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Radnor Chair with Thomas O’Brien fabric on back
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Dimensions:
Seat Height = 14.5″, Seat depth = 22.5″, Back height = 31″, Back width = 27″, Front
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Dining Chair, Wood Back/Fabric
Located in New York, NY
wooden upholstered back for greater support. Offered in wengè finsihed frame and woven wine fabric that
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Tall Back Side Chair Covered in Paul Smith Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary tall back side chair covered in Paul Smith fabric.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Chips M Terracotta Chair By Studio Pastina
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
A chair featuring a terracotta powder-coated steel frame, upholstered with fabric. Sleek and slick
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Scroll Back Chairs with Scalamandre Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-century Hollywood Regency scroll back chairs with scalamandre fabric - a pair.
Additional
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 45 in W 19 in D 25 in
Arraia Wood Back Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The Arraia armchair design once again links the shapes of nature to the traits of Lattoog designers.
Here, marine life, with its vast “library” of ever-flowing and sinuous forms, le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Olga Fabric Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Olga Fabric with all structure in solid
walnut wood. Seat and back upholstered and
covered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Walnut and Floral Fabric Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chair with a walnut frame and a floral beige and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist High Back or Desk Chair w/ New Missoni Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern high back/ desk chair has cabriole ebonized walnut legs, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Ciuffo Beige Chair with left-hand back in Solid Mahogany - Jaquard tiger fabric
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo LEFT Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back—an embodiment of refined design and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Wicker High Back Art Deco Chair and Stool with Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Wicker high back Art Deco lounge chair and stool with original Art Deco fabric. Quality wicker
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage high back French Empire / neoclassical style lounge chair with marbled fabric. Item
Category
Vintage 1950s American Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 50 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Chips S Green Chair By Studio Pastina
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
style. The back of the chair is without doubt its most iconic and characterizing feature. With its ample
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
harlequin fabric slipper chairs with front brass ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Bennison Floral Fan Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Fan back chair upholstered in Bennison floral fabric. Fan back is 30.75" wide.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Matching Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare pair of mid century barrel back swivel chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery from the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Back Pierced Hall Chairs with fabric by Morris & Co
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak, back pierced hall chairs with re upholstered in Willow Bough Tomato
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Two High Back Lounge Chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Federico Munari
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of original high back lounge chairs made and designed in the style of Federico Munari and Gio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Curved Back Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind sculptural solid brass accent chair with Italian grey woven wool tweed upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
1950's Italian Wing-Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's wing-back Italian lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in velvet fabric, fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer, Velvet
Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs. String barrel back armchairs with tufted backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Constantine Club Chair with Fabric Upholstered Back and Seat by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine club chair from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, bronze finished frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Umber Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States circa 1960. It features a
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back scallop upholstery swivel lounge chairs Milo Baughman design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
High Back Sculptural Walnut and Fabric Chairs Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist set of 4 dining chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall, apparently Pearsall had
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 48.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Joly Green Velvet Chair and Silent Butler, Low Back, Black Steel and Fabric
Located in Milan, Lombardy
seat in green velvet fire class E1 (the listed version). Available in 4 different fabric categories
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century Chairs from Minotti, Set of 2
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of side chairs was produced in Italy by Ezio Minotti around 1950. The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
MCM Style Wooden Boucle Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with bouclé fabric back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Modern Ebony Black Velvet Fabric Chair with Decorative Back and Steel Black Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki chair: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in steel base
Category
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20 in D 18 in
Afternoon Chair with Large Back by Lara Bohinc Grey Bouclé Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Afternoon chair has the majesty of a throne, with the huge circular backrest that reaches out and
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Afternoon Chair with Large Back by Lara Bohinc Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Afternoon Chair has the majesty of a throne, with the huge circular backrest that reaches out and
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Tall Curvaceous Antler Back Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Curvaceous Antler Back Lounge chair, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, unsigned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, ES
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Special high back chairs, 1950, Italian.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rounded back lounge chairs with wood trimmed backs. Great Mid-Century Modern design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Flow Contemporary Chair in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
creating a support for the back.
Flow chair designed by Enrico Girotti, minimal but resistant; made of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
One of One Sculptural High Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W21 D25 H56 SW18 SD18 SH18
Sculptural highback chair that seems to have been custom fabricated
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern Studio TK Custom Red Knit Fabric Slipper Chair or Pouf with Back, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A whimsical modern pair of Studio TK Chest Collection custom slipper chairs or poufs with back in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29 in W 25 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Melchiorre Bega Vintage Wood and Fabric Chairs
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
same striped fabric.
The chairs have a spatial elegance, only for high-design living rooms.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afternoon Sculptural Chair with Large Back by Lara Bohinc Pink Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Afternoon chair has the majesty of a throne, with the huge circular backrest that reaches out and
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 43.86 in W 31.7 in D 22.45 in
Modern Open Frame Club Chair with Floating Seat and Back in Oak and Teal Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern oak open frame club chair with a floating upholstered seat and back. There are
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Channel Back Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
presence to anchor any room. We can reupholster this chair at a very competitive cost in your fabric or a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Style Vinyl and Fabric Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These stylish lounge chairs feature vinyl back and seat rests, striped upholstery, and tapered
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Channel Back Lounge Chair in Mohair Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
H 36.5 in W 34.25 in D 32 in
Pair Low Back Lounge Chairs Upholstered Floral Jacquard Fabric From Denmark 1970
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent restored ( in the 1970's ) pair low back lounge / club chairs from Denmark originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.11 in
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
Category
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Vintage Four Curved High Back Chrome Chairs in Blue Gray Stitch Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of four chrome chairs of sensual design, the front legs coming up on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 46.25 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
American of Martinsville High Back Lounge Chair in Original Seafoam Fabric, 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Deland, FL
a natural finish. The stately wingback chair is found in its original seafoam blue fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 41 in W 30 in D 33 in
Oscar Wood and Fabric Chair
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
chair combines tradition and modernity with deluxe elements in wood and fabric of exceptional quality
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair.
Chrome is in excellent condition. Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ciuffo Dx Chair with Right-hand back in Solid Mahogany - Padded seat and back
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo Right Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back—a testament to both exquisite
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
La Prima Minimalistic Chair in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
, and the one of the back from a front view.
Dimension: 44cm x 44cm x 95cm (H). Seat H 46 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman. Black metal frame with purple fabric. Makers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage pair of Regency Balloon back dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved swags with chic inlay
Category
Early 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fabric back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fabric back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for a fabric back chair, we have 17197 options in-stock, while there are 3494 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fabric back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fabric back chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Guillerme et Chambron and Alias each produced at least one beautiful fabric back chair that is worth considering.
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Prices for a fabric back chair start at $1 and top out at $195,710 with the average selling for $3,401.
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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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- 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.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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