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19th Century Biedermeier Curving Backrest Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Curving Backrest Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Curving Backrest Chair

Located in Berlin, DE

Biedermeier chair, circa 1845. Solid wood with red cover. Rear legs saber-shaped. Wide curving

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of wicker armchairs with curved backrests, 1980s.
Pair of wicker armchairs with curved backrests, 1980s.

Pair of wicker armchairs with curved backrests, 1980s.

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of wicker armchairs with an organic shape and curved backrest and bamboo cane base Product

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Backrest & Glossy Lacquered Legs
Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Backrest & Glossy Lacquered Legs

Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Backrest & Glossy Lacquered Legs

Located in NEW YORK, NY

, featuring a gracefully curved backrest with a lower opening for added visual interest and ergonomic support

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs with Curved Backrests
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs with Curved Backrests

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs with Curved Backrests

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add mid-century charm to your dining space with this set of walnut dining chairs featuring curved

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Pair of Wood-Slatted Curved Chair, Italian
Mid-Century Pair of Wood-Slatted Curved Chair, Italian

Mid-Century Pair of Wood-Slatted Curved Chair, Italian

Located in London, GB

that combines form and function beautifully. The chairs boast gently curved backrests and seat panels

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sofa by Studio Glustin
Wooden Sofa by Studio Glustin

Wooden Sofa by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Wooden sofa with curved backrest, upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation Studio Glustin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Silver Gilt Side Chair Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
Silver Gilt Side Chair Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings

Silver Gilt Side Chair Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

Silver gilt side chair style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. Has a leather seat and curved backrest.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest

Located in Darmstadt, DE

early 19th-century German design. The chair features a gently curved backrest with a carved central

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

SS1 Armchair: Curved Back and Timeless Comfort in Wood
SS1 Armchair: Curved Back and Timeless Comfort in Wood

SS1 Armchair: Curved Back and Timeless Comfort in Wood

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

comfort through its gentle curves and well-defined angles. The curved backrest, with its carefully crafted

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Sculptural postmodern dining chairs in wood with curved back, 1980s
Sculptural postmodern dining chairs in wood with curved back, 1980s

Sculptural postmodern dining chairs in wood with curved back, 1980s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

rush seats. The tall, curved backrests give each chair a strong vertical presence while offering

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Biedermeier Settee
Biedermeier Settee

Biedermeier Settee

Located in New York, NY

A formal settee, seating three comfortably with curved arms and a lightly curving backrest

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Fir

Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Set of eight Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood with burl inlays on the slightly curved

Category

Antique 1820s Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset with cane.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

80" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa
80" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa

80" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sofa is biomorphic shaped and has chrome legs. The back has 2 separate curved backrest . The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

68" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa
68" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa

68" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sofa is biomorphic shaped and has chrome legs. The back has 2 separate curved backrest . The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

A Pair of Swedish Stained Birch Barrel Back Armchairs, Circa 1940s
A Pair of Swedish Stained Birch Barrel Back Armchairs, Circa 1940s

A Pair of Swedish Stained Birch Barrel Back Armchairs, Circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

backrest, scrolled arm supports, tight upholstered back and seat, raised of tapered out-curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Chair Cherrywood around 1820
19th Century Biedermeier Chair Cherrywood around 1820

19th Century Biedermeier Chair Cherrywood around 1820

Located in Münster, DE

, curved backrest with bracing with fan and rosette motif, thread inlay Height: 83 cm, width: 43 cm, depth

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Baroque-style Armchair with modern Upholstery, Italy, mid 18th Century
Baroque-style Armchair with modern Upholstery, Italy, mid 18th Century

Baroque-style Armchair with modern Upholstery, Italy, mid 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large baroque-style nutwood armchair with high curved backrest and carved wooden frame with volute

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Suite of 6 Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century
Suite of 6 Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Suite of 6 Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

condition and very nicely carved curved backrests. French work of good quality.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bergère Armchair, early 19th century
Bergère Armchair, early 19th century

Bergère Armchair, early 19th century

Located in Greding, DE

Bergère on lion paws with carved leaf decorations on the armrests and high elegantly curved

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

gently curved backrest terminates in stylized volutes. The sofa has been newly upholstered in dark blue

Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modernist Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Modernist Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Modernist Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in North Miami, FL

many details. Curved backrests, flat mahogany panel and floating seats, all original and ready to use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Modern Curved Club or Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Modern Curved Club or Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Modern Curved Club or Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

curved backrest. They feature spectacular design and are extremely comfortable. Made in Denmark in early

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini, Italy 20th century
Lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini, Italy 20th century

Lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini, Italy 20th century

By Mario Bellini

Located in Greding, DE

Set of four lounge chairs with curved backrests and tapered feet. The seats are heavily upholstered

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

PI Solid Oak Chair – With Backrest and Upholstered Comfort
PI Solid Oak Chair – With Backrest and Upholstered Comfort

