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Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Special high back chairs, 1950, Italian.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Retro Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 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
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1950s Adirondack Retro High Back Chair

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Wood

Retro Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
H 39 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Palermo, IT
Chiavarina high back chair, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Gaetano Descalzi. Good condition. One
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1950s Italian Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Retro Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
H 51.58 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Retro George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

James Mont Oversized Leather Oriental High Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont oversize leather oriental high back chair. Item features white leather upholstery, tall
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four 1970s Spanish Woven Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven bamboo high back chairs
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Late 20th Century Spanish Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Regency Shepard’s Crook High Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Classic Elegance: Pair of Vintage Regency Shepard’s Crook High Back Chairs - Elevate your space
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paolo Buffa, set of four splendid high back chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z23 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Twenty 1970s Spanish Bamboo Upholstered High Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of twenty 1970s Spanish bamboo upholstered high back chairs. Fabric is not perfect
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Late 20th Century Retro High Back Chair

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Bamboo

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Olive

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
H 42.92 in W 13.39 in D 16.93 in
Lena Larsson for NESTO High Back Chair, Sweden, 1950-1960
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Country: Sweden Model: High back chair Design period: circa 1950-1960 Date of manufacturing
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
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1980s European Post-Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Metal

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
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1980s Italian Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Straw, Wood

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A very unusual high-back H frame leather chair. Original leather. Incredibly well designed and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
H 44.1 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Fratelli Podestà high back chairs Model P5, Chiavari 1970s
By Fratelli Podestà
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of 4 mid-century Chiavari high back chairs, Model P5, crafted by Fratelli Podestà in the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Cane, Ash

Paolo Buffa, Set of Four Splendid High Back Chairs in Light Wood Wit
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original straw
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Straw, Wood

A set primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two primitive high back chairs designed and manufactured during the 1950s. The craftsman
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1950s European Arts and Crafts Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Leather High Back Chairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four leather high back chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Original condition located in
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro High Back Chair

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Oak

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s. The pictures
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1960s Spanish French Provincial Retro High Back Chair

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Seagrass, Wood

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs. The type of chairs you would see at the famous
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Metal

Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak The chair has been
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Wooden and Vienna Straw 1970s High Back Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Set of 6
Located in Quarrata, IT
Set of 6 chairs with wooden structure high back chairs with Vienna straw. Designed by Marzio Cecchi
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1970s Retro High Back Chair

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Straw, Wood

Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
with only minor some marks consistent with age. Sultry angles and solid teak turned legs. High back
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style High Back Chairs by Gordon Mfg.
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Medina, OH
Hard to find..Set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style high back chairs (by Gordon MFG
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1980s American Art Nouveau Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Lacquer

Decorative High Back Chair In Walnut And Leather, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Decorative High Back chair in walnut and leather.This high back possesses a decorative charm with a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Beech, Upholstery

Mid century teak easy lounge high back chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century teak easy lounge high back chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort , Set of 2, 1960s It is
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Leather, Fabric, Teak

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
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare hand carved and hand painted knight chair, Spain 1960s.
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1960s Spanish Primitive Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Skirted High Back Chair in Black and Silver Ikat. c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1960's skirted high back chair upholstered in black and silver Ikat fabric. The sculptural chair
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro High Back Chair

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Silk, Wood

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
frame. Especially the stately high backrest makes this piece of furniture very remarkable. The backrest
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Cane, Ash

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Brutalist High Back Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lipstick red velvet, contoured, high back seats with thick, black and bronze tone, resin over wood, x bases
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Retro High Back Chair

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Velvet, Resin, Wood

Four Mackintosh Style Black Lacquered High Back Chairs, 1979
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In the style of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These four chairs, solidly built in
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Retro High Back Chair

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Bouclé, Wood

Four Mackintosh Style Black Lacquered High Back Chairs, 1979
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In the style of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These four chairs, solidly built in
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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1970s Retro High Back Chair

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Wood, Lacquer

1970s Pair of High-Back Chairs by Mario Ceroli
1970s Pair of High-Back Chairs by Mario Ceroli
H 77.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
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1980s German Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Fabulous Pair of Hollywood Regency Tufted High Back Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of hollywood regency high back tufted chairs. Super glamorous with their low wide
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Campanino High Back Chairs Produced by Sabbadini, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant set of two "Chiavarine" high back chairs produced in the 1960s by one of the most
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1960s Italian Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Aluminum

Pair of High Back Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back mahogany chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
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1950s Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Style High Back Chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981
By Parker Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern style high back chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981. Features a vintage hardwood
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Mohair, Resin

Pair of Cane and Beech ''Spade'' High Back Chairs Made in Chiavari, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beatiful pair of "Chiavarine" high back chairs, expertly crafted in the 1960s in Chiavari - a
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1960s Italian Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

Restored Pair Vintage Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored Witco Conquistador tiki dramatic high-back chairs in original red fur. These
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1960s American Gothic Revival Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Cattelan Italia Green Leather High Back Chairs
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 CATTELAN ITALIA high back green leather dining chairs with leather wrapped legs. 1980s. In
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

MCM Lane Brutalist Paul Evans Style High Back Chair Dining Set - Set of 7
By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Lane Brutalist Paul Evans Style High Back Chair Dining Set - Set of 7 This
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1970s American Brutalist Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari typical chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

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Velvet, Beech

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
upholstery. Beautiful nail trim. High Back 53" . Excellent Condition. Measurements are 32"W x 35"D x 53"H.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber high back wing chairs, important with very few made and from the Edward
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Foam

Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with a typical high back have been designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro High Back Chair

Materials

Beech, Velvet

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Retro High Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro high back chair available at 1stDibs. A retro high back chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro high back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro high back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Hans J. Wegner each produced at least one beautiful retro high back chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro High Back Chair?

The average selling price for a retro high back chair at 1stDibs is $2,837, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $65,861 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro High Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.