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19th Century European Yew Wood High Back Windsor Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century European yew wood high back windsor armchair Fine hand carved custom made high back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century European Yew Wood High Back Windsor Armchair
19th Century European Yew Wood High Back Windsor Armchair

19th Century European Yew Wood High Back Windsor Armchair

H 43 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Olive

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

H 42.92 in W 13.39 in D 16.93 in
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall back, neoclassic side chair is attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet circa 1945
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair

Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair

H 44 in W 21 in D 20 in
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's

H 46.46 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Tilburg, NL
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s. Looking for something
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s

H 47.25 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
coveted "high back". version and is as new. NielsenClassics delivers the absolute highest quality of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back

H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, - French to their core - is an intriguing find. This high back chair comes from the Duboscq house from
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s

Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s

H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 17.52 in
Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Six mid-century Italian style mahogany chairs high back lined Borsani style.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style
Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style

Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style

H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud chairs high back in white bamboo Italian design, 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970
Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970

Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970

H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category

2010s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery

Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery

H 45.67 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Inno Aura L High Back Chair Designed by Mikko Laakkonen
By Inno Interior OY, Mikko Laakkonen
Located in New York, NY
Aura chair L is defined by it’s sheltering high back that creates a secluded niche even in the
Category

2010s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Inno Aura L High Back Chair Designed by Mikko Laakkonen
Inno Aura L High Back Chair Designed by Mikko Laakkonen

Inno Aura L High Back Chair Designed by Mikko Laakkonen

H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 31.5 in
Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs, - French to their core - is an intriguing find. These high back chairs come from the Duboscq
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s

Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s

H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 17.52 in
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s. Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s

H 39.77 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
Set of Eight Vintage Italian High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of eight vintage Italian high back dining chairs. These chairs feature leather upholstery for
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Vintage Italian High Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Vintage Italian High Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Vintage Italian High Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut High Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique 19th century Italian Renaissance carved walnut high back side chairs. Listing
Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut High Back Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut High Back Side Chairs

Pair of Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut High Back Side Chairs

H 45 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
characteristic look of these chairs is established by the high ladder back with a “hill” shape, and the masterful
Category

20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

H 43.51 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s. The craftsman
Category

Vintage 1950s European Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s
A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s

A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s

H 47.25 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s European cabinetmakers. The
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s
European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s

European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s

H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 32.09 in
Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs

Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs

H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Italian modernist high-back swivel chairs, circa 1960. Highly sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960

Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960

H 42.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
improvised object, like the chair next to the bed which turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games
Category

2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet
Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet

Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet

H 33.86 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The period from the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for European furniture makers. This
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s

European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s

H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber high back wing chairs, important with very few made and from the Edward
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Foam

Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct

Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct

H 37.5 in W 3.5 in D 29 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these lounge chairs feature a welcoming curved back with a round edges that are mimicked in the arms as
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s

European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s

H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs might seem bold and rugged at first glance, however, at closer inspection, it
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

H 27.76 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote
Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe. This pair of mid-century chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

H 38.59 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Set 4 Mid century 1970’s high back dining chairs by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
dining chairs is typical of the Schreiber style with light beech frames and black leatherette upholstery
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set 4 Mid century 1970’s high back dining chairs by Schreiber
Set 4 Mid century 1970’s high back dining chairs by Schreiber

Set 4 Mid century 1970’s high back dining chairs by Schreiber

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Suite of Six Antique Oak & Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs
Located in GB
, they are early 20th century circa 1900-1920, they have high backs and ornately turned oak H frames, the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Suite of Six Antique Oak & Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs
Suite of Six Antique Oak & Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs

Suite of Six Antique Oak & Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs

H 45.67 in W 20.28 in D 24.41 in
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Evident with this beautiful blue chair
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 22.25 in
Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-end gold-plated metal high back dining chairs by Alain Delon. Made and designed in France in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s

Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s

H 44.49 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in El Cajon, CA
For the groundbreakers and envelope-pushers, a rare and incredible set of Memphis Style high backed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6
Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6

Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6

H 40 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
structures that evoke the high-end craftsmanship of both design movements. Each chair features a reclined
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s

H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs might seem bold and rugged at first glance, however, at closer inspection, it
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

H 27.76 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
A Set of Six Cane and Wood Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and the stunning caned backs and seats, each of these dining chairs was created by skilled craftsmen
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

A Set of Six Cane and Wood Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe ca 1940s
A Set of Six Cane and Wood Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe ca 1940s

A Set of Six Cane and Wood Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe ca 1940s

H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mongolian Shearling Easy Chair with Tapered Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mongolian Shearling Easy Chair with Tapered Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Mongolian Shearling Easy Chair with Tapered Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Mongolian Shearling Easy Chair with Tapered Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Absolutely stunning set of 6 Regency style rope back dining chairs - Hand crafted from mahogany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back
Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back

Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
wood with old damaged leatherette upholstery. The 'Senat' chairs were primarily designed for the high
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s

Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Eight Solid Wood and Straw Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This charming set of stylish dining chairs was born from a desire to create an aesthetic that was
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Eight Solid Wood and Straw Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Eight Solid Wood and Straw Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s

Eight Solid Wood and Straw Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s

H 37.6 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century
Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century

Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century

H 40.95 in W 18.12 in D 18.71 in
Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and showcasing high-quality wooden joinery techniques, these chairs exemplify the commitment to
Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s
Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s

Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s

H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 19.89 in
1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue, Set of Twelve
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs – Blue – Set Of Twelve 1950s Mullca High
Category

Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue, Set of Twelve
1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue, Set of Twelve

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue, Set of Twelve

H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
White Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
Located in Geneve, CH
White capri easy lounge chair with back and seat cushion by Cools Collection Materials: Powder
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
White Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection

White Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
Located in Geneve, CH
Black capri easy lounge chair with back and seat cushion by Cools Collection Materials: Powder
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection

Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
varnished in high-strength polyurethane with lateral metal reinforcements. Handmade in Europe. Contact us
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back

Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

H 38.59 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality
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Early 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century

Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century

H 38.59 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Traditional Wing Back Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A comfortable traditional wingback armchair. A high shaped back, deep seat, sinuously curved wings
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Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Traditional Wing Back Armchair
Traditional Wing Back Armchair

Traditional Wing Back Armchair

H 44 in W 31 in D 24 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs with Poplar Wood and Rush Seats, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This charming set of stylish dining chairs was born from a desire to create an aesthetic that was
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs with Poplar Wood and Rush Seats, Europe ca 1950s
Set of Four Dining Chairs with Poplar Wood and Rush Seats, Europe ca 1950s

Set of Four Dining Chairs with Poplar Wood and Rush Seats, Europe ca 1950s

H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600

Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600

H 34 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six dining chairs with carved slat back and turned legs. Fabricated during the reign of
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Antique 19th Century Danish Karl Johan Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835

H 35.25 in W 19 in D 16.25 in
Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Rue Side or Slipper Chair by DeMuro Das has an upholstered tight seat and curved channel back
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps
Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps

Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps

H 31.5 in W 37 in D 27 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Hollywood Regency Italian, very high style brass scroll oval high back desk or side chair
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Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat
Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat

Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat

H 42.38 in W 17.63 in D 22 in
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European High Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of European high back chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all European high back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 24 antique and vintage European high back chairs in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. European high back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European high back chairs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made European high back chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Fritz Hansen and Mario Ceroli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European High Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $723 on the low end and $11,000 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.

Questions About European High Back Chairs
  • What is a high back office chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 the high-backed old-fashioned chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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