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Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four high back chairs covered in Sunbrella fabric. We had these chairs sand blasted and powder
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
H 55.25 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high back version for a more formal and assertive experience. ***Matching ottoman available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome

High Back Steel Frame Siesta Chair in Grey Leather, circa 1970
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Steel Frame Siesta Chair in Grey Leather, circa 1970. Beautiful steel framed high back grey leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial age high back swivel medical chair Stainless Steel Construction Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Frenchkiss High-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's high back ensures it is both comfortable and elegant. Its steel frame is covered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik. Limited edition Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Cumberland Clover High Back Lounge Chair by 5D Studio w/ Steel Base
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Clover high-back swivel lounge chair, model 2672, produced by Cumberland in 2015 . This
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Kiss High-Back Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of Stefano Bigi's French kiss collection, this swivel chair is attractive, sophisticated and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Italian design high back chair by Bonaldo from 1980’s
By Bonaldo
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
H 40.99 in W 31.74 in D 31.5 in
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
H 40.99 in W 31.74 in D 31.5 in
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos,  Littell & Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
museums worldwide. The high backed version is exceedingly rare. At time of posting, this set is the only
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This high-backed armchair is completely covered in ivory-colored leather atop a tubular steel frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti High Back Chair, Black, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen have been collaborating in the design and crafting of collectible furniture since they met in Johnny’s hometown of Fitzroy Crossing, as part of Frem...
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti High Back Chair, Brown, by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen have been collaborating in the design and crafting of collectible furniture since they met in Johnny’s hometown of Fitzroy Crossing, as part of Frem...
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs Above average vintage
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Rouillard Solo High Back Red Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This gracious yet ultra contemporary modern Solo High-back lounge chairs are comfortable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

High Back Swivel Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani & Valeria Fantoni
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Polished aluminum, steel, fabric. Rare custom dining/ desk chairs designed by father & daughter and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Rob Parry "Avanti" High Back Lounge Chair, 1960's in Black Skai
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Rob Parry Avanti lounge chair with original high back black skai seating, rosewood arm
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern High back Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptionally designed Swedish chair on a swivel steel base in original black vinyl with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

High Back Desk Chair on Casters by Thonet. Signed
By Thonet
Located in Kansas City, MO
HIgh back executive desk chair made by Thonet, 1960s. Tilt, 360 degree swivel and very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Lorenzo (Firenze) Original Heron Parigi desk chair from 1989 in a rare high-back version with leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
By Jørgen Kastholm, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's
By Madsen & Schubell, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous modern and luxurious swivel chair in supple cognac colored leather on a chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal faux bamboo high-back accent chairs having
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable Artifort Adjustable Swivel Zuma High Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Functional, comfortable and refined. Zuma high back is a new armchair for Artifort, designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Modern Cega High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Boss Design Made in United Kingdom
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Cega high-back chair by Boss Design has a symmetrical tubular shape and boasts superior
Category

2010s British Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
improvised object, like the chair next to the bed which turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games
Category

2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight 1960s High Back Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of eight vintage 1960s high back Oxford chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Raymor, Tony Paul
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Steel

Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in
1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished stainless steel base and retain their original light purple fabric upholstery. The chairs also
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high back version for a more formal and assertive experience.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 30.5 in
"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stainless Steel Julius Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Julius Chair by Duistt Dimensions: W 62 x D 62 x H 71 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Julius Chair by Duistt
Stainless Steel Julius Chair by Duistt
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Glass Block and Steel Balls Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact steel chair is a nod to glass block architecture and playful geometry. Four welded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Glass Block and Steel Balls Chair
Glass Block and Steel Balls Chair
H 27.75 in W 15.5 in D 17 in
Up to 30 Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
black leather with high-backs. We have many sets that had been used as dining chairs with foot glides
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (3) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 3x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cognac and Steel Ks Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and steel KS chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cognac and Steel Ks Chair by OxDenmarq
Cognac and Steel Ks Chair by OxDenmarq
H 42.52 in W 38.59 in D 31.5 in
Black and Steel KS Chair by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and steel KS chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm. Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black and Steel KS Chair by Oxdenmarq
Black and Steel KS Chair by Oxdenmarq
H 42.52 in W 38.59 in D 31.5 in
Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 27.96 in
Mocca and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Steel November chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mocca and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Mocca and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 27.96 in
Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
H 42.52 in W 38.59 in D 31.5 in
Cognac and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel November chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cognac and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Cognac and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 27.96 in
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
Black and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and steel trifolium chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm Materials: Leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Black and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
Nature and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and Steel Trifolium chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nature and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Nature and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 27.17 in
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High Back Steel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the high back steel chair you’re looking for. Each high back steel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and animal skin. There are 54 variations of the antique or vintage high back steel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 27 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a high back steel chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high back steel chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful high back steel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a High Back Steel Chair?

Prices for a high back steel chair start at $575 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,817.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About High Back Steel Chair
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-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.