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Pair of 19th Century Georgian Weighted Mahogany Salver Stands
Located in Dublin 8, IE
carved lion masks, and tops featuring split baluster turned rests and a paddle back for plate support.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings Backing: Paddle backs with Posts Metal
Category

Early 2000s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Noble Homes Chinoiserie Dining Chairs From Baker Furniture - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
black Chinoiserie dining chairs in the Queen Anne taste, each having a serpentine crest rail with paddle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for the loop back is $1500, price for paddle-back is $1200. List price is the discount for both stools
Category

Vintage 1910s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid Century Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Clip on Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
are marked "925" Ring is signed "Sterling" Mid-Century marcasite jewelry set featuring paddle-back
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Studio Craft Monterey Ranch Style Paddle Arm Ladder Back Wood Sofa
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, handmade sofa in the iconic Monterey ranch style, with winged back and paddle arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Rancho Monterey Sofas

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish 'Minerva' Paddle Arm Teak Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century (1960s) 'Minerva' teak sofa with an open framed teak wood back, teak paddle arms
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back / paddle arm Lounge Chair.. Made in Denmark. Handsome
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

18 Carats Sapphire Cabochon & Pearl Drop 18K Yellow Gold YG Earrings
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamonds weighing approximately 0.85 total carats (VS-1 clarity and G color). Paddle stud assembly backs
Category

1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
H 34 in W 29 in D 26 in
Cerused Oak Set Of Four Victor Courtray Dining Chairs And Table, 1940s, France
Located in New York, NY
two without. Signature paddle shape back and seat. Very sculptural in design. Spool legs with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Massive Eisenberg Grape Cluster Clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New York, NY
brilliant crystals and drops designed to sit in a "V" neckline with the paddle clip attachments on back
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category

20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Wood, Hickory

Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category

20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" Armchairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Pair of Bert England Sculpted Walnut and Off-White Linen Slatback Armchairs
By Johnson Brothers, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
tapered legs. The paddle slat backs create an isosceles trapezoid that narrows as it rises. Inspired
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Teak Reclining Chairs for Advance Design by John Boné
By John Boné
Located in New York, NY
finish, these chairs feature a high back with elongated paddle formed armrests, and tapered supports and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Vintage Danish Hans Wegner Sawhorse Lounge Chairs - A Set Of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Monrovia, CA
And At The Back Of The Paddle Designed Armrests. All Teak Wooden Framing. Excellent Condition. There
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Lake Chamo, Ethiopia by Cristina Mittermeier
By Cristina Mittermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
and overcast sky. The boat's sole occupant dips his oars and the quiet splash of each paddle echoes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Designer Kramer Ruby Red Paddle Back Rhinestone Earrings Circa. 1955s -1960
By Kramer
Located in Galveston, TX
Elegant drop-style earrings that feature one of designer Louis Kramer, extraordinary designs. A red flower Austrian crystal ruby drops into another pear-shaped red Austrian crystal b...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Maple High Back Armchair by Sykes
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid maple armchair with saddle shaped seat, wide paddle arms and arrow spindle back. Similar to
Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Modernist Maple High Back Armchair by Sykes
Modernist Maple High Back Armchair by Sykes
H 44.25 in W 27.25 in D 26.5 in
Sackback Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A paddle-arm sackback windsor with a fine hoop back, wide paddle arms, an early oval form seat
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Sackback Windsor Arm  Chair
Sackback Windsor Arm  Chair
H 35 in W 21 in D 15 in
Model CH-27 Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, MA
. Paddle arms and elegantly splayed back legs add to the overall form. Available as a pair or individually
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Paddle Back Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal Woven rattan loveseat. Beautiful braided rattan trim with a chic paddle
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Paddle Back Leopard Swivel Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
paddle back shape. A raised upholstered plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Paddle Back Rattan Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal woven rattan sofa. Beautiful braided trim with a high paddle back
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Boho Paddle Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unbelievable set of 6 vintage boho dining chairs. Beautiful custom built paddle backs with bow tie
Category

Late 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Paddle Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Gorgeous braided rattan with a high paddle back
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Boho Paddle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous set of 10 vintage boho dining chairs. A beautiful Windsor shape with a distinctive paddle
Category

Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint

Viko Baumritter Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair
By Baumritter, Viko Baumritter
Located in Garnerville, NY
Viko Baumritter flat paddle arm spindle back Mid-Century Modern armchair. subtle design features
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm, Walnut

Pair Bert England Sculpted Walnut & Linen Slat Back Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
legs. The paddle slat backs create an isosceles trapezoid that narrows as it rises. Inspired design and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Linen

