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Transat Chair, Welcome Back
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Welcome back analyzes pieces of classic furniture lost in time, and brings them to modernity
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. The chair seat is slightly slanted back so it pulls you in and makes you never want to get up.
We
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR Sovereign Upholstery
Fabric is striped Burnout Velvet Cotton
Comes with 4 Arm
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Modern Low Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern low-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Mid Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern mid-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
signs of wear appear at the back on the bottom of the chair legs.
.
Dimensions :
Height : 150 cm
Seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 59.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare fully stamped Victorian 1840 hoop back Windsor chair High Wycombe.
Beautiful patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
The Pompe Chair is a
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
chair with perfect proportion and scale for ease and comfort. Showcases a high back and an armless
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Frenchkiss High-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's high back ensures it is both comfortable and elegant. Its steel frame is covered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Chambly" Dining Chairs
with Leather Upholstery and Solid Fruitwood Frames by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc., Freda Diamond
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Jean Royère
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French ladder back oak rush seat dining chairs. Crafted in the 1970s, these beautiful chairs boast
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Chairs, Black, Walnut
These Peabody Cane Back
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chair. This beautifully
Category
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik.
Limited edition
Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern or MCM slipper chairs in black faux leather or Naugahyde by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Exaggerated Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
Exaggerated butterfly back wing chair w/ tapered mahogany legs / brass tacking at wood accented
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Ladder Back Side Chair, The Netherlands
Located in Beerse, VAN
Antique ladder back chair from the Netherlands.
The chair still has its original patina from
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Low Back Design in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted High Back Design in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Back Lounge Chair in Emerald Green Wool
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
with the vertical slats comprising the back of the chair. The oak frame is beautifully sculpted with
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louise Chair with Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique high barrel back and comfortable seat. The chair sits on a bamboo frame for strength.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern dining chair with a relaxed curve back. Shown in combination of blue vinyl and a floral
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet
Curved Back Dining Room Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This new dining chair design is comfortable and modern with a relaxed pitch. The chairs shown
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Jacquard
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
invites nostalgia, then these Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs are the perfect addition to your
Category
Vintage 1970s French Country Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This low back chair / stool in solid oak was inspired by a Pierre Chapo upholstered chair and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Back Rest Chair, Coral Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Backrest chair
Coral lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Louise Chair with Salmon Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Louise Bar Chair with Salmon Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean, steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Louise Chair with Sage Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Louise Bar Chair with Taupe Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean, steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Thebes - Rosso Verona Marble Low Back Chair Designed by McGannon Saad
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
it ideal for wet areas, indoor and outdoor spaces.
It comes in two versions: a chair with a low back
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Louise Chair with Salmon Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Modular Lounge Chair Seating with Back Headboard Flowers by Olga Engel
By Olga Engel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Olga Engel’s new Flowers modular collection comprises of a sofa and modular chairs. Charis can be
Category
2010s Latvian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Textile
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Louise Chair with Sage Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Louise Chair with Taupe Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Louise Chair with Taupe Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Contemporary Dining Chair, Wood Back/Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s
This elegant shaped lounge chair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Club Chair with Faux Mink Welting and Tiger Patterned Back
By John Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A maximalist combination of fabrics and materials make this chair indulgent and rich. A performance
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
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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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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