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Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This fine quality set of ten Lyre Chair or Harp Back Chairs consist of 2 arm chairs and eight side
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set 6 French Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
A nice set of painted French dining chairs with red velvet sprung seats. Nice harp back design
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 33 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Høvelskov.
Lounge chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid black-glazed ash
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and
Category
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
Set of Eight Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs with Harp Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight Regency style ivory painted dining chairs with open back and harp detail, and tie
Category
20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
Mahogany Library Chair is produced with a very desirable harp back, also referred to as a lyre back
Category
2010s Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
balance. The back of the chairs is embellished with a delicate wooden leaf decoration, with two leaves
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Gold
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
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs, Germany, 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique set of six Neoclassical chairs, Germany 1800-1810, cherrywood.
Beautiful harp motif on the
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair Of Antique English Chippendale Style Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
frames. The backs with scrolled top and delicately carved and pierced Harp form back splat, the stretcher
Category
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
. The steps are quite special on this one because they have a brass mounted harp back rest which has a
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.45 in W 23.43 in D 23.63 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Cigarro Upholstery, Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Cigarro Upholstery, Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Nomade Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Velour Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Nomade Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Velour Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harper, who works for Guerlain, Victoria Beckham or Estée Lauder, developing design concepts in Milan and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Circe by Ini Archibong
By Ini Archibong
Located in Warsaw, PL
almost animated, the Circe Lounge Chair has a playful personality. With a deep upholstered seat and harp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
A Pair of French Empire Revival Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Game Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchairs (reproductions). The arched back frames centered with a harp design below a laurel shield, the
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 29 in W 24.25 in D 21.75 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully developed klismo chair with its dramatic sabre legs peeking through the draped animal hide flowing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
productions, etc., of Ireland." The carved back of the chair proudly displaying the ancient arms of Ireland in
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Yew
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
2014
"Market" Chair for PETITE FRITURE
"Estampe" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
2014
"Market" Chair for PETITE FRITURE
"Estampe" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 35.04 in
Chippendale, Pair of Carved Oak Side Chairs, England, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chippendale side chairs with simple geometric seats and elegant harped backs carved from
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
.
Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo.
Wow - have you seen any thing like
Category
2010s Regency Armchairs
Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of 6 mahogany harp-back chairs. Solid and suitable for everyday use. Seats stuffed with mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Petite French Ballroom Chair with Harp Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distressed accent chair with destroyed upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Regency Chairs
Pair of Painted Harp Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white painted side chairs, circa 1960s, harp-shaped back splat with brass decoration, joint
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Set of Four Stamped Jansen Harp-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous set of parcel-gilt and paint decorated harp-backed dining chairs. Each chair bears the
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Harp Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
Mediterranean style harp back dining chairs
Made by Bernhardt Furniture
USA, 1990s
Maple
Category
1990s American Greco Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
4 Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Stakmore Aristorcrats Folding Furniture Game Chairs MCM
By Stakmore Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Four Mid-Century Modern folding stackable chairs by Stakmore furniture of New York. Features a wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 33 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
floral needlepoint embroidered seat and harp back.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 34.25 in W 22.75 in D 19.75 in
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
with a lyre/harp back and fluted accents. 705-185, H-6746.
Measures: 21" x 24" x 34.5"h, seat 19.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Blue and Red Harp Lyre Back Swivel Accent Vanity Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style blue and red painted harp lyre back swivel accent vanity chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Carved Maple Dining Set with Ten Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mediterranean style carved maple dining table with ten harp back chairs
Made by
Category
1990s American Greco Roman Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
English Regency Mahogany Piano/Harp Chair. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany piano / harpist chair with carved splat back, telescopic seat with silk
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Regency Swivel Chairs
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Made of black lacquered solid wood. Seat and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 40.56 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare “Harp” or “String" lounge chair designed in 1968 by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
Harp String Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov Jorgen Hovelskov Harpchair Midcentury
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Hamburg, HH
'Harp' chair by Jørgen Høvelskov.
Ash frame, seat and back with natural flag line.
Emblem with text
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 51.97 in W 41.34 in D 44.49 in
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs with Harp Ornament
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI dining room chairs with harp-shaped ornament in the back, the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
(8) Italian Regency Style Mahogany Lyre Harp Dining Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
style mahogany dining armchairs with Lyre emblem
Approximate measurements in inches
37" high at back
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
Mahogany Library Chair is produced with a very desirable harp back, also referred to as a lyre back
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Wonderful Pair of American Empire Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Classic American Empire late 19th century mahogany chairs.Harp backs,curvaceous legs,vintage
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pair of English Cock-Fighting Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
, the padded back rest atop a harp-shaped back-splat, joint by round cushioned seat, raised on fluted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Gustavian Directoire Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gustavian style). The open chair backs feature a central carved harp within an oval and above, a carved urn
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Ten Gustavian Directoire Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gustavian style). The open chair backs feature a central carved harp within an oval and above, a carved urn
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Scotland 1890, H223
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut
Original finish
Carved top rail
Harp shaped open back
Upholstered seat
All standing on carved
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Pair of American 1940s Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
feature a harp like back and a delicate tufted linen seat.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Harp Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of harp back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique harp back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Harp back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of harp back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Regency and Empire harp back chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made harp back chairs over the years, but those made by Bernhardt and Stakmore Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Harp Back Chairs?
Harp back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $20,250.
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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 Harp 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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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
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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