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Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered
Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant French Loop Back Chairs, France, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair

$2,895

H 39 in W 20 in D 16 in

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair

By Edwin Lutyens

Located in Riverdale, NY

Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered
French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant French Loop Back Slipper Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1960s. These chairs are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Postmodern Sculptural Chair with Rubber Loop Back and Checkered Seat
Postmodern Sculptural Chair with Rubber Loop Back and Checkered Seat

Postmodern Sculptural Chair with Rubber Loop Back and Checkered Seat

Located in London, GB

A striking postmodern sculptural chair that blurs the line between functional design and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back
Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back

$7,900

H 42 in W 27 in D 27 in

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back

Located in Greenwich, CT

A generous and comfortable windsor armchair with excellent color. Features a high looped and raked

Category

Antique 1830s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

A lovely set of four McGuire bent rattan bistro loop or fan back dining arm chairs, Model M26 from

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

$4,000 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

1970s. The chairs feature a sinuous loop back splat inside a square frame. The arms gracefully curve

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

$5,500 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

in the 1970s. The chairs feature a sinuous loop back splat inside a square frame. The arms gracefully

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Set of Eighteen Organic Modern Rattan Loop Dining Chairs
Set of Eighteen Organic Modern Rattan Loop Dining Chairs

Set of Eighteen Organic Modern Rattan Loop Dining Chairs

$18,000 / set

H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in

Set of Eighteen Organic Modern Rattan Loop Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing large set of eighteen organic modern dining chairs featuring rattan and leather loop backs

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

$5,220Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in

Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

Located in Van Nuys, CA

back dining chairs. Adorned in a dark red seat cushion, these chairs blend classic rattan intricacy

Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century

By Scanform, Arne Norell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

is now looped through the back of the chair as shown. That is how it was procured. This was made and

Category

Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of Four Industrial Painted Steel Café Dining Chairs
Set Of Four Industrial Painted Steel Café Dining Chairs

Set Of Four Industrial Painted Steel Café Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tubular legs and loop-back steel backrest. The white chair has a slightly shorter back at 33 inches height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green
1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green

$599

H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green

By Xavier Pauchard

Located in Hook, Hampshire

, the main difference being the first production featured a steel rod loop central back panel where this

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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A Mahogany Loop Back Side Chair

A Mahogany Loop Back Side Chair

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

A Mahogany Loop Back Side Chair

By Robert Manwaring

Located in New York, NY

A fine mahogany loop back side chair, the crest rail centered with a carved rosette having an

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs
Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs, in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950's. They retain their

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century "12 Seater" bespoke Loop Back chair in Elm and Ash
19th Century "12 Seater" bespoke Loop Back chair in Elm and Ash

19th Century "12 Seater" bespoke Loop Back chair in Elm and Ash

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

. The loop back is made from ash. Wonderful color and patination. The chair looks as though the

Category

20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Eight McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Graceful and elegant set of eight genuine McGuire rattan loop back dining chairs made in the

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins
Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins

Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A period example of the fantastic "loop-back" armchair often attributed to Frances Elkins

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back
Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back

Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Two-Strand loop arm "Regata" rattan lounge chair with large woven wicker back accented by fancy

Category

1990s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

designed by Elinor McGuire in the 1970s. The rare chair features a sinuous loop back splat inside a square

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Pair of Louis XV Loop Back Chauffeuses
Pair of Louis XV Loop Back Chauffeuses

Pair of Louis XV Loop Back Chauffeuses

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H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Louis XV Loop Back Chauffeuses

Located in Danville, CA

Beautifully carved and painted children's scale Louis XV style slipper chairs with loop backs. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted dining chairs display a gestural loop framed within

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6

By Frances Elkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

loop backs and sleek lines, these chairs blend classic elegance with modern flair, perfect for dining

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive set of six McGuire loop-back dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Loop Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ "X" Back, Set of 4
Restored Mid-century Loop Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ "X" Back, Set of 4

Restored Mid-century Loop Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ "X" Back, Set of 4

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A set of four restored Paul Frankl style rattan "X" back dining chairs featuring a charming blend

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair
Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair

Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair

By Frances Elkins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elkins famously created this looped-back George II-style chair based on designs she found from the

Category

Vintage 1960s English George II Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

6 Mcguire Leona Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs
6 Mcguire Leona Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs

6 Mcguire Leona Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Dayton, OH

and rattan construction featuring a sinuous looped back splat and sloped arms with dark finish

