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Heart Throne Chair
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
crafted by hand with a simple, slender structure and a distinctive open back framing a large heart. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Heart Throne Chair
Heart Throne Chair
H 39.97 in W 16.15 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Academic Revival heart back mahogany side chairs with half rail upholstered boxed seats in
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960-1970’s Hollywood Regency Bohemian Gold Wicker Accent Chair Heart Shape Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Hollywood Regency Bohemian gold painted wicker side or accent chair with heart
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Boho Chic Bent Bamboo Rattan Heart Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Heart Chairs. This set of 4 chairs
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20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Six Antique Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle & Pressed Back Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Antique Set of Six Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle & Pressed Back Dining Chairs Circa
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Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Georgian Comb Hoop Back Windsor Elm and Yew Wood Chair with Hearts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A lovely late Georgian early Victorian yew & elm comb hoop back Windsor chair. The central back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Heart Shape Shield Back Carved Mahogany Federal Chairs New Linen Uphols
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 heart shape shield back carved mahogany federal chairs new linen upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
By Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S, La Maison Pierre Frey, Magnus Stephensen
Located in The Hague, NL
A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart Chair'. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique high barrel back and comfortable seat. The chair sits on a bamboo frame for strength. This chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Slim Jim High-Back Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, rare, coveted Pearsall Slim Jim chair. It's height, at 55", sets this chair apart from the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Walnut

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small white Italian style iron vanity chair with a round upholstered seat, and a curled heart
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, love heart shape
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s This elegant shaped lounge chair of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
H 40.95 in W 29.34 in D 33.47 in
Sweet Heart Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 Solid Mahogany Sweet Heart Dining Chairs, the set consisting of 2 arm chair s and 8
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Tall Sweet Heart Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This fine quality set of 10 Tall Sweet Heart Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and eight side chairs
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2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Tall Sweet Heart Chairs, Set of 10
Tall Sweet Heart Chairs, Set of 10
H 40.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Green Olive Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Extra Large High-back Chair Model 2139-C
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
One of Adrian Pearsall's larger chairs, this one is 54" tall and sits like a throne on wheels. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Walnut

A Set 10 of Woodard Wrought Iron Dining Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
Heart backed chairs available for your enjoyment and ready to ship today. Perfect for any garden, deck
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" scrolled splat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four
Category

Antique 1790s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

Pair of 1980s Neo-Deco Style Black Satin Scallop Fan Back Slipper Chairs
By i4 Mariani
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintge 1980s Post-Modern / Neo-Deco style black slipper chairs. These chairs fully embody
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head rest inlaid with
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Mid-Century High-Back Carved Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
chair embodies the perfect confluence of craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless allure. At the heart of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

TOULA Blue Outdoor Dining Chair in Solid Sassafrass with Heart Carved Motif
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Archer & Humphryes, meticulously handcrafted in the heart of Italy. This chair is not just a piece of
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with a very unique heart shaped back with carved foliate design at the crest, flanked by half ball
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Mid 20thC French Iron Pierced Seats & Hearts Garden Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century French Iron chairs with pierced seats. Heart shaped backs side chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Liberty & Co. Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
elongated tops and stylized floral and heart cut-outs to the upper backs on square tapering legs.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ralph Lauren "Devonshire" Wing-Back Armchair - In Grey Herringbone Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an incredibly rare, large Ralph Lauren "Devonshire" Wing-Back Armchair
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wool

Shapland & Petter a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pierced Hearts
By Shapland & Petter, George Walton
Located in London, GB
with finely turned tops, pierced hearts to the backs with lower arched aprons and Queen Anne style legs
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Italian Walnut Rustic Ladder Back Chairs with Playing Card Motif
Located in New York, NY
Very unique Italian rustic set of six walnut ladder back chairs; the back slats decorated with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Sculpted Back Dining Chairs Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim Set of 8
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Buffalo, NY
contrasting ash/oak inlays- captured the hearts of midcentury Americans, and it is easy to see why. Hand
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Ash, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
By Shapland & Petter, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
shaped padded head rest with a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Woodard Chairs A Set of 10 French Cafe Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
now and ready to ship for your immediate enjoyment. These chairs feature a Heart Shaped back with
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Rec Rec Chair Copper Chair, Signed by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio. Rec Rec chair Copper frame Woven copper seat and back Measures: 50 cm
Category

2010s Australian Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

A Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Straw Seats and Backs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. At the heart of the design are the seats and backs, woven intricately with great skill. The choice of
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Antique Oak Hall Chair, Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1113
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Carved Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
, Sanderson takes us back to his childhood and designs the Memento chair. He recalls how he repeatedly
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Large Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H696
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original finish High carved back with heart cutout With floral design to the back and seat All standing on
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1910, H030
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original finish Having a beautifully carved seat With a high back and an inset heart All standing on four
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

UCCIO Chair Brass and Leather
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Calm, patient and consistent, the UCCIO chair was conceived with two key objectives at heart
Category

2010s Australian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

UCCIO Chair Brass and Leather
UCCIO Chair Brass and Leather
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order light weight modern dining chair with its hand sculptured seat, back slats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Longhorn Hide Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection black and white speckled longhorn hide chair and matching ottoman. Very nice
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Hide

Longhorn Hide Chair and Ottoman
Longhorn Hide Chair and Ottoman
H 48 in W 40 in D 40 in
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
the back. The chair is also dated underneath. The seat is solid pine and 6 cm thick.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
indulge in heart- to heart conversations, this chair provides the perfect retreat. The chair was designed
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood

Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
H 31.5 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
Uccio Chair Black Power Coat, Black Leather
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Calm, patient and consistent, the Uccio chair was conceived with two key objectives at heart
Category

2010s Australian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Uccio Chair Black Power Coat, Black Leather
Uccio Chair Black Power Coat, Black Leather
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
winged heart, the message for this chair is clear …. “Raise Your Heart Upwards”. It clearly has an
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Split Reed Accent Chairs - Boho Coastal Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
Chairs. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they're an invitation to escape to your very own
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Contemporary Chair 'ALU' by Muller Van Severen, Pink + Burgundy
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
to contemporary. The renowned design couple Muller Van Severen designed their alu chair back in 2015
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Green + Blue
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
Van Severen designed their alu chair back in 2015 as an outdoor chair for Anne Holtrop’s Bahrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red + Pink
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
designed their alu chair back in 2015 as an outdoor chair for Anne Holtrop’s Bahrain pavilion at the World
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Jazz Art Deco Revival Chrome and Leather Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exceptional pair of Art Deco revival chairs, a tangible testament to
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Chair with arms with Structure in patinated bronze wood. Back and seat in wood and foam. Upholstery in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Heart Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of heart back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and natural fiber, all heart back chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 8 antique and vintage heart back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of heart back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Heart back chairs bearing Arts and Crafts or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many heart back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Merve Kahraman, A.P. Stolen and Shapland & Petter produced popular heart back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Heart Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,050, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $14,000 highest priced.

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 Heart Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross 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, 2023
    Vladimir 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.