Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs
Unavailable|$700 / set
Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Pennsylvania Dutch Painted Ladder Back Chairs, early 20th century.
20th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Unavailable|$700 / set
Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Pennsylvania Dutch Painted Ladder Back Chairs, early 20th century.
Pine
Unavailable|$469
20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century cowhide ladder back chair with a gorgeous wood frame and spotted cowhide seat. Perfect
Cowhide, Wood
Unavailable|$6,400 / set
Set of Eight Beechwood Ladder-Back Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of eight beech wood, ladder back chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Lightweight
Beech
Unavailable|$890 / set
Dining Chairs, Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs. Pine wood. The seat is made from corn husk.
Wood
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Pine ladder back chair with original woven seat. The slender, tall finials are a nice detail to a
Pine
Unavailable|$6,850 / set
Set of Six English Oak Painted Mid-19th Century Ladder Back Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely set of six English oak painted mid-19th century ladder back chairs with rush seats
Rush, Oak
Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, ladder back chair, pine, 19th century, America 1880, Bcon1, America 1880
Pine
Unavailable|$600
1910 Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Arts & Crafts period oak side chair with new leather upholstery.
Unavailable|$4,533 / set
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Oak, Fabric
Unavailable|$2,977 / set
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 8 Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Rush, Oak
Unavailable|$600
Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair, 1910
Located in Pasadena, CA
Arts & Crafts period side chair with new riveted leather upholstery, circa 1910.
Christopher Kurtz Quarter Round Ladder Back Chair
By Christopher Kurtz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-made armchair by Christopher Kurtz (b. 1975). Shown in oak; available in a variety of woods and finishes.
Early-20th Century Ladder Back Chair by Beard Watson Limited, Sydney, Australia
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Beautifully delicate ladder back chair by Beard Watson Limited, Sydney retailer and manufacturer of
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$4,402 / set
Charles Dudouyt Light Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Rush, Oak
Unavailable|$700
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. New dark leather
Unavailable|$12,500 / set
Paolo Buffa, a Pair of Mahogany Ladder-Back Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
The beautifully carved high back chairs have a sophisticated sculptural quality. The back composed
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,080 / set
Pair of Highly Decorative Ladder Back Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
After graduating from the Politecnico in his native Milan, Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) worked at the office of Gio Ponti for some time. Before long he embarked on a solo career. During t...
Chenille, Mahogany
Unavailable|$5,800 / set
Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four French ladder back oak chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti having reupholstered seat in a
Mohair, Oak
Unavailable|$4,295 / set
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Six Danish modern ladder back dining chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Vamo Sonderborg, maker
Rosewood
Unavailable|$3,800 / set
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Beech, Model J48
By Poul Volther
Located in Ottawa, ON
Set of four elegant Poul Volther dining chairs in beech with grey upholstery. Model J48 ladder
Upholstery, Oak
Unavailable|$600 / set
Italian Ladder Back, Cabriolet Leg Chairs with Hoof Feet and Rush Seats
Located in Oregon, OR
Beautifully designed Italian ladder back chairs with cabriolet legs, hoof feet and rush seats
Wood, Rush
Unavailable|$9,154 / set
Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
fine horse-hair upholstery. The ladder- back chairs have horizontal cross rails and are decorated with
Unavailable|$1,200
English Ladder Back Arm Chair (GMD#2797)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Carved and Painted Walnut Ladder Back Chair with Rattan Seat. note: arm height is 27H
Wood, Paint, Rattan
Unavailable|$1,400
A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Fort mill, SC
A matched un-matching 1950's his and hers pair of traditional Spinetto, Italian ladder back chairs
Hemp, Rope, Bentwood
Unavailable|$5,995 / set
Set of Six Teak Ladder Back NO Moller Dining Chairs Model 82, Newly Woven Serats
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
J.L. Moller are the taller five rung ladder back chairs - model 82. The wood is freshly oiled, the
Papercord, Teak
Unavailable|$2,500 / item
Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo, White, Washed Oak
By Morgan Spaulding
Located in Saugerties, NY
The monolith ladderback chair is a playful take on the classic Shaker style ladder back chair
Canvas, Oak
A Rustic Chiavari Spinetto Chair in Green Finish with Newly Rewoven Seat
Located in Fort mill, SC
A traditional Spinetto, Italian ladder back chair made by Chiavari with new hemp rope woven seat in
Cane, Wood
Unavailable|$1,800 / item
Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s, Set of 4
Located in Paris, ON
Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s - set of 4 This classic Shaker ladder back chair
Rope, Oak
Unavailable|$900
Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally from the monastery 'San Marien', Belgium, 19th century. This type of ladder back chairs
Cane, Cherry
Unavailable|$1,300 / item
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. It
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable|$650 / set
Pair of Antique Primitive Ladder Back and Splint Seats Early 19th Century
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are a pair of slightly different antique Primitive ladder back chairs. Even though they are
Wood
Unavailable|$2,496
George III Mahogany Ladder-Back Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
A George III mahogany ladder-back elbow chair with rope twist edges to the back and out-turned arms.