PI Solid Oak Chair – With Backrest and Upholstered Comfort

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

, thanks to the individuality of the wood. The ergonomically curved backrest enhances support, while the

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch
Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch

Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch

Located in Berlin, DE

upholstered and covered with fabric. Grand-line frame and legs. Slightly curved backrest with partly grooved

Category

Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Seltz - Set of 5 dining chairs
Seltz - Set of 5 dining chairs

Seltz - Set of 5 dining chairs

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in Forest, BE

. Featuring a bold three-legged construction and curved backrest. The wood shows a warm, natural patina. A

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair with Chinoiserie Lacquer Decoration, Probably Early 20th Century
Armchair with Chinoiserie Lacquer Decoration, Probably Early 20th Century

Armchair with Chinoiserie Lacquer Decoration, Probably Early 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Armchair with high curved backrest, yellow upholstery with floral ornaments, and a straight wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Late 19th C. English Mahogany Chaise with Heavy Woven Guatemalan Fabric
Late 19th C. English Mahogany Chaise with Heavy Woven Guatemalan Fabric

Late 19th C. English Mahogany Chaise with Heavy Woven Guatemalan Fabric

Located in North Miami, FL

elegantly curved backrest. The heavy woven fabric is new and provides an additional pillow which is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather
Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather

Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Oakland, CA

curved backrest restored in a hand-buffed natural oil finish, and newly upholstered seats in black

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair in Hand Turned Ashwood, by Morelato
Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair in Hand Turned Ashwood, by Morelato

Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair in Hand Turned Ashwood, by Morelato

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Jenny is an upholstered chair made of hand-turned ashwood. The curved backrest is made of a raw of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Fabric

1990s Tom Stepp 'Jive' Chairs for Kvist Møbler, Birch with Woven Seats
1990s Tom Stepp 'Jive' Chairs for Kvist Møbler, Birch with Woven Seats

1990s Tom Stepp 'Jive' Chairs for Kvist Møbler, Birch with Woven Seats

By Kvist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features a solid birch frame with natural wood finish and curved backrest that emphasizes clean

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rush Side Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rush Side Chairs, Italy, 1960s

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rush Side Chairs, Italy, 1960s

By Vico Magistretti, Ibisco Sedie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 marigold stained oak side chairs with curved backrests and stunning carved details on

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller Style Solid Pine Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller Style Solid Pine Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller Style Solid Pine Dining Chairs

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller style natural Pine dining chairs with pleasantly curved

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 8, by INDO-
Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 8, by INDO-

Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 8, by INDO-

By INDO-

Located in Rumford, RI

the silhouette of a songbird, with a curved backrest and tapered legs. Crafted in solid wood and

Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 6, by INDO-
Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 6, by INDO-

Myna Chair in Teak Wood, Set of 6, by INDO-

By INDO-

Located in Rumford, RI

the silhouette of a songbird, with a curved backrest and tapered legs. Crafted in solid wood and

Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Biedermeier Bench in Walnut, circa 1820
Biedermeier Bench in Walnut, circa 1820

Biedermeier Bench in Walnut, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Delicate Biedermeier bench featuring a minimalist solid walnut frame. The high, gently curved

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

curved backrests and low slung proportions and block feet in beechwood were made to match the curved

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Armchair in Turned Ashwood, by Morelato
Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Armchair in Turned Ashwood, by Morelato

Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Armchair in Turned Ashwood, by Morelato

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Jenny is an upholstered easy chair made of hand turned ash wood poles. The curved backrest is made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Fabric

French Directoire Green Diamond Pattern Upholstered Mahogany Bergere Armchair
French Directoire Green Diamond Pattern Upholstered Mahogany Bergere Armchair

French Directoire Green Diamond Pattern Upholstered Mahogany Bergere Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

with curved backrest and padded armrests on baluster-shaped supports with a seat raised on baluster

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Leather Chair Set of 4
Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Leather Chair Set of 4

Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Leather Chair Set of 4

Located in Seattle, WA

a supporting curved backrest and a wide frame seat unusual for Danish design. Retains the original

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Karlstad, SE

its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it looks. It's been reupholstered in honey-colored

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy
Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy

Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy

Located in New York, NY

Set of three armchairs and a matching pouf (32 x Ø40 cm) from the Art Deco period. The curved

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base
Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base

Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base

Located in Freamunde, PT

both intimate dinners and grand gatherings. Its elegantly curved backrest and slender legs create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs
1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs

1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

rearrange. The chairs also feature a curved backrest and still have their original upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs

Mid-Century Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style pine dining chairs with woven rush seats and a curved backrest

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Set of Four Blonde Wood Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Four Blonde Wood Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Four Blonde Wood Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti inspired light wood dining chairs with curved backrests and inset rush

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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Curved Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic curved backrest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every curved backrest was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage curved backrest now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the curved backrest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A curved backrest made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curved backrest over the years, but those crafted by Busnelli, Magnus Stephensen and Morelato are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curved Backrest?

Prices for a curved backrest start at $513 and top out at $5,360 with the average selling for $2,758.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.