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

A Remarkable Set of Four Chairs in the Manner of William Hallett

A Remarkable Set of Four Chairs in the Manner of William Hallett

Located in Greenwich, CT

A remarkable and important set of four 'loop back' dining chairs in the manner of William Hallett

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s
Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s

Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s

Located in Shippensburg, PA

comfortable with a padded and stitched canvas looped around the back of the chair and nailed under the front

Category

Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Bentwood

Pair of Gray Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair of Gray Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Pair of Gray Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of faux bamboo dining chairs. Loop back design. Newly refinished in antique distressed gray

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Gray Painted Dining Chairs, set of 4
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Gray Painted Dining Chairs, set of 4

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Gray Painted Dining Chairs, set of 4

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 4 faux bamboo dining chairs. Loop back design. Newly refinished in antique gray painted

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of White Lacquer Loop Back Chairs
Pair of White Lacquer Loop Back Chairs

Pair of White Lacquer Loop Back Chairs

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H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in

Pair of White Lacquer Loop Back Chairs

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of White Lacquer Loop Back Chairs, American, circa 1950's. Glamorous sculptural form. They

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Pair of White Painted Loop Back Side Chairs
Pair of White Painted Loop Back Side Chairs

Pair of White Painted Loop Back Side Chairs

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H 35.75 in W 20.5 in D 17.75 in

Pair of White Painted Loop Back Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of white painted loop back side chairs. Recently upholstered in grey boucle with white gimp

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in New York, NY

and backs. The Loop chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The “Loop Chair” was created in

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cement

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in New York, NY

stamp. The chairs have a shape of a loop, featuring a single volume of seat and backs. The Loop Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cement

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in New York, NY

stamp. The chairs have a shape of a loop, featuring a single volume of seat and backs. The Loop Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cement

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, White
1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, White

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, White

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H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, White

By Xavier Pauchard

Located in Hook, Hampshire

main difference being the first production featured a steel rod loop central back panel where this

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs

Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Graceful and elegant set of six loop back rattan dining chairs made in the California organic

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

A Pair of Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins
A Pair of Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins

A Pair of Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Laquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins. USA, cicra 1950. A pair of high back salon

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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

A Set of Four Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins
A Set of Four Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins

A Set of Four Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

A set of four of high back salon chairs with a coral lacquer finish upholstered in cream leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Set of 6 Loop Back Chairs
Set of 6 Loop Back Chairs

Set of 6 Loop Back Chairs

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H 35.25 in W 26 in D 24 in

Set of 6 Loop Back Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of 6 Loop Back Chairs read MY NOTES at www.CIRCAWHO.com keywords

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs
Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs

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H 38 in W 23 in D 26 in

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of 6 rattan dining chairs by Ficks Reed feature a loop back design, splayed legs, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Eight Carved Rope Loop Back Oak Chairs
Set of Eight Carved Rope Loop Back Oak Chairs

Set of Eight Carved Rope Loop Back Oak Chairs

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H 47.25 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Set of Eight Carved Rope Loop Back Oak Chairs

Located in Paris, ile de france

A set of eight carved oak chairs with carved rope loop backs and octagonal seats on faceted carved

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of Six
Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of Six

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of Six

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of 6 rattan dining chairs by Lexington feature loop back styling and solid construction. Very

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of 6
Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of 6

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs by Lexington, Set of 6

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of 6 vintage rattan dining chairs by Lexington Furniture Co. featuring an attractive loop-back

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Looped Walnut Biedermeier Chairs

Looped Walnut Biedermeier Chairs

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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Looped Walnut Biedermeier Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

The looped open back of these side chairs reflects the lightness and romantic spirit of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Set of Six Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins

Set of Six Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of six dining chairs, solid wood with rattan seats, with loop back design in the manner of

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of McGuire, Set of 6
Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of McGuire, Set of 6

Rattan Loop Back Dining Chairs in the Manner of McGuire, Set of 6

By McGuire

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of six McGuire style rattan dining chairs feature an organic loop back design and leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Rattan Side Chair (quantities available)
Rattan Side Chair (quantities available)

Rattan Side Chair (quantities available)

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H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in

Rattan Side Chair (quantities available)

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

New rattan side chair, "loop back". Custom order, multiples available, price per chair. *Notes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Powder Blue Mid Century Armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Powder Blue Mid Century Armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Powder Blue Mid Century Armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

metal loops on the back of the chair and can be adjusted for perfect comfort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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Loop Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic loop back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and natural fiber, every loop back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect loop back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A loop back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made loop back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lexington Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Loop Back Chair?

The average selling price for a loop back chair at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $824 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Loop Back Chair
  • 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 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
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.