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Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh

H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of stunning lounge chairs. Features a floating cut-out backrest and chromed steel base
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet
Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet

Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet

H 26 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, India c
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, Teak, Cane, Six Floating Back Dining Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s

H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in
Modern Open Frame Club Chairs w/Floating Seat & Back in Oak & Teal Fabric a Pair
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern oak open frame club chairs with a floating upholstered seat & back in teal
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modern Open Frame Club Chairs w/Floating Seat & Back in Oak & Teal Fabric a Pair
Modern Open Frame Club Chairs w/Floating Seat & Back in Oak & Teal Fabric a Pair

Modern Open Frame Club Chairs w/Floating Seat & Back in Oak & Teal Fabric a Pair

H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back with "ZOO(0)38
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

H 32 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
Special Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
probably never will. Similar to the folding kangaroo chair or the floating back easy chair, this unmarked
Category

20th Century Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Special Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair
Special Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair

Special Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair

H 31 in W 21 in D 24 in
Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully constructed chair with floating back design. Signed by Cassina. Two available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini
Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini

Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini

H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Modern Windsor chair by Erickson Woodworking in walnut
By Erickson Woodworking
Located in Nevada City, CA
, featuring Erickson Woodworking's signature flexible floating back. The Reyes Chair draws from Windsor Chair
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Windsor chair by Erickson Woodworking in walnut
Modern Windsor chair by Erickson Woodworking in walnut

Modern Windsor chair by Erickson Woodworking in walnut

H 43 in W 19 in D 24 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh

H 32 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Four newly restored and reupholstered J. Stuart Clingman dining chairs with floating back panel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
Set of J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

Set of J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

H 36.75 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A

H 28.3 in W 19.3 in D 19.7 in
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his Wishbone chair. The floating back rest flows to the arms and down the legs. Please confirm
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

H 27 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer. Desk features three drawers and one door
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

H 29.75 in W 48.5 in D 33 in
Rosewood Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Rare rosewood "sissoo" Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair with excellent patina
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s
Rosewood Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s

Rosewood Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s

H 31 in W 20.25 in D 18.5 in
Numbered Pierre Jeanneret Model Pj-Si-28-A Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Numbered Pierre Jeanneret Model Pj-Si-28-A Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s, Chandigarh, India
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Numbered Pierre Jeanneret Model Pj-Si-28-A Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s
Numbered Pierre Jeanneret Model Pj-Si-28-A Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s

Numbered Pierre Jeanneret Model Pj-Si-28-A Floating Back Office Chair, 1950s

H 32 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
The Mejia Dining Chair In Solid Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
by the designs of Martin Eisler with comfortable upholstered seat and floating back. The chairs have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

The Mejia Dining Chair In Solid Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Mejia Dining Chair In Solid Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Mejia Dining Chair In Solid Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 4
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Magnificent mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 4
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 4

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 4

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 1
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Magnificent mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 1
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 1

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 1

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 2
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955. Magnificent mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 2
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 2

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Chair 2

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 3
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair Model PJ-010100T Circa 1955 Magnificent mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 3
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 3

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Model PJ-010100T circa 1955 Chair 3

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Set of Four, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chair set of four Circa 1955. Magnificent set of four mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Set of Four, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Set of Four, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Office Chair Set of Four, circa 1955

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-SI-28-A Floating Back Office Chairs Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret model PJ-SI-28-A floating back office chairs circa 1955 Fabulous pair
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-SI-28-A Floating Back Office Chairs Circa 1955
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-SI-28-A Floating Back Office Chairs Circa 1955

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-SI-28-A Floating Back Office Chairs Circa 1955

H 32 in W 20 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, PJ-SI-28-A, 1950s These chairs have been lightly
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane

H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of French 1950s Armchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of floating back chairs with bent wood arms and tapered legs. Original red vinyl upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, PVC, Upholstery

Pair of French 1950s Armchairs
Pair of French 1950s Armchairs

Pair of French 1950s Armchairs

H 17.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Milo Baughman flat bar chrome frame floating barrel back lounge chairs. Timeless yet very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs

