Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
of four barrel back chairs with very special patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Milo Baughman Style Wood-Frame Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Lux pair of 'Art Moderne' barrel-back chairs, circa 1960's. The look is modern, luxurious, clean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Andersen Style Mid-Century Chair
By Finn Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This barrel back chair with sculpted walnut frame is a mid-century mate to the famous tub chair by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
30s Old Hickory Chairs
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
30s Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Designer Mid-Century Upholstered Barrel Back DiningChairs on Castors
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 mid-century upholstered barrel back chairs on casters. This set was purchased by an
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric
By Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Medina, OH
This 1950s mid-century modern barrel back chair on castors reupholstered in teddy bear fabric
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 19th century late Gustavian barrel back chair in it's original condition with lion paw back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of lovely swivel chairs attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These cozy barrel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of American 1960s Hollywood Regency Deep-Brown and Taupe Lacquered Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of American 1960s Hollywood Regency deep brown and taupe lacquered barrel-back
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Victoria Accent Chair - Swedish Faint Grey
Located in New Orleans, LA
Step back in time with our 18th-century Swedish barrel back chair, a masterpiece of Nordic
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George III Barrel Back Linen & feather Upholstered Armchair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A George III barrel back chair. Upholstered in a lovely grey linen with interior tub-back wings and
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid Century Danish Modern Club Chair Sectional Sofa Set w/ Rosewood End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features Original fabric, 2 barrel back chairs w/ attached rosewood end/side table, marked "Made in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
A Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century Swediish barrel back chairs in cream/ white paint finish and upholstered in
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Eliel Saarinen Birch Dining Chairs
$5,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Six Eliel Saarinen Birch Dining Chairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Co. The set consists of four side chairs, and two rare barrel-back chairs measuring 23 inches wide x
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Pair of Fine Custom Post Modern Design Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Post Modern Style barrel back chairs with sculptured frame, slightly flared arms and
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Modern Cantilever Leather Barrel Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique barrel back chair features rich dark brown leather with a chrome finish cantilever base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs
$12,000 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Swedish barrel back chairs with lion's heads. Measurements: Height: 25.25
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Russell Woodard Pinecrest Barrel Back Mesh Pair of Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice pair of minimally styled Pinecrest barrel back chairs made by Woodard in the fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Costes Armchair Grey Oak by Driade
$1,255 / item
Costes Armchair Grey Oak by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three highly tilted legs. The Costes armchair by Driade is a smart, sophisticated barrel back chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade
$1,635 / item
In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three highly tilted legs. The Costes Armchair by Driade is a smart, sophisticated barrel back chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Costes Armchair Natural Wenge by Driade
$1,850 / item
Costes Armchair Natural Wenge by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three highly tilted legs. The Costes Armchair by Driade is a smart, sophisticated barrel back chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
In stock Costes Armchair Ebonized Mahogany By Driade
$1,635 / item
In stock Costes Armchair Ebonized Mahogany By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three highly tilted legs. The Costes Armchair by Driade is a smart, sophisticated barrel back chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern side chair features a rounded oak barrel back design with brass studded vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These barrel back lounge chairs by Harvey Probber are elegantly proportioned and perfectly scaled
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
$9,800 / set
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage a Italian Paola Piva for B&b Italia “Artema” Leather Lounge Chair
By B&B Italia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic, barrel-back chair is a definitive piece of high-style 1980s Italian Modernism, offering
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
$2,800 / set
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
$3,000 / set
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back chairs on swivel bases. Fun pattern fabric with comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
$1,900 / set
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round club chairs with swivel action, and original stripe fabric. These make
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-century Barrel Back Rolling Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ease of movement. The comfortable proportions of this barrel back rolling lounge chair make it the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair features a unique barrel backrest that slants downward
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Natuzzi Italian Upholstered Barrel Back Swivel chair
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Natuzzi Italian Upholstered Barrel Back Swivel chair
By Natuzzi
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a barrel back swivel chair by Natuzzi. Natuzzi is an Italian furniture company. This chair
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
$5,425 / item
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
$5,425 / item
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
1970s Oversized Tufted Back Barrel Tub Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
out with its significantly oversized design and an alluring barrel back that merges sophistication
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
$14,850 / set
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
streamlined barrel-like silhouette with a rounded seat that wraps around you when you sit and a back pillow to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Barrel Back Hardwood Chair, Curved Arms, Antique, 1920s
$550Sale Price|56% Off
English Barrel Back Hardwood Chair, Curved Arms, Antique, 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Barrel Scallop Back Ribbed Back Upholstery Wing Chairs NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New gold and black upholstery scallop back wing chairs with real springs seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Kisabeth Custom Furniture Swivel Barrel back Lounge Chair
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Kisabeth Custom Furniture Swivel Barrel back Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a custom made chair by Kisabeth Furniture. It has a beautifully curved barrel back and an
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
barrel back that connects to an upholstered seat raised on black lacquered walnut splayed legs with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Low Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM Low Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered Mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renaissance Revival Crafted in the 1920s, this antique barrel-back rocking chair embodies the bold elegance
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Vintage 1920s American Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs This is a Beautifully designed pair of
Category
Antique 1860s Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
$12,750 / set
Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Baughman, the perfect representation of a classically current design. These accommodating barrel chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design with a thick padded cushion and angled arm rests ensures optimal comfort. These barrel back lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Barrel Back Club Chair by Rowe
$315Sale Price|55% Off
Vintage 1980s Barrel Back Club Chair by Rowe
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage 1980s club chair by Rowe Furniture features original patterned upholstery, removable
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Barrel Back Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair, great shape. tight and sturdy. minor wear and a few scratches
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Rolling Tufted Barrel-Back Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pair of Mid-Century Modern rolling club chairs. With their elegant tufted barrel-back design and smart
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barrel back chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every barrel back chair was constructed with great care. Find 860 options for an antique or vintage barrel back chair now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrel back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barrel back chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Barrel Back Chair?
A barrel back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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 Barrel Back Chair
- 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.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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Antique Silver Baby Rattles
Antique Silver Bed
Antique Silver Flower Baskets
Antique Spelter Clock
Antique Spindle Beds