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Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
Midcentury Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair. Modernized in new
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
with only minor some marks consistent with age. Sultry angles and solid teak turned legs. High back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
William and Mary High Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Introducing the magnificent William and Mary high back dining chair - a perfect blend of elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese William and Mary Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement piece with its
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs model 314 by the legendary American
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century High Backed Swedish Chair with Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish rococo chair with leather seat.
A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement piece with its
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement piece with its
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement piece with its
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style High Back Lounge or Wing Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style high back lounge or wing chairs. This pair of finely carved solid wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Midcentury gilt wood high back side chairs with spindle motifs and new custom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Decorative High Back Chair In Walnut And Leather, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Decorative High Back chair in walnut and leather.This high back possesses a decorative charm with a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
, and makes a classic, masculine, modern statement. This chair would look incredible in any mid century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Crystal.
Stylish
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Crystal
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall. Statement piece dining chairs that inject a high art sculptural elegance into any space
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style High Back Chairs by Gordon Mfg.
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Medina, OH
Hard to find..Set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style high back chairs (by Gordon MFG
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lacquer
H 55.5 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
The Pompe Chair is a
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marge Carson Huntington Manor Statement Lounge Chair Model HT49
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
41" high at back
34.5" wide
43.3" deep (back to front)
22" high at seat
22" high at
Category
1990s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Lloyd Loom 1960s “Stingray” Retro Arm Chair A Quirky statement piece of its ti
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
expect to see, great shape and style and looking for a new home
The chair is 28” high at the back, 31
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 28 in W 31 in D 21 in
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
both conversation and tv viewing. Bold, yet refined these club/lounge chairs make a colorful statement
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of eight high quality vintage Italian chairs in green leather
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the enchanting 1950s, where craftsmanship and design merged into a symphony of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Post Modern Asymmetrical Velvet Barrel Back Swivel Chairs on Bronze Base - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Grey Velvet on a Bronze
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 32 in D 32 in
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
E218 Eclipse Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
support a cushioned seat with a high back. The defining element is the rounded top of the backrest that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Chair in Camel Luxury Velvet with Faceted Stiletto Legs
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
streamlined cushion detail. The overall effect is a stunning sculptural statement that evokes a modern high
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
leaf over an iron base. This chair exudes elegance and sophistication and is sure to make a statement
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
perfect statement piece for any room.
The chair is 105” high at the back, 23” wide and 26 on the floor
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ciclope Chair by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciclope Chair by Qvinto Studio
Unique Piece. Handmade.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Italian Green Velvet Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Italian green velvet Mid-Century Modern high back chairs after Marco Zanuso. Makes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ciclope Chair with Cushion by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
% recyclable.
Each chair is produced with its own cushion made with high quality fabrics in collaboration
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Abstract Sculptural Steel and Fabric Corset Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian abstract strap steel and linen fabric side and statement chair.
The steel has been bent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Black Upholstery Original 60s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
upholstery. Early edition, circa 1960s. The high back design is a modern statement but also practical by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 38 in D 30 in
William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool
William Lounge Chair, Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool
Pair of Fabulous Mid Century-Influenced Mirrored Chairs by Christopher Guy
By Christopher Guy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of high-style, gorgeous chairs -- designed and made by Christopher Guy but no longer in
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Chair White Ash + Olive Leather
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
. Slung with high quality, comfortable, hand-stitched Olive leather, this chair will make a statement in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 34 in W 27 in D 34 in
Mid Century 711 Lounge Chair by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbelfabrikk, c1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this breathtaking mid-century modern teak chair, designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
William Lounge Chair, Ebonized Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid Century Wingback Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wings. Its high back, adorned with meticulous boucle tufting, emanates relaxation and elevated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Marge Carson Lounge Settee Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Impressively scaled statement chair and very comfortable with a foam and down cushion for maximum comfort
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Highback Burl Dining Chairs by J.L. Metz- Set of Six
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
set of high back dining chairs includes five side chairs and one armchair offering plenty of seating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burl
Lounge Settee Chair by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marge Carson
Impressively scaled statement chair and very comfortable with a foam and down cushion for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Tarleton, GB
offering a special statement piece wow factor. Delivery to your home using our own drivers.
Chair
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
make a statement. The slipper chair boasts a scrolled back and captivating light green velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Eclipse Dining Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
support a cushioned seat with a high back. The defining element is the rounded top of the backrest that
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Kai Bruun
By Kai Bruun, Sesame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather wingback lounge chair designed by Kai Bruun for Sesam Møbler in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Brown Leather Lounge Chair Farstrup, Denmark 1970
By Farstrup
Located in DE MEERN, NL
On the lookout for a statement piece that exudes vintage charm and sophistication? Look no further
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Glossy Leather Wingback Chairs by Richard Himmel Interiors
By Richard Himmel
Located in Skokie, IL
-known interior designer, Richard Himmel, of Chicago, and produced in 1970. The high-back chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Evident with this beautiful blue chair
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Norr11 Mammoth Chair by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
statement piece for private homes.
The Mammoth Chair is characterized by the high back, hugging wings and
Category
2010s Polish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Oak
H 40.95 in W 35.04 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Slim Jim Chairs and Ottomans by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the "Slim Jim" high-back chairs and matching ottomans by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Faux Bois Louis XV Style Chairs In Purple - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
fabric. . Hand-carved wood frames are finished in an ivory glaze. Cabriole front and back legs. Chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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High Back Statement Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of high back statement chairs available for sale. The range of distinct high back statement chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. We have 249 antique and vintage high back statement chairs in-stock, while there are 40 modern editions to choose from as well. High back statement chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. High back statement chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made high back statement chairs over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Adrian Pearsall and Votre Maison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are High Back Statement Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,404, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $60,479 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 High Back Statement Chairs
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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