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Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs
Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs

Pair Pennsylvania Dutch Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Pennsylvania Dutch Painted Ladder Back Chairs, early 20th century.

Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair
20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Set of Eight Beechwood Ladder-Back Chairs
Set of Eight Beechwood Ladder-Back Chairs

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Beech

Dining Chairs, Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs
Dining Chairs, Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

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

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

1910 Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair
1910 Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair

1910 Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Arts & Crafts period oak side chair with new leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair, 1910
Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair, 1910

Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Chair, 1910

Located in Pasadena, CA

Arts & Crafts period side chair with new riveted leather upholstery, circa 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Christopher Kurtz Quarter Round Ladder Back Chair
Christopher Kurtz Quarter Round Ladder Back Chair

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Early-20th Century Ladder Back Chair by Beard Watson Limited, Sydney, Australia
Early-20th Century Ladder Back Chair by Beard Watson Limited, Sydney, Australia

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Australian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Light Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
Charles Dudouyt Light Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Paolo Buffa, a Pair of Mahogany Ladder-Back Chairs
Paolo Buffa, a Pair of Mahogany Ladder-Back Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Highly Decorative Ladder Back Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair of Highly Decorative Ladder Back Chairs by Paolo Buffa

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Beech, Model J48
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Beech, Model J48

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Italian Ladder Back, Cabriolet Leg Chairs with Hoof Feet and Rush Seats
Italian Ladder Back, Cabriolet Leg Chairs with Hoof Feet and Rush Seats

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs

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

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

English Ladder Back Arm Chair (GMD#2797)
English Ladder Back Arm Chair (GMD#2797)

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rattan

A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs
A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Rope, Bentwood

Set of Six Teak Ladder Back NO Moller Dining Chairs Model 82, Newly Woven Serats
Set of Six Teak Ladder Back NO Moller Dining Chairs Model 82, Newly Woven Serats

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo, White, Washed Oak
Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo, White, Washed Oak

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s, Set of 4
Rustic Shaker Oak Side Chairs, 1920s, Set of 4

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs
Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

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

Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Antique Primitive Ladder Back and Splint Seats Early 19th Century
Pair of Antique Primitive Ladder Back and Splint Seats Early 19th Century

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Antiquities

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Ladder-Back Elbow Chair
George III Mahogany Ladder-Back Elbow Chair

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.

Category

Antique 1770s George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Ladder-Back Side Chairs
Pair of Ladder-Back Side Chairs

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of four Maple ladder back Shaker Chairs
Set of four Maple ladder back Shaker Chairs

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Shaker Chairs with Rush Seat
Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Shaker Chairs with Rush Seat

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Shaker Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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

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

Category

20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair
Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Chairs

Materials

Paint, Rush, Wood

Pair of High Back Ladder Chairs with Goatskin Seating, 1960s
Pair of High Back Ladder Chairs with Goatskin Seating, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair
Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair

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

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Late George III/Regency style mahogany ladder back dining chairs
Late George III/Regency style mahogany ladder back dining chairs

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of 8 French Ladder Back Dinning Chairs with Carved Flowers
Set of 8 French Ladder Back Dinning Chairs with Carved Flowers

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

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Dining Chairs French 20th Century Ladder Back Rush Shaker Style
Six Dining Chairs French 20th Century Ladder Back Rush Shaker Style

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Shaker Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, 1950s
Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Poul Volther Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Poul Volther Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

19th Century Rustic Armchair
19th Century Rustic Armchair

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

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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.

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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.

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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 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.