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,200
Pair of Ladder-Back Side Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Ladder-back, chrome framed side chairs inspired by the very famous, Italian architect and
Chrome
Unavailable|$3,800
Set of four Maple ladder back Shaker Chairs
By Brother William Perkins
Located in Lenox, MA
Perkins between 1900 and 1920. The chairs have ladder backs with original seats.
Maple
Unavailable|$656 / set
Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Shaker Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Turku, FI
Pair of vintage Shaker style chairs with weaved rush seat and ladder style back.
Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$1,280 / item
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
Faux Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$3,400 / set
Set of 6 Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
seats and tall pleasing designed ladder backs. This set is thought to be French and has two arm and four
Oak
Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair
Located in Werkendam, NL
Fantastic and durable 19th century original Hindeloopen painted ladder back children's armchair
Paint, Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$3,172 / set
Pair of High Back Ladder Chairs with Goatskin Seating, 1960s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of decorative Bohemian object chairs from the 1960s. This matching pair of high back ladder
Goatskin, Wood
Unavailable|$4,600 / set
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Poul Volther, Poul Hundevad
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of six ladder back dining chairs attributed to Poul Volther (or Poul Hundevad). Excellent
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$1,100 / item
Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waka Waka tall ladder back dining chair features repeated dowel rungs as the back support detail with
Plywood
19th Century, Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Seat Arm Chair, Scotland 1910, H091
Located in Vancouver, BC
19th Century ladder back rush seat arm seat arm chair, Scotland 1910, H091 Scotland 1910 Solid oak
Oak
Unavailable|$7,000 / set
Late George III/Regency style mahogany ladder back dining chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Fresno, CA
A set of six late George III/ Regency style mahogany ladder back dining chairs. The shaped top rail
Unavailable|$7,700 / set
Modern Italian Walnut Ladder Back Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Ten Available
Located in Perth , AU
There are 10 of these rustic Italian walnut ladder back dining chairs currently available. They
Rush, Walnut
Unavailable|$695 / set
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
Allen. Maple with carved arched ladder back design, rush seats, turned front legs & front stretchers
Rush, Maple
Unavailable|$3,200 / set
Set of 8 French Ladder Back Dinning Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Livingston, NJ
These French ladder back dining chairs have carved flowers on the top of the chair, sides, front
Wood
Unavailable|$6,160 / set
Modern, Handcrafted Italian Oak, Ladder Back Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in Perth , AU
complete with rush seating and elegant curved ladder-backs. These chairs are incredibly versatile in their
Rush, Oak
Unavailable|$2,334 / set
Six Dining Chairs French 20th Century Ladder Back Rush Shaker Style
Located in France, FR
Six dining chairs French 20th century ladder back rush seat Shaker style. Free Shipping Options
Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$595 / set
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, fruit stenciling to front of crest rail, finial capped stiles, rush seats, turned
Rush, Maple
Unavailable|$595 / set
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, fruit stenciling to front of crest rail, finial capped stiles, rush seats, turned
Rush, Maple
Unavailable|$695 / set
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Maple with carved arched ladder back design, curved arms with turned
Rush, Maple
Unavailable|$795 / set
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, finial capped stiles, slightly curved arms with turned supports, rush seats, turned
Rush, Maple
Unavailable|$12,000 / set
Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Set of six dining chairs, mahogany dowel frame, ladder back, and upholstered seats. Comprising two
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,795 / set
Poul Volther Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking sculptural set of four Danish modern teak ladder back dining chairs are attributed to
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable|$1,850
19th Century Rustic Armchair
Located in Carmel, CA
This is the quintessential French ladder back chair. The shape of the ladder back and arms of this
Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$595 / set
Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid oak with ladder back design, rush
Rush, Oak
Unavailable|$10,818 / set
Eight George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs With Drop in Seats Circa 1780 (set Of 6 And 2 Matching)
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Eight George III mahogany ladder back dining chairs with drop in seats circa 1780 (set of 6 and 2
Mahogany
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