H 26.5 in W 29.25 in D 29 in
Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist Floating Klismos Back Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding Mid-Century Modernist floating Klismos back swivel chair features new platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist Floating Klismos Back Swivel Chair
Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist Floating Klismos Back Swivel Chair

Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist Floating Klismos Back Swivel Chair

H 26 in Dm 31 in
Gio Ponti Inspired Floating High Back Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Westport, CT
A very unique pair of high back lounge chairs original from Italy, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Inspired Floating High Back Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti Inspired Floating High Back Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti Inspired Floating High Back Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

H 36 in W 25 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic floating chair in a chrome base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base
Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base

H 22.5 in W 37 in D 28 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman T-Back lounge chairs. Chairs are in great vintage condition and have been
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs

H 25 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Floating Back Armchair. The typical V legs are beautifully
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair
Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair

Jeanneret Floating Back Armchair

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating back lounge chairs in teak and Cane, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Extremely Rare Pierre Jeanneret “Fauteuil en Teck”, floating back lounge chairs, created in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Floating back lounge chairs in teak and Cane, 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret Floating back lounge chairs in teak and Cane, 1950s

Pierre Jeanneret Floating back lounge chairs in teak and Cane, 1950s

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 28.35 in
Set of Three Mid Century Modern Floating Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Set of three matching mid or post modern barrel back upholstered chairs. Elegant neutral fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Set of Three Mid Century Modern Floating Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Set of Three Mid Century Modern Floating Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs

Set of Three Mid Century Modern Floating Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs

H 29 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Floating Back Pj-si-28-a Chairs from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of eight Floating Back Armchairs called office cane chair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Floating Back Pj-si-28-a Chairs from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Floating Back Pj-si-28-a Chairs from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Floating Back Pj-si-28-a Chairs from Chandigarh

H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 19.75 in
Danish Midcentury Floating Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the 1930s or 1940s. Schulz was know for his floating back designs as seen in this chair although the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Midcentury Floating Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz
Danish Midcentury Floating Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz

Danish Midcentury Floating Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Otto Schulz

H 37.75 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair Milo Baugman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Cube Floating Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin T-back lounge chairs in new rainbow upholstery. Very
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair Milo Baugman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Cube Floating Lounge Chairs
Pair Milo Baugman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Cube Floating Lounge Chairs

Pair Milo Baugman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Cube Floating Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Ten Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane Rare and
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak

H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in
Four Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four (4) authentic Pierre Jeanneret floating back arm chairs, Mid-Century Modern Each with
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Teak

Four Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Four Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Four Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Rare black floating back office chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Provenance: Punjab
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Black Floating Back Office Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 21.86 in
Danish Early Mid-Century Low Floating Back Lounge Chair in Oak New Fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early mid-century chair from the early 1940s with spring cushions and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Early Mid-Century Low Floating Back Lounge Chair in Oak New Fabric, 1940s
Danish Early Mid-Century Low Floating Back Lounge Chair in Oak New Fabric, 1940s

Danish Early Mid-Century Low Floating Back Lounge Chair in Oak New Fabric, 1940s

H 29 in W 25 in D 26 in
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Located in San Francisco, CA
and new brass replica casters. The floating back rest tilts and the chair swivels, tilts back and the
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926

Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926

H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Vintage Jens Risom High Back Walnut Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Floating Walnut Frame High back arm chair. Jens Risom model C130. Walnut frame has been stripped
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Jens Risom High Back Walnut Arm Chair
Vintage Jens Risom High Back Walnut Arm Chair

Vintage Jens Risom High Back Walnut Arm Chair

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Pair Danish Inspired Teak Floating Back Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of inspired design teak wood arm chairs with box cushioned seat and floating panel back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Linen

Pair Danish Inspired Teak Floating Back Arm Chairs
Pair Danish Inspired Teak Floating Back Arm Chairs

