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Childs hand Painted 19thc Ladder back With leather seat
Childs hand Painted 19thc Ladder back With leather seat

Childs hand Painted 19thc Ladder back With leather seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c Child's Ladder back in original Green paint. The seat has been reupholstered with a beautiful green leather.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair, Leather Seat
Italian Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair, Leather Seat

Italian Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair, Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

Upholstered leather seat with decorative nail head trim for added elegance.

Category

1990s Italian Other Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair has a fine aged patina. and is very comfortable.The condition is very good.

Category

Antique 1850s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion
18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Pine ladder back chair from New England in fine sturdy condition.The seat cushion is in leather with a leather decking as well.Fantastic patina & surface.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Child's Ladder Back Chair
19Thc Child's Ladder Back Chair

19Thc Child's Ladder Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Ladder Back child's chair with suede / leather seat cushion.The condition is very good.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Italy
Set of Four Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Italy

Set of Four Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Italy

By Mobil Girgi

Located in New York, NY

A set of four walnut ladder back dining chairs with original black leather seats, the seats and back legs are angled, with straight legs in the front.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ladder Back Chairs Crafted in Oak and Leather Seats, France, 1950s
Ladder Back Chairs Crafted in Oak and Leather Seats, France, 1950s

Ladder Back Chairs Crafted in Oak and Leather Seats, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Ladder back chairs crafted in oak and leather seats, France 1950s These six brutalist chairs were crafted in France circa the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Leather

1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Leather

By Gio Ponti

Located in Portland, OR

Exaggerated ladder back side chairs with woven leather seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat

Located in Louisville, KY

For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 French Louis XIII Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Set of 6 French Louis XIII Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Set of 6 French Louis XIII Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Located in Dallas, TX

The seats have been newly upholstered in rich cognac brown leather and finished with decorative nailhead trim, offering both comfort and refined contrast against the warm oak frame.

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

18Thc  New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
18Thc  New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of four vintage ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany carver and seat, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Ladder Back Chair, Ebonized Wood, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Ladder Back Chair, Ebonized Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Ladder Back Chair, Ebonized Wood, Leather

By Chiavari

Located in San Francisco, CA

This elegant Mid-Century Modern ladder back chair is crafted from ebonized hardwood and features a gracefully tapered silhouette with four sculptural back slats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904
Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904

Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904

By Gordon Russell

Located in Coronado, CA

A true pair of artifacts! This pair of large Shaker style, loungey, arm chairs was designed and built by Gordon Russell around 1904 in Broadway, England. The chairs feature incredibl...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Shaker Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Designed to combine elegance with utility, the piece transforms effortlessly from a traditional high-back chair into a sturdy three-step library ladder.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs

19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th century English Georgian set of 4 ladder back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting and back rails, suede leather upholstered seat cushion above square fluted front su...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Mahogany

Italian Ladder Back Armchair – Cappuccino Finish
Italian Ladder Back Armchair – Cappuccino Finish

Italian Ladder Back Armchair – Cappuccino Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

Notable Features: Crafted in Italy with a warm cappuccino wood finish and classic ladder back design. Leather-upholstered seat accented with decorative nail head trim.

Category

1990s Italian Other Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6

Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1860 Ladder back rush seat dining chairs. A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is a...

Category

Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six Vintage Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs
Set of Six Vintage Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs

Set of Six Vintage Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Troy, MI

Distinctive and dramatic tall, ladder style seatbacks contrast with the black faux leather seats.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts ladder back dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell
Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell

Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell

By Gordon Russell

Located in Petworth, GB

Rare set of four Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell. Ash with woven leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with studded leather upho...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs. Antique ladder-back rustic chairs with deer hide seats.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts ladder back dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts ladder back dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps A very charming and hi...

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960

Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a unique, hand-built accent chair from the 1960's. Built in the manner of Niels Koefoeds this character-rich ladder-back desk chair features intricate joinery, dazzling w...

