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Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 8
Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 8

Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 8

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 8 Vintage English Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4

Vintage Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs We have another similar set of

Category

1990s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs
Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These four pine dining chairs have handsome grain patterns, ladder backs and slatted seats that

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair Measures 20" in width x

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 18th-century set of six ladder-back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting and back rails

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Gothic Cathedral Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs
19th Century Spanish Gothic Cathedral Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs

19th Century Spanish Gothic Cathedral Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite Spanish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Four Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Greaves & Thomas Furniture
Set of Four Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Greaves & Thomas Furniture

Set of Four Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Greaves & Thomas Furniture

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring refined mid-century style into your home with this striking set of four ladder back dining

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s
Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s

Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of four gorgeous Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Synthetic, Walnut

Ladder Back Beech Dining Chairs by Marian Grabinski for Swarzedzka
Ladder Back Beech Dining Chairs by Marian Grabinski for Swarzedzka

Ladder Back Beech Dining Chairs by Marian Grabinski for Swarzedzka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish set of vintage modern dining chairs includes two armchairs and four side chairs

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech

Antique Set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

, crafted in the classic Chippendale style with elegant ladder backs. Each chair features a beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Astoria, NY

French provincial ladder-back dining chairs sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

20th Century French Set Of Six Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
20th Century French Set Of Six Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

20th Century French Set Of Six Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French set of six oak ladder-back dining chairs showcases traditional

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of Twelve Rosewood Ladder-Back Dining Chairs By Svegards Markaryd
Set Of Twelve Rosewood Ladder-Back Dining Chairs By Svegards Markaryd

Set Of Twelve Rosewood Ladder-Back Dining Chairs By Svegards Markaryd

By Svegards Markaryd

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with tall contoured ladder-backs with horizontal rungs that have a graceful bow. The seats are newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Fabric, Rosewood

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six Midcentury Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed Style
Set of Six Midcentury Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed Style

Set of Six Midcentury Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed Style

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful set of six vintage modern dining chairs feature high ladder back rests, angled back

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Roycroft Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Desk Chair or Side Chair
Roycroft Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Desk Chair or Side Chair

Roycroft Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Desk Chair or Side Chair

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period desk chair, side chair, or dining chair By

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Pair Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs

Pair Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs Measures 17" in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Shaker Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960's Clasic Ladder Back Beech Dining Chair - Good Quantity Available
1960's Clasic Ladder Back Beech Dining Chair - Good Quantity Available

1960's Clasic Ladder Back Beech Dining Chair - Good Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Clasic Ladder Back Beech Dining Chair – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Classic Ladder Back

Category

Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs embody the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th-C. French Carved Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs In Vintage Leopard - Pair
19th-C. French Carved Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs In Vintage Leopard - Pair

19th-C. French Carved Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs In Vintage Leopard - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

upholstery that does not have any tears. The backs have a carved floral medallion. The ladder back frames are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 Rustic Rustic Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Rustic Rustic Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Rustic Rustic Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Elkton, MD

A set of 6 charming dining chairs with rush seats and ladder-style backs. 2 captain chairs, 4

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, 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 Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By Charles P

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair By T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair By T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair By T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, side chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb features a walnut, ladder

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Century Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Century Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 Rustic Vintage Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Rustic Vintage Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Rustic Vintage Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Elkton, MD

A set of 6 charming dining chairs with rush seats and ladder-style backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rustic Design Low Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1950's
Rustic Design Low Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1950's

Rustic Design Low Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chairs, Belgium 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Rustic Design Low Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chair set of 6. Made in Belgium, 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock

Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock

By Hitchcock

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Vintage L Hitchcock Harvest Stenciled Ladder Back Rush

Category

Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs. Crafted in solid oak, this

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780
Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780

Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780

Located in London, GB

and eight side chairs, each chair with a gently curved top rail above a ladder-back design of

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

This Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs reflects the honest

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century Belgian Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970
Set of Six Mid-Century Belgian Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970

Set of Six Mid-Century Belgian Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, 1970

Located in High Point, NC

curved ladder-back silhouette paired with a thick, sculpted seat that highlights the natural grain and

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Pair of Italian Ladder back White Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
1970s Pair of Italian Ladder back White Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti

1970s Pair of Italian Ladder back White Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Italian Ladder Back white chairs, made in the style of Gio Ponti. These side

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Rustic Design Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950's Belgium
Rustic Design Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950's Belgium

Rustic Design Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950's Belgium

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Made in Belgium, 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Swedish Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, 1970s, Set of 6
Swedish Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, 1970s, Set of 6

Swedish Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, 1970s, Set of 6

Located in Karis, Nyland

Striking set of 6 sculptural dining chairs from Sweden. Made of solid pine with tall ladder backs

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960's
Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960's

Rustic Design Ladder Back Oak & Rush Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

. Set of 4 chairs. Solid oak ladder back frame with woven rush seats. Well proportioned chairs with just

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

highlights the wood's natural grain and character. The ladder-back design adds a touch of traditional French

Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Spanish Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Spanish Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Spanish Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

solid maple wood and feature intricately hand-carved floral motifs on their ladder-back frames. The

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats

Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome set of six late 19th century French provincial ladderback dining chairs, sourced in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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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.

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.

Questions About Ladder Back Chairs
  • 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 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 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 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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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.