What is a bow back chair?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

Yoke 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?

A 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.

What is the back of a chair called?

The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a low back chair?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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 high back office chair?

A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.

What are rounded back chairs called?

Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.

When were cane back chairs popular?

While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When were balloon back chairs made?

Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What era are balloon back chairs?

Balloon 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.

What are cross back chairs called?

Cross 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.

Who designed the shield back chair?

Vladimir 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.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 25 in

Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs

H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in

Italian Abstract Sculptural Steel and Fabric Corset Side Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

as a laced corset. Perfect for a fashion boutique or statement chair. Certainly an artists project

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Italian Abstract Sculptural Steel and Fabric Corset Side Chair

H 36 in W 20 in D 24.25 in

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Houston, TX

sleek tubular chrome chair is a classic. Designed in 1927, this pair has its original black leather back

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Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in

6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture

By Paul Frankl

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six Corset or V Back dining chairs including two head arm chairs and six side chairs

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

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6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture

H 31.25 in W 20 in D 23 in

Six Corset Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl in Grey Wool

By Paul Frankl

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Six Corset Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl in Grey Wool

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Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé

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Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950 Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset

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Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé

H 47 in W 21 in D 23 in

Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840

Located in Leimen, DE

This pair of low chairs dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chairs were made

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Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840

H 35.82 in W 19.68 in D 19.68 in

Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chrome tube frame ,comes

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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

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Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs

H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 28.35 in

1950s Bust Shaped Side Chairs from France

Located in Amsterdam, NL

skai, fitting around the backrest like a corset. The back of the skai is connected with a white rope

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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

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1950s Bust Shaped Side Chairs from France

H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pony Hide Lounge Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

stenciled hair-on-hide cowhide featuring a corset lace-up back with stainless grommets and suede ties. Very

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pony Hide Lounge Chair

H 31 in W 21 in D 16.5 in

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey

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Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Set of 14 Hollywood Regency Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs c. 1960

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 14 Hollywood Regency Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs c. 1960

H 50.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Mid Century Modern set of 6 cane back dining chairs is built for lifetimes made of mahogany

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet

Located in Saint Louis, MO

By far one of the most beautiful and unique sets of Dining Chairs our shop has ever carried, we are

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Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet

H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in

Zele "Marcus & Alexis" Dining Chairs in Leather, Stainless and Wood, Set of 8

By Zele

Located in Miami, FL

different models shown, the "Marcus" chair which has a stainless steel corset back and the "Alexis" chair

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Zele "Marcus & Alexis" Dining Chairs in Leather, Stainless and Wood, Set of 8

H 36 in W 19 in D 17.5 in

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in London, GB

elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in

Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

cushion also slightly tilts to encourage you to sit back and let the chair get you comfortable. Splayed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery

Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in

Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs in Green Velvet with Walnut Frames

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Saint Louis, MO

. Tall height adds a deeper sense of privacy. Walnut frame corsets soft upholstered green velvet backs

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs in Green Velvet with Walnut Frames

H 50.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric

By Paul Frankl

Located in Troy, MI

- these chairs are similar in style to the Corset chair designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric

H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Midcentury Circle Sided Rattan Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of gracefully curved back rattan arm chairs with corset backs and circle sides. Two orange

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

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Pair of Midcentury Circle Sided Rattan Arm Chairs

H 33 in W 29 in D 28 in

French Low Armchair or Lounge Chair, Restoration Period 1840

Located in Leimen, DE

This low armchair dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chair was made during the

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Antique 1840s French Restauration Armchairs

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Yew, Fruitwood

French Low Armchair or Lounge Chair, Restoration Period 1840

H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in

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Chrome

Pace Collection Chair

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, these Le

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24 in W 39 in L 24 in

Art Deco Accent Side Chair Distressed Gray Finish and Black Leather Seat

Located in Topeka, KS

and beauty of the well-worn leather. The chairs slender rollback is cinched in at the seat back and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Accent Side Chair Distressed Gray Finish and Black Leather Seat

H 34.5 in W 17.25 in L 34.5 in

Early Production Collectors LC3 Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible early year, low production number set of LC3 club chairs, with provenance, in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Production Collectors LC3 Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Early 'LC3' Club Chairs in Cognac Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible earlier year set of LC3 club chairs in original cognac brown leather and chrome

