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Set of Four Midcentury Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Set of Four Midcentury Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

Set of Four Midcentury Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Seattle, WA

This is set of four midcentury Beech ladder back dining chairs with rush seats in the style of Gio

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Solid Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Room Armchairs
Pair of Solid Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Room Armchairs

Pair of Solid Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Room Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

These gorgeous antique style ladder back dining chairs are the product of a disciplined furniture

Category

2010s English Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mahogany Ladder Back Elbow Chairs
Pair of Mahogany Ladder Back Elbow Chairs

Pair of Mahogany Ladder Back Elbow Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of 19th century mahogany frame Elbow chairs with ladder back, pierced rails and H-stretchers

Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura

Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Berlin, Germany

A set of four tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Oversize Ladder Back Armchair
Oversize Ladder Back Armchair

Oversize Ladder Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ladder Back Arm Chair with Rush Seat.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Pair of Oversized Country French Ladderback Pull Up Chairs
Pair of Oversized Country French Ladderback Pull Up Chairs

Pair of Oversized Country French Ladderback Pull Up Chairs

Located in Bedford, NY

Oak wood with walnut finish oversized ladder back pull up chairs. Fitted hard upholstered seat

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Period Shaker Side Chair
Period Shaker Side Chair

Period Shaker Side Chair

Unavailable|$900

Period Shaker Side Chair

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Woodstock, NY

A single ladder back side chair by The United Society of Believers {The Shakers}. Retaining its

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

One of Two Arts & Crafts Side Chairs
One of Two Arts & Crafts Side Chairs

One of Two Arts & Crafts Side Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Craftsman era ladder back oak side chair, circa 1910. Priced and sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Pair Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Chairs (GMD#2796)
Pair Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Chairs (GMD#2796)

Pair Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Chairs (GMD#2796)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair English Chinoiserie Lacquered Ladder Back Side Chairs w/Rattan Seats. Note: seat height is 18

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rattan

Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs
Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs

Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs

Unavailable|$4,715 / set

Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

Midcentury dining chairs, set of six. Midcentury rosewood ladder back dining chairs, upholstered

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Lancashire Ladderback Chairs, Set of Eight
Lancashire Ladderback Chairs, Set of Eight

Lancashire Ladderback Chairs, Set of Eight

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

" H. Side chairs: 16" L x 18" W x 40" H. Two companion ladder-back side chairs: 16" L x 18" W x 41" H

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Set of 4 Dining Chairs - Model 350 - Poul Volther
Set of 4 Dining Chairs - Model 350 - Poul Volther

Set of 4 Dining Chairs - Model 350 - Poul Volther

By Poul Volther

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This is a set of Model 350 ladder-back dining chairs designed by Poul Volther for Soro Stolefabrik

Category

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

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York
Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York

Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wood Provincial style ladder back armchair with original stencilled vinyl upholstered seat Thonet

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs
Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs

Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Nashville, TN

Set of 8 Robsjohn-Gibbings ladder-back, lacquered mahogany dining chairs. Table available in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gustav Stickley Eight Oak American Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Design 965
Gustav Stickley Eight Oak American Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Design 965

Gustav Stickley Eight Oak American Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Design 965

By Gustav Stickley

Located in London, GB

Gustav Stickley a rare set of eight oak American Arts & Crafts ladder-back dining chairs, design no

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Six Danish 1960s 'Lis' Model teak dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
Six Danish 1960s 'Lis' Model teak dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet

Six Danish 1960s 'Lis' Model teak dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed

Located in London, GB

A set of six 1960s 'Lis' model teak ladder back dining chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed for

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair
Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair

Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair

By Wallace Nutting

Located in Parkesburg, PA

# 393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair Hardwood Construction, Rush Bottom ( Maple with

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush

English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs

English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning set of antique ladder back dining chairs were made of solid oak in England, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

red ladder back chair
red ladder back chair

red ladder back chair

Located in Seattle, WA

ladder back chair in red blistered finish showing hints of black paint

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Pair of Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of Ladder Back Chairs

Pair of Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of handsome ladder back chairs with a warm wood stain and a sturdy built.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair
18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th-19th century American ladder back chair Classic ladder back chair with rush seat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

English Country Ladder Back Chairs
English Country Ladder Back Chairs

English Country Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A set of five, rustic English country ladder back chairs from the 1850s made of elm and ash. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat
Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat

Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th Century American stained green ladder back chair of pine with a brown and cream spotted cow

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Side Chairs

Materials

Pine, Wood, Cowhide, Hide

Pair of Ladder Back Chairs, Italy, Mid-Century
Pair of Ladder Back Chairs, Italy, Mid-Century

