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 upholstery on casters.
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Split Back Chair
1980s Postmodern Vintage Weiman Split Chairs - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of Weiman split back chairs in original upholstery that are in perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Textile
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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 and Upholstered in new Chevron outdoor material.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Paint
Modern Split-Back Dining Chair in Velvet and Walnut, Customizable Upholstery
$2,363Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Split-Back Dining Chair in Velvet and Walnut, Customizable Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair is defined by its sculptural split-back silhouette and refined tailoring, creating a piece that feels both elegant and architectural.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Set of Four Sculptural Solid Elm Dining Chairs with Carved Split Back, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
European workshop, set of four sculptural dining chairs, solid elm, 1960s. The back of each chair is its reason for existing. Two tall solid elm uprights rise from the rear legs, co...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Contemporary Split-Back Curved Dining Armchair with Brass Connectors
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining armchair is defined by an enveloping upholstered back that sweeps forward to form integrated arms, creating a fluid architectural silhouette around the sitte...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1920's Fischel Bentwood And Split Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
These chairs date from the 1920’s, an exceptional shape with the rare central front leg and the original split rattan backs and seats.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Set of Four Sculptural Garden Dining Chairs
$1,650 / set
Set of Four Sculptural Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The gently curved, split-rail back is the chairs' most distinctive feature: two horizontal bars taper toward the center and splay at the outer edges, creating an openwork crest that ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Various signs of age include a few stable joint separations to the backs and a stable age split to the back of one chair as well as some minor nicks to finish on legs.
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
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 captain’s chairs have a curved, tub style back with cut outs at the sides.
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
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chair has distinctive wood plug Joinery in the rear of each back support.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Split Back Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, these split back lounge chairs are both gorgeous and comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 by handle detail (image 6). Reupholstered with cotton velvet, vanilla ice cream ton...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Boho Weiman Split Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Weiman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Seldom seen, set of eight Michael Taylor for Baker dining chairs in walnut, cane and upholstered seats. Two arm chairs and six side chairs have a curvaceous profile with form fitting...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
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 back style design, rounded arms, and original abstract vinyl upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
This unique pair of highly styled postmodern accent chairs are covered in a richly toned durable upholstery. The chairs feature great lines with a striking fanned back and curved arm...
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 Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 dining chairs (2 Arms & 4 Sides) in mahogany with upholstered seats and split Indian cane backs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, Far East Collection, American 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
1920's Fischel Bentwood And Split Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
These chairs date from the 1920’s, an exceptional shape with the rare central front leg and the original split rattan backs and seats.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
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
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk set.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Set of 5 Brutalist dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking brutalist dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. The chairs are made from solid pine wood and have unique split back backrests.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
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 fan-shaped backrest crafted from split rattan, these chairs showcase intricate weav...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Eight Rare Baker Furniture Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Winsor White
Located in Chicago, IL
Two armchairs and six side chairs have a curvaceous profile with form fitting split back frame and cane inserts.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
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 for the chairs are supplied as pictured.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Reed
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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful and early rare split-back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Teak
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 X 32"D X 31.5"H
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
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-- GADROONED CARVED TAPERING FRONT LEGS- UPHOLSTERED IN WHITE ON WHITE CHECKERED FABRIC
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
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.
Category
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Split Bamboo Chairs & Ottoman
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of curved back split bamboo chairs with matching ottoman.
Category
French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Cotton
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 condition with only very minor imperfections consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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 chrome steel with split cowhide upholstered seats.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Johnson Furniture for Directional.
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
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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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.
Questions About Split Back Chair
What is a split back sofa?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder 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.
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