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Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Emerald Green Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Black, Silver Leaf Back, Malva Violet Fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Brown Fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Emerald Green Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Blue Fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Italian Mint Green Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Red Italian Fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered black, Silver Leaf back, Italian Yellow fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Cobalt Blue Fine Italian Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut, Gold Leaf Back, Italian Rusty red Fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, walnut structure Golden Leaf back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This is a set of 2 chairs, packaged in a single box. An essential chair in the form, yet precious
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut and Gold Leaf Back, Italian Brown fine Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beechwood, golden leaf backrest and padded seat covered
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, walnut structure Golden Leaf back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair
By Gregorius Pineo
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rustic Italian Gregorius Pineo Wrought Iron Leaf Back Twig Outdoor Chair Additional information
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21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Leaf Chair by Aroundthetree
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
At first glance it appears to be a simple wood dining chair. And it is. A well-built, simple lined
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Leaf Chair by Aroundthetree
Leaf Chair by Aroundthetree
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Hollywood Regency High Back “Lipstick” Chair in Green Velvet and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint Louis, MO
leaf spindled legs. Side Chair. Office Chair. Occasional Chair. Dramatically tall high back is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base The Halston Chair is a
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pedro Friedeberg 1970's Gold Leaf and Mahogany Hand - Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
An iconic 1970's carved mahogany wood with gold leaf Hand - Chair by Italian - born Mexican artist
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beechwood Structure, Red back Minimalist Design
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Angel's chair in Solid Wood Gold Leaf Finish and Padded Seat
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
doesn't stop there—every inch of the Angel's Chair is meticulously finished in opulent gold leaf
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design Made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Black Back, Minimalist Design
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Beech Structure White Back, Minimalist Design in Nordic Style
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Walnut and Gold Leaf, Minimalist with a Precious Touch
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in walnut stained beech wood, golden leaf back rest and padded seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Black and Silver Leaf, upholstered with Peach Pink Italian Velvet
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and silver leaf back rest. The padded seat is
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Black Beech Silver Leaf, Pale Pink Velvet Minimalist Made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black Beech and Silver Leaf, White and Black Seat, Made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken chair in the black stained beech wood version, and golden leaf back rest. The padded seat is
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Philodendron Leaf Dining Chair in Solid Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
face of the chair has a dark chocolate patina that will evolve beautifully with use and age. The back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Club Chair & Ottoman Gold Leaf Gilt Finish
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leaf Gilt Finish Club Chair & Ottoman Very comfortable and high-end chair. Fabric is a very durable
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
Category

Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure Red Back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Carved Back and Legs Fontain Dining Side Chair, Finish Hand Painted and Gold Leaf
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2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920. Charming chair
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Mid-Century Theo Ruth Velvet Leaf Green Lounge Chair
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Dutch Mid-Century high back velvet lounge chair. A design by Dutch Mid-Century great
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

CLOROPHILLA Hand Carved Gray Dining Chair with Green Fabric and Leaf Motif
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
breathes new life into the classic design, transforming the chair's back into a mesmerizing display of
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chair, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Heavy Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chairs, a Pair. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fruitwood Sculptural Hollywood Regency Leaf Shape Side Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of fruitwood sculptural Hollywood Regency leaf back side chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
in the back and turned legs. Gold leaf finished.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
This is an elegant dining chair from the 1700s Italy. It still has some of it's silver leaf intact
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

The Philodendron Leaf Lounge Chair in Solid Brass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Philodendron Leaf Lounge Chair is one-of-a-kind, edition of 8 and is a beautifully crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Pair of Edwardian Green Leather Wing Back Chairs, beautifully proportioned with deep wings, the
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Wicker High Back Art Deco Chair and Stool with Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Wicker high back Art Deco lounge chair and stool with original Art Deco fabric. Quality wicker
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Pair of Nordic Oak and Leaf Green Velvet Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and high horn-shaped rods at the back. Very little information is available about these chairs but
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four
Category

Antique 1790s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Leaf High Bark Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Thr iconic leaf back design in classic bent
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Louis XV Style High Back Lounge or Wing Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style high back lounge or wing chairs. This pair of finely carved solid wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lyre Back Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six arm chairs feature a lyre back design with silver and gold leaf finish. Brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
backs, curving legs, carved gadroon motifs and leaf themed upholstery. Created in Austria during the
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bokken Chair, Beech Structure Stained, Gold Leaf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, beech structure stained, gold or silver leaf with Bellavista/Piccini Dimensions: H
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set Of Eight Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of well made Sheraton style Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two arm and six side
Category

20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Gold Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, natural beech, gold lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver leaf back. An essential chair in the form yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak Hall Seat Victorian circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

LUI 5A Hand Caned Gray Lead Leaf Armchair composed of Pentagons
By Philippe Bestenheider, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
leaf finish (also available in gold leaf and silver leaf), this chair is a masterpiece that
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Rowley Gallery Art Deco Pair Of Walnut Cloud Form Back Side Chairs 1930's
By Rowley Gallery
Located in Norwich, GB
chairs are made of solid walnut and have wonderful cloud-form back splats, which are gold coloured leaf
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
an open rattan back. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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Leaf Backed Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of leaf backed chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and gold leaf, all leaf backed chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 14 antique and vintage leaf backed chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Leaf backed chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of leaf backed chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI leaf backed chairs are of considerable interest. Leaf backed chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bellavista e Piccini and Grosfeld House are consistently popular.

How Much are Leaf Backed Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,148, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $24,000 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 Leaf Backed 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.