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Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ming Style Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs
Pair of Ming Style Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs

Pair of Ming Style Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An Exquisite Pair of Ming Style Solid Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs Measures 28" in width, 26" in depth and 30" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!
Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!

Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Asian modern black lacquer barrel horse shoe back lounge chairs mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs
Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs

Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese elmwood horse shoe back arm chairs. The chair retain there original surface and are in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair
Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair

Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty Jiangsu horse shoe backed open armchair (pair available, priced and sold separately).

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs
Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs

Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This pair of 'Horse-shoe back' chairs was hand carved from a type of rose wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Modernist  Red Leather "Horse Shoe" Chair
Unusual Modernist  Red Leather "Horse Shoe" Chair

Unusual Modernist Red Leather "Horse Shoe" Chair

Located in Montreal, QC

Unusual stitched red leather modernist chair, designed after a Chinese "horse shoe" chair , metal frame and moulded foam covered with leather.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Pair of Antique Chinese chairs, early 20th century. These Chinese horse shoe chairs are made from Northern Elm (yumu) from Northern China with a beautiful patina.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900
Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900

Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique hall seat attributed to RJ Horner offers golden oak construction with shaped crest having carved scroll and foliate elements over beveled mirror in horse show form, seat w...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair
Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair

Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair

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H 37 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair

By Henredon

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Known as quanyi or ‘horse-shoe back chairs’ - This pair is Henrendon's conception of the style associated with the Ming Dynasty era of furniture design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Unusual Curved Front Club Chairs
Pair of Unusual Curved Front Club Chairs

Pair of Unusual Curved Front Club Chairs

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H 29 in W 34.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Unusual Curved Front Club Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of unusual horse shoe shaped barrel back club chairs with black steel bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Club Chairs

Pair of Brighton Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Horse Shoe Back Bamboo Chairs
Pair of Brighton Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Horse Shoe Back Bamboo Chairs

Pair of Brighton Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Horse Shoe Back Bamboo Chairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

These decorative vintage chairs continue the horse shoe back form of the Ming Dynasty translated into a European influenced Chippendale style bamboo or rattan design.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape
Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Horse shoe shape Beautiful sculptural bentwood shape.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs
Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs

Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original horse shoe back gentleman’s club elbow chairs These would have been in a gentleman’s club and used for chit chat, l...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of Chinoiserie Chippendale horse shoe back rattan and cane chairs often named Brighton Pavillion style chairs have an iconic quality and the model can be found with a varia...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood

Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs
Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs

Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning pair of William IV period leather and mahogany framed desk or library chairs with horse shoe back rest terminating in carved mahogany scroll ends.

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Brighton Pavillion, Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Brighton Pavillion, Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Brighton Pavillion, Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Of generous proportions these unusual Brighton Pavillion style chinoiserie bamboo chairs feature horse shoe top rails above backrests and sides with bamboo open work incorporating Ch...

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Ornate Figural Horseshoe Yoke Arm Accent Club Chair
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Ornate Figural Horseshoe Yoke Arm Accent Club Chair

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Ornate Figural Horseshoe Yoke Arm Accent Club Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese horse shoe or yoke arm chair. Made of Rosewood featuring piereced splat, ornate supports, figural carved animal faces and serpent accents.      

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair

James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair

By James Mont, Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Opulent pair of large James Mont Ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-century mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Important Qing Dynasty Huanghuali 19th Century Horse Shoe Armchairs
Pair of Important Qing Dynasty Huanghuali 19th Century Horse Shoe Armchairs

Pair of Important Qing Dynasty Huanghuali 19th Century Horse Shoe Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marvellous pair of Chinese Qing dynasty horseshoe armchairs having gorgeous grained Huanghuali wood, curvy back rail and arms that form a continuous semi circle. Coupled with tapered...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Club Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath

Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

Located in Kastrup, DK

About the model: The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 as a simplified and elegant reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese armchair from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat
Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat

Located in London, GB

An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with horse shoe armrest and shaped back supports with a leather seat and Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adj...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in

Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Located in Copenhagen, K

Four great looking swivel leather and chrome horse-shoe shaped armchairs. The chairs will arrive in New Jersey in the beginning of december.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Living Room Set
Rare "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Living Room Set

Rare "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

H x 73in. W x 36in. D. Chair: 31in. H x 33in. W x 36in. D. Please feel free to inquire about additional pieces available including our "Horse Shoe" lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair
Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair

Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair

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H 38 in W 23 in D 19 in

Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair

Located in San Marino, CA

Pair of 19th century Chinese Cantone horse shoe chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Horse Shoe Chair Quanyi Qing Dynasty
19th Century Chinese Horse Shoe Chair Quanyi Qing Dynasty

19th Century Chinese Horse Shoe Chair Quanyi Qing Dynasty

Located in Raalte, NL

19th century Chinese horseshoe chair Quanyi from the Qing dynasty (several restorations). The measurements are: Depth 61 cm/ 24 inch. Width 67 cm/ 26.3 inch. Height 88 cm/ 34.6...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of antique Chinese horse shoe back chairs, with cane seating.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Elm, Wood

A Pair of Horse Shoe Chinese Chairs
A Pair of Horse Shoe Chinese Chairs

A Pair of Horse Shoe Chinese Chairs

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H 41 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

A Pair of Horse Shoe Chinese Chairs

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Blackened "horse shoe" chines chairs

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Richard Himmel Club Chairs
Richard Himmel Club Chairs

Richard Himmel Club Chairs

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H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in

Richard Himmel Club Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of custom horse-shoe shape club chairs on beige flared laminated plinths by Richard Himmel in original striped pale celery velvet, c.1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fiberglass, Fabric

Pair of brass horse shoe arm chairs .By Karl Springer
Pair of brass horse shoe arm chairs .By Karl Springer

Pair of brass horse shoe arm chairs .By Karl Springer

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Brass horse shoe arm chair's designed by karl Springer .Manufactured by the Design institute America for the Arthur Elrod house in Palm Springs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian mahogany horse shoe shaped desk chair We are pleased to offer you this Victorian mahogany horse shoe shaped desk chair.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Horse Shoe Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the horse shoe chair you’re looking for. A horse shoe chair — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect horse shoe chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A horse shoe chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made horse shoe chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hickory Chair Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Horse Shoe Chair?

A horse shoe chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $803 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

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.