Pair Danish Inspired Teak Floating Back Arm Chairs

H 34 in W 26 in D 24 in
A Milo Baughman Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
A tufted back and floating seat chair of course very comfortable like all the Milo Baughman chairs!
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A Milo Baughman Swivel Chair
A Milo Baughman Swivel Chair

A Milo Baughman Swivel Chair

H 15.25 in W 33 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic floating chair in a chrome base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base
Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base

Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
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

Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern
Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern

Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern

H 31.75 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Ten Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ten authentic Pierre Jeanneret floating back arm chairs, Mid-Century Modern Each with
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Ten Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Ten Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Ten Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Arm Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

H 19 in W 19.75 in L 19 in
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
of architectural or Industrial Design with warm handcrafted wood. The chairs have floating backs of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Legs, 1950s

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Leather swivel chair by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swivel arm chair with 'floating' back and seat by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius on signature
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather swivel chair by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Leather swivel chair by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Leather swivel chair by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 24.81 in
Milo Baughman - Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of low chrome and upholstered floating lounge chairs with a back rest of a separate cushion
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman - Lounge Chairs
Milo Baughman - Lounge Chairs

Milo Baughman - Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 30 in D 31.75 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Pair of Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baughman's open armed lounge chairs with floating back and square tubular frames of chromed steel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Pair of Arm Chairs
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Pair of Arm Chairs

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Pair of Arm Chairs

H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Walnut Low 1950s Dining Set by John Stuart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Round walnut dining table with marble top and walnut base. Set of four floating-back, walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Walnut Low 1950s Dining Set by John Stuart
Walnut Low 1950s Dining Set by John Stuart

Walnut Low 1950s Dining Set by John Stuart

H 26 in Dm 48 in
Six Mid Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, Set of 6, PJ-SI-28-A, 1950s These chairs have
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Six Mid Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, 1950s
Six Mid Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, 1950s

Six Mid Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs, Teak, Cane, 1950s

H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in
Barrel Back Tufted Floating Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in South Charleston, WV
This chair model has been attributed to various designers from Lawrence Peabody to Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Barrel Back Tufted Floating Chair
Barrel Back Tufted Floating Chair

Barrel Back Tufted Floating Chair

H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Impressive Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
architectural lines with unusual scallop-like back. Metal frame comes to a T-shaped back, and gives a floating
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Impressive Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs
Impressive Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs

Impressive Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in
Floating Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
Set of floating barrel chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950s. Walnut bases fully
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Floating Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody
Floating Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody

Floating Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody

H 27 in W 31 in D 29 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman floating cube T-back chrome lounge chairs. Upholstery and chrome finish are
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 31 in D 31 in
French Mid-Century, Ten Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Pierre Jeanneret, attributed, Dining or Arm Chairs, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

French Mid-Century, Ten Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
French Mid-Century, Ten Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane

French Mid-Century, Ten Floating Back Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz attributed lounge chair made sometime in the 1930s or 1940s in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Mohair

Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair
Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair

Otto Schulz attributed Lounge Chair with Floating Back and Oak Frame in Mohair

H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
An amazing pair of authentic PJ-SI-28-A floating back office cain chairs by Pierre Jeanneret - One
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Rare Pair of DU24A Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural side chairs of black iron frames with floating seat and back. These chairs are not only
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Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Rare Pair of DU24A Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
Rare Pair of DU24A Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima

Rare Pair of DU24A Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima

H 33 in W 17 in D 22 in
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Floating Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic floating back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every floating back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect floating back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right floating back chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floating back chair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Milo Baughman and Lawrence Peabody are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Floating Back Chair?

Prices for a floating back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,499 and can go as high as $63,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.

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 Floating Back Chair
  • What is the back of a chair called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The 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 yoke back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke 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 splat back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 Windsor back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • What is a lyre back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 bow back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 sling back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 low back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 balloon back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster 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.
  • What are rounded back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless 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.
  • When were cane back chairs popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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.
  • When were balloon back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon 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.
  • What is a high back office chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How do you upholster a channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • When were shield back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield 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.
  • What are round back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round 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.

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