What is a split back sofa?

A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.

What is a low back chair?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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 Windsor back chair?

A 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 the back of a chair called?

The 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 splat back chair?

A 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?

Yoke 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 bow back chair?

A 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?

A 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 lyre back chair?

A 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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.

What era are balloon back chairs?

Balloon 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.

What kind of chair is best for your back?

The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.

What are cross back chairs called?

Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.

What are round back chairs called?

Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.

Who designed the shield back chair?

Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.

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Rolling Ottoman

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

$3,800 / item

H 27 in W 26 in D 21 in

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

$3,800

H 27 in W 26 in D 21 in

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl

Category

20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970

$2,800 / set

H 29 in W 28 in D 25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ficks Reed Large Split Rattan Fan Back Club Chairs and Ottoman

$4,128Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 48 in W 36 in D 40 in

Ficks Reed Large Split Rattan Fan Back Club Chairs and Ottoman

By Ficks Reed

Located in Wichita, KS

Ficks Reed Fabulous pair of Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs with ottoman. Freshly lacquered in white

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Paint

Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Split Back Arm Chairs - Set of 2

$1,850 / set

H 30 in W 34 in D 28 in

Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Split Back Arm Chairs - Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a pair of Post Modern Split Back Arm Chairs. Featuring a Milo Baughman split

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat

$875

H 42 in W 26.25 in D 31 in

Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat

Located in Germantown, MD

A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Walnut

Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

$5,600 / set

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

a few stable joint separations to the backs and a stable age split to the back of one chair as well

Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric

$5,395 / set

H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric

By Paul Frankl

Located in Troy, MI

. This set includes four side chairs and two captain chairs. Side chairs have a distinct split back and

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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1950s Solid Cherrywood Heywood Wakefield Split Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 40 in W 18 in D 24 in

1950s Solid Cherrywood Heywood Wakefield Split Back Chairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern uniquely detailed stylish pair of solid cherrywood curved split back in two

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Split Back Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Unavailable

H 30 in W 34 in D 28 in

Pair of Split Back Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Split Back Chairs

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H 28.25 in W 14.25 in D 16 in

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Split Back Chairs

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pierre Gautier-Delaye design side chairs with stylized split backs, curved seat and supports. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul Frankl Split-Back Lounge Chairs

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H 32 in W 33.5 in D 34 in

Paul Frankl Split-Back Lounge Chairs

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare version, Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. full swivel lounges, features; split-back V joined

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Weiman Split Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair

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H 33.5 in W 31 in D 21 in

Vintage Boho Weiman Split Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair

By Weiman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bottom. Beautiful split back design with a high roll profile. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Category

Late 20th Century North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eight Rare Michael Taylor Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Eight Rare Michael Taylor Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

seats. Two arm chairs and six side chairs have a curvaceous profile with form fitting split back frame

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Stunning Pair of Split Back Postmodern Barrel Chairs in Excellent Upholstery

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H 30 in W 33.5 in D 30 in

Stunning Pair of Split Back Postmodern Barrel Chairs in Excellent Upholstery

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hudson, NY

upholstery. The chairs feature great lines with a striking fanned back and curved arms for superior comfort

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 6 Dining Chairs with Split Indian Cane Backs by Michael Taylor for Baker

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

Set of 6 Dining Chairs with Split Indian Cane Backs by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of 6 dining chairs (2 Arms & 4 Sides) in mahogany with upholstered seats and split Indian cane

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Postmodern Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman

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H 28 in Dm 37 in

Postmodern Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Large scale swivel chair with split back and rolling ottoman. Original pink ultra suede fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Pink Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman

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H 28 in Dm 37 in L 28 in

Postmodern Pink Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Large scale swivel chair with split back and rolling ottoman. Original pink ultra-suede fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table

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H 29 in W 39.5 in D 72 in

Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Set of 5 Brutalist dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s

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H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

Set of 5 Brutalist dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

pine wood and have unique split back backrests. Three chairs come with armrests. The seats themselves

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs - a Pair

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H 56 in W 35 in D 20 in

Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a statement with this Pair of Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs. Featuring a stunning

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Eight Rare Baker Furniture Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Eight Rare Baker Furniture Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs

By Winsor White, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

with form fitting split back frame and cane inserts. Tapered solid walnut front and back legs with side

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory Chairs with Split Reed Seats Backs

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H 36 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory Chairs with Split Reed Seats Backs

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of old hickory indoor outdoor lounge chairs with split reed backs and seats. Cushions

Category

1990s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Reed

Adirondack Woven Seat Chair

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H 40 in W 17.25 in D 15.5 in

