What is a wheatback chair?

The term wheatback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a sheaf of wheat. This is often a bit of an abstract representation, but at times it can be very detailed and carved to resemble wheat. Shop a collection of wheatback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a lyre back chair?

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.

What is the back of a chair called?

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.

What is a yoke back chair?

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.

What is a splat back chair?

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.

What is a Windsor back chair?

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.

What is a bow back chair?

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.

What is a channel back chair?

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.

What is a low back chair?

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.

What is a comb back chair?

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.

What is a balloon back chair?

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.

What is a sling back chair?

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.

What is a spoon back chair?

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.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

When were cane back chairs popular?

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.

When were balloon back chairs made?

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.

What is a high back office chair?

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.

What are rounded back chairs called?

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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

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.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

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.

What era are balloon back chairs?

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.

What kind of chair is best for your back?

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.

Lyre Back Chairs

Harp Chairs

Brass Swan Head

1920s Oak Dining Room Chairs

Arts Crafts Oak Chair

Prie Dieu Or Prayer Chair

Lyre Dining

Arabian Or Moorish Chairs

Iron Swan

1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs

$16,000 / set

H 36 in W 15.5 in D 20.5 in

1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs

By Samuel Copelon, Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Maison Jansen style Swan and Lyre Back Chairs by Samuel Copelon. The folding chairs have

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Lyre Back Chair

$1,169

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Lyre Back Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Interesting metal chair featuring a stylized lyre back and scrolling feet. Original bronze colour

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet

$5,500 / set

H 36 in W 20.6 in D 15.5 in

Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A completely restored set of six lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Cast Iron Lyre Back Chairs - A Pair

$2,650 / set

H 31.75 in W 21 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Regency Cast Iron Lyre Back Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

this magnificent pair of lyre-back chairs to your home or garden today!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800

$575 / set

H 34 in W 18 in D 15 in

Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique Italian Neoclassical lyre back side chairs with carved rosette design at center of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

$4,180 / set

H 36 in W 20 in D 18 in

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs Sheilded back with lyre central design Rush caned seats

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut

Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810

$8,500 / set

H 32 in W 18 in D 16.5 in

Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs

$3,500 / set

H 36 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb suite of four 19th century Swedish chairs, each with a finely carved frame and escutcheon

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

$2,895 / set

H 36 in W 15 in D 20.25 in

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

By Samuel Copelon

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of four wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs, Lyre Model, C.1900

$1,495 / item

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs, Lyre Model, C.1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chairs on four tapered legs. C. 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair

$2,354Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in Dm 17 in

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair This is a really lovely fine quality

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

$1,988 / item

H 35.24 in W 16.74 in D 16.15 in

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

Located in Paris, France

not reproductions — they are 100% original. Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back chairs (named

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France

$10,640 / set

H 35.24 in W 16.74 in D 16.15 in

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France

Located in Paris, France

not reproductions — they are 100% original. Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back chairs (named

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

$395

H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair By

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

$2,295 / set

H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back

$30,000 / set

H 34 in W 19 in D 22.25 in

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back

Located in New York, NY

“I know of no other chair like the single [sic] ‘lyre back’ one. . . . I certainly recognize it as

Category

Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back

$1,250

H 32.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.75 in

Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back

Located in Denton, TX

Hand crafted hardwood music chair with brass inlay on the chair back with a threaded seat for

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair

$1,052

H 38.19 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming side chair, with lyre-shaped back. Painted black, with gold tips (top & feet). Perforated

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs

$1,450 / set

H 34 in W 20 in D 16 in

Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs

$1,650 / set

H 35 in W 19 in D 21 in

Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Possibly Italian. Elegant side chairs with curved and scrolled crest rails with reeded bands. The

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s

$2,500 / set

H 34.25 in W 19 in D 21.5 in

4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of 4 early to mid-20th century Neoclassical Revival side or occasional chairs having lyre

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Satin, Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

$3,475 / set

H 36 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

$4,250 / set

H 36 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric. Very good and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

$9,000 / set

H 34.5 in W 17 in D 15 in

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs

Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair

$2,850 / set

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

× 14" seat depth, with a back height of 34" and a seat height of 19". The chairs are presented in great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair

$550 / set

H 35 in W 17 in D 23 in

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat

$1,620

H 34 in W 15.5 in D 17 in

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat

Located in London, GB

An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

$748Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 17.92 in

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

Located in Torino, IT

Pair of cherry wood chairs with lyre-shaped back and straw seat Origin Italy Period Very

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

$8,750Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 35 in W 20 in D 21 in

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of SixAustrian Biedermeier Dining Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850. Very solid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs Unique pair purchased in France. Age

