1950's Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs – Pair. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a rich
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Beech
1950's Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs – Pair. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a rich
Beech
$1,385 / item
Transitional Open Back Dining Chair 'Customizable'
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional open back dining chair upholstered in blue and gold vinyl fabric with metallic woven
Maple
Molteni & C Devon Chair Open Back by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
dedication and passion. Devon, a contemporary collection of chairs suitable for any space and circumstance
Fabric, Oak
Sculptural Open-Back Dining Chair with Curved Arms and Tailored Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is defined by a sculptural open-back silhouette and a continuous
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
French Art-Deco Mahogany Brass Open Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Art-Deco mahogany brass open back side chair with a red leather seat (matching armchair
Mahogany
$2,648Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sculptural Open-Back Dining Chair with Curved Arms and Tailored Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is defined by a sculptural open-back silhouette and a continuous
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Paul McCobb Winchendon Open Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely offered set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon maple dining chairs with open back and large
Maple
Open-Back Crescent Dining Chair, Velvet & Ebony, Made-to-Order
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A crescent-shaped open back floats above the seat with a deliberate gap, giving this made-to-order
Upholstery, Maple
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sensational Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome Open Back Cube Chairs Mid-Century
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style open back chrome cube chairs. They are from Bernhardt’s
Chrome
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Plunging Open Back Lounge Chairs in Chocolate Brown Bouclé c. 1980
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Luxurious and blossoming pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs with sexy curved seat backs and a
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a bentwood leg, however the draw is an open scallop back with ribbed Channel treatment and Bronze
Wrought Iron
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame: Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs
Velvet, Wood
Minimalist Classic Dining Chairs with Open Circular Back, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
particularly distinctive, forming a large, open ring with a sleek, dark frame outlining the velvet. The chair
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair, Open Back, Solid Wood, Spain
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame: Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs
Velvet, Wood
Erwin Lambeth Open Back Lounge Chairs in Raw Blue Silk with Walnut Frames 1960s
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Dallas, TX
Priced individually but sold only in pairs. These open back low slung lounge chairs were crafted by
Silk, Walnut
Modern Green Open Back Dining Chair with Curved Arms and Tapered Legs
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fully upholstered dining armchair with a distinctive cut-out back and continuous curved arms that
Velvet, Wood, Maple
Elegant Pair of George III Rail Back Open Elbow Chairs With Cherub Damask Seats
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Pair of Antique George III Mahogany Rail Back Open Elbow Chairs Having Gold and Burgundy
Damask, Mahogany
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Ivory Upholstery, Open-Back Design, Mat Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Thin Plain Weave ivory fabric. The chair’s open-back design offers a light and airy feel, enhancing the
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
A Pair of Elegant Open Back Lounge Chairs By Erwin Lambeth Ca' 1960's
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant, lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth, New York, ca' 1960's. Very comfortable and
Walnut
Set of 16 English Adam Style Open Back Side Chairs with Upholstered Cushion
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 16 English Adam style (20th Century) open back side chairs having 5 slats in a shield from
Gold
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a contemporary design of straight lines, this armchair gives status and personality to the space. The matte wood detail on the sides provides a touch of design and elegance to t...
Wood, Fabric
Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
innovative interior projects. With an open-back design, the Olga chair showcases a perfect balance between
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
Dining Chair in Black Wood Finish and Gray Fabric, with Open Back Design - Olga
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
sleek, curvaceous silhouette and distinctive open-back design, the Olga chair captures attention with
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
$7,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
Leather, Wood
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic and refined pair of camel back open-arm lounge chairs. Carved wood frames with a distressed
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Mid-Century Dining Armchair with Sloping Arms and Open Back
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
distinctive open-back cutout and clean, tapered legs. The version shown is finished in a deep ebony stain and
Velvet, Upholstery, Maple
Enrico Ciuti set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs
By Enrico Ciuti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z86 Enrico Ciuti (1910-1991) Set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs with open back and
Fabric
1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the heavy influences from Gio Ponti on this design. The second chair an open back form is rare in
Iron
$1,480 / item
Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
of this collection, Ponti 969, is a playful rendition of the standout feature of this chair: its open
Wood, Leather
$1,950 / item
Grosfeld House Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Designer Pair of Chairs in Vintage Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saddle River, NJ
sophistication. Architectural Gio Ponti Influence: Featuring a refined, tapered silhouette and an open-back
Wood
Old Hickory Open Arm High Back Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Old Hickory Highback Arm Chair. Solid frame. Some detached weave.
Cane, Hickory
$1,850 / item
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
3 American Victorian laminated rosewood open back side chairs with scroll design. (PRICED EACH
Rosewood
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
Iron
$6,000 / set
Pair of Mid Century Club Chairs by A Rudin
By A. Rudin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two slightly oversized designer low chairs with open back and legs. From luxury designer and
Polyester
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
sabots and an interesting open back. These Italian modern chairs were recently upholstered in a stunning
Velvet, Wood
$24,000 / set
Pair of French Art Nouveau Leather Side Chairs
By Gaillard
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau walnut sleigh design open back side chairs with brown leather seat
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Grosfeld House Ebonized Wood, Upholstered Side or Slipper Chairs MCM
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
a cream and off-white silk and linen leopard print. The sculptural open back of the chairs lends
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Outdoor French Victorian Brass Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Outdoor French Victorian brass open back side chairs with stretcher and upholstered seat.
Brass
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
have a very pretty walnut veneer. They have a very elegant design with an open work back. The chairs
Walnut
$5,800 / set
Italian Set of Four Rustic Oak Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of four Italian oak rustic dining chairs with open backs, the top backrest is
Oak
$3,800 / set
Pair of Side Chairs for Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant pair of occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped and
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of 4 American Mid Century Atomic Age Style Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American MCM Atomic Age cast iron open back dining chairs with varying tweed upholstered
Iron
Set of Eight Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs with Harp Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight Regency style ivory painted dining chairs with open back and harp detail, and tie
Wood
Set of 12 Georgian Style Open Diamond Backed Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Georgian style (Mid 20th Century) mahogany lattice diamond back arm chairs with
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Cane, Mahogany
$4,603 / set
Pair of Art Deco Bergère Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
with a gently curved back and open sides. The chairs have a clean, architectural expression balanced by
Fabric, Beech
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Jim Peed, Drexel
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat
Leather, Rosewood
$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open
Wood
4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style. The open backs and bottoms of the chairs are adorned
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att
Upholstery, Wood
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
open-backed chair with a flared seat and a high, straight backrest. The spine work resembling fingers
Fabric, Oak
$7,600Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered back and arms provide additional comfort from the traditional open back style of standard
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Northern English Mahogany Spindle-Back Armchairs, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
described as "A mahogany elbow chair with open back of turned vertical spindles or small balusters
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Cent) mahogany open arm chair with shaped back and upholstered in a
Mahogany, Leather
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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