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco
Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco

Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage ladder back study chair. An Irish, mahogany elbow seat or carver, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa Pair of Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs in Blonde Beechwood, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs in Blonde Beechwood, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs in Blonde Beechwood, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, Chiavari

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful pair of high-back Chiavari chairs made in charming blonde beech wood with blue faux leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Faux Leather

Otto Gerdau Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Basket-Weave Leather Seats and Black
Otto Gerdau Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Basket-Weave Leather Seats and Black

Otto Gerdau Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Basket-Weave Leather Seats and Black

Located in Dallas, TX

The otto Gerdan set of 8 dining chairs with basket-weave leather seats and black ladder back from Italy circa 1970 is a truly luxurious piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley

Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built from tiger oak, the chair features a simple yet robust ladder-back design with exquisite joinery and a newly upholstered Italian leather seat for modern comfort.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Newly upholstered in brown, distressed leather with new foam. The chair retains the original metal seat straps; the ottoman's cushion is fixed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

19Thc Early Original Black Painted Ladder Back Rocking Chair
19Thc Early Original Black Painted Ladder Back Rocking Chair

19Thc Early Original Black Painted Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 19thc original black painted ladder back rocking chair has a newly upholstered leather seat in very good condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6

1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6 France, circa 1940s Handcrafted artisanal craftsmanship Each ladder back chair frame is constructed of solid cerused oak ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Peder Pedersen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Scandinavian Modern ladder back dining chair by renowned Danish designer Helge Vestergaard-Jensen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has a ladder back with woven rawhide seats and saw marks are clearly visible. These ch...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Scandinavian Modern ladder back dining chair by renowned Danish designer Helge Vestergaard-Jensen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 2 Harry Østergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Set of 2 Harry Østergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark

Set of 2 Harry Østergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark

By Harry Østergaard

Located in Karis, Nyland

The chairs have their original black leather seats in patinated condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bas Chair
Bas Chair

Bas Chair

$2,400

Bas Chair

By De JONG & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bas chair is a minimalist design and a contemporary take on a Shaker ladder-back chair.

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s
Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The chairs feature sculptural ladder-back silhouette, formed by gently curved vertical spindles that provide both visual lightness and ergonomic support.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher
Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher

Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher

By Richard Charles

Located in London, GB

Richard Charles (1823-93), an Aesthetic Movement ebonized elbow chair, circa 1866, with ball finials, a ladder back, later leather seat, gilt highlights and X-frame base with X-frame...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Wood

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Side Chairs, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine, sculptural and spare group of ladder back dining chairs having luminous Brazilian rosewood frames with black leather seats and expressive leather-wrapped center slats.

Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine, sculptural and spare group of ladder back dining chairs having luminous Brazilian rosewood frames with black leather seats and expressive leather-wrapped center slats. ?

Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, w...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, w...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1980's Postmodern Canadian Dining Chairs by Amisco - Set of 4
1980's Postmodern Canadian Dining Chairs by Amisco - Set of 4

1980's Postmodern Canadian Dining Chairs by Amisco - Set of 4

By Pietro Costantini, Ello Furniture, Pierre Cardin, Torstein Nilsen, Maurizio Cattelan

Located in Burbank, CA

They have a metal frame with a ladder back, and the back goes down to for two individual legs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The wavy ladder back with Gothick open cut-work typical of Chippendale design.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The wavy ladder back with Gothic open cut-work typical of Chippendale design.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Niels Koefoed 'Lis' dining chairs in rosewood Koefoeds Denmark 1960
Niels Koefoed 'Lis' dining chairs in rosewood Koefoeds Denmark 1960

Niels Koefoed 'Lis' dining chairs in rosewood Koefoeds Denmark 1960

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

The chairs are in very good condition and retain their original maker’s stamp beneath the seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs, Boltinge Stolefabrik, 1960s
Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs, Boltinge Stolefabrik, 1960s

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs, Boltinge Stolefabrik, 1960s

By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1

Located in Rødding, DK

The flowing grain of the teak reads magnificently across the entire set. The seats have been newly reupholstered in a beige faux leather — clean, practical, and in keeping with the ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with brass s...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather uphol...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s

In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s. This set of four dining chairs is built in solid oak with a warm honey finish that highlights the open grai...

