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Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather T-Shaped Back Pair Side Chairs, Morocco, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Moroccan design T-shaped back pair of side chairs.
Upholstered all over in black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
patinated leather upholstery in a wonderful cognac color. Please note that both front and back of the
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42.13 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining room chair, steel, patinated leather, The Netherlands, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather and Ebonized Wood Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather and ebonized wood slipper lounge chairs for Widdicomb.
Introducing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 34 in
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchair in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
appearance. Laces are used to hold the leather together. A buckle is visible on the back of the chair which
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchairs in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, lounge chairs, model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
leather woven seats.
This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 39 in W 22 in D 20 in
Laverne International Pair of Iconic "T Chairs" with Brown Leather, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Leather Side Chairs by B&T Salotti, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
leather seats and backs with crisp white leather piping are supported on angular and sturdy walnut legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Pair of Armchairs in Patinated Cognac Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk, pair of lounge chairs model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, natural wood shiny finishing and leather seats with
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Wood Black Leather Seats Saber Legs Customizable Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black leather seats capitonnè
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Accent Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings brass accent lounge chair for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Black Leather T-Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Madrid, ES
Museum of Modern Art in New York.
On this chair, the black deck-dyed leather of the seat, which is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 40.95 in D 33.47 in
T-Chair by Katavolos, Littel & Kelley for Laverne Intl w/ Custom Leather by AVO
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sling back T-chair originally designed by William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 30.5 in
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Vertical slate back with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Maurice Villency Black Vinyl Faux Leather Button Back Cube Club Chair
By Maurice Villency
Located in Topeka, KS
chair and button tufted black faux leather on the loose seat and back cushions. It has deep wide seating
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Set of 8 Dining Chairs 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 beautifully made dining chairs model 4208 in walnut with new dark blue leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Katavolos Littel and Kelley T Chairs for Laverne International in Brown Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The backs of the chairs show wear to the hides, though are structurally excellent.
The chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Stylish Set of 8 Italian Black Leather Dining Chair Tall Asymmetric Back
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Well kept set of 8 Italian black leather asymmetric high back dining chairs. No rips or tears on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-chairs ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
legs are a T if you look at them from the side and back. . The leather is connected to the frame on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of SE 18 chairs by Bataille & Ibens for 't Spectrum, 1971
By Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens
Located in Amstelveen, NL
back. Steel tubular frame with thick saddle leather seat and back, finished in black. By the years the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Four Greek ceruse finish Klismos chairs with a splat back and a seat with leather straps.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne Internatio
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1952, USA. The iconic sling-back T chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and legs with steel cross
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Post Modern Stool in Walnut Finish, Cane Back Leather Seat, Counter or Bar Hight
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
will make more sense to have the back upholstered with a unique leather and seating as well? These are
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
colors and upholstery are available.
Walnut wood chairs with deep and large seat and back wraparound
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery having castor-shod tapering and turned front legs with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Black Leather Italian Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
and black leather sling seat and back. According the original owner from Sicily, Italy, the chair was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Taupe Leather Chairs with Bronze Cantilever Frame
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The Magnum cantilever chair is a design classic that you would stand up for – if it weren’t so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Side Chair, Leather and Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Turned leg Suelo side chair in leather and maple is beautifully constructed from solid white
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Lacquered Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large black lacquered spoon back dining chairs made in the style and manner of
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made in the manner and
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Pemberton, NJ
chairs. Featuring a wrought iron frame in a Campaign style with cool iron finials. The seat and back are
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Moon&Sun Cream Wooden Chair with Leather - Oak Wood decorations and brass tips
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
thoughtful detailing.
The Moon & Sun chair boasts a unique leather design, adorned with a central rosette
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
8 leather Bottega dining chairs by Fauciglietti & Bianchi for Frag Italy
By Frag
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant & comfortable Bottega armchairs in cognac/orange leather.
Designed by Renzo Fauciglietti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.62 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Reanaissance Revival Hand-Carved Chair with Embossed Leather 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chair in carved beech and embossed leather seat and back, circa 1850. The coat of arms embossed at
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Set of eight high quality vintage Italian chairs in green leather
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the enchanting 1950s, where craftsmanship and design merged into a symphony of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Robsjohn Gibbings Style Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a two-tone design with green vinyl and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Dorchester, MA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
Chair with steel
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner black leather lounge chairs with wood bases, a
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Brass And Wood Chair with Black Leather Wrap
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
arms are wrapped in black leather and the wood seat is ebonized white oak. The chair strikes a balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sexy Sculptural Set 6 Pietro Costantini style Tall Back dining Chair Post Modern
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning statuesque set of 6 Postmodern tall back dining chairs, four side chairs and two armchairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 42.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Five Poul Kjaerholm Style Barrel Back Dining Chairs Table, Midcentury
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of five Poul Kjaerholm style barrel back dining chairs with their original ebonized
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Safari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs set of 6 ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
is why they're called T-chairs. The leather sling seats are attached at three spots – the back and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Cactus Leather Sling
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are excited to announce that as of Summer 2023 we have a black cactus leather sling option for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood, Oak, Leather
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, the iconic sling-back T chair, model 3LC, which is part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 30.91 in
Arne Vodder "AV 53" Lounge Chair in Original Leather and Rosewood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Coronado, CA
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All in all, this chair has everything you want. Stunning form. Cognac colored leather. Rosewood legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Dating back to the 1970s, these chairs pay homage to the iconic Roxy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather t back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A leather t back chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a leather t back chair, we have 797 options in-stock, while there are 69 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather t back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather t back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one leather t back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.
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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 Leather T Back Chair
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- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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.
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- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
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- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022Countless 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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, 2023Cross 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, 2023Vladimir 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.
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