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Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fluted back
This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going for it, it has the
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.12 in W 29.53 in D 30.52 in
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43.9 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Dining Chairs NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Fluted Legs Dining Chairs NICE!
Category
20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
H 38 in W 20 in D 26 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool mohair upholstery
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1960s Italian Chairs Reupholstered in Cream Silk Fabric
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of armeless fluted backed Italian chairs reupholstered in Italian Silk Dedar fabric. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Silk
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Pink Velvet with Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
a solid beech and birch frame, featuring a pocket sprung seat and an individually fluted back.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
, the chairs have square back frames and fluted legs. Chairs are upholstered with blue damask fabric in
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
fluted back.
The Isabella dining chair has also achieved British Standard EN 16139: 2013 Test Level 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
sprung seat and an individually fluted back.
The Isabella dining chair has also achieved British
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Located in Lewes, England
grade white Italian leather with a fully sprung seat and rare fluted back.
A great chair to sit in and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
A Pair of Caned Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French style caned back chairs with fluted legs and cowhide seats
Category
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Chairs with Fluted Leg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Louis XVI style oval cane back painted wood side chairs. This pair of American
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six 20th c Consulate style dining chairs, fluted backs with pierced gilded frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
Consulate style painted dining chairs with separate cushion. Backs are fluted and pierced with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Six Black Leather Vintage Armchairs with Fluted Backs Great Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fluted backs
A nice set of vintage leather armchairs, ideal for a cool space where your looking for
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.27 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Fabulous Pair of Pink Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
Striking pair of fluted / channeled barrel back chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Dining Chairs, CJ1801086
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XVI style square back dining chairs. Fluted and reeded legs with a plain square
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Two Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two mahogany bedroom chairs having cane-work back to the upholstered seats raised up on fluted
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Satinwood 8
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Backs of the Chairs Having a Lattice Work and Fluted Design.
Category
Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
Chrome Club Chair in Chalk White Ultrasuede by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Club Chair with fluted back in new chalk white ultrasuede upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Ten Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
straight fluted legs with oval backs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a Belgium linen.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rare Vintage Mustang Car Seat Armchair Based on the 1966 Fastback Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
custom, Mustang fluted back
The chair has been fully restored to include being stripped back, hand
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
VINTAGE RESTORED 1966 MUSTANG CAR HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO CLUB ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
finish, it is based on the 66 fastback as mentioned and has the custom, Mustang fluted back
The chair
Category
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
Pair of 18th Century Gilded Louis XVI Period Armchairs
Located in Mckinney, TX
. Crafted from solid wood using mortise and tenon construction, the fluted outer back of the chair’s frame
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941
By Paul Follot
Located in Paris, FR
is set on four fluted and tapered legs. The front legs of the armchairs and straight back chairs are
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wonderful French White Gold Gilt Oval Back Fluted Bow Set 14 Chairs Scalamandre
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of Louis XVI French white and gold gilt oval back, fluted leg and bow top set of 14
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in
Lovely Fluted Barrel Back Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Wingback Libary Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
chair.
A good-looking and comfortable barrel-back chair. Chairs like this were being used for
Category
20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 33.08 in D 33.86 in
Pair of George III Mahogany and Purpleheart Hall Chairs, Manner of Mayhew & Ince
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Richmond, London
distinctive medallion-shaped fluted backs, the present hall chairs are designed in the George III ‘Roman
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Purpleheart
H 37.75 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Fine George III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Side Chair, Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
(d. 1813); while its pillared and antique-fluted back relates to chair patterns in George
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
FINE VINTAGE RESTORED 1966 MUSTANG CAR BROWN LEATHER ART DECO WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
finish, it is based on the 66 fastback as mentioned and has the custom, Mustang fluted back
The chair
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 31.7 in D 27.56 in
Fluted barrel back armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid 18th century fluted barrel back armchair with square section mahogany legs.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Green Leather Club Chair with Fluted Channeled Back Detail with Piping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green leather club chair with fluted channeled back detail with piping and nail heads.
Category
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Pair of Northern French Louis XVI Style 1940s Dining Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
-backed chairs with fluted legs and rosettes on the knees. Painted in the perfect shade of pale beige with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Set of Four Chairs with Needlepoint Coverings
Located in Culver City, CA
legs are turned and fluted. The chair backs are cloth covered.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Eliel Saarinen side chair by Charles Phipps & son
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Ventura, CA
craftsmanship. Fluted tall back dining chair . frame in solid wood with fine lacquer finish and tight woven
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Silver Leaf and Silver Metallic Leather Neoclassical Chairs by Donghia
By Angelo Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Miami, FL
and firm frames with flared back legs, these fluted wood chairs are as useful and as inspiring today
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 37 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of Ten 19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten antique Swedish Gustavian dining chairs; have elegant medallion backs with tapered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Dining Set, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
€ leaves. All raised on tapering fluted legs. The rectangular back chairs centering "X" splats. (Armchair H
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Flute Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of flute back chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct flute back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 387 antique and vintage flute back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Flute back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Flute back chairs bearing Louis XVI or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Towle Silversmiths, Gianni Versace and Leighton Hall Furniture each produced beautiful flute back chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Flute Back Chairs?
Prices for flute back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, flute back chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,963.
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 Flute 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 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 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 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 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 sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a 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 balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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.
- 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.
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