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The wavy ladder back with Gothic open cut-work typical of Chippendale design.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Harry Ostergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs Randers Mobelfabrik, 1961
Harry Ostergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs Randers Mobelfabrik, 1961

Harry Ostergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs Randers Mobelfabrik, 1961

By Harry Østergaard

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic set of 4 dining chairs model 61 designed by Harry Ostergaard and manufactured by Randers Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1961. The chairs have very nice charactaristic, typical Danish...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs Model 210 by Farstrup — 1960s
Set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs Model 210 by Farstrup — 1960s

Set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs Model 210 by Farstrup — 1960s

By Farstrup

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This is a beautiful and complete set of six dining chairs, model 210, made by Farstrup in Denmark in the 1960s. Farstrup was a well-respected Danish furniture manufacturer known for ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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1910 Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Ladder-Back Chair
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1910 Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Ladder-Back Chair

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H 36.75 in W 19.13 in D 20.75 in

1910 Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Ladder-Back Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic arts and crafts side chair with ladder back. Beautiful quarter sawn oak.

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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Vintage 1960’s Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Vintage 1960’s Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs

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Vintage 1960’s Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Toronto, CA

Handsome set of 6 teak ladder back dining chairs. Sleek and sculptural. An exquisite choice to elevate any space. Likely Danish-made, acquired by the original owners in the early 196...

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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Fratelli Legaggi Chiavari Chairs / "Super Leggera" Ladder-back Pair of Chairs
Fratelli Legaggi Chiavari Chairs / "Super Leggera" Ladder-back Pair of Chairs

Fratelli Legaggi Chiavari Chairs / "Super Leggera" Ladder-back Pair of Chairs

By Colombo Sanguineti, Fratelli Levaggi

Located in Mckinney, TX

A superb set of two genuine Chiavari dining chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, crafted in northern Italy circa the 1950s. Celebrated for their artful engineering, these chairs marry eleganc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood, Walnut

Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool
Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool

Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT40 BS3 Seat: Leather Seat color: Customized Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W x D x H) 20.5 x 19.6 x 30.71 i...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Truffe Leather, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Truffe Leather, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Truffe Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42-BS3-DB with leather wrapped base Seat: Leather Seat color: Truffe Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 79 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W x D x...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Blue Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P.Tendercool
Blue Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P.Tendercool

Blue Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P.Tendercool

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Blue Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT40-BS3-Buffed and Oiled-Blue Seat: Leather Seat color: Paris Plage Base: PT40, sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W ...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair
Set of 3 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair

Set of 3 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Set of 3 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: 3 x - PT40-BS1-Buffed and Oiled Seat: Leather Seat color: Pigeon Base: PT40, sand cast brass Base Finish: Golden Sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; seat height 46 cm (W x D x...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool
Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

(onother version on 1stdibs, with a brown brass finished base) We combined this with our Sold Brass Hand-cast base, Golden Sand finish. The leather 'socks' are hand-stiched Model: P...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Leather Chair with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Leather Chair with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Leather Chair with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: Chair-PT40 Seat: Leather Seat Color: Marron Glace Base: Hand-Cast Brass Base Finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46 cm (w x d x h) 21 x 19.6 x 30.71...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42L-BS1-NB-O-VR Seat: Leather Seat color: Vieux rose Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 79 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W x D x H): 20.4 ...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Marron Glace Leather, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Marron Glace Leather, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Marron Glace Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42-BS1--LB with leather wrapped base Seat: Leather Seat color: Marron Glacé Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 79 cm; Seat height 4...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42 BS1 Vieux rose Seat: Leather Seat Color: Vieux rose Base: Sand cast brass Base Finish: Brushed golden sand Dimensions: 57 x 50 x 79 cm; Seat height 46 cm (w x d x h): 22...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Châtaigne 'Mid Brown' Leather, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Châtaigne 'Mid Brown' Leather, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Châtaigne 'Mid Brown' Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42-BS3-MB with leather wrapped ring Seat: 100% Italian leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Mid Brown) Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 79 cm...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bespoke Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
Pair of Bespoke Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

