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Exaggerated Back Chair by Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 1950’s Exaggerated Back chair designed by Jeffrey Greene, signed by the maker, is a statement
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
Exaggerated butterfly back wing chair w/ tapered mahogany legs / brass tacking at wood accented
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
High Fan Back Woven Wicker Chair by Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Stylish woven stick wicker and bamboo fan back chair with exaggerated high back. Asian influenced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Willow
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Flame Back Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Flame Back Chippendale Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Italian Giltwood High Ladder Back Chairs with Velvet Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury Italian giltwood exaggerated high ladder back side chairs, with recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
H 51 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of 1960s High Back Ivory Cut Velvet Lounge Chairs after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cross hatch cut velvet, high back lounge chairs on mahogany legs with exaggerated side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of Green Upholstery and Wood Tall Back Lounge Chairs after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
curve smoothly from the arms into the tall and exaggerated back. With an aesthetically pleasing stance
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.5 in W 26 in D 31 in
Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - Set of 8
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of eight (8) Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated slatted
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
H 47.25 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Post Modern High Back Leather Dining Chairs - Pietro Consantini - One Pair (2)
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Decatur, GA
One pair / set of two Pietro Costantini post modern high back dining chairs with exaggerated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
H 47.25 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Dafne Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
a classic allure. The unique structure of the chair boasts three straight legs and one slanted back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Westport Style Deck Chairs Hand Painted Backs, Exaggerated Arms
By Thomas Leee
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Westport style deck chairs. Hand painted backs, exaggerated arms, great pair porch / deck
Category
Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Unguis Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
chair seduces, but not without being slightly unsettling. This back and forth suggests an unnerving yet
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plastic
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
-coloured paint. The chair is of generous proportions, with an elegant back splat, exaggerated, carved knees
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chippendale Chairs
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jaime Hayon Fred Blackstained Lounge Chair, Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
leading down to gracefully outward curved tapered legs. The exaggerated flared and tall chair back make
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Handsome Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome teak lounge chair. We love the exaggerated protruding back legs that almost look like
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Jaime Hayon Model Jh1 Ro Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred™ Lounge Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Walnut Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Ladies' Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Elegant Pair of Upholstered Queen Anne Style Stackable Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superb pair of vintage French side chairs with exaggerated shapely seats and backs and dark wood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stylish Pair Chinese Style Chairs Norman Fox MacGregor Hollywood Regency
By Macgregor & Goldsmith
Located in Pemberton, NJ
style. A fun exaggerated form with high backs and bowed, ebonized bases. The upholstery shows wear but
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Vela Alta Chairs
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
the curve in the chair back resembles the natural curvature of the human spine. Slightly exaggerated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Kagan for Directional, circa 1990s. Features a sloping asymmetrical back on a swiveling base. The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pacific Green Havanna Chair Palmwood and Green Leather c. 2000s
By Pacific Green
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
modern vibes. Exaggerated paddle arms are great for resting a drink or book. Open slat back provides
Category
Early 2000s Fijian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Rare Child’s 17th Century Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
and they are rare. Rarer still is a child’s Great chair with the exaggerated high back and extended
Category
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ondine wing back chair has been very well cared for and is ready for immediate use.
This Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Spanish Early 18th Century Red Lacquer Chairs in the English Taste
Located in Troy, NY
crest, shaped seats with fine caning, and exaggerated cabriole front legs.
The backs show accession
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, guitar pick shaped back and floating seat. This chair featuring newer vinyl and a bleached walnut frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Post Modern Club Chairs, C. 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. The seat is also slightly exaggerated to show off those channeled details and give the chairs a more
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm and back leg
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 26 in D 34 in
Oversized Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exaggerated shapely winged back, interior armrests with exposed wood supports, four ball and claw feet, carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 48.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
By Walter Ponti, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lounge chairs is the proportionally tall and dramatic back. This is only exaggerated by the almost
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 41.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs are also often referred to as ribbon back
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, California. The Puccini dining chairs feature a hand-carved birch frame with an exaggerated scroll back. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
of material. The overly exaggerated curve of the back adds to the amazing comfort and scale of this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface.
Circa 1820, this chair is
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
Pair of 18th Century Hall Armchairs
Located in London, GB
, architecturally-patterned hall chairs, with pillared triumphal arched backs, were supplied to Thomas Coke, 1st
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
,,exaggerated curved iron back support as well as unusual back seat rest,,Extremely comfortable..Perfect modern
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.6 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
A Fine 19th Century Overscale Library Bergere Armchair in Green Leather
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century library scale of large scale, with curved back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Fumo Armchairs by James Rosen for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Bronx, NY
in 1996. The Fumo has a high back and exaggerated proportions. The chairs are upholstered in soft
Category
1990s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
as the straight-turned chair legs resembling columns, the undulating ribbon, and flower carvings
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery, Fabric, Beech
H 45 in W 31 in D 31 in
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic High-Back Chair in White Glaze
By Sean Gerstley
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-Built Sculptural Ceramic High-Backed Chair by American-ceramicist and artist Sean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Swedish Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century lounge arm chair, circa 1950s. Birch framework, and exaggerated high back. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back Polished Brass and Blue Velvet Cushions
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Contemporary Modern Liberty Armchair High Back, Aged Brass, Pink Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Contemporary Liberty Armchair Low Back, Polished Brass Tube, Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
21st Century Liberty Armchair High Back, Polished Brass, Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Liberty Armchair High Back, Polished Brass and Pink Jacquard Velvet Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Liberty Armchair High Back in White Lacquered Inox and Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back Aged Polished Brass and Beige Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Liberty Armchair High Back, Aged Brass and Lelièvre Beige Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Liberty Armchair High Back in White Lacquered Inox and Linen Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Liberty Armchair High Back in Polished Brass and Green Velvet Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal exaggerated back chair for your home. An exaggerated back chair — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 35 options for an antique or vintage exaggerated back chair now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the exaggerated back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right exaggerated back chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one exaggerated back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bessa, Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Exaggerated Back Chair?
An exaggerated back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,263, while the lowest priced sells for $1,088 and the highest can go for as much as $34,590.
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 Exaggerated Back Chair
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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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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