery with tactile all
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Walnut and Green Velvet Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chair with a walnut frame and green velvet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Walnut and Floral Fabric Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chair with a walnut frame and a floral beige and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Oversized Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exaggerated shapely winged back, interior armrests with exposed wood supports, four ball and claw feet, carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 48.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
Queen Anne Balloon Back Side Chair, c. 1730-1750
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extremely handsome Queen Anne Burl Walnut side chair. The chair features a finely carved
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
with shell carved knees and ending in claw and ball feet.
This elegant walnut twin chair back settee
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pr. Leather Wingback Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet and Nailhead Studs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of wing back chairs, originally from the historic Fort William Henry Hotel, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Flame Back Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
ball and claw feet. Solid mahogany throughout, the set of 10 Flame Back Chippendale Chairs exude
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Black Leather Chippendale Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
claw and ball feet are both in good condition.
Allover the chair is in good condition and supports
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs - a Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Parkesburg, PA
KIndel Winterthur Chippendale Ball & Claw Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Original upholstery, down
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, 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
H 47.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
with its high back and hand carved ball & claw front legs. Covered in a handsome scarlet red suede
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
H 48 in W 31 in D 35 in
Vintage set of Four Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nicely carved with a ball and claw foot. The back has a carved shell at top. Newly upholstered linen seat
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Traditional or Hollywood Regency Blue Rolled Back Slipper Chair with Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
slipper chair with rolled back and straight tapered blonde wood legs with brass ball casters. Beautiful
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
harlequin fabric slipper chairs with front brass ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional set of four tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style dining side chairs by Maitland Smith. Solid mahogany with carved crest
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of barrel back swivel chairs in a dusty rose corduroy. Heavy and well designed with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional ball and claw Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Their design was
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Chippendale Ball n Claw Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
backs, colorful needlepoint seats, cabriole legs with carved knees and ball in claw feet. Likely made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English Oak Hand Carved Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39.5
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with acanthus carved splat back
Category
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Hollywood Regency Wood Ball Abacus Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wood Ball "Abacus" Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 47 in W 20 in D 21 in
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Extraordinary Set Of 8 Antique Georgian Ribbon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early and very fine set of exquisitely carved Mahogany Arm Chairs in the Classic Georgian Style
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
brown leather dining chairs
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they have been
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Damask Mahogany Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Featuring down-wrapped foam cushions, arm covers, a back
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Six Stunning Fully Restored Brown Leather Hardwood Claw & Ball Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
framed brown leather dining chairs
These are a very fine, highly decorative and extremely comfortable
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Six Bench Made Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved backs, and rear stretcher, solid mahogany frames, carved ball and claw feet and high quality
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Walnut and Fleur De Lis Print Beige Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chairs with walnut frames and beige Fleur de
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Chippendale Ball in Claw Cream Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chair. Solid Mahogany with carved back splat, fabric upholstered seat, cabriole legs and ball in claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 22 in
Six Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Shied Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
and ball feet, 20th century
Measures - King chair 40''H x 24''w x 22.5''d, 20'' seat height; Queen
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
E W Godwin Style of, an Aesthetic Movement Oak High Back Low Seat Chair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin style of, an Aesthetic Movement high back oak nursing chair with a low seat, subtly
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with a very unique heart shaped back with carved foliate design at the crest, flanked by half ball
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of 8 Chippendale style Mahogany ribbon back dining chairs, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
upholstered sets, raised on cabriole legs, terminating in ball and claw feet.
Arm chairs; 62cm wide x 58cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ball back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every ball back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ball back chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ball back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Conant Ball, Georgian House and Russel Wright each produced at least one beautiful ball back chair that is worth considering.
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A ball back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Ball Back Chair
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022Countless 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
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