Pair of Ladder Back Chairs, Italy, Mid-Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Italian pair of classically designed ladder back chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Set of Ladder Back Chairs (Priced Individually)
Set of Ladder Back Chairs (Priced Individually)

Set of Ladder Back Chairs (Priced Individually)

Located in Austin, TX

A set of English ladder back chairs, each featuring turned supports and woven rush seats. Cushions

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Set of Six French Ladder-Back Chairs
Set of Six French Ladder-Back Chairs

Set of Six French Ladder-Back Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of mid-20th century, French rush-seat ladder-back chairs with carved flowers on the back

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Painted Folk Art European Ladder-Back Chair
Painted Folk Art European Ladder-Back Chair

Painted Folk Art European Ladder-Back Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Painted Folk Art European ladder-back chair An individual piece painted as a gift with flowers

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs

Pair of Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs by Chiavari
Pair of Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs by Chiavari

Pair of Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs by Chiavari

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of tall ladder-back chairs by Chiavari with delicate beautiful lines. Original painted wood

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Pair of Gio Ponti High Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of Gio Ponti High Ladder Back Chairs

Pair of Gio Ponti High Ladder Back Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of Gio Ponti high ladder back chairs, lacquered black wood frames with with rushed seats

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Pair of New England Farm House Ladder Back Chairs
Antique Pair of New England Farm House Ladder Back Chairs

Antique Pair of New England Farm House Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair,of farm house New England country ladder back chairs.Thrush seats,barn red(original finish)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs
1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs

1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs.

Category

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

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs
Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs

Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs

Located in Pomona, CA

A set of 6 (2 arms + 4 sides) French Provincial ladder-back chairs with ultra-high backs. Walnut

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3

Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Cane Side Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Cane Side Ladder Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Cane Side Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century gilt cane side ladder back chairs Perfect occasional chairs to accent any

Category

Antique 19th Century European Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century

Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A set of 6 French Country ladder back chairs in elm with rush seats.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Elm

c.1840 Pair of Magnificent Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs
c.1840 Pair of Magnificent Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs

c.1840 Pair of Magnificent Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Pair of ladder back chairs made from oak with magnificent hand-carved frames and the original

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s
Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s

Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

Rare pair of ladder back chairs by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Stained beech frames with

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless
Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless

Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very handsome replica of a 18th century ladder back chair with rush seat available in either arm or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Oak

EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL MUSTARD W/RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS
EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL MUSTARD W/RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS

EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL MUSTARD W/RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL PAIR OF MUSTARD OVER RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS. MADE OF PINE WOOD. SOLD

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine

EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS
EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS

EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SET OF FOUR HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS FROM THE STATE OF MAINE-ALL ORIGINAL WITH WOOD PEGS AND

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Group of Ten Compatible English Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs
Group of Ten Compatible English Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs

Group of Ten Compatible English Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Group of ten compatible English ladder back chairs with rush seats having variations in size, color

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

4 Ladder Back Chairs
4 Ladder Back Chairs

4 Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of 4 high back chairs with unusual stretcher. Seats have new muslin upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830
Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830

Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs with Upholstered Seats c1830 Measures

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Spanish Walnut Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1900
Spanish Walnut Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1900

Spanish Walnut Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Originating in Spain, this set of four ladder back chairs features walnut frames and rush seats

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

c.1840 Pair of Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs w/ Original Needlepoint
c.1840 Pair of Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs w/ Original Needlepoint

c.1840 Pair of Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs w/ Original Needlepoint

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Pair of ladder back chairs with beautifully hand-carved oak frames and the original needlepoint

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Green Stained Ash Ladder Back Chairs by Philip Clissett

Pair of Green Stained Ash Ladder Back Chairs by Philip Clissett

Located in London, GB

Phillip Clissett A fine pair of green stained ash ladder back chairs, retaining their original

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Style Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Style Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Style Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs, a Pair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Attributed Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs - a Pair. Item features round

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eight Swedish Painted Ladder Back Chairs Four Side and Four Arm
Eight Swedish Painted Ladder Back Chairs Four Side and Four Arm

Eight Swedish Painted Ladder Back Chairs Four Side and Four Arm

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of eight painted Swedish ladder-back chairs in beech wood, consisting of four side chairs and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat
18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat

18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat

Located in Houston, TX

English ladder back chair with new rush seat.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

This set of four antique rush seat ladder-back chairs features beautifully woven rush seats, dating

Category

Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti

Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in North York, ON

This pair of vintage ladder back chairs have been designed in the manner of Gio Ponti. The chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Italian Ladder Back Chair.
Single Italian Ladder Back Chair.

Single Italian Ladder Back Chair.

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful gold leafed very tall ladder back Italian chair. Newly upholstered with a

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved shell

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Fruitwood

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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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield 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.