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Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
American 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Refinished Pair of Victorian Style Press Back Spiral Maple Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished pair of Victorian style press back spiral maple chairs with cane seat. Cane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 40.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Mona Liza Furniture Handcrafted Oak Press Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is a set of Vintage Mona Liza Fine Furniture handcrafted oak press back
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.5 in W 17.7 in D 19 in
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage'
Edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four vintage ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany carver and seat, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.62 in W 25.01 in D 21.46 in
Bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' Chair by Martino Gamper for Thonet / Conran
By Martino Gamper, Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
rests, which he then arranged into new chairs. Taken from the press release.
Dimensions (cm, approx
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 47.25 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
& arms;
& by drawing out a sliding stool beneath, the length may be increased,]
This chair press
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Black
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu- A pair of fine French 1940s mahogany chairs with intertwining curved wood backs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Bernhard Hoetger Side Chair
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
organic formed seating and woven rush back which is rested on wooden pillars.
This chair reflects the
Category
Vintage 1920s German Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Wieland Unimold Wedge Form Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Fantastic sculptural 1970's wedge-form lounge chair on triangular walnut plinth base by Wieland
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the
Category
Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
1900s Larkin Soap Co. Spindle Oak & Embossed Leather Cushion Side Chairs, Pair
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 1900s Spindle Oak and Embossed and etched Leather seat and press back Side
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43 in W 18 in D 19 in
“Corona” Chair by Poul Volther for Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960
By Poul Volther
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique chair, model “Corona”, designed by Poul Volther and manufactured by Erik Jorgensen in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Vintage Clubhouse Wingback Chairs, English, Leather, Armchair, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage clubhouse wingback chairs. an English, leather button back armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.78 in W 34.26 in D 29.93 in
1960s Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
changed to a thick two section seat back, the arms received thicker, over scaled padding and both chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
backrest gives the chair its unique flair, and is formed and positioned for resting your back and arms
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Sheraton Mahogany Green Leather Tufted Side Chair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A Stunning side or desk chair by Heritage Furniture, circa 1950s. Heritage later became Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of All Wood AV35 Side Chairs - Oak - by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Voll embarked on a journey to create a light and comfortable wooden chair that seamlessly marries
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.74 in W 19.06 in D 21.07 in
Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. A concave leather back makes this dining chair
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Ember Chair Leather by Sun at Six, Sienna/Umber, Midcentury Chair, Made to Order
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
backrest gives the chair its unique flair, and is formed and positioned for resting your back and arms
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Ember Chair Leather by Sun at Six, Nude/Natural Mid-Century Chair, Made to Order
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
backrest gives the chair its unique flair, and is formed and positioned for resting your back and arms
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Nude/Teja Midcentury Style Oak Chair, Made to Order
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
backrest gives the chair its unique flair, and is formed and positioned for resting your back and arms
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Cress Chair by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Side or Dining Chair in Wood, Leather
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. A concave leather back makes this dining chair
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
Set of Eight 1940s French Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A set of eight 1940s limed oak dining chairs by Maison Jansen with high straight backs, shaped
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Jules Leleu (10 Side and 2 Arm)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
wooden backs and original off-white lacquer finish.
Dimensions:
Chairs: H: 37" W: 18 1/2" D: 23
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 22.75 in
Khayzaran Fairuz Set by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
“khayzaran” chair; made of wooden structure, 4 legs linked together with wooden arcs, it has a high back, the
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Somnamboule Armchair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
fashioned armchair made of steel structure covered with a cape of leather creating the back of the chair
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
'The Cure' Armchair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
one has a significance related to the theme;
- The armchair’s back in a Headstone Silhouette with a
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ladder back study chair. An Irish, mahogany elbow seat or carver, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.62 in W 25.01 in D 21.46 in
Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with aplomb
Padded back rest pleasingly adorned with a press stud border
Superb manchette arms
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge chairs by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 25.25 in D 31 in
Mario Bellini Amanta C & B Italia Fiberlite and Velvet Modular Chairs, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Rome, IT
plastic material (for which the company equips itself with a 1500 ton press) defines the new standard of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
set of fourteen vintage dining chairs.
The table with a striking rectangular pollard oak top with
Category
Antique 1850s English Elizabethan Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 55.91 in
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
This bookcase has a custom made extension fitted to the back, this would have been so it could clear a
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.41 in W 65.16 in D 23.23 in
2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
This bookcase has a custom made extension fitted to the back, this would have been so it could clear a
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.01 in W 152.37 in D 27.56 in
Michael Coffey Rare Set of 6 Hand-Carved Stools in Walnut 2007 (Signed)
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
be used as dining chairs. However, they would also be perfect in pairs. We would be willing to sell
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
raised the level of design in Sweden and was often presented in the trade press. As this pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of Venetian Sitting Mastiffs Dogs
By Venetian School
Located in Bruxelles, BE
the work.
The representation of the dog dates back to ancient times, when dogs were considered
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chairs', Korinsha Press, Kyoto 1996, p 67.
Andrew Hollingsworth, ‘Danish Modern’, Gibbs Smith, 2009, p
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
83.8 cm
Materials: Leather or fabric, black aluminium powder, coat structure, wood base, leather back
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Leather back panels
The design of the ‘Sahara’ sofa evokes the gorgeous interior of a desert nomad’s
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Roma. The metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions; the whole
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions, the whole draws a
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions; the whole draws a
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
metal structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions, the whole draws a
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
structure reproduces the network of branches and supports the back cushions, the whole draws a comfortable
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
network of branches and supports the back cushions, with the ensemble creating a comfortable landscape
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 35.04 in
Sergio Rodrigues Sofa Parati, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Solid jacarandá square frame, plywood sides and back.
Upholstery is not new. Overall condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Everlastingreen Table and Stool Set by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
most used is the “khayzaran” chair; Khayzaran / Fairuz concept is to revitalize this “Lebanese icon
Category
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
1993 Donald Lipski "Pieces of String" Abstract Caged Art Exhibit Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
look exactly like Lipskis.
A snippet from the original press release: "April 1, 1993 Artist Donald
Category
1990s Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Other
H 27.75 in W 26.75 in D 14.75 in
Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Nude, Midcentury Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
backrest gives the chair its unique flair, and is formed and positioned for resting your back and arms
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
George III Hepplewhite Linen Press in Golden Figured Mahogany, circa 1790
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
pattern book which particularly favoured oval panels in cupboards, presses, bookcases and chair-backs, was
Category
Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Linen Presses
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of press back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct press back chairs — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Find 28 antique and vintage press back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Press back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Press back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Sun at Six, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Richard Yasmine each produced beautiful press back chairs that are worth considering.
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Press back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,556, while the lowest priced sells for $449 and the highest can go for as much as $73,518.
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- 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.
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- 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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Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs 10
Light Fixture With Leather
Fat Chair
Leather Light Fixture
40s Italian Armchair
Italian 50s Sofa
Round Dining Cafe Table
Top Grain Leather Sofa
Victorian Burr Walnut Chair
Pair Venetian Chairs