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Camelback Chair

Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable
Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable

Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A gently arched camelback top rail crowns the tight back of this made-to-order slipper chair, its f...

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2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Set of Three Harvey Probber Black Camelback Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of Three Harvey Probber Black Camelback Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of Three Harvey Probber Black Camelback Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Set of 3 Harvey Probber black enameled wood & cream leather dining chairs. Featuring a graphic Black lacquered Wood framework, saber legs, ergonomic arched backs, round, wide (18...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Authentic PJ-SI-62-A rare camelback chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010617 teak armchair.

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mulberry Lounge Chair, West Haddon Hall Collection
Mulberry Lounge Chair, West Haddon Hall Collection

Mulberry Lounge Chair, West Haddon Hall Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Camelback lounge chair with a swept-out, flared arm and solitary seat and back cushion.

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Side Chairs, England, 18th Century, Pair
Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Side Chairs, England, 18th Century, Pair

Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Side Chairs, England, 18th Century, Pair

Located in London, GB

A pair of 18th century Hepplewhite period camelback side chairs, having honeysuckle & husk carved backs with shaped splats above serpentine shaped stuffover buttoned seats, supported...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Reclining Armchair by Ambrose Heal
Antique Reclining Armchair by Ambrose Heal

Antique Reclining Armchair by Ambrose Heal

By Ambrose Heal

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Oak frame features slim, tapered oar-style armrests extending behind the chair, and slightly camelback stretchers under the armrests.

Category

Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

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Double Camelback English Sofa/Settee
Double Camelback English Sofa/Settee

Double Camelback English Sofa/Settee

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H 45.5 in W 60 in D 29.5 in

Double Camelback English Sofa/Settee

Located in Stamford, CT

Camelback Wing Chair Arm sofa /settee with ball and claw foot.Braided wood edge.Newly reupholstered.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Twelve Camelback Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Camelback Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Camelback Mahogany Dining Chairs

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H 43.5 in W 24 in D 23.5 in

Set of Twelve Camelback Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality reproduction set of 10 single and 2 carver dining chairs. Featuring fluted arms and legs. Upholstered in a floral covering with stud work to the edges. Carve...

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Early 20th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Camelback and Brass Dining Chairs
Set of Six Camelback and Brass Dining Chairs

Set of Six Camelback and Brass Dining Chairs

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H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in L 39 in

Set of Six Camelback and Brass Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of six camelback and brass dining chairs in purple upholstery.

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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

1940s Red Leather Camelback French Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair
1940s Red Leather Camelback French Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair

1940s Red Leather Camelback French Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Classic 1940s French Art Deco club chairs in red burgundy leather. The sloping backs with nail head trim. Solid and very comfortable Condition: expected wear, crinkling an...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hickory Chair Company Camelback Sofa
Hickory Chair Company Camelback Sofa

Hickory Chair Company Camelback Sofa

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H 33 in W 84 in D 26 in

Hickory Chair Company Camelback Sofa

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic Chippendale-inspired Camelback design Sofa by Hickory Chair Company. Sofa is in a Coral / Salmon color Damask Fabric with a large scale Floral Pattern.

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Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Sofas

Materials

Damask

12 Single & Two Arm Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Camelback Dining Chairs
12 Single & Two Arm Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Camelback Dining Chairs

12 Single & Two Arm Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Camelback Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of 12 single and two arm, late 19th century Hepplewhite style camelback dining chairs, having molded backs with honeysuckle carving to the top rails, with pierced Gothic splats...

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Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Hickory Chair Chinese Chippendale Camelback Faux Bamboo Sofa
Vintage Hickory Chair Chinese Chippendale Camelback Faux Bamboo Sofa

Vintage Hickory Chair Chinese Chippendale Camelback Faux Bamboo Sofa

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Tagged Mark Hampton for Hickory Chair.

Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair of Camelback Loveseat Blue & White Striped & Floral Upholstery MINT!
Pair of Camelback Loveseat Blue & White Striped & Floral Upholstery MINT!

Pair of Camelback Loveseat Blue & White Striped & Floral Upholstery MINT!

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Camelback Loveseat Blue & White Striped & Floral Upholstery MINT!

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20th Century American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent
2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent

2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage mid century arm chairs. Featuring a camelback, modern paisley fabric with walnut legs and castors.  