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs

$2,995 / set

H 33.5 in W 17 in D 18 in

Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of six 1930s refinished Lyre-Back mahogany and upholstered dining chairs. Newer upholstery

Category

Early 20th Century American George IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs

$950 / set

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green

$3,700 / set

H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green

Located in Astoria, NY

Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical motif—expertly hand-carved

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs

$7,200 / set

H 35 in W 31 in D 25 in

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

$11,458 / set

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

By Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$6,800 / set

H 36.75 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

. The chairs feature classic medallion backs centered by carved lyre motifs, fluted tapering legs, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Hardwood, Paint

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

$8,995 / set

H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16.5 in

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen

$9,000 / set

H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in

6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen

By Samuel Copelon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, with freshly polished brass swan and Lyre backs and brass claw feet. Newly upholstery in black Belgian

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair

$1,400 / item

H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 20 in

1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs

$795 / item

H 33 in W 18 in D 14.5 in

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair

$30,000 / set

H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob

$5,022 / set

H 36.23 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in

Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back . Models inspired by george Jacob who was

Category

2010s British Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s

$952Sale Price / set|31% Off

H 38 in W 19 in D 18 in

Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Swan and Lyre Back Black Lacquered Accent Dining Chairs

Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

$950 / set

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

$6,675 / set

H 40 in W 20 in D 21 in

Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

This fine quality set of ten Lyre Chair or Harp Back Chairs consist of 2 arm chairs and eight side

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Lyre-Back Accent Chair With Fluted Arms

$676Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 23 in

Vintage Lyre-Back Accent Chair With Fluted Arms

By Kittinger

Located in Trenton, NJ

This vintage lyre-back accent chair is a beautiful example of classical furniture design

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs

$3,595 / set

H 38 in W 16 in D 24 in

Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs

$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 21.25 in D 19 in

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of mahogany side chairs

$2,153 / set

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 19 in

Pair of mahogany side chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of mahogany side chairs, having lyre backs encased in brasswork frame, to the bergere seat

Category

Early 20th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950

$1,683Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 17.52 in

Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of 4 Italian chairs in yellow gold lacquered wood. Lyres chair back with two

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet

$1,150

H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet

Located in Chicago, IL

Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

$2,059

H 34.26 in W 19.3 in D 21.07 in

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair

$2,250 / set

H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

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H 38 in W 17 in D 20 in

Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Louis XVI lyre back chairs newly upholstered in navy leather with grosgrain trim and

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Painted Lyre Back Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Set of Six Painted Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six painted chairs with lyre and arrow detailed backs on sabre-form legs

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

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H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Located in Antwerp, BE

French neoclassical chairs with lyre shaped backs decorated with carved falcon heads. The chairs

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

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H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

Set of Four French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of four French neoclassical chairs with lyre shaped backs decorated with carved falcon heads

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs

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H 32 in W 16 in D 21 in

Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of Four Wrought Iron Lyre-Back Chairs:3 Side chairs and 1 Arm chair recovered seats in Ralph

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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

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H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

By Jacques Cheneaux

Located in Charleston, SC

A suite of six French Louis XVI period, walnut, lyre back chairs decorated with rosettes and leaves

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

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H 34 in W 21 in

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

Located in New York, NY

Black and gold Empire side chair with lyre/swan form back

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 18.5 in D 15 in

Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cambridge, MA

Set of six French lyre back dining chairs upholstered in cognac leather with a brass nailhead trim

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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

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H 38 in W 21 in D 17 in

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

Located in Providence, RI

decorative arts. There are many examples of American klismos chairs with lyre splats and paw feet. See

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Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight Available

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H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in

Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight Available

Located in Perth , AU

Lyre Back design. They feature a polished Italian walnut frame and rush seating, complete with ever so

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of six early 19th century Empire style dining chairs with lyre back.

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Italian Iron Lyre Back Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 15 in D 20 in

Six Italian Iron Lyre Back Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Six neoclassical lyre back chairs with brass paw feet.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

19c Napoleon III Set of 4 Lyre Back Chairs

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H 36.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

19c Napoleon III Set of 4 Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Hand Carved Painted Lyre Back Chairs with Rush Seat - Beautiful Original Patina. Tabouret Not

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Breathtaking Louis XVI Painted Lyre Back Chair

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H 36.25 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

Breathtaking Louis XVI Painted Lyre Back Chair

Located in New York, NY

Personally refinished in a beautiful Swedish grey with blue/grey accents, this single lyre back

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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Set of Four French Antique White Painted Lyre Back Chairs

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H 35 in W 17.5 in D 15 in

Set of Four French Antique White Painted Lyre Back Chairs

Located in Troy, MI

This set of four circa 1920 French lyre back chairs have an antique white painted finish, newly

