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Pair of B&B Italia “Musa SM46G” Tall Bar Stool Chairs – In Dark Grey “Kasia” Lea
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.28 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional set of four tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair W Brass Leg Caps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional hand crafted Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair With high
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Italian Gilt Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional set of four vintage Regency Italian dining chair. Beautiful gilt finish on a chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Elk Antler and Leather Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Elk antler chair with rawhide webbing. "Natural" brown antler sheds from Idaho. Antique brown
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Horn
Pair Art Deco Club or Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
sophistication and visual appeal. The angled backs and plush cushioning provide exceptional comfort, making these
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Arc Lounge Chairs” for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Baltimore, MD
cushion rest on a solid and sturdy frame. The back and seat cushions make these chairs just as comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern, stylish high back, bird lounge chair and ottoman designed by Harry
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Roche Bobois Leather Lobby Club Chairs By Cedric Ragot
By Cedric Ragot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
full grain aniline finish leather back and tall arms over the black metal and plywood frames. The sides
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Leather Luna Sling Lounge Chair Ottoman by Hjellegjerde Norway
Located in Baltimore, MD
ottoman. This beautiful lounge chair is among the most exceptional chairs made by Hjellegjerde Mobler in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelso for Soren Willadsen Model 110 Wingback Lounge Chair, ca. 1955
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Illum Wikkelso for Soren Willadsen Model 110 Wingback Lounge Chair, ca. 1955. Exceptional vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell w/ New Cognac Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1960s lounge chair and ottoman, in the manner of the Ari Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Danish Teak Modern Dining Chairs Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960's. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
MASTERCRAFT by Baker Contemporary Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid hardwood with multi-color neutral pattern fabric upholstered backs and seat. Tall rectangular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional set of 6 French Empire Marquetry chairs.
Made in France circa 1815-20
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 10 Painted Baroque Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of ten Swedish country baroque dining chairs with tall backs, eight side chairs and two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Paint
Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of four ladder back chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century, Leather Armchair OY BJ Dahlqvist AB, Finland
By BD Furniture, OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in Baltimore, MD
the most exceptional chairs made. A comfortable addition to any interior.
Measurements: 30in tall x
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
exceptional original condition, totally original with its trademark vulcanised card seat and back all in
Category
Vintage 1940s Stools
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Vintage British Colonial Plantation Ladder Back Rush Armchairs Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of British Colonial plantation armchairs with tall ladder back and natural woven
Category
Vintage 1960s British British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage Traditional Queen Anne Style Walnut Armchairs Upholstered Back, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
European antiquity from the 17th century design.
The elegant design features a tall fully upholstered back
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Walnut
H 40 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
Carved Hall Chair, circa Late 17th/ Early 18th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
back and relief carved decoration of an urn with floral vines and separate carved sides with tall
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early and rare fireside chair pair, possibly Dutch. Tall backed chairs with short wings upholstered
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
bands. Each piece of furniture has up to 4 different sizes and gauges. Tall, firm coils are used on the
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
home.
The tall paneled back with a wide crestrail exudes an air of regality, while the beautifully
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.92 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
use of birch or beech - a lovely art nouveau period chair. The maple has developed an exceptional
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Silk
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, it is a distinctive and heavily crafted work. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches in depth.
This is a handsome, exceptional one-of-a-kind example, irreplaceable.
.
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, with tall, intricately carved backs, were placed in rows against a wall forming part of the decoration
Category
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
down on the seat of a tall, sensuously sculptured clear acrylic chair. The chair, as it happens, is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Fine & Rare Set of Eight George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional set of eight George I style gilt wood dining chairs,
comprising of two armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English George I Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive High Back Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Aluminum Group High Back Executive Desk Chair designed by Charles and Ray
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
lines of iron and wood slats with fiber rush woven backs. In exceptional condition still with original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
HIBRITEN Mid 20th Century Oak Exaggerated Back Windsor Armchairs - Pair
By Hibriten
Located in Charlotte, NC
, tall exaggerated backrest with curved spindles, curved arms with scroll ends, saddle shape seat, flared
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival French Victorian Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Forney, TX
legs.
Stunning and extremely rare, the exceptionally executed French antique side chairs are in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Walnut Renaissance Revival Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Renaissance Revival style side chairs, unbranded. Solid walnut with a tall, highly carved
Category
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Gustavian Style Canopy Chairs with Elegant Hooded Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exceptional porter chairs with Louis XV/ Gustavian Era inspired design.
The chairs have
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning selection accented with macassar ebony is a standout piece among others. Tall back adds
Category
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Set of Eight Macassar Ebony Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional set of French Art Deco dining chairs in solid Macassar ebony, the six side chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Original I. S. Henry Tall Back Chair London, 1895
Located in Rome, IT
Important I. S. Henry tall back chair, exceptional original condition, London 1895.
Mahogany
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Attributed to Selig Plycraft in Style of Eames
By Charles Eames, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
This Eames-style, Naugahyde or leather-upholstered molded walnut lounge chair hails from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.75 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Style Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
, four straight chairs, walnut frames, light gray upholstery, and tall skinny Adrian Pearsall style back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with fabric Upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Surrey, BC
and are a rare version with tall upholstered shield backs which makes them exceptionally comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Olsen and are a rare version with tall upholstered backs which makes them exceptionally comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Olsen and are a rare version with tall upholstered backs which makes them exceptionally comfortable. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 39.5 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Olsen and are a rare version with tall upholstered backs which makes them exceptionally comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 39.5 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
" chairs and two tall back "Robie" chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original
Category
1990s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 37 in W 15.75 in D 18.38 in
Premium Executive Swivel Tilt Executive Office Chair
By Marble Imperial
Located in South Charleston, WV
An exceptional well made 55 pound office executive chair with multiple functions by Marble Imperial
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Crème Paint and Gold Gilded French Louis XV Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
including the upholstery of the back which is exceptionally tailored. The chairs are from the 1960s era and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 19 in D 24 in
19th Century Carved Painted Dining Room Chairs with Aubusson Tapestry -Set of 12
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room with this exceptional suite of twelve antique and colorful chairs; crafted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 44.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey
Category
Vintage 1940s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Set of Eight Mahogany Asian Inspired Armchairs
Located in Hixson, TN
from solid mahogany. Exceptional detail and shape to each chair. Set into the splat of the backs are
Category
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
MASTERCRAFT by Baker Contemporary Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Charlotte, NC
hardwood with multi-color neutral pattern fabric upholstered backs and seat. Tall rectangular shaped backs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Fritz Hansen Oxford Classic Highback Black Leather Office Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
back office chair with black leather upholstery and polished steel arms
The original version of the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s stunning original tan-sad machinists/dining/desk/study chair – tall grey
1940s vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Stools
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
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Exceptional Tall Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of exceptional tall back chairs available for sale. Each of these unique exceptional tall back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 85 antique and vintage exceptional tall back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of exceptional tall back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Exceptional tall back chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made exceptional tall back chairs over the years, but those made by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Koefoeds Hornslet and Niels Koefoed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Exceptional Tall Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,995, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $28,000 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.
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