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent
2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent

2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage mid century arm chairs. Featuring a camelback, modern paisley fabric with walnut legs and castors.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 14 Late 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Set of 14 Late 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Set of 14 Late 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of 12 single and 2 arm, late 19th century Hepplewhite style camelback dining chairs, having molded backs with honeysuckle carving to the top rails, with pierced Gothic splats, ...

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Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker
Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker

Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Wicker Camelback rocking chair and settee loveseat bench rocker Vintage wicker rocking chair and settee.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Antique Petite Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Settee Bench Chair Stool Seat
Antique Petite Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Settee Bench Chair Stool Seat

Antique Petite Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Settee Bench Chair Stool Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Petite antique Chippendale settee or bench seat. Made of mahogany featuring camelback form with rolled arms and square fluted legs. Measure: 39".  

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Linen & Mahogany Camelback Sofa -Hickory Chair
English Chinese Chippendale Style Linen & Mahogany Camelback Sofa -Hickory Chair

English Chinese Chippendale Style Linen & Mahogany Camelback Sofa -Hickory Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an English Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in an old world linen with a carved mahogany frame manufactured by Hickory Chair Co the linen upholstery is in...

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Hickory Chair Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa Rolled Arm Pagoda Scene Couch
Hickory Chair Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa Rolled Arm Pagoda Scene Couch

Hickory Chair Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa Rolled Arm Pagoda Scene Couch

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Hickory chair Chippendale Camelback sofa. Made from American Mahogany with rolled arms and fluted straight legs connected by an H stretcher.

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co
Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co Offered is a beautiful Chippendale Reproduction Camelback Sofa by Hickory Chair Co.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Os De Mouton Chairs
Os De Mouton Chairs

Os De Mouton Chairs

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H 44.5 in W 24.5 in D 26.5 in

Os De Mouton Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of late 19th-century camelback Os de Mouton chairs. A classic French style, the smooth timework arms complement a comfortable reupholstered seat and back in a neutral llinen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa by Hickory Chair with Fretwork
Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa by Hickory Chair with Fretwork

Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa by Hickory Chair with Fretwork

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 20th century Chinese chippendale style sofa by Hickory Chair. It has classic styling that makes it a timeless piece. The frame is carved mahogany. It is marked, with m...

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Style Camel Back Sofa With Red Dragonfly Upholstery and Throw Pillows
George III Style Camel Back Sofa With Red Dragonfly Upholstery and Throw Pillows

George III Style Camel Back Sofa With Red Dragonfly Upholstery and Throw Pillows

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in West Chester, PA

Classic high end camelback sofa by Hickory Chair Co. featuring a hand carved solid mahogany base and re-upholstered in dragonfly motif fabric.

Category

Late 20th Century American George III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Settee in the Manner of Kaare Klint
Danish Mid-Century Settee in the Manner of Kaare Klint

Danish Mid-Century Settee in the Manner of Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in Norwalk, CT

This petite sofa represents an utterly unique marriage of two traditional silhouettes: the camelback sofa and the wingback chair. Its backrest and armrests blend seamlessly into one ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Oak

PAIR of C. 1900 French Carved Walnut Camelback Chairs
PAIR of C. 1900 French Carved Walnut Camelback Chairs

PAIR of C. 1900 French Carved Walnut Camelback Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR of C. 1900 French carved walnut camelback chairs with blue satin fabric (with a gold bee repeat) on down.

Category

French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian 1880s Tall Camelback Dining Chairs with X-Form Stretcher
Set of Four Italian 1880s Tall Camelback Dining Chairs with X-Form Stretcher

Set of Four Italian 1880s Tall Camelback Dining Chairs with X-Form Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Italian tall camelback upholstered dining room side chairs with X-form stretcher from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Leather Dining Chairs, 1900s
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Leather Dining Chairs, 1900s

Set of Eight French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Leather Dining Chairs, 1900s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of eight French Louis XIII style os de mouton camelback leather dining room chairs from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Camelback Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal camelback chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every camelback chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a camelback chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A camelback chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Hickory Chair Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful camelback chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Camelback Chair?

The average selling price for a camelback chair at 1stDibs is $2,988, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $24,848 for the highest priced.

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.