Adirondack Woven Seat Chair

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted Adirondack hall or dining natural wood chair with woven split bark chair back and seat.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig: Restored

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H 28.38 in W 25.75 in D 28.5 in

Early Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig: Restored

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful and early rare split-back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This is a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Teak

Pair of French Split Back Bedroom Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

Pair of French Split Back Bedroom Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Split Back Bedroom Chairs, Circa 1940, Upholstered in Grey Blue Velvet 30.5"W

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

French Louis Phillippe Split Back Bergere

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H 42 in W 28 in D 34 in

French Louis Phillippe Split Back Bergere

Located in Southampton, NY

FR. LATE LOUIS PHILLIPPE SPLIT BACK BERGERE WITH SERPENTINE SEAT AND MAHOGANY BASE ON CASTORS

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs

Rattan Split Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 39 in W 18 in D 21 in

Rattan Split Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of six rattan dining chairs feature a fan back design and split reed detailing. Upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Split Bamboo Chairs & Ottoman

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Pair of Split Bamboo Chairs & Ottoman

Located in St.amford, CT

Pair of curved back split bamboo chairs with matching ottoman. Ottoman having interesting step

Category

French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Cotton

Split Reed Rattan Palm Tree Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 38 in W 19 in D 21 in

Split Reed Rattan Palm Tree Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of six rattan dining chairs feature pencil reed detailing in a tropical palm motif. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six Brass and Split Cowhide High Back Chairs by Roche Bobois

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H 45 in W 18 in D 18 in

Set of Six Brass and Split Cowhide High Back Chairs by Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois

Located in Denver, CO

Stunning set of six high back brass dining or side chairs. These chairs are a polished gold tone

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut Chairs

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H 44.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

a pair of restored arched high back walnut and split cane chairs by Milo Baughman manufactured by

Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs

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H 16 in W 33 in D 21 in

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Split Back Club Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

$1,440

H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a perfect complement to the iconic Camaleonda sofa. Crafted in 1971 for B&B Italia, these ...

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

Materials

Plastic

Console Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series in bent ash wood by Raka Studio

$5,400 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in

Console Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series in bent ash wood by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

The console is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are fluid in their form and are coherent wit...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood, Ash

Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair, 1970's

$598

H 23.82 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in

Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair, 1970's

By IKEA

Located in Lisboa, PT

This lounge chair was designed and produced by IKEA, in Sweden, during the 1970's. It is made of bent beech wood and the seat is in green cotton canvas. It is a comfortable piece, wi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli

$1,518 / item

H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli

By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

1 of 5 Brass and White Glass Wall Lamps or Sconces, Italy

$1,250 / item

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in

1 of 5 Brass and White Glass Wall Lamps or Sconces, Italy

Located in Berlin, BE

1 of 6 Wonderful Murano glass and brass sconces or wall lamp/lights. The sconces are in excellent condition. 1 x E14 socket / each. Price is per piece. To be on the safe side, the ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet

$5,900

H 57.49 in W 35.44 in D 19.1 in

Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Raw oak sculpted cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

$79,658 / item

H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier

$3,600 / item

H 16.5 in Dm 30 in

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier

By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Brass

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

$8,000

H 24 in W 60 in D 30 in

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs

$6,100Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 28 in W 41.75 in D 37.5 in

Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We normally do not deal with items produced in the last 20 to 30 years, however this pair of leather and chromed steel art deco style club chairs are extremely high quality and have ...

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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Glass Block Cocktail Table, Made to Order

$3,600 / item

H 18.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Original Glass Block Cocktail Table, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bronze studio-made cocktail table, having a square banded apron holding a glass tile that rests on four faceted legs.

Category

2010s American Other End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

$4,600 / set

H 35 in W 17 in D 19 in

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwoven rush seats and backs. Extra support under...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

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Steel

Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash

$1,750 / item

H 24 in Dm 16 in

Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powde...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Steel

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf

$9,650 / set

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...

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2010s American Modern Night Stands

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Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's

$6,800

H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in

Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition. This chair will ship from France and can ...

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Fan Wall Sconces in Earthenware by Françoise Bergaglia

$8,262 / set

H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Fan Wall Sconces in Earthenware by Françoise Bergaglia

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of wall sconces by the french artist Françoise Bergaglia, made of two earthenware piece, a large fan acting as a light diffuser, and a smaller curved one, hiding the source of...

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Earthenware

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Split Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the split back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and rattan, every split back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect split back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right split back chair, those designed in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one split back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul Frankl and Michael Taylor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Split Back Chair?

A split back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

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.

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