Pair of Bespoke Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: chair-PT40 Seat: Leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Mid Brown) Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46cm (W x D x H) 20.5...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Leather Chair, Marron Glacé with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Leather Chair, Marron Glacé with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Leather Chair, Marron Glacé with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: chair-PT40 Seat: Leather Seat color: Marron Glace Base: Hand-cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46cm (w x d x h) 20.5 x 19.7 x 30.71...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bespoke Truffe Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
Pair of Bespoke Truffe Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

Pair of Bespoke Truffe Leather Chair with Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: 2x PT40 Seat: Leather Seat color: Truffe (Dark Brown) Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions: 43 x 52 x 79 cm; Seat height 46cm (W x D x H) 16.92 x 20.27...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Collection of Ten Brass and Leather Chairs, Made to Order by P.Tendercool
Collection of Ten Brass and Leather Chairs, Made to Order by P.Tendercool

Collection of Ten Brass and Leather Chairs, Made to Order by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT40-DB-truffe Seat: Leather Seat color: DB-truffe Base: PT40, sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed charcoal Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W x D x H) 18.1 x ...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Bespoke Leather Chairs with Hand-Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool
Set of 8 Bespoke Leather Chairs with Hand-Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

Set of 8 Bespoke Leather Chairs with Hand-Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: Chair-PT40-BS1-GR Seat: Leather Seat color: Emeraude Base: Hand-cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; seat height 46 cm W 20.5 x D 19.7 x H 30.71 in...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool
Set of 4 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool

Set of 4 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT40-BS1-Buffed and Oiled - Grey Seat: Leather Seat color: Pigeon Base: PT40, sand cast brass Base Danish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; seat height 46 cm (W x D x ...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Truffe Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool
Set of 10 Truffe Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

Set of 10 Truffe Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Metals can scratch or cause scratches. We will send your chairs with our hand-stitched leather socks in to match the seat colour to protect your floors.

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool
A Pair of Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool

A Pair of Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chairs by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT40-BS1-BL Seat: Leather Seat color: Paris Plage Base: PT40, sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 cm; seat height 46 cm (W x D x H) 20.5 x ...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chairs in Emeraude Leather, by P. Tendercool
Set of 4 Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chairs in Emeraude Leather, by P. Tendercool

Set of 4 Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chairs in Emeraude Leather, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT42-BS1-GR Seat: Leather Seat color: Emeraude Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed golden sand Dimensions: 57 x 50 x 79 cm; Seat height 46 cm (W x D x H): 22.44 x 19.69...

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Vieux Rose Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool
Set of 10 Vieux Rose Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

Set of 10 Vieux Rose Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool

Located in Bangkok, TH

Metals can scratch or cause scratches. We will send your chairs with our hand-stitched leather socks in to match the seat colour to protect your floors.

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Children’s Chair
Regency Mahogany Children’s Chair

Regency Mahogany Children’s Chair

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in

Regency Mahogany Children’s Chair

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

Regency mahogany child's chair, having a ladder back with reeded arm supports, a leather upholstered seat and raised on turned legs.

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Antique 1820s English Chairs

Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool
Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool

Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in

Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Low back counter-height with swivel stool Model: PT48 counter-height and swivel stool Seat: Leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Light Grey) Base: PT48 base, with swivels and hand-cast bra...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide
Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide

Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide

Unavailable

H 43 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide

By De JONG & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bas chair is a minimalist design and a contemporary take on a Shaker ladder-back chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six George III Oak Dining Chairs
Set of Six George III Oak Dining Chairs

Set of Six George III Oak Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

Set of Six George III Oak Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of six unusual George III Provincial oak dining chairs, with pierced ladder backs, close nailed leather upholstered stuff over seats, on moulded square legs united by stretcher...

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Please come and view in our Herfordshire antiques warehouse just 20 mins north of London. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you see...

Category

2010s Regency Armchairs

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Ladder Back Chair Leather Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ladder back chair leather seat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every ladder back chair leather seat was constructed with great care. Find 104 options for an antique or vintage ladder back chair leather seat now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ladder back chair leather seat, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ladder back chair leather seat made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made ladder back chair leather seat has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser, AMBROZIA and Niels Koefoed are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ladder Back Chair Leather Seat?

Prices for a ladder back chair leather seat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $48,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,242.

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.