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High Back Custom Dining Chairs
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Brass, fabric. Elegant contemporary dining chairs with solid brass cradle bases and great detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

High Back Custom Dining Chairs
High Back Custom Dining Chairs
H 43.25 in W 18 in D 24 in
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair with Ergonomic Laminate Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Frame and structure: Seats of curved plywood, covered inside with high density polyurethane foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam

Sibau Italian Black High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By A. Sibau
Located in Countryside, IL
A Sibau Italian black high back dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20.5
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order, elegant and graceful, contemporary chair plays on form and function. The S
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
English-Made Late 17th Century Style Solid Oak High Back Side & Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
character to the chair. Its high back and turned legs showcases the distinctive Tudor style, known for its
Category

Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Emeco Alfi Chair in Brown & Ash w/ High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alfi Chair in White and Ash Wood with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you donÕt see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Green and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Gray and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Red and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Sand and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Cane Back Dining Chairs- Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
integrity and quality of the set remain uncompromised. The high backs of each chair provide supportive
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Green and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Sand and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Red and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Chair in Brown and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eclipse Dining Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
support a cushioned seat with a high back. The defining element is the rounded top of the backrest that
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Eclipse Dining Chair
Eclipse Dining Chair
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Exotic Wood High-Back Dining Leather Chair from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Leather Upholstered Dark Walnut and Bronze Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order, limited edition, elegant and graceful, contemporary arm chair, constructed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chairs with Resin Finish in Brass Color
Located in New York, NY
look. This Chairs come in two versions: one with a lower back for a laid-back feel, and another with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Fiberglass

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair Upholstered In Red Alcantara
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order, elegant and graceful, contemporary chair plays on form and function. The S
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back-upholstered in anthracite leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back - upholstered in beige leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Asian Klismos Leg Water Lilly Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
19" deep x 17" wide inside seat 26" high at arms 6 Side Chairs: 39" high at back 24" wide 26
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Thin Frame Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Thin Frame Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Sun collection, this dining chair is a striking addition to a modern home, where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Stylish Modern Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six contemporary modern dining chairs feature stylish high back design with heavy
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stylish Modern Dining Chairs
Stylish Modern Dining Chairs
H 43 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Custom Set of Eight French Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
larger than the side chair measures 38" high, 22" deep and 23" wide. The highest point on the arm is 28".  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Thin Frame Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1980s postmodern lacquered high back dining chair is like a functional piece of contemporary
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

High Back Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Brown Leather from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
, high back exudes elegance and propriety. Available for quick-ship as shown, or in several standard
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Customizable Gubi Masculo Dining Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
challenging to the senses. This is supported by the slender metal legs that make the whole dining chair almost
Category

2010s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Oak dining chairs, France, 1960s An extensive set of twelve Oak dining chairs curved
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
Carbon Fibre Irving Dining Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon fibre irving dining chair by Madheke. Dimensions: W 56 D 51 H 91 cm. Materials: carbon
Category

2010s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carbon Fibre Irving Dining Chair by Madheke
Carbon Fibre Irving Dining Chair by Madheke
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi 'Pamplona' Dining Chair
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chair, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1965
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
, reminiscent of Baroque-style dining-room chairs, adds a layer of irony that seamlessly blends into formal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Elegant Modern Upholstered Dining Chair with Com Skirt, Luca from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The luca chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of Costantini's most
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
Silhouette with high backs for extra support. The padded seats are upholstered in a pale beige fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
H 39.77 in W 21.66 in D 24.41 in
Charles Hollis Jones Dining Chairs, set of Six
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Trenton, NJ
Immerse yourself in vintage elegance with this exclusive set of six high-back dining chairs, a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tress in Light Beige Fabric Upholstered Dining Chair in Walnut Wood, set of 2
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Legendary Uultis designer Mr. Sergio Batista has created the Tress dining chair in a light beige
Category

2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

VINTAGE SET OF 8 YEW WOOD DINING CHAiRS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
Chairs. The set of 8 dining chairs features a stunning combination of yew wood frames with stripe
Category

20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Yew

VINTAGE SET OF 8 YEW WOOD DINING CHAiRS J1
VINTAGE SET OF 8 YEW WOOD DINING CHAiRS J1
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
BERNHARDT Opus XIX Tufted Dining Side Chair - Pair C
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture, from their Opus XIX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Modern Marc Krusin for Knoll Krusin Wood Side Dining Armchair
By Marc Krusin, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Krusin wood dining or side chair is contemporary and very comfortable. Well-constructed frame
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak

BERNHARDT Opus XIX Tufted Dining Side Chair - Pair B
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture, from their Opus XIX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Brazilian Dining Chairs by Novo Rumo, Set of 8
By Novo Rumo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Eight beautiful dining chairs by Novo Rumo in solid wooden frame. Brazil 1960s These chairs have
Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker Parsons Dining Chairs, a set of four, beautifully combine
Category

20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Marc Krusin for Knoll Krusin Wood Side Dining Armchair, Set of 6
By Marc Krusin, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Krusin wood dining or side chair is contemporary and very comfortable. Well-constructed frame
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted dining chairs, comprising of twelve chairs and two armchairs, all with cane backs and seats and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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

Contemporary Lise Chair Wood Leather by Castello Lagravinese studio
By Castello Lagravinese
Located in Cascina, IT
Internal structure: Curved fir wood multi-ply. Cushions padding: Sitting cushion and back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Outdoor Light Blue and Cream Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in London, GB
wrought iron, the Provence Club dining chairs displays a woven back to emulate basket weave, and subtly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B20 Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in London, GB
1980s, the B20 dining chair was manufactured by Tecta. The chair has a cantilever sledge style base
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ethos. This set of six solid oak dining chairs from the 1960s stands as a prim example to the enduring
Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six classic mid-century modern Mahogany and cane 'Yucatan' dining chairs was designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Eight Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & beige leather, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set is nothing less than spectacular! This set of eight dining chairs was
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Modern Classic Chiavarina Dining Chair, Beige Velvet Upholstery, Brass Cast Foot
Located in Oporto, PT
elements in a hand-carved handle. The chair gains a new, more contemporary look, while preserving its roots
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Contemporary High Back Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of contemporary high back dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique contemporary high back dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and cherry. Find 1 antique and vintage contemporary high back dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Contemporary high back dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary high back dining chairs bearing Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made contemporary high back dining chairs over the years, but those made by Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Contemporary High Back Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $510, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $4,000 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.