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Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in GB
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 GB
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
Hardwood, Leather
H 43.9 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Barbara Barry Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring a generous seat and round back in the style of
Category
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved, painted, and pickled wood, barrel back, French bergère atop fluted, tapered legs
Category
Antique 1880s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs on Fluted Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs on fluted legs. Seats and backs are upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Hide.
The Chairs Feature Cane Seats and Cane Backs.
circa 1920
The Cresting Rails having
Category
Vintage 1920s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Lattice Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style hand-carved lattice back side chair, the bar top rail inset with a 'bronzed' repoussé
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920.
Charming chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining
Located in Potters Bar, GB
ring turned and fluted front legs the back legs being of a swept form.
circa 1920.
The backs of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Side chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase carved splat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 8 Dorothy Draper style fluted leg dining chairs. This set is in wonderful vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 35.4 in W 25.9 in D 19.6 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe English Regency Style Mahogany Bow Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Duncan Phyfe / Regency Style dining side chair. Made from mahogany with a contoured crest
Category
Vintage 1940s Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 20 in D 17 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of High-Backed Chairs Attributed to Oskar Strnad or Hugo Gorge
By Oskar Strnad, Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech wood construction high backed, front legs turned and fluted with brass ends, upholstery with
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
shaped backs, scrolling arms, fluted legs and carved rosettes. Created in France during the last quarter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.8 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
2 Vintage George III French Hepplewhite Style Balloon Back Open Arm Chairs Green
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of English George III style open arm chair, circa 1960s. Features a balloon back
Category
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Giltwood Square Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Louis XVI style (19th Century) giltwood square back side chairs with rouge silk
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Silk
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th-century set of six ladder-back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting and back rails
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Reupholstered Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms and dining rooms
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
Sheilded back with lyre central design
Rush caned seats
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut
Antique Set of 4 William IV Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 4 William IV carved mahogany dining chairs dating back to approximately 1835
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Important and Unique Set of Art Deco Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of early Art Deco Design by Maurice Dufrene. Each of the eight (8) dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous Set of 4, 19th century Gilded & Hand Carved Balloon Back Fluted Leg, Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Medallion Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion back dining room chairs or side chairs with new stain
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.6 in W 20.4 in D 21.6 in
Louis XVI Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
renewed French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs or side chairs with new gray
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Reupholstered Square Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Louis XVI Style Cane Square Back dining chairs. Finished in elegant antique finish and with new
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
legs are turned with fluted carvings.
Seat height: 18-⅝”
Side chairs: 38”H x 18-¼”W x 22-⅝”D
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
1934 Pierre Patout designed Armchairs for SS Normandie Fluted Mahogany Brass
By Pierre Patout
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Solid Mahogany with beautiful fluted details around the base of the seat and repeated on the back and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.63 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Renewed Louis XVI Style Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs or side chairs with new stain
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century English Georgian set of 4 ladder back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Dining Room Chairs with Carved Radiating Backs, Set of Six
Located in Yonkers, NY
armchairs and four side chairs, each exuding timeless grace. Their pierced backs are adorned with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 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
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
its curves and angles. The chairs showcase a beveled, oval medallion back, a serpentine seat and Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
fluted back complements the generous leather hide spring box seat. The box arms have symmetrical
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian style dining chair in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
George III Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
George III Style Mahogany Desk Chair in the Hepplewhite manner with spoon back seatrail above
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
walnut structure, in good condition, high back decorated with stylized patterns. turned and fluted legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of exquisitely gilded 19th century Louis XVI-style side chairs, with lightweight
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
A pair of chairs Swedish model
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Gustavian chairs, often appointed as the "Swedish model" made in Stockholm around 1790
Category
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Pine
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with slender spindles
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Walnut Caned Musician's Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Louis XVI style walnut musician's chairs with upholstered open backs and caned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Late 19th Century Georgian Mahogany And Tan Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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Featuring a shaped back with out-scrolled arms raised over squared fluted front legs, shaped back legs
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Germany and dating back to 1780-1800. These chairs captivate with their exquisite backrest decor
Category
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs.
The Chairs Having a Stuff Over Seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s William IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lyre Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
decorative leaf cut raised backs atop tapered, fluted and elongated leaf cut sides and a demure harp-shaped
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century 'Os de Mouton' walnut chair. The high back chair is raised by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870.
Good quality pair of side chairs which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of exquisite Louis XVI style vanity chairs, with lightweight, caned oval- shaped seats and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
1940s Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Harlingen, TX
design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & back detail. Hand
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 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.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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