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 'LC3' Club Chairs in Cognac Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, this authentic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Set of 6 Knoll Spoleto Dining Chairs in Rich Cognac

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

leather seats and backs wrap around the cantilevered chrome frames with corset ties. A piece of Bauhaus

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Knoll Spoleto Dining Chairs in Rich Cognac

H 23 in W 18.5 in L 23 in

Set of 10 Mies Van Der Rohe MR Dining Chairs for Knoll

Located in North Miami, FL

These classic dining chairs have the original leather in saddle brown. The lace up corset back

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Mies Van Der Rohe MR Dining Chairs for Knoll

Walnut and Birch Vintage Cherner Armchair for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage walnut and birch bentwood armchair or captain’s chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Walnut and Birch Vintage Cherner Armchair for Plycraft

H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pace Collection Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Fantastic leather corset detailing in the back with leather straps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chair

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Pace Collection Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cushions. Fantastic leather corset detailing in the back with leather straps. Fantastic condition and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chair

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Pace Collection Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Fantastic leather corset detailing in the back with leather straps. Priced individually. Only 1 available.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chairs

H 23.25 in W 20.25 in D 23 in

Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chair "Aka" Princess Chair Restored in Satin Black

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard wrought iron high back canopy patio lounge chair with corseted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chair "Aka" Princess Chair Restored in Satin Black

H 56 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

with corseted backs, also know as the Princess chair in satin black. These chairs have been blasted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black

H 56 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "Aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

with corseted backs, also know as the Princess chair shown satin black. These chairs have been blasted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "Aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black

H 56 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Leather Dining Chair by Pace

By Pace Collection, Mariani Interior Design

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cushions. Fantastic leather corset detailing in the back with leather straps. Marked "Made in Italy

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Dining Chair by Pace

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Mariani Cantilevered Arm Chairs by Pace International

Located in Pasadena, CA

chrome frame of these chairs. The double button tufted back rest is joined to the bottom cushion with a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mariani Cantilevered Arm Chairs by Pace International

H 19.25 in W 21 in D 22 in

Pair of Bartolucci-Waldheim Barwa Lounge Chairs Aluminium and Yellow Canvas

By Bertolucci & Waldheim

Located in Topeka, KS

Exceptional pair of Barwa lounge chairs designed by Edgar Bartolucci and John Waldheim. Made of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Bartolucci-Waldheim Barwa Lounge Chairs Aluminium and Yellow Canvas

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 52 in

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

By Russell Woodard

Located in San Jose, CA

pattern with exaggerated scrollina and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as the Princess chair in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in

Early Production 'LC3' and 'LC2' Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair and sofa to sink your heinie into, this

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Early Production 'LC3' and 'LC2' Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24 in W 39.75 in L 24 in

Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Hanover, MA

Va-va-Voom! Four elegant Paul Frankl 'Corset' chairs with V-back forms and a wood cross-bar detail

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of 18 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

backs feature Frankl's iconic "V" shape cut out - frequently compared to a corset or plunging neckline

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood

Set of 18 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in

French Louis XVI Petite Boudoir or Slipper Chair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptionally pretty Louis XVI century boudoir, or slipper, chair, with medallion back and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Petite Boudoir or Slipper Chair

1 bid

No Reserve

H 33.27 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

Four Brass Rietveld Style Zig Zag Chairs with Leather and Velvet Seat Cushions

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in North Miami, FL

chairs sizzle thanks to green velvet cushions and chair backs custom-corseted in sexy black harness

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Four Brass Rietveld Style Zig Zag Chairs with Leather and Velvet Seat Cushions

H 37 in W 15 in D 19 in

Early Production Collectors LC3 Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible set of four (4) early year, low production number LC3 club chairs, with provenance

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Production Collectors LC3 Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Pair of 'Lc2' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed

Category

Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 'Lc2' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in

'LC3' Grand Modèle Club Chairs in Mohair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chairs to sink your heinie into, these Le

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

'LC3' Grand Modèle Club Chairs in Mohair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 23 in W 39 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, these Le

Category

1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, this authentic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Set of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, this authentic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Set of Four Mies van Der Rohe Dining Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four chrome and canvas Mies van der Rohe dining chairs with corset backs.

