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Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six
Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six

Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful set of 6 high back ladder chairs in solid oak and rush seats, 1950s made in South of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Highback Razorblade Light Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s, Danish Design
Vintage Highback Razorblade Light Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s, Danish Design

Vintage Highback Razorblade Light Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s, Danish Design

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of six carved light oak ladder-back chairs, known as the "Razorblade" model, was designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair

Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair This is a superb mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs in the style of Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs in the style of Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Ladderback Oak Chairs in the style of Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This set of 6 carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair

19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ladder Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Set of 6

Ladder Back Dining Chairs Set of 6

Located in Pomona, CA

A set of six Ladder Back dining chairs made with wide, inviting horizontal rungs that offer superb

Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Category

Antique 1850s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s

Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Lejre, DK

Ladder back lounge chair by Ole Wanscher designed for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Reischman Furniture Ladder Back Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Chair
Reischman Furniture Ladder Back Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Chair

Reischman Furniture Ladder Back Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Recently needlepoint reupholstered ladder back mahogany side chair by the Reichenbach Furniture

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Six C19th Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set Six C19th Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set Six C19th Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice set of six rush seat ladder back dining chairs, five chairs and one carver, C1820

Category

Antique 19th Century Albanian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

C. 1920s French Artist's Live Model Ladder Back High Chair
C. 1920s French Artist's Live Model Ladder Back High Chair

C. 1920s French Artist's Live Model Ladder Back High Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Antique Slatted-Back Artist’s Chair, produced in the 1920s in France. The piece is a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Georgian Ladder Back Gaming Chairs
Pair of Georgian Ladder Back Gaming Chairs

Pair of Georgian Ladder Back Gaming Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of George III period mahogany ladder back armchairs having shaped and pierced slats

Category

Antique 1770s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

invites nostalgia, then these Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs are the perfect addition to your

Category

Vintage 1970s French Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

chairs feature a classic pierced ladder-back design with four wavy horizontal rails, each intricately

Category

Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush

Category

Antique 18th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair
Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair

Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Antique ladder back, slat seat wooden side chair with its weathered, timeworn character. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Set Of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
A Set Of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

A Set Of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Vienna, AT

George III Style Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, each with stuffover seats, upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1940s British George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair
Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair

Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair This pair of vintage French

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair is a classic and iconic piece of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto
1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto

1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of 2 Spinetto-style chairs with a thin profile, with wooden frames and rush seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Six Danish Modern Midcentury Ladder Back Dinning Chairs
Six Danish Modern Midcentury Ladder Back Dinning Chairs

Six Danish Modern Midcentury Ladder Back Dinning Chairs

Located in Vienna, Austria

Very nice set of six Danish midcentury ladder back dining chairs from 1955, with new upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chairs feature distinctive ladder back construction with horizontal slats and gracefully rounded frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Savannah, GA

This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double

Category

Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid-Century  Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Mid-Century  Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs

Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Ladder Back Victorian Reupholstered Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1860s
Ladder Back Victorian Reupholstered Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1860s

Ladder Back Victorian Reupholstered Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1860s

Located in Germantown, MD

Stunning Victorian mahogany side chair. Professionally Re-Upholstered with a very fine fabric of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Of Ladder Back Hall CHairs By Paolo Buffa
Pair Of Ladder Back Hall CHairs By Paolo Buffa

Pair Of Ladder Back Hall CHairs By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of elegant, curved ladder back hall chairs by Paolo Buffa. Newly upholstered in scarlet

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s
Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

By Colombo Sanguineti, Chiavari

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This set of ladder-back chairs is a refined example of Italian post-war seating, distinguished by a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Set of 3 farmhouse ladder back dining chairs. This very attractive set of heavy Oak

Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass Ladder Back Side Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass Ladder Back Side Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass Ladder Back Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Mid-Century side chairs with brass frames with ladder seat backs topped with

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti
Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti

Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Pair of tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti by Otto Gerdau, made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Midcentury Ladder Back Oak Side Chair with Newer Rush Seat
Midcentury Ladder Back Oak Side Chair with Newer Rush Seat

Midcentury Ladder Back Oak Side Chair with Newer Rush Seat

Located in Germantown, MD

Midcentury ladder back oak side chair with newer rush seat measuring 18" in width, 20" in depth and

Category

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

1960's Honey Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chairs
1960's Honey Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chairs

1960's Honey Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Honey Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles

Category

Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Pair of Italian Ladder Back Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Nice pair of Italian ladder back lounge chairs and single ottoman. The set is covered nice olive

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine, Leather

Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back
Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back

Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back

Located in Shreveport, LA

Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back . Direct from France, a

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of Mid 20th Century Walnut, Caned Back Fireplace Low Armchairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Walnut, Caned Back Fireplace Low Armchairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Walnut, Caned Back Fireplace Low Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

These very comfortable antique ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Spain, circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

George III Lancashire pair of assembled side chairs with ladder backs
George III Lancashire pair of assembled side chairs with ladder backs

George III Lancashire pair of assembled side chairs with ladder backs

Located in Buchanan, MI

An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs and rush woven seats

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Rustic Mid Century Italian wood Ladder Back Side Chair Rush Seat
Rare Rustic Mid Century Italian wood Ladder Back Side Chair Rush Seat

Rare Rustic Mid Century Italian wood Ladder Back Side Chair Rush Seat

By Chiavari

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare wood lacquered chair circa 1950's sold as/is condition Made in Italy with cord seats

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Louisville, KY

backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6
Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs featuring sculptural ladder backs, solid wood frames, and elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chair
Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chair

Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chair. Item features woven rush seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Rope, Wood

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood, Walnut

Midcentury High Back Ladder Flowery Fabric Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1950
Midcentury High Back Ladder Flowery Fabric Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1950

Midcentury High Back Ladder Flowery Fabric Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1950

Located in Roma, Lazio

"Chiavari" Italy. Particular and original this ladder back, typical of that period and that location. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s

Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s

$1,418Sale Price / set|47% Off

Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s

By Chiavari

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy. Ebonized hard wood with slim

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

1950's Simple Ladder Back Bentwood Café Dining Chairs - Pair
1950's Simple Ladder Back Bentwood Café Dining Chairs - Pair

1950's Simple Ladder Back Bentwood Café Dining Chairs - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Dark Oak Double Ladder Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair. Good quality classic bentwood

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs
Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs

Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Late Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and velvet Upholstered Seats. Measure 18" in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Pierced Ladder Back Side Chairs
Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Pierced Ladder Back Side Chairs

Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Pierced Ladder Back Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany and Pierced Ladder back and Upholstered seat Side Chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

with rush seats and ladder backs, box stretcher with turned stretcher to front and rails with wavy

Category

20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, 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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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Questions About 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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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
    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 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
    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 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.