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Swedish Painted Folk Art Kubbstol Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. Dated from the early 1900's, the chair has original blue paint decorated with flowers.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Decorative Chair C.1920
A wonderful
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo Raj Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Folk Art Chair, Original Paint, Circa 1800
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SWEDISH CHAIR
A decorative and characterful chair with simple lines, a solid back, a solid
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk aRT "CARTOON" hand painted child's high chair /tray,, Charming little item.. Retains
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865
Located in York County, PA
Mid-19th century, plank seat, paint-decorated settee in apple green with bell flowers, grapes
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Romantic Unique Hand Decorated "Throne Chair" Arts & Crafts Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
chair all hand incised and hand painted and dating to the early part of the last century. Each panel is
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 47.5 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in
Amazing Early 19th Century Child's Thumbtack/Arrowback Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the best examples of an early 19th century great form arrow back child's windsor
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive blue-gray painted Swedish round-back chair circa 1770-1789. Remnants of original or early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
High Back Adirondack Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White painted High Back Adirondack chair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These
Category
Antique 1790s American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s
Original worn
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Reproduction Stick Back Side Chair in Light Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction stick back windsor side chair in light green distressed finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Wallkill, NY
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my
Category
Antique 1820s American Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
19Thc Original Painted Decorated Fiddle Back Chairs -Set of Six Signed G. Nees
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated fiddle back plank bottom chairs from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
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
13 Spindle Back White Painted Decorated Gustavian Side or Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 9 white distressed paint decorated and gilt gold Gustavian Style side chairs. Each seat with
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yellow "Sack Back" Windsor Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction yellow "Sack Back" Windsor chair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Primitive Antique Green Painted Barrel Back Windsor Caboose Tavern Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique barrel back windsor style chair finished in apple green enamel paint.
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
1970s Bohemian Hollywood Regency Off White Painted Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning 1970s Bohemian Hollywood Regency off white painted rattan Peacock fan back chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 56 in W 42 in D 21 in
Pair of Sweetheart Back Cane Paint Decorated Adams Side Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of Adams side chairs with good cane seating and beautiful painted floral
Category
Vintage 1920s English Adam Style Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
White-Painted Children's Chairs
Located in New York, NY
White painted children's chairs, "Pottery Barn Kids" with straight crest rail and slatted back
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Paint
Asian Bamboo Fan Back Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Asian (possibly Japanese) bamboo fan back throne chair with a rough red painted finish and round
Category
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A wonderful scroll-back 'Oxford' style armchair in ash and birch.
Of sculptural form and a rare
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Ash, Birch
Chic Pair of White Painted Barrel Back Club Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic pair of curved barrel back Hollywood Regency club chairs, newly transformed with white paint
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Twelve George III Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising a pair of armchairs and 10 side chairs, each with a shield back and caned seats {all
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
PH Snake Chair, chrome, yellow painted satin matt, wood seat/back, visible tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake Chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in Dm 14.57 in
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Swedish Stick Back Childs Chair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Charming 19th Century stick back child's chair.
This wonderful chair is made from strong wood and
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, White Painted Satin Matt, Wood Seat/Back, Visible Tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in Dm 14.57 in
18th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of 18th century Swedish painted wood shield back dining chairs from the Gustavian period
Category
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.75 in W 18.25 in D 15.82 in
PH Snake Chair, chrome, black painted satin matt, wood seat/back, visible tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake Chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in Dm 14.57 in
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Green Painted Satin Matt, Wood Seat/Back, Visible Tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in Dm 14.57 in
PH Snake Chair, chrome, red painted satin matt, wood seat/back, visible tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake Chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early 19th century original grey painted rocking chair is from New England and has the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the highest quality! If you look
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Paint Decorated Cane Back French Louis XVI Chairs, Circa 1860s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
Description
Carved wood. Cane back
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 35.75 in W 20 in D 18.75 in
Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The chairs feature a shield back or cartouche shaped back. The painted frames are embellished with
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very old and original Spanish high back carved occasional
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42.72 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Louis XV Style Painted Square Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style square back dining chair is one of our most popular, best seller dining chair
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with oval
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.8 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
By David Barrett, Dorothy Draper
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of late 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Harlequin Set of 6 Painted English Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of six white painted English ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Two
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
French style painted and caned back dining chair for custom finish
Located in Oakville, ON
An Elegant Louis XV style dining chair with some fine carving at the top as well as carving on the
Category
2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique painted Italian side chairs with foliate carved top rail supported by a shaped and pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique painted Italian side chairs with foliate carved top rail supported by a shaped and pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Fan Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
Our contemporary Windsor fan back side chair infuses a modern touch into a timeless design
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Low Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern low-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Mid Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern mid-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice high back garden chair with brass swan head accents, circa 1970s. The chair is of high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Finely Paint Decorated Adams Style Shield Back Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
paint decorated armchair. The chair is in very good original vintage condition. The chair measures 37
Category
1990s English Adam Style Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Painted Cane Back Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Set of 4 Antique French cane back chairs painted in a soft oyster white finish, with subtle
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Green Painted Folk Art Swedish Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted Swedish chair, or stool with back, dating to 19th century. Constructed in pine circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Pine
18thc Comb Back New England Windsor Reproduction Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted 18thc copy or reproduction of a New England Windsor chair. These
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Painted Chair Back For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painted chair back you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each painted chair back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 370 variations of the antique or vintage painted chair back you’re looking for, while we also have 52 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a painted chair back — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted chair back, designed in the Louis XVI, Louis XV or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one painted chair back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bellavista e Piccini, Poul Henningsen and John Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.
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A painted chair back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,990, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $26,240.
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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 Painted Chair Back
- 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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