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather and Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair No. 5646
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
barrel back with solid paddle arms and was recently upholstered in a buttery beige edelman top grain
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Set of 2 Henning Kjaernulf Oak Easy Chairs, Circa 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
winged backs, paddle-style arms, and sculpted block legs. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf; Denmark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

jeff koons
By Jeff Koons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jeff Koons paddle for the Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin which is displayed on the back of paddle
Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

jeff koons
jeff koons
H 15 in W 11 in
Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory arm chair with woven seat and square back with paddle form arm rests and box
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chair
Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chair
H 34.5 in W 28.75 in D 28 in
Ebonized Oak and Wool Upholstered Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ebonized oak and woll upholstered sofa from Italy circa mid 1950's. Feature tapered paddle arms
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Oak, Wool

Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Naples, IT
made of teak and upholstered in cardinal red fabric, with a fashionable and very comfortable high back
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Teak Armchair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Dorchester, MA
features a solid teak frame, with lovely joinery details, whose rounded back flattens to paddle arms. It
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Adirondack Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made with round backs and paddle arms. Supremely comfortable even without pads due to optimal seating
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Brown Leather and Oak Three-Seat Sofa, Model GE 290 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
designs. The solid oak frame features distinctive paddle armrests and a lattice back. The original spring
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Komfort Loveseat
By Komfort
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
sculpted solid teak frame with paddle arms, and a slat back. The zippered cushions have the original off
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Modernist Iron Lounge Chair In the Style of Joseph Cicchelli c 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in Troy, MI
leg iron frame with ball feet Upholstered seat and back with paddle armrests in maple Additional
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Bert England Sculpted Walnut & Linen Slatback Arm Chairs
By Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
legs. The paddle slat backs create an isosceles trapezoid that narrows as it rises. Inspired design and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Linen

Midcentury Danish Modern Komfort Teak Three-Seat Sofa
By Komfort
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
with a sculpted solid teak frame with paddle arms, and a slat back. The zippered cushions have the
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Sterling Silver Swan Bird by Buccellati Italy
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Swan bird by Buccellati Bird is in glide mode with flipped back paddle feet and
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Swan Bird by Buccellati Italy
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver Swan bird by Buccellati Bird is in glide mode with flipped back paddle feet and
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Poul Volther Pair Oak&New Upholstery Lounge Chairs for Frem Røjle, 1950 Denmark
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in The Hague, NL
design features: back uprights with rounded finals, paddle armrests with notched ends, back support
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Teak Four-Seat Sofa
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Cambridge, US
. Features heavy solid teak frame with wide paddle arms, upholstered back, and loose seat cushions
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Teak Four-Seat Sofa
Scandinavian Teak Four-Seat Sofa
H 28 in W 90 in D 32 in
1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
characterized by Christensen’s signature curved paddle arms, a tufted button back, and low fluted legs. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

PENNSYLVANIA GAME WHEEL WITH STRIKING GRAPHICS & GREAT COLORS
Located in York County, PA
the back of the paddles and to the outside of the lid, and a D-ring hanger behind, so that someone can
Category

Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Materials

Tin

Pair of Easy Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Birch and Leather Danish
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Wide paddle arms offer comfort. Slanted back bentwood seat has high curved sides to offer visual
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Paddle Spindle Back Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Danish Teak Rocking Chair
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Chattanooga, TN
(Brahmin). Notice the tastefully flared paddle style on the spindles that provides added comfort on your
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Antique Paddle Arm Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Large scale tall scroll back curved paddle arm woven wicker lounge chair in perfectly aged old sea
Category

Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Brass

Old Hickory Woven Armchair with Paddle Armrests
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
features a woven seat and round back with pine paddle form armrests above four round legs united by a
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Old Hickory Woven Armchair with Paddle Armrests
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
features a woven seat and square back with pine paddle form armrests above four round legs joined by a
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Pair of Ash Group Spindle Back Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
with spindles in its back and paddle style armrests. It is fitted with a loose seat and back cushion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Art Deco Question Mark Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
edge adds additional interest. Back paddles have hinges for entry onto cuff. 1930's USA. Face top .6" x
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Pair of 1960s Henning Kjaernulf Attributed Oak Lounge Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
Pair of lounge chairs in oak and traditional woven fabric; featuring winged backs, paddle-style
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Paddle Back For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paddle back you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every paddle back was constructed with great care. There are 254 variations of the antique or vintage paddle back you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paddle back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right paddle back, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paddle back over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Old Hickory Furniture Company and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paddle Back?

Prices for a paddle back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $155 and can go as high as $435,194, while the average can fetch as much as $3,147.
Questions About Paddle Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    A paddle-back earring is a clip-on earring with a particular type of closure. Specifically, the design includes a wide fastener with a tension bar cutting through its middle. Once the earring is in place, you can bend the tension bar to tighten or loosen the clip and adjust the fit. Shop a diverse assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.