Set of 2 Art Deco Mahogany Curved Back Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
The backs are a little bit curved on both chairs towards each other for comfortable side-by-side seating.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chair B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern horseshoe curved back mahogany dining chair B. Item includes unique finger joinery to back, sleek curved back, circa mid-20th century.
Mahogany
Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948 An elegant set of Ten dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, comprising Model 4580 side c...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining the grace and lines of this c...
Linen, Mahogany
$4,797Sale Price / set|40% Off
French Art Deco curved back Yellow Velvet Armchairs - France 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1930’s chairs featuring a distinct tall, flared back that slightly curvatures outward, contributing to a dramatic silhouette typical of classic designs. - Original Upholst...
Velvet, Mahogany, Down, Feathers
$16,000 / set
Set of 11 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eleven fine French Art Deco mahogany dinning chairs with curved backs and turned wood details to the front legs.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34.02 in W 18.74 in D 21 in
Mahogany Göteborg Dining Chairs with Elegant Curved Back and Legs, Set of Four
Located in Memphis, TN
These matching mahogany Göteborg-style dining chairs have great form with elegant curved back and legs, stylish design and fixed upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Swedish Neoclassic Klismo Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Swedish mahogany Klismo chairs with curve back
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Curved Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of contemporary curved back slipper chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Mahogany, with cream and gold upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tufted Curved Back Wing Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sumptuous Edwardian Hepplewhite style Mahogany wing chair featuring curved back, scroll arms, tapered & splay legs upholstered in plush peach velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
High Polish Mahogany Curved Back, Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, Italian, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's Italian very stylish curved back side chairs. Highly polished mahogany.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Curved Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Cane back curved lounges in solid bleached mahogany wood original patina, reupholstered in great plains fabric. Seat depth 24".
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Curved Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. lounge chairs, mahogany wood frames with caned backs reupholstered with silk weave great plains upholstery. Seat depth 24".
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in L 32 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern horseshoe curved back mahogany dining chairs. Listing includes unique finger joinery, sleek curved back, circa mid-20th century.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label. Edwar...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Mahogany Barrel Back Chairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of mahogany barrel back curved arms accent chairs.
Mahogany
Pair of Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Chairs with Curved Seats
Located in Westfield, MA
Introducing a stunning pair of Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Chairs, beautifully crafted to embody the timeless elegance and sophisticated design of the Chippendale era. These chairs...
Mahogany
Pair of Hollywood Regency Curved Shell Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful channel shell back design having organic lines with plush cushioning throughout that provides incredible comfort. North America circa 1980. Measures: 38x39x37” HWD SH 18...
Cotton, Polyester, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.37 in D 17.72 in
1914 Faaborg Chair – Iconic Danish Design by Kaare Klint with Curved Cane Back
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
W: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 3/8" D: 47 cm / 1' 6 1/2" H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4" SH: 43 cm / 1' 4 15/16"
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Set of 10 Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Set of 10 Milo Baughman high curved back cane Dining Chairs. All 10 chair have no arms and have all the same black upholstery.
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved-back dining chairs, model 4581 sculpted solid mahogany frames, curved backs ergonomically advanced for it's era, Sculpted front legs, spla...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Cream Leatherette, Mahogany Framed Pair of Side Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany frames of these curved back chairs are decorated with raised lattice work patterns on the sides and backs of the chairs.
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Set Of Six French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A darling set of six french Empire mahogany side chairs with curved backs and a sturdy splat.
Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 75 in D 34 in
Very Fine Carved Mahogany Frame Cream Upholstery Curved Back French Sofa MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Mahogany Frame Cream Upholstery Curved Back French Sofa MINT!
Mahogany
George III Leather Upholstered Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late George III leather upholstered mahogany library chair, the curved back with downswept arms, all supported on ring-turned legs ending in casters.
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight extremely rare Edward Wormley dining chairs by Dunbar, circa 1950. They feature exposed mahogany backs and stylized curved legs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mahogany Klismos Chair
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century mahogany klismos chair with curved back, saddle seat, supported on fluted feet.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Curved Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Line, curved back pull up chairs. Espresso colored frames lacquered, solid legs with carved boot feet, canned backs and reupholstered seats with Great Plai...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chair A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern horseshoe curved back mahogany dining chair A. Item features unique finger joinery to back, sleek curved back, circa mid-20th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
English Regency Carved Mahogany Curved Back Dining Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Regency carved mahogany curved back dining side chairs - Set of 4.
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
BeautifulMilo Baughman high curved back cane dining chairs. Chairs have no arms and have all the same black upholstery.
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Milo Baughman high curved back cane dining chairs. (4) Of the chair have no arms and (2) chairs have arms - all have all the same black vinyl faux leather upholste...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Tall Curved Back Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair
By Florian Papp
Located in Hanover, MA
This stately high-back armchair was originally commissioned in the mid-1960s by top Boston interior decorator, George Clark, on behalf of a prominent family, from Florian Papp in New...
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English mahogany side chair, the curved back with reeded splats and a molded crest rail, the tan leather covered seat finished with nailheads, supported on square tapered legs...
Pair of William IV Side Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful flamed mahogany curved back chairs with black leather seats.
Wood, Leather
Mid-Century Mahogany Barrel Back Chair with Molded Seat and Brass Sabots
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century mahogany curved back chair with molded seat, the front legs having brass sabots.
Mahogany
Pair of Elegant Curved Back Mahogany Salon Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of curved back mahogany salon chairs, fully upholstered front and back with fine wood arm rests, fluted and tapered legs, French 1930s.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 28.75 in W 24.75 in D 18 in
Pair of Slatted and Curved Back Mahogany Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved back and slatted mahogany chairs. Newly upholstered in Belgian linen.
Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 27 in W 27.25 in D 27 in
Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs with Curved Backs, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany curved back upholstered chairs with tapered legs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early Victorian Ladder Back Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Victorian ladder back mahogany desk chair with curved back legs and turned front legs, both supported with castors.
Mahogany
Pair of Curved Back French Salon Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of curved back mahogany salon chairs, fully upholstered front and back with fine wood arm rests, fluted and tapered legs, French 1930s.
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Dining Chairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Klismos style Dining Room Chairs by T.J. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Four chairs with the mahogany curved backs and two chairs slightly bigger with the curved uphols...
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
Set of Four Art Deco Chairs
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Graceful curved back mahogany dining chairs with unique outwardly turned legs
Art Deco Desk and Chair by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Art Deco rectangular Mahogany desk covered in fawn colored leather with two side casings and gilded bronze handles and keyholes by Maxime Old, it comes with a curved-back mahogany ch...
Mahogany
Pair of Curved Back Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Janus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of comfortable arm chairs with tapered curved backs upholstered in a lush black velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 8 Mahogany Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All chairs have curved backs, and the two armchairs have carved arms.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French Mahogany Side Chairs with Upholstered Seat Cushions, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French mahogany curved back side chairs. Newly upholstered in white muslin.
Muslin, Mahogany
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,809 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B). Item features unique finger joinery to back, sleek curved form, solid wood frame, upholstered seat, great style an...
Mahogany
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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