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Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 40 in W 67 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic chair back window seat with upholstered box seat in Honduran mahogany. Note the defining
Category
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the timeless elegance of this 20th-century English oak Windsor two-seat sack-back bench
Category
20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Materials
Oak
Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Contemporary walnut bench handmade by Brian Holcombe utilizing the techniques of traditional
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Walnut
1960's Original French Mullca School Bench with Back
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French Mullca school bench with back
1960’s Original French Mullca school bench
Category
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Materials
Beech
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Terracotta Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Terracotta Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Ivory Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Ivory Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Burgundy Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Burgundy Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Coral Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Coral Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Gold Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Gold Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Black Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Black Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Anthracite Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Anthracite Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Yellow Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Yellow Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Blue Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Blue Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Dune Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Dune Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Saffron Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Saffron Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in White Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in White Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Blush Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Blush Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Pastel Green Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Pastel Green Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Pearl Grey Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Pearl Grey Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Jade Green Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Jade Green Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Azur Blue Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Azur Blue Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Glass Green Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Bench without Back in Glass Green Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.9 in W 61.4 in D 19.7 in
1950's Original Mullca Long Bench With Back - 2.5 Metre - Large Quantity Availab
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Mullca Long Bench With Back – 2.5 Metre – Large Quantity Available
1950’s Original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 16.15 in
Alias Setes 200 Outdoor Bench in Teak Seat & Back with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Setes 200 Outdoor Bench in Teak Seat & Back with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Silver
Bench Loveseat Chair/Handmade GraffitiTextile Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
collaboration with MRS BX, to celebrate and give back to the thriving community and culture of the Bronx. Hand
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 21 in W 19 in D 37 in
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Cane
LOOM Bench
Located in Manchester, GB
for dining, an occasional chair, or in the hallway. The bench features hand-cut bridle joinery in the
Category
2010s British Benches
Materials
Wool, Ash, Oak
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury throne chair with accompanying bench or stool. These dramatic pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Tall Bench
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Wayne, NJ
Rare Chair in the Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Bench . This is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Wood
H 47.5 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Hall Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Hall Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 19th century.
Direct from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
H 37.5 in W 53 in D 19.25 in
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak.
Direct from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
H 65 in W 26 in D 20 in
Standard Chair Of Gardner U.S. Bi-Centennial Limited Edition Bench 1776-1976
Located in Germantown, MD
This rock solid bench is made by Standard Chair of Gardner Inc. in Massachusetts. What we have
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Maple
H 28.5 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Crown Mfg 7 Seat Aluminum Canvas Folding Chair Camping Sports Team Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crown Mfg. 7 Seat Aluminum and Canvas Folding Chair Camping Bench Sports Team Seats.
Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 130.5 in D 18.5 in
Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal, John Kapel
Located in Deland, FL
Saltman. The chairs / modular benches feature original hardware that can be hinged together for tandem
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Antique Handcrafted Rustic Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique rustic country bench is handcrafted with solid curved framing and a comfortable slanted
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Country Benches
Materials
Wood
Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather
Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in New York, NY
gilded frame. The chair also has a finished back.
Category
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Benches
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage Woodard Outdoor Iron Loveseat/Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
table and chairs. Please note the back of the bench has no design insert. No cushions included. Minor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Chocolate Memory Bench by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memory Bench by Plyus Design
Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 38 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
White Memory Bench by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
White Memory Bench by Plyus Design
Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 38 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Beige Memory Bench by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Memory Bench by Plyus Design
Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 38 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
the Ink collection, which consists of a dining chair, stool and bench, was first cast in a steel
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
piece in the Ink collection, which consists of a dining chair, stool and bench – was first cast in a
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Walnut Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
-jointed back rail. Whether used as seating in an office space or as an entryway bench or bedroom settee it
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Danish Modern Hand-Crafted Wooden Bench, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
chair. Solid, stable designed construction with slight curved slant in seat and back rest, beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
18th Century Primitive French Oak Long Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic french oak bench. Primitive and yet elegant in its simplicity and vernacular design
Category
Antique 1790s French Primitive Benches
Materials
Oak
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 152.4 (5´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 182,9 (6´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
beautiful finger-jointed back rail. Whether used as seating in an office space or as an entryway bench or
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
18th Century French Bedroom Bench by George Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in London, GB
A fine French late 18th century Klismos bench, of great colour and desirable generous proportions
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare museum grade bench by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The bench features an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Officina Bench by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
iron forging.
The collection includes tables and low tables, chairs, low chairs, stools, benches, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Materials
Beech
Rustic Modern Bench in Tanned Oak by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin and Brockett Sydney Bench has a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, IDF
This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Swedish Rococo White Painted Bench Settee, circa 1760-1780
Located in Round Top, TX
to this chair back settee.
The layered soft white painted finish with gray undertones is gently
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Yngve Ekström Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Weesp, NL
1960s.
The bench will be taken apart when shipped. It takes about 10 minutes to put it back together
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
-jointed back rail. Whether used as seating in an office space or as an entryway bench or bedroom settee it
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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Chair Back Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chair back bench you’re looking for. Each chair back bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and natural fiber. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair back bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chair back bench, those designed in Baroque, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Chair Back Bench?
Prices for a chair back bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,125 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,113.
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 Chair Back Bench
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
- 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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