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Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Inspired Oak and Rush Ladder-Back Chairs
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Inspired Oak and Rush Ladder-Back Chairs

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Inspired Oak and Rush Ladder-Back Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four high-backed oak chairs with ladder-back construction and woven rush seats. Each chair features

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.
Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Italian Walnut ladder back side chairs with woven rush seats, in the manner of Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four De Puydt Attributed Brutalist Dark Stained Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Set of Four De Puydt Attributed Brutalist Dark Stained Oak Ladder Back Chairs

Set of Four De Puydt Attributed Brutalist Dark Stained Oak Ladder Back Chairs

By De Puydt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960's, Belgian set of 4 Brutalist ladder back side or dining chairs. Handsomely made from dark

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s

Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

New Upholstery Pair of Chrome Wide Ladder Back Chrome Chairs
New Upholstery Pair of Chrome Wide Ladder Back Chrome Chairs

New Upholstery Pair of Chrome Wide Ladder Back Chrome Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome ladder back chairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England

A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Pair of Arts and Crafts Ladderback Chairs with Rush Seats English 19th Century Design This pair

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange

Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Early 20thc Pair of Ladder Back Charis with Rattan Seats
Early 20thc Pair of Ladder Back Charis with Rattan Seats

Early 20thc Pair of Ladder Back Charis with Rattan Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand made ladder back chairs with rattan seats. The finial tops add a wonderful look to the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period

Category

Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rush

W.F. Whitney design Ladder Back Shaker Farm House Chairs with Rush Seating 4
W.F. Whitney design Ladder Back Shaker Farm House Chairs with Rush Seating 4

W.F. Whitney design Ladder Back Shaker Farm House Chairs with Rush Seating 4

By Whitney Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A set of 4 (1 captain and 3 sides) rush seated ladder back chairs from W F Whitney. circa 1920's

Category

Early 20th Century American Shaker Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique 19th Century Beech Country Ladder Back Children's Chair
Antique 19th Century Beech Country Ladder Back Children's Chair

Antique 19th Century Beech Country Ladder Back Children's Chair

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Antique Country children's ladder back chair. Striking Dutch design from the

Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Country Armchairs

Materials

Beech

American Folk Art Parquet Chairs
American Folk Art Parquet Chairs

American Folk Art Parquet Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of American folk art ladder-back chairs with parquet seats.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tall Ladderback Architectural Design Chairs, Pair
Tall Ladderback Architectural Design Chairs, Pair

Tall Ladderback Architectural Design Chairs, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

Extremely stylish and architectural designed ladder back chairs in a rich ebonized wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chairs. 5 side chairs and

Category

Late 20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair
18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair

18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Hudson River Valley ladder back chair with original woven seat.This fine ladder back arm

Category

Antique 1780s American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair

19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sculptural ladder-back chairs feature sleek black frames and newly reupholstered seats in a bold, textured

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat

Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Bottom seat Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Bottom seat Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Bottom seat Dining Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 4 Rush set ladder back chairs made of Oak. It has 7 leg stretchers to insure support and

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Five Wooden Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s
Set of Five Wooden Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s

Set of Five Wooden Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s

Located in amstelveen, NL

Charming set of five handcrafted wooden ladder-back chairs, featuring beautifully sculpted wavy

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Black Ladder Back Dining Pair of Chairs
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Black Ladder Back Dining Pair of Chairs

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Black Ladder Back Dining Pair of Chairs

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in South Charleston, WV

Style of Gio Ponti Elevate your dining experience with these elegant, Italian-made wooden ladder back

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush

18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair

18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Ladder Back Dining Chair in White Oak by Boyd and Allister
Ladder Back Dining Chair in White Oak by Boyd and Allister

Ladder Back Dining Chair in White Oak by Boyd and Allister

By Boyd & Allister

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Our ladder back dining chair seen in white oak was designed to let form follow function and

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

19th Century English Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
19th Century English Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4

19th Century English Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic rush English ladder back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair

An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair

By Edward Gardiner

Located in London, GB

An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid-Century Modern  Ebonized Dining Chairs 6 total 2 Natural Style of Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern  Ebonized Dining Chairs 6 total 2 Natural Style of Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Dining Chairs 6 total 2 Natural Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 tall ladder back chairs with woven rope seats. Original in every sense and in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Paint

Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell
Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell

Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell

By Gordon Russell

Located in Petworth, GB

Cotswold school ladder back chair with five graduated back rails. In Oak with woven rush seat

Category

Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Edward Gardiner

Located in London, GB

Edward Gardiner Set of nine English ladder-back dining chairs. Chairs made by Edward Gardiner are

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Wooden Chair
1900s Belgian Wooden Chair

1900s Belgian Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted in Belgium in the early 1900s, this wooden ladder-back chair exemplifies traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Chiavari Ladderback Chair of Ebonized Wood and Leather Seat, Italy
Mid-Century Chiavari Ladderback Chair of Ebonized Wood and Leather Seat, Italy

Mid-Century Chiavari Ladderback Chair of Ebonized Wood and Leather Seat, Italy

By Chiavari

Located in San Francisco, CA

This elegant Mid-Century Modern ladder back chair is crafted from ebonized hardwood and features a

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Antique Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Rocking Chairs

Materials

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

artisanal craftsmanship Each ladder back chair frame is constructed of solid cerused oak and has hand

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Ladder Dining Chairs style of Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Ladder Dining Chairs style of Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Ladder Dining Chairs style of Kjærnulf

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of six carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in San Carlos, CA

chairs made in Sweden by Royal Sweden. These ladder-back chairs are gorgeous in all its Scandinavian

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Wood

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. It

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs, Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4
Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4

Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s

By Shakers

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Shaker-style ladder back chair by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs is made from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 10 English Georgian Gold Damask Chairs
Set of 10 English Georgian Gold Damask Chairs

Set of 10 English Georgian Gold Damask Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 10 English Georgian style (19th Cent) mahogany ladder back chairs with gold damask seat (2

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Damask

Antique Dutch Ladder Back Carved Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Antique Dutch Ladder Back Carved Oak Rush Seat Armchairs

Antique Dutch Ladder Back Carved Oak Rush Seat Armchairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

These charming antique Dutch carved oak ladder back chairs featuring rush seats make an excellent

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Located in Chireno, TX

Vernacular ladder back fireside chair in birch with later rush seat. Unusual decorative turned

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Birch

Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century
Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century

Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Light Oak Chairs style of Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of four ladder back chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak High back Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak High back Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak High back Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Set of 4 carved oiled oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Ladder Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ladder back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ladder back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rush. Find 1317 antique and vintage ladder back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of ladder back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ladder back chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some ladder back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller ladder back chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ladder back chairs over the years, but those made by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ladder Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,342, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $54,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Ladder Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.