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Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality
Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality

Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of oversized tufted leather wingback chairs. Simply the finest custom quality leather bow back chairs sitting on walnut solid carved frames with barley twisted undercarriages.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy
Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy

Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Embroidered, Asian inspired satin trim captures light softly and finishes the chair like a bow on a present. Want to see more beautiful things?

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Satin, Silk

Mid Century Allan Gould String Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hemp and Iron 1952
Mid Century Allan Gould String Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hemp and Iron 1952

Mid Century Allan Gould String Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hemp and Iron 1952

By Allan Gould

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Bow or String lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Allan Gould for Allan Gould Designs USA 1952 Hemp cord seat tightly woven onto an angular enameled steel frame in black Orig...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair   This style is known by many names
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair   This style is known by many names

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in ver...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The legs are also ornately carved and the front leg brace continues the bow motif. These chairs feature double-turned stretchers to the front and sides with a single-turned stretche...

Category

20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut and Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Mid Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut and Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Mid Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut and Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Design features walnut construction and bow tie shapes on the pieces, such as the design of the backrest on the chairs, with rosewood bow tie inlays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut

Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's
Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's

Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's

By Steiner, Gilbert Steiner

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bow Wood chairs by Gilbert Steiner in bent beechwood upholstered in Maharam mohair, the wood refinished and the metal braces brass plated and patinated.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s MCM  Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
1960s MCM  Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

1960s MCM Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Broyhill

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crafted of walnut with bow-tie accent on the chair backs the lines and attention to detail are exquisite.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sheepskin Bow Wood Chair
Sheepskin Bow Wood Chair

Sheepskin Bow Wood Chair

By Steiner

Located in London, England

Upholstered in soft sheepskin, this chair features a steam-bent oak frame that is both luxurious and cosy, making it perfect for adding comfort and style to any space. Designed by S...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Finely Carved Louis XVI Marquise (wide Bergère) In Custom Fabric
Finely Carved Louis XVI Marquise (wide Bergère) In Custom Fabric

Finely Carved Louis XVI Marquise (wide Bergère) In Custom Fabric

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The central medallion with brass tacked contrasting striped fabric with a carved bow above. The chair with upholstered side panels accentuated with brass tacks inside and out, the ar...

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair
Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair

Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair

Located in Banbury, GB

A fine carved mahogany, reeded and sabre leg Klismos design upholstered bow back library or desk chair on castors. To be upholstered in client’s own material.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

Located in London, GB

A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24"D x 39.5"H. Seat interior width is 15" and seat interior depth is 16". Seat height ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Pulborough, GB

This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates warmth and character.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay

Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair with mother of pearl inlay in the arts of crafts style A good looking and decora...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair. Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally purchsed from Gracie Gallery, New York City; original label on base. Provenance: A P...

Category

Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy Golden Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Windsor Comb Back Captain's Chairs, Set of 16 in Alder, Ash & Elm, c1900
Windsor Comb Back Captain's Chairs, Set of 16 in Alder, Ash & Elm, c1900

Windsor Comb Back Captain's Chairs, Set of 16 in Alder, Ash & Elm, c1900

Located in Chipping Norton, GB

The most common form of captain’s chair features a low curved cresting rail above the arm bow whereas these chairs feature an unusual comb back top rail separated from the arm bow by...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Ash, Elm

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850
Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a sleeping young beauty in elaborate Rococo attire with ornate lace trimmings and her hair tied back in a large bow, seated on a chair with her arm resting on a small si...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date. The bow-shaped chair features superb ormolu decoration including anthemion, rosett...

Category

Antique 1880s Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top crown of each chair displays carved bows with flowing ribbons.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Windsor Armchair in Oak, English Edwardian, 19th Century
Windsor Armchair in Oak, English Edwardian, 19th Century

Windsor Armchair in Oak, English Edwardian, 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

It features a classic Windsor design, characterized by the distinctive spindle backrest and the iconic bow-shaped upper rail. The chairs are supported by four sturdy legs, which tape...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and ribbon swag bows. The chairs have wide arms measuring 25 inches high conjoined to a ge...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style walnut armchairs with original needlepoint upholstery. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

EDWARD WILLIAM GODWIN & WILLIAM WATT ANTiQUE VICTORIAN PARLOUR GOLF GAMES TABLE
EDWARD WILLIAM GODWIN & WILLIAM WATT ANTiQUE VICTORIAN PARLOUR GOLF GAMES TABLE

EDWARD WILLIAM GODWIN & WILLIAM WATT ANTiQUE VICTORIAN PARLOUR GOLF GAMES TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Their collaboration is documented on pieces like a mahogany bow-back chair. William Watt's workshop was involved in the production of furniture designed by Godwin, I will include a b...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790
Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790

Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The whole piece is well executed with a lightness of style emphasised by the curved sweeping arms and bow fronted seat. The chair has many further quality features; * Incised detail ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood

Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910
Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910

Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910

Located in Nantucket, MA

It is interesting to note that the couple in cart are seated on antique Nantucket Bow Back Windsor chairs. The photograph was titled and hand signed in pencil across the bottom of th...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Photography

Materials

Paper

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Bow Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bow chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every bow chair was constructed with great care. There are 91 variations of the antique or vintage bow chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bow chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each bow chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bow chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Hugues Steiner and Allan Gould are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bow Chair?

A bow chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $24,529.

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.