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Upholstered French circa 1900 Lyre Back Chairs

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H 34.8 in W 16.1 in D 17.3 in

Pair of Upholstered French circa 1900 Lyre Back Chairs

Located in Southampton, GB

Lovely Pair of French Lyre back chairs. New hessian traditional upholstery with webbing. Worn in

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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair 18th c. Lyre Back Chairs

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H 35.75 in W 17 in D 17.5 in

Pair 18th c. Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Period Louis XVI Painted Chairs

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

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Stunning Piero Fornasetti Musicale Chair Lyre-Back Chair

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H 36 in W 16.25 in D 22 in

Stunning Piero Fornasetti Musicale Chair Lyre-Back Chair

By Fornasetti

Located in Montreal, QC

Piero Fornasetti lyre-back hand-painted and lithographic transfer-printed wood, enameled steel

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 12 Maison Jansen Lyre Back Chairs

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H 38 in W 19 in D 18 in

Set of 12 Maison Jansen Lyre Back Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

bronze mounts having a lyre bronze spindle back. All with new upholstery and polished. PRICE IS FOR ONE

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Set of 6 Lyre Back Chairs by Jansen

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H 38.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

French Set of 6 Lyre Back Chairs by Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

lyre-back decorated with bronze mounts and finials, padded seat, raised on bronze mounted legs and feet

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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

6 Swan or goose head lyre back chairs and table

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H 29.5 in Dm 56 in

6 Swan or goose head lyre back chairs and table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Although there are many varieties of this classic design, this particular set was purchased 40 years ago as antique and had many layers of paint. They have been stripped down and the...

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th c. French Pair of Lyre Back Chairs in Original Paint

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H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.88 in

19th c. French Pair of Lyre Back Chairs in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A pair of French lyre-back side chairs in the Louis XVI style wearing original paint. These

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted and Caved Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted and Caved Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Pair of hand carved painted Louis XVI style chairs with lyre backs, c. 1860. Upholstered in France

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Set of Iron and Brass Swan Head Chairs

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H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in

Set of Iron and Brass Swan Head Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Set of 4 iron lyre back chairs with vinyl covered seats and featuring brass swan head adornments.

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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Embroidered Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall, Regency

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H 34.06 in W 19.49 in D 21.07 in

Antique Embroidered Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique embroidered lyre back chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint bedroom or hall

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Antique 1820s British Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

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H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

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H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional set of ten Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

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H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional set of twelve Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

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H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Lyre Back Folding Chair

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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 27 in

Maitland Smith Lyre Back Folding Chair

By Maitland Smith

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique Maitland Smith Folding Iron Chair with Lyre Back Motif. Chain link seat webbing. Capped off

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

4 French 1950s Lyre Back Side Chairs

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H 38 in W 18 in D 19 in

4 French 1950s Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

4 French 1950s lyre back side chairs with Louis XVI leg, painted white. Upholstered a few years

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Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Curvaceous Lyre Back Lounge Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

Pair of Curvaceous Lyre Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of curvaceous lyre back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. They have been completely

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Lyre Back Wrought Iron Chairs - a Pair

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H 31 in W 20.25 in D 15 in

Vintage Regency Lyre Back Wrought Iron Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of classic elegance to your seating with Vintage Regency Lyre Back Wrought Iron Chairs

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th-Century Lyre-Back Swedish Side Chairs, Pair

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H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

19th-Century Lyre-Back Swedish Side Chairs, Pair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of neoclassical 19th-century lyre-back Swedish side chairs with fluted legs and gilt paint

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of French Louis XVI Lyre-Back Side Chairs

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H 36 in W 17 in D 20 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Lyre-Back Side Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine pair of French Louis XVI bronze-mounted mahogany lyre back side chairs with fluted stiles

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Pair of Beautifully Detailed 'Lyre Back' Armchairs

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H 35 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Beautifully Detailed 'Lyre Back' Armchairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Study the detailed shots of this wonderful pair of chairs before deciding. You won’t find another

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Antique 1870s European Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Jansen Stamped Lyre Back Dining Chairs

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H 38 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Set of Eight Jansen Stamped Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Located in Manhasset, NY

Set of eight lyre back dining chairs with a walnut finish. Gilt decorated. Louis XVI. Jansen

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Dinning Chairs

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H 91 in W 45 in D 52 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Dinning Chairs

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice set of 6 x 18th century French Louis XVI Lyre back dinning chairs. They are in good useable

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Zebra Covered Lyre Back Salon Chairs

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H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Zebra Covered Lyre Back Salon Chairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This lovely and unusual pair of Austrian neoclassical musical themed chairs date to the early 1800s

