$1,395 / set
H 39 in W 21.25 in D 22.5 in
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,195 / set
H 38 in W 19.75 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,995 / set
H 38.75 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Stickley Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,595 / set
H 39 in W 20.47 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,995 / set
H 38.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,200 / set
H 38.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,995 / set
H 38.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,595 / set
H 39 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, circa Late 20th century Solid carved m...
Velvet, Mahogany
$3,900
H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs, recently reupholstered.
Mahogany
$1,195 / set
H 38.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$21,912 / set
H 30.32 in W 90.75 in D 90.75 in
Vintage Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Shield Back Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany dining table complete with a set of ten Federal Shield Back dining chairs, dating from the mid 20th century.
Damask, Ebony, Mahogany, Amboyna
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,950 / set
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Eight Bench Made Dining Chairs Federal/Hepplewhite Revival Style
Located in Round Top, TX
A refined set of eight bench-made dining chairs, executed in a classic early 20th century interpretation of the Federal / Hepplewhite taste, distinguished by their elegant shield-for...
Wood
Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
These Drape Carved Shield Back Chairs are sold as a set of 10, featuring two arm chairs and 8 side chairs. This is one of our most popular chair sets. The chairs feature an arched cr...
Fabric, Mahogany
Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Kindel Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs Model 76-082 These Shield Back Dining Chairs featu...
Mahogany
$21,912 / set
H 30.32 in W 90.75 in D 90.75 in
Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany dining table complete with a set of ten Federal Shield Back dining chairs, dating from the mid 20th century.
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Amboyna
$1,395 / set
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Set of 14 Federal Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen Federal style shield back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs Dimensions : Side chairs - 38" Tall X 20.25" Wide X 19.25" Deep SH - 19.5" Arm chairs - 38" Tall X 22.25" Wide X ...
Mahogany
Set Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of eight Federal dining chairs offer carved mahogany frames with shield backs having central urns over upholstered seats and raised on tapered legs with spade feet, 20th centur...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 20.52 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Set of Twenty Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twenty Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chair 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Federal or Sheraton style shield-back dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with ivory damask upholster...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Set Six Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elevate your home with this exquisite set of six signed Baker Furniture, Historic Charleston chairs. Each chair features a beautifully shaped back, comfortable upholstered seat, and...
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 12.5 in
Set of Eight Vintage English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage set of 8 English dining chairs offer mahogany frames with shield form backs with central carved fleur de lis palmette with flanking drape elements and upholstered seats, ci...
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 19.75 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstere...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved m...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40 in W 23 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six American mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges, foliage fan carvings, flanking swag tassels, floral rosettes , figural animal themed floral need...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany fr...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany fra...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with uphol...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.74 in W 24 in D 24 in
Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of six mahogany dining chairs exemplifies the grace and elegance of late 18th-century English design, with each chair featuring the iconic Prince of Wales plume motif...
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 8 American 18th Century Newport Federal Dining Chairs by John Carlisle
Located in Essex, MA
Set of Eight American Federal Dining Chairs, two arms and six sides. Open shield back Hepplewhite design with urn and swags and "Kylix" back.
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 21 in L 38 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield-back dining chairs By Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with i...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs and a pair of Chippendale style armchairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 138.19 in D 43.31 in
Vintage 12ft Twin Pillar Dining Table & 12 Federal Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The superb vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs also date from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.12 in W 206.7 in D 41.93 in
Vintage 17ft Four Pillar Mahogany Dining Table & 18 Federal Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The fantastic vintage set of eighteen Federal style shield back dining chairs also date from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Dining Room Set Table and Ten Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Baker Furniture dining room set includes a double pedestal mahogany table with one leaf and ten shield-back chairs which include two arms and eight side chairs. Table featur...
Brass
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H 29.93 in W 140.95 in D 59.85 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs
Located in London, GB
The superb vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 28.35 in W 138.98 in D 51.97 in
Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Regency dining table circa 1820 in date and twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 28.35 in W 138.98 in D 51.97 in
Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Regency dining table circa 1820 in date and twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 192.92 in D 46.07 in
Vintage 16ft Regency Style Dining Table & 18 Chairs Flame Mahogany 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The vintage set of twenty Federal Revival shield back dining chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany with hand carved decoration throughout, and the finish a...
Mahogany
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H 37.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Federal Carved Mahogany Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of six antique Federal mahogany shield back dining chairs feature carved tassel, inverted bellflowers and acanthus leaves, upholstered seats, 20th century.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Georgian Revival Sheraton Federal Style Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs 12
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Georgian Revival, Sheraton, or Federal style shield back upholstered dining chairs set of twelve.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 24 in D 22 in
Antique Set of Six Federal Mahogany Wheat Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of six federal dining chairs offers mahogany construction with shield backs with carved wheat and raised square and tapered legs terminating in spade feet, c1920 Me...
Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs Federal Hepplewhite Shield Back Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany, Linen
Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs from Bevan Funnell
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptionally graceful and stately set from Bevan Funnell. Set of eight mahogany shield back dining chairs from Bevan Funnell featuring six side chairs and two arm chairs with shie...
Mahogany, Fabric
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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Seven Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Carved Mahogany Wheat Form Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of seven Hepplewhite style mahogany shield back dining chairs feature carved wheat form slats and are seated on tapered legs terminating in spade feet, newly upholstered, one arm...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Stickley Shield Back Upholstered Dining Chairs in Mahogany
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of eight Federal style shield back dining chairs, two arm chairs and six side chairs, in mahogany with yellow foliate upholstered seats made by L & JG Stickley.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Georgian style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames with...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Fine Set of 4 Federal Hemplewhite Style Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 newly upholstered Federal Hemplewhite style dining chairs with shield back.
Leather
Sold
H 44 in W 23 in D 26 in
8 Mid Century Windsor Farmhouse Walnut Bow Sack Back Dining Arm & Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
"Eight handmade 18th century inspired windsor dining chairs, circa 1950s. Made from walnut featuring bentwood slatted back and saddle seat. Features 6 bow back chairs and 2 sack back...
Walnut
Set of Four Federal Shieldback American Hepplewhite Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of four late 18th century Hepplewhite shield back chairs. The mahogany frame exhibits moulded profiles and a spiderweb fan at the base of the back splat. The over uph...
Brass
Set of 12 Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine set of twelve Hepplewhite style carved mahogany dining chairs, ten side and two arm, with shield shaped backs with molded frames centering a pierced splat with rosette, dra...
Mahogany
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.