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Pair of Karpen High Back Slipper Chairs
By Karpen of California
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual high back, upholstered slipper chairs by Karpen of California. Original fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique arm chairs with bentwood back connecting to a criss cross frame.
Please confirm location.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Modern Curved Back Chairs Upholstered in Black Leather
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Modern curved back chairs upholstered in black leather.
These unique sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 30.75 in D 28.5 in
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of High Back Italian Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful pair of italian chairs in lacquered wood from the 1950's
located in NY
original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A pair of provincial barrel back chairs in a decorative carved design with stylish kick-out legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Classical Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s wood classical spoon back chairs. Needs reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Spindle Dowel Back Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice spindle back chairs with newly upholstered seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
Pair of Sam Maloof Horn Back Chairs
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sam Maloof horn back chairs with carved walnut and velvet upholstery 1962, USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of High Back Aluminum Base Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered high back chairs, with squared aluminum base chairs. Original fabric shows wear and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
Pair of Moustache Back Club Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional pair of moustache back club chairs.
Generous cigar arms with deep seats over
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Italian Giltwood High Back Chiavari Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern matching pair of Italian regency chiavari chairs featuring high backs. Crafted
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs by Gillows of London & Lancaster, the
Category
Antique 1810s Irish Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.25 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack high back chairs wonderful pair of lounge chairs. very comfortable and very strong and
Category
Vintage 1950s Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
Category
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs
Located in London, GB
19th Century pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' chairs.
Dimension: H 99 x W 67 x D 45 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Poppy Red Button Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury button back chairs with splayed back legs. Chairs are covered in a nubby poppy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Midcentury High-Back Chairs after Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of midcentury chairs feature high tapered backrests with tufted upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Ladder Back Paolo Buffa Style Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A set of two elegant curved ladder back hall chairs in the manner of Paolo Buffa. Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of High Back Chairs with Tufted Backs and Nicely Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American upholstered chairs with nicely carved legs and stretcher. This pair of
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs. These chairs swivel and rock and have a round metal
Category
2010s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs "
A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs.
Thuja root with ebonized inlaid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of Chinese yoke back slipper chairs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Slipper Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Large Contemporary Wing Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of contemporary wing back chairs
Pair of over sized traditional style wing back chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency era bergère library or salon chairs (also called Gondola chairs or Tub chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Particular pair of chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Pair of Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of brass Chiavari ladder back chairs with nearly matching leopard vinyl seat covering.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Spindle Back Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with grape colored upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of High Back Elegant Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of elegant high back chairs, dark walnut hand rub finish, with tufted square button back and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Walnut
Pair Of McGuire Bamboo Target Back Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous set of 2 California organic modern McGuire lounge chairs. or arm chairs. Made with thick
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Channel Back Swivel Chairs, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These chairs are super comfortable and very well made. They were in an amazing mid-century home. We
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously proportioned pair of vintage high back lounge chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti. Covered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Striped Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage swivel chairs, circa 1950s. Great shape and design, good structural condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Curvaceous Lyre Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous lyre back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. They have been completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Navy blue wool upholstery midcentury Danish modern pair of barrel chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique metal arch back chairs with open frames and green leather seat backs from 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of High-Back Chairs by Mario Ceroli
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of iconic chairs by Mario Ceroli appearing into a famous painting by Giorgio de Chirico
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Contemporary Curved Back Chairs with Modern Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of contemporary shaped chairs upholstered in modern cream colored velvet with a
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1133
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Sculptural Italian Tall Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish sculptural tall back Italian Modernist lounge chairs.
Newly upholstered with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Yoke High Back Ming Style Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Yoke High Back Ming Style Chairs
22.5"W x 18"D x 46.5"H
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Elm
A Pair of 2 Vintage Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good pair of vintage ash spindle back side chairs. Painted French grey and very solidly built in
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Woven Rattan High Back Roll-Arm Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rolled-arm woven rattan armchairs with tall arched backs. The combination of light brown
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Spoon Back Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of spoon back side chairs, 18th century.
A pair of George III spoon back mahogany side
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815
For a related mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Modernist Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of modernist club or lounge chairs with rounded back . Design is of the Gilbert Rohde era
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of English walnut side chairs,
solid walnut carved in a very artistic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Oriental style wooden chairs with very high backs.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Pair Of Chairs Backs
- 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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