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1950s Set of 8 Painted Dining Chairs With Lyre Backs

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H 35.5 in W 19 in D 16.5 in

1950s Set of 8 Painted Dining Chairs With Lyre Backs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Set of eight painted dining chairs with lyre-form backs and carved rosettes at the corners. The

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Antique Lyre Back Queen Anne Dining Chairs

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H 46.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

Set of 6 Antique Lyre Back Queen Anne Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 6 antique Lyre back Queen Anne Dining Chairs were fashioned from fine walnut, and feature an

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Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Regency Style Lyre Back Dorothy Draper Era Tufted Slipper Chairs

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H 33 in W 28 in D 29 in

Pair of Regency Style Lyre Back Dorothy Draper Era Tufted Slipper Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Recently reupholster Dorothy Draper era pair of tufted lyre back Regency chairs. Features coiled

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Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Neoclassical Lyre Chair

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H 34.25 in W 18.25 in D 21.25 in

Mid Century Neoclassical Lyre Chair

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful survivor! Lyre Back side chair with subtle detailing across back support. Sleek

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Lyre Back Side Chairs

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H 34 in W 17 in D 21 in

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dating to the late 19th century these elegant richly ormolu mounted French side chairs have caned

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Provincial French Lyre Back Rush Seat Carved Walnut Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in

Set of Four Provincial French Lyre Back Rush Seat Carved Walnut Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A lovely set of four French lyre back highly detailed side chairs having rush seats, carved walnut

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Vintage Regency Custom Niermann Weeks Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Set of 12

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H 37.5 in W 23.25 in D 17 in

Vintage Regency Custom Niermann Weeks Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Set of 12

By Niermann Weeks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

cerused finish with a lyre back and chic rush seats. Matte gold leaf tipping along the edge. Acquired from

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 24 in

6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

with a lyre/harp back and fluted accents. 705-185, H-6746. Measures: 21" x 24" x 34.5"h, seat 19.5

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Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Hollywood Regency Low French Lyre Back Side Chairs in Manner of Jansen

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H 35.25 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Hollywood Regency Low French Lyre Back Side Chairs in Manner of Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

A pair of Hollywood Regency low French lyre back side or slipper chairs in manner of Jansen. Each

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

French Louis XVI Style Blue and Red Harp Lyre Back Swivel Accent Vanity Chair

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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in

French Louis XVI Style Blue and Red Harp Lyre Back Swivel Accent Vanity Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Louis XVI style blue and red painted harp lyre back swivel accent vanity chair. Item

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Blue Stripe

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H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Blue Stripe

Located in Astoria, NY

Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical motif—expertly carved with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music Chair

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H 38.59 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music Chair

Located in Dereham, GB

19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music/harpist chair Plain Back With carved Lyre shaped

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Antique 1820s British Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Provincial French Chair Pair

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H 36.5 in W 17.25 in D 17 in

Provincial French Chair Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

A finely proportioned pair of lightly distressed Provincial French side chairs. Lyre form back

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Vintage 1940s French Country Chairs

Set of four Louis XVI side chairs

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 18 in

Set of four Louis XVI side chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

A set of four Louis XVI painted lyre back side chairs with rush seat

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

1940s Side chair attributed to Grosfeld House

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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 20 in

1940s Side chair attributed to Grosfeld House

Located in St. Louis, MO

Lyre back side chair with round seat tufted in brown satin with nickel nail heads, nickel rods

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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Turquoise Leather Game Chairs, Set of Four

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 19 in

Turquoise Leather Game Chairs, Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four lyre back mahogany carved game chairs upholstered in turquoise leather with nailhead

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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Occasional Chair

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H 33 in W 15 in D 15 in

Italian Occasional Chair

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An exuberant Baroque-inflected lyre-backed cast brass side chair, having splayed rear legs and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Important Pair Of Louis XVI Side Chairs By Claude Sene

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H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Important Pair Of Louis XVI Side Chairs By Claude Sene

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Blue and White Painted Lyre-back Side Chairs, c. 1785, stamped C. Sene, each

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Materials

Wood

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This rare set of twelve chairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclass...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)

$1,920

H 32 in W 21 in D 19 in

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)

By Robert Wood (American), Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works

Located in Carmel, NY

Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

$32,169 / set

H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This incredible set of twelve chairs was created by French interior design fi...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Lyre Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of lyre back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lyre back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Lyre back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of lyre back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Louis XVI and Hollywood Regency lyre back chairs are of considerable interest. Some lyre back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller lyre back chairs, measuring 15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Fornasetti each produced beautiful lyre back chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Lyre Back Chairs?

Lyre back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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.

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