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Medallion Aluminum Yellow Woven Vinyl Strap Patio POOL Lounge Chair, 1 Chair
By Medallion Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Medallion aluminum yellow woven vinyl strap patio POOL lounge chair, 1 chair. Listing is for 1
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Medallion Midcentury Aluminum Yellow Vinyl Strap Patio Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Medallion Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Medallion Mid-Century Modern aluminum yellow woven vinyl strap patio POOL lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 27 in
Decorative Victorian circa 1880 Walnut Medallion Back Side Dressing Table Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice lovely English Walnut circa 1880 Medallion back side
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.08 in W 15.95 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of painted and gilded wood medallion back chairs. Delicate bead and swag detail surround a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Reupholstered Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms and dining rooms
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 23.82 in
French Louis XVI Medallion Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion back dining room chairs or side chairs with new stain
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.6 in W 20.4 in D 21.6 in
Louis XVI Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
renewed French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs or side chairs with new gray
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs After McGuire - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in west palm beach, FL
McGuire. Medallion back with a contrasting back panel. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
H 34.25 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Renewed Louis XVI Style Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs or side chairs with new stain
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
Suite of Six Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
medallion back dining chairs with original upholstery
A good looking well made and decorative suite of
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 23.82 in
English Sheraton Mahogany Medallion Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 7 English Sheraton style (20th Century) mahogany chairs with an oval open back with a carved
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Louis XIV Style Carved Wood Bow & Medallion Painted Dining Chairs - S/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight French Louis XIV style dining chairs with carved ribbon and medallion backs
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
Set of 1940s Brazilian Jacaranda Medallion Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight 1940s "Medallion" dining chairs by Imperial, Brazil in jacaranda wood with cane seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Chinese Antique Rosewood Side Chair with Open Fretwork and Marble Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rosewood side chair from the early 20th century, with marble medallion inlay and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Marble
H 39 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Italian 1800s Walnut Side Chairs with Carved and Gilt Floral Medallions, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut side chairs from circa 1800 with carved and gilt floral medallion adorning
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
2 French Hollywood Regency High Back Oversized Throne Club Lounge Chairs 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Hollywood Regency throne chairs featuring oversized gold frames with high rolled backs
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 59.5 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
! Each chair has a shield-shaped back, adorned on the crest with a medallion receiving in its center a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
19th-C. French Carved Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs In Vintage Leopard - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
upholstery that does not have any tears. The backs have a carved floral medallion. The ladder back frames are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 4 French Charles X Beige Upholstered Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 French Charles X dining / side chairs with slightly sloped rectangular openwork backs in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
backs, carved medallions and new upholstery. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
its curves and angles. The chairs showcase a beveled, oval medallion back, a serpentine seat and Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 20 in
Black Forest Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Black Forest side chair, the back featuring carved flowers, foliage and central oval medallion
Category
Antique 1880s German Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chiavari Brass Compass Chairs, 4x
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a flat back splat carved with a round floral medallion. A thin layer of red lacquer colors the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4133, very decorative pair of cast iron chairs, having tall backs with pierced foliage design
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
The "Nile" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Patrick Dragonette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
back of the chair and channel tufted upholstery. This custom chair is produced COM in your provided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
By (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne
Located in Atlanta, GA
height. Fabric is torn. We can reupholster it in your fabric for an additional $100.
2) Medallion back X
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
There is a maker's medallion on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dutch Colonial Teakwood 'Burgomaster' Chair 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
has a semi-circular back decorated with carved medallions and flowers. This type of furniture was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Teak
Pair of Antique Italian Leather and Iron Campaign Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century campaign chairs with leather seats, arms and back. Chairs feature
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian Bellman Chair Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
design.
The chair has sabre legs back.
This Swedish period Gustavian Chair would be quite welcoming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Contemporary Pair of Mario Lopez Torres Woven Rattan Balloon Chairs
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Toronto, ON
Mario Lopez Torres pair of balloon back chairs, constructed with a metal frame and expertly woven
Category
2010s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
and gilt accents. Beautifully made.
The seats and medallion backs have been newly re-upholstered
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
8x Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Leather & Shearling
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Starck for Kartell - A Pair of Transparent Victoria Ghost Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., Starck for Kartell, a pair of clear Victoria Ghost chairs. marked on back.
Designed by
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Exquisite Pair of Chairs by Gabriel Viardot - France, Circa 1890
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon.
Newly reupholstered with very fine quality
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Smokey Leather, Black Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Leather and Shearling
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Satinwood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of important satinwood side chairs with caned backs and seats with perfectly matched left and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather, Black Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Bone Leather & Cow Hide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Shaker Modern Chair, Brushed Bronze, Walnut, Sand Leather, Light Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Brushed Bronze tubular frame with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
style of Louis XVI always featured a medallion-shaped back and fluted legs. This armchair seen here was
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Pair of Chairs Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1890
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon.
Newly reupholstered with very fine quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Chairs
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather, Black Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Salt & Pepper Cow Hide, Black Leather & Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
6x Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brown Leather, Brown Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brown Leather, light brown brindle hide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
slanted back, adorned with three rosettes hand carved in low-relief within medallions, resting above a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
back topped with a small finial, and adorned with rosettes hand carved in low-relief within medallions
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Twine, Wood
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
21st Century Satin Chair in Hand-carved Wood and Fabric in Style of Louis XVI
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
a medallion backrest with piping that emphasizes its delicate lines.
Satin Chair with structure in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 41.34 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Exotic Hand Carved Teak Ceremonial Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
-carved. Ceremonial man and woman medallions
in center of back.
These are completely original with no
Category
Vintage 1930s Thai Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
The "Santorini" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
small sterling silver "D" medallion to the back of the chair finishes off this design.
Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Irish Mahogany Chairs
By John Crowell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
George II style Irish mahogany dining chairs. Uniquely carved top-rail with a center medallion and
Category
20th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
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Medallion Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the medallion back chair you’re looking for. Each medallion back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and velvet. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer medallion back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right medallion back chair, those designed in Louis XVI, Victorian and Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Medallion Back Chair?
A medallion back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $318 and the highest can go for as much as $8,200.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Medallion Back Chair
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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 Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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