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Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A pair of provincial barrel back chairs in a decorative carved design with stylish kick-out legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian barrel back chairs in a set of two. The chairs are a true pair and manufactured
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
Category
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four natural wicker barrel back chairs. Four mid-century woven wicker/rattan barrel back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Lucite and Velvet Barrel Back Chair
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1970s lucite barrel back chair reupholstered in gray velvet. This chair is heavy for its size
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
Single Lucite Barrel-Back Chair with Shearling Upholstery and Brass Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Single Lucite barrel-back chair with shearling upholstery and brass detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Biedermeier Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of Biedermeier Barrel Back chairs in walnut. The barrel back is configured
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Pair of Chrome Barrel Back Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of chrome cantilevered barrel back chairs. This pair is super clean and have shiny
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rounded back lounge chairs with wood trimmed backs. Great Mid-Century Modern design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Pair of New Linen Upholstery Round Swivel Tub Barrel Back Chairs Baughman MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Linen Upholstery Round Swivel Tub Barrel Back Chairs Baughman MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel Mechanism, USA 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and comfort, the Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arts & Crafts Barrel Back Chair By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts mahogany barrel back chair
Serpentine front
Drop in rush seat
Liberty & Co
Circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs. String barrel back armchairs with tufted backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Amazing Pair of Billy Haines Barrel Back Chairs, Regency Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Billy Haines fruitwood barrel back chairs. This pair is meant to be seen from all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!
New upholstery, wrap
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
two pairs of Gustavian Barrel Back chairs in stock with a pair of lion head barrel backs in stock if
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Navy blue wool upholstery midcentury Danish modern pair of barrel chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Bamboo Legged Cherry Red Velour 19th-20th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bamboo legged cherry red velour 19th-20th century barrel back chairs. Sleek and stylish are
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency scrolling wrought iron barrel back chairs - set of 4. Item features (4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ram's Head Regency Neoclassical Style Barrel Back Chairs with Hoof Feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive pair of ram's head Regency / neoclassical style barrel back chairs. Item features heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish Country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Walnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Faux-Leather and Chrome Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive set of Mid-Century Modern barrel chairs feature a lovely white faux-leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cookeville, TN
Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair Modern Velvet Open Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of modern velvet tub chairs with open back fully upholstered in brick red color.
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of chrome-clad Milo Baughman barrel back swivel rocker chairs. These are the Holy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970's Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, Milo Baughman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Two fabulous Milo Baughman style barrel back lounge chairs. Modernist swivel chairs upholstered in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Nice pair of Milo Baughman style wide barrel back chrome base chairs. These will need reupholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Thin Chrome Frame Barrel Back Chairs Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Milo Baughman style thin chrome frame barrel back lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
Pair of American 1960s Edward Wormley Style Brown Lacquered Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with incurved padded back joining padded arms; raised on curved upright supports above a tight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
A pair of green mid-Century modern Monroe of selig barrel back chairs
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Charleston, SC
1960s Vintage Selig of Monroe Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair
A fabulous pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome set of four D.I.A. chairs feature a barrel back, an external frame finished in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Pair of Spindle Back Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with grape colored upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern dark chocolate brown upholstery barrel back chairs attributed to Milo
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cutout Barrel Back Chair in Pearl Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Located in New York, NY
barrel back with two rectangular forms cut out of the back; cylindrical tapered ebonized walnut feet; and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Fabulous Pair Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Harvey Probber style barrel back chairs. Lightly tufted original yellow velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 25.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
These two handsome and well made barrel back chairs are unmarked, but very similar to designs by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of vintage modern barrel back chairs with a fluffed backrest and a thick padded seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel barrel back chairs. Terrific round shape design with flared arms.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the chairs nice to look at 360 degrees. The chairs feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back design
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
By Paul Follot, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French walnut barrel
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman Style Reupholstered Ochre Barrel Back Swivel Chairs - a Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of barrel back chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 36.75 in
Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Mid-Century Modern barrel back chairs are upholstered with a unique pattern and stand on
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Post Modern Accent Chairs- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D19 H29 SW17 SD19 SH17 AH26
Pair of newly upholstered curved barrel back chairs. These feature
Category
1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
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Barrel Backed Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the barrel backed chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every barrel backed chair was constructed with great care. Find 590 options for an antique or vintage barrel backed chair now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrel backed chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel backed chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made barrel backed chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Selig and Thayer Coggin are consistently popular.
How Much is a Barrel Backed Chair?
Prices for a barrel backed chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,599.
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 Backed 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 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.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
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North American Foam Club Chairs
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Lounge Chair Skirt
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Baker Regency Armchairs
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Outdoor Carts
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