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Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10
Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

$6,690 / set

H 40 in W 20 in D 21 in

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 chairs.

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs

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 taste.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs

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 living room ladies side chairs Sold per chair Measures: 18 wide x 33 high Seat: 14....

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, harp backs, finely cast brass or bronze mounts, white dis...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

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 this?

Category

2010s Regency Armchairs

Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs
Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs

Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs

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H 35 in W 19 in D 17 in

Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Set of 6 mahogany harp-back chairs. Solid and suitable for everyday use.

Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Pair of Painted Harp Back Side Chairs
Pair of Painted Harp Back Side Chairs

Pair of Painted Harp Back Side Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

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 by upholstered seat, raised on fluted tapering legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

Set of Four Stamped Jansen Harp-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Stamped Jansen Harp-Back Dining Chairs

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 JANSEN stamp.

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Harp Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Harp Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten

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 and upholstery Measures: Side chairs - 21.75" W x 28" D x 40.5" H.

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1990s American Greco Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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4 Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Stakmore Aristorcrats Folding Furniture Game Chairs MCM
4 Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Stakmore Aristorcrats Folding Furniture Game Chairs MCM

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 frame and orange vinyl seats. Stakmore, the Aristocrats of Folding Furniture. M...

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Mid-20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs
2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs

2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two antique R.H Macy & Co. side chairs, circa 1900s. Made of cherry, featuring a yellow floral needlepoint embroidered seat and harp back.    

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Carved Maple Dining Set with Ten Chairs
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Carved Maple Dining Set with Ten Chairs

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 Bernhardt Furniture USA, 1990s Maple and upholstery Measures: Table - 74" W x ...

Category

1990s American Greco Roman Dining Room Sets

Materials

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6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Six Duncan Phyfe dining chairs, circa mid 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with a lyre/harp back and fluted accents. 705-185, H-6746.

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
French Louis XVI Style Blue and Red Harp Lyre Back Swivel Accent Vanity Chair

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 features round swivel seat with figural tapestry upholstery, finely carved details...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

6 Union National Vintage Regency Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
6 Union National Vintage Regency Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

6 Union National Vintage Regency Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 6 Union National Regency / Duncan Phyfe style dining chairs, circa 1940s. Features a mahogany frame with harp or lyre back over a padded seat and acanthus carved saber legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Wonderful  Pair of American Empire Chairs
Wonderful  Pair of American Empire Chairs

Wonderful Pair of American Empire Chairs

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H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in

Wonderful Pair of American Empire Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Classic American Empire late 19th century mahogany chairs.Harp backs,curvaceous legs,vintage tapestry upholstery.Very elegant and shapely chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Set of Eight French Country Dining Chairs
Set of Eight French Country Dining Chairs

Set of Eight French Country Dining Chairs

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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

Set of Eight French Country Dining Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Set of Eight French Country harp back dining chairs with rush seats.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Ornate Iron Patio Set
Ornate Iron Patio Set

Ornate Iron Patio Set

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H 31 in W 20 in D 18 in

Ornate Iron Patio Set

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Ornate iron patio set circa mid 1950's. Chairs feature harp backs and scroll detailing to the frames with newly powder coated steel gray finish and upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Neoclassical Style Dining Side Chairs
Set of Four Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Neoclassical Style Dining Side Chairs

Set of Four Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Neoclassical Style Dining Side Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of four vintage lyre back regency or neoclassical style side chairs. Chairs feature; faux tortoise shell brown vinyl upholstered round seats, shapely klismos legs, original manuf...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Walnut Harp Back Chairs
Pair of Walnut Harp Back Chairs

Pair of Walnut Harp Back Chairs

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H 40.5 in W 19 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Walnut Harp Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of harp back chairs in walnut with rush seats, circa 1840, from Lyon, France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique "Harp" Back Chairs
Pair of Antique "Harp" Back Chairs

Pair of Antique "Harp" Back Chairs

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H 37.25 in W 19 in D 17 in

Pair of Antique "Harp" Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique harp detail. Just reupholstered in 100% silk! Lovely!

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Chairs

Petite French Ballroom Chair with Harp Back
Petite French Ballroom Chair with Harp Back

Petite French Ballroom Chair with Harp Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distressed accent chair with destroyed upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Chairs

Painted French Side Chair with Harp Back
Painted French Side Chair with Harp Back

Painted French Side Chair with Harp Back

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H 33.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Painted French Side Chair with Harp Back

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming side chair with crusty painted finish

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set 6 French Harp Back Dining Chairs
Set 6 French Harp Back Dining Chairs

Set 6 French Harp Back Dining Chairs

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H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

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

Set of Six Mahogany Harp Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mahogany Harp Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Mahogany Harp Back Dining Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 19 in D 16 in

Set of Six Mahogany Harp Back Dining Chairs

Located in Oakville, ON

Set of six mahogany harp back dining chairs with caned seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Pair of French Painted Neoclassical Style Harp Back Side Chairs
Pair of French Painted Neoclassical Style Harp Back Side Chairs

Pair of French Painted Neoclassical Style Harp Back Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

The chairs feature neoclassical motifs such as carved harps on the seat back, rosettes, and beaded trim on the seat base.

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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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.

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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.

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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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon 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.