Category

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

Set of Four Mies van Der Rohe Dining Chairs

H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 26 in

Marcel Breuer Knoll B-33 Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 8

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

leather sling and corseted seats and backs. These chairs are in original vintage condition and the leather

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Knoll B-33 Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 8

H 32 in W 18.75 in D 24.75 in

Set of Four Black Leather and Chrome Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Dining Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in West Hartford, CT

tubular frame with a chrome finish and features a corseted back and seat. The floating frame has a curved

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Black Leather and Chrome Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Dining Chairs

H 32 in W 19 in D 27 in

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Grand Modèle by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chairs to sink your heinie into, these Le

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early Production 'LC3' Grand Modèle by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 24 in W 39.75 in D 29.25 in

Pair of Russell Woodard High Back Princess Canopy Lounge Chairs

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Toledo, OH

back canopy patio lounge chairs with corseted backs, also know as the Princess chair. Finished in black

Category

Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard High Back Princess Canopy Lounge Chairs

H 56 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Eastlake Victorian Récamier Daybed Chaise Fainting Couch

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Topeka, KS

that its purpose was to provide a lady wearing those tightly bound corsets a place to fain a lady-like

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Eastlake Victorian Récamier Daybed Chaise Fainting Couch

H 32 in W 72 in D 26 in

Early Production LC2 Loveseat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c. 1965, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

collector clients. The soft orange velvet with vintaged grey frame adds a laid-back casualness ideal for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Settees

Materials

Steel

Early Production LC2 Loveseat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c. 1965, Signed

H 26.25 in W 54 in D 29 in

Early Production Leather 'LC3' Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

light leather patina adds a laid-back casualness ideal for those who love aged leather and the warmth

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Early Production Leather 'LC3' Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

H 25 in W 66.5 in D 29 in

Set of 8 Paul Frankl Dining Chairs in Zebra Cut Velvet with Gold Brocade c. 1950

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Saint Louis, MO

recognize these chairs' similarities to Frankl's Corset Dining Chairs. As opposed to an open corset V back

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 8 Paul Frankl Dining Chairs in Zebra Cut Velvet with Gold Brocade c. 1950

H 32.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Four Paul Laszlo Corset Chairs in Pale Silver Leather w/ Black

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These dramatic high backed corset chairs were designed by Paul Laszlo. They have beautiful pale

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Four Paul Laszlo Corset Chairs in Pale Silver Leather w/ Black

H 35 in W 27 in D 32 in

Guy Martin Femme Fatale Corset Chair Woven Brass and Iron

Located in Houston, TX

Designer Guy Martin chair woven brass on an iron frame with a corset laced steel cable back. It has

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass, Iron

Guy Martin Femme Fatale Corset Chair Woven Brass and Iron

H 41 in W 18 in D 16.5 in

Set of Six MR Dining Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

, with corseted caramel leather seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Six MR Dining Chairs

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Four Leather Mies Van Der Rohe "M10" chairs. Corseted Leather back, leather seat and chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs

H 32 in

Airplane Recliner Chair Warren MacArthur

Located in New York, NY

Airplane Chair Recliner made from aluminum tubing & leather, including extra back cover with corset

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Airplane Recliner Chair Warren MacArthur

H 43 in W 26 in D 25 in

Stylized Slipper Chair By Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Hudson, NY

over corseted back. Original chartreuse vinyl with button seat and inside back, nail head trim outer

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Stylized Slipper Chair By Mastercraft

H 28 in W 25 in D 23 in

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Questions About Corset Back Chair

What is a bow back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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What is a splat back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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?
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Yoke 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?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A 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.
What is the back of a chair called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a low back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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.
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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What is a balloon back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 high back office chair?
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What are rounded back chairs called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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When were cane back chairs popular?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
When were balloon back chairs made?
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Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
What era are balloon back chairs?
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Balloon 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.
What are cross back chairs called?
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Cross 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.
Who designed the shield back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Vladimir 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.

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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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