T-Back Oak Dining Chair, France, 1950s – 120 Available
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
T-Back Oak Dining Chair, France, 1950s – 120 Available Crafted in France during the 1950s, this collection of solid oak T-back chairs is a striking example of mid-century utility fu...
Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts T-Back Side Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
Rare Pair of Modernist T-Back Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare pair of Dutch modernist chairs from the 1960s, characterized by their striking geometric construction and distinctive T-shaped backrests. The radically reduced design is built...
Hardwood, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts T-Back Dining Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts T-Back Limbert Style Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Mission Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Limbert Style T-Back Dining Room Side Chairs w...
Leather, Oak
Pierre Chapo Style Brutalist Oak T-Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Chapo style Brutalist t-back dark oak plank dining chairs with cut-out detail.
Oak
Set of 4 Brutalist Pierre Chapo Inspired T-Back Oak Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Brutalist Pierre Chapo inspired T-back dark stained oak chairs with rough grain. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Oak
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H 38.75 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Six RJ Horner Carved Oak T-Back Upholstered Dining Chairs circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of 6 dining room chairs by R. J. Horner offer oak construction and includes one armchair and five side chairs with T-back urn form slats surmounting upholstered seats and raise...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 8 Pierre Chapo Style Brutalist T-Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Pierre Chapo style Brutalist T-back dark oak plank dining chairs with cut-out detail.
Oak
Set of 6 Pierre Chapo Style Brutalist T-Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Pierre Chapo style Brutalist t-back dark oak plank dining chairs with cut-out detail.
Oak
Antique Oak T Back Dining Side Chairs with Cane Seat, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oak T back dining side chairs with cane seat - set of 4.
Oak
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H 36 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
ANTIQUE nice ROYCROFT T-Back Rocking Chair - marked , Stickley era W1983
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Roycroft T-Back Rocking Chair from the early 1900s. It is in excellent condition with no repairs or replaced parts. STURDY & STRONG, this rocking chair is ready ...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Set of 4 Nakashima Inspired Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 midcentury Nakashima inspired design Brutalist t-back solid Oak dining chairs. Solid and sturdy chairs that feature striking roughly hewn carving.
Oak
Antique Oak Chairs, Set of 6, T Back, Upholstered Seats, American 1910, B2105
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak chairs, set of 6, T back, upholstered seats, American 1910, B2105 American, 1910 Solid oak Shaped back Wide central slat on the back Upholstered seat underneath A...
Oak
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H 37.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set Of 6 Tiger Oak T Back Dining Chairs, Lift Out Upholstered Seat, America 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set Of 6 Tiger Oak T Back Dining Chairs, Lift Out Upholstered Seat, America 1920, H515 Solid Oak Original finish Shaped top rail Wide tiger oak slat on the back Upholstered seat tha...
Walnut
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