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Set of Louis XV Style Oval Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
A mixed pair (one with arms) of Louis XV style oval back chairs paint finished in silver cream with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Black Leather Louis XVI Oval Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A custom white waxed Italian beechwood frame upholstered in black leather.
Also available C.O.M.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
anywhere. These oval back chairs have a white painted finish and are upholstered in a deep blue, finished
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Paint Decorated Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs, or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of provincial oval back chairs feature carved bowknots, and stop fluted tapered
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back
Located in Sofia, BG
Attractive nineteenth century mahogany hall chair. Hand carved oval back with lovely elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Francois Carre Oval-Back Garden Chair - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
Seldom seen Francois Carre oval back armchair! This particular installment in the Carre line
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oval Back Inlaid Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A Set of 10 Oval Back Inlaid Chairs with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These chairs feature great
Category
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 13 Mid-Century Maple Veneer Oval Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 13 mid-century oval back side chairs with maple veneer and upholstered slip seats
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Upholstery, Fabric
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, White Oak, Oval Cane Back
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, White Oak, Oval Cane Back
The Milo Baughman
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
H 40.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Restoration Hardware Oval Back Linen Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Restoration Hardware
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant set of six Restoration Hardware linen upholstered oval back dining chairs. A great
Category
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Louis XVI Style Oval Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style oval back dining chair is showing here in a white patinated frame and
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped pattern fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped pattern fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of 13 Midcentury Maple Veneer Oval Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 13 midcentury oval back side chairs with maple veneer and upholstered slip seats supported
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
Category
Antique 1810s English Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Paint, Fruitwood
Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair. Circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 24 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI era. Each chair features an oval shaped back, connected to two arms presenting curving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.8 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
French Pair Oval-Back Wood Armchairs w/New Leather Upholstery (3 Sets Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
cream leather with nail-head accents. This pair of French oval back chairs with leather upholstery will
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Oval-Back Armchairs Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
Italian leather upholstery. These chairs are equally striking from front or back and would make a great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 26.25 in W 23 in D 34 in
Mastercraft Amboyna Wood Brass Trim Oval Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mastercraft Amboyna wood brass trim oval back dining chairs - set of 4. Item
features (4) side
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
6 Italian Modernist Oval Back Black Lacquer Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 Italian modernist oval back black lacquer Gio Ponti style dining chairs. Listing includes tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil with Oval Back
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI style painted fauteuil with oval back and pale yellow damask fabric.
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Damask
Set of 6 Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Oval Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive set of 6 dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. This set is without arms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Karges Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pier 1 Imports Cadence Ivory Nailhead Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pier 1 Imports Cadence Ivory Nailhead Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Side Chairs. Item features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Chairs have an oval rattan double-caned back and the original tobacco brown finish. This vintage set of
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
French Art Deco Oval Upholstered Back Mahogany Frame Blue Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco oval upholstered back mahogany wood frame dining chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
French Art Deco Oval Upholstered Back Mahogany Frame Blue Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco oval upholstered back mahogany wood frame dining chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Dining Chairs NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Fluted Legs Dining Chairs NICE!
Category
20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
H 38 in W 20 in D 26 in
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arms, floral striped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Walnut
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Inlaid Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs features 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These shield back
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Round Back Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
the elegantly shaped oval back to the turned and reeded legs these chairs are both comfortable and
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s
Very particular pair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Italian Modern Pair of Black Metal and Leather Chairs with High Back, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of black metal and leather chairs with high back, 1980s
Pair of chairs with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 50.4 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Italian Oval Back Fauteuils with Original Paint
Located in Washington, DC
Set of four large-scale 19th century, Italian, Louis XVI Style upholstered fauteuils. Very comfortable.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th Century Burmese/Anglo Indian lavishly hand carved Padouk wood high back side chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Oak
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Oak
The Milo Baughman Oval
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs. All six are very stable as construction and the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 33.86 in
Giorgio Collection Curve Back Ebony Macassar Occasional Arm Chair Beige Leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Occasional oval chair in Ebony in high gloss polyester covered
in high grade leather.
Chrome steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
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
Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian side chairs from the mid-19th century, with crescent shaped backs, new linen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Pair Seafoam Blue Mohair Milo Baughman Style Oval Swivel Chairs by Flair
By Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
An exemplary and very rare pair of Flair tub swivel chairs in style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
19th Century Pair of Petite French Side Chairs in Oval Shape, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of petite French oval side chairs, in Louis XVI style made of walnut with different front legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
Lavinia Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chair was crafted of solid durmast oak with a stunning finish that gives a unique
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
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
Winged Sun Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a stunning series of chairs named Sun for the elegant oval-shaped backrest, this piece
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Faux Bois Branch Form Cane Back Rush Seat Carved Wood Twig Dining Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs. Item features heavy solid wood construction, nicely carved details, tapered legs, oval cane backs
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Wood
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
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
details to the squashed oval style supports and stretchers. Formed biscuit laminate seat and back. It has
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 45.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, caned oval backs and shaped and comfortable caned seats. The front legs are slender and carved, with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Brocade-Upholstered Eastlake Parlor Chair with Casters
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Soquel, CA
wheels but the back two legs are stationary. The top of the chair is carved with detailed ornamentation
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Luigina Gold and Pea Chair by Sotow
By Sotow
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely handmade this is a contemporary interpretation of the Louis chair, playfully called with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Gold, Brass
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The
Category
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Set of 2 Chairs Louis XV style in White Bronze Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a
Category
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
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Oval Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of oval back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 69 antique and vintage oval back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Oval back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oval back chairs bearing Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Oval back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by antique textiles galleries, Baker Furniture Company and Design Institute America are consistently popular.
How Much are Oval Back Chairs?
Oval back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,373, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.
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 Oval Back Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon 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.
- 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.
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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.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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