Skip to main content

Retro Low Back Chair

7
to
125
1,120
670
1,821
1,340
520
481
427
266
95
42
74
48
48
46
45
Sort By
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Low Back Chair in Oak & Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup chair crafted in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Midcentury Single Armchair with Leather Seat, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A midcentury single low back chair with leather seat, circa 1950.
Category

1950s Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wood

PK20 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm, E. Kold Christensen, 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lyon, FR
with leather seat. Signed under the seat. Model low back chair, very rare.  
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Steel

1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s. Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets. Requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Retro 1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches wide and 26 inches deep. We also have multiple matching low back chairs available separately.
Category

1980s American Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s. Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets. Requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Retro 1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Vintage Leather Kengu Chair and Stool by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
there. We also have a matching pair of high back armchairs, pair of low back chairs and single low back
Category

1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition. Low
Category

1970s American American Classical Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Maple

Pair Chinese India Red Sandalwood Solid Zitan Carved Low Back Arm Chair
Located in Danville, CA
We are proud to offer this pair of amazing Chinese solid zitan carved low back chairs. They have
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Sandalwood

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Low-Back Lounge Chair in Chrome, Belgium
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
A rare low backed version of a Mid century Lounge chair with heavily chromed steel frame and
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub/Club Chairs With For Upholstery - Pair Vintage mid century
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Steel

1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-Back Windsor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-back Windsor Chairs for the former Republic of
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Cherry

Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored Midcentury Svend Skipper Style Black Leather Low-Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen, Svend Skipper
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fully restored with new luxurious black leather. This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair had no
Category

1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Chair and ottoman as well as the Modular sitting group. In 1958, He introduced Low-Back Executive
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Naugahyde

Low Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful set of Danish lounge chairs, resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Walter Knoll Low-Back Oxford Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Walter Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Walter Knoll Low-Back Oxford Chairs Set of Six Two with Arms Four Armless features five star bases
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Six Bentwood Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern style dining chairs in yellow vinyl with bentwood backs. All chairs have low
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Metal

Six Bentwood Back Chairs
Six Bentwood Back Chairs
H 33.75 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Pair Low Back Lounge Chairs Upholstered Floral Jacquard Fabric From Denmark 1970
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent restored ( in the 1970's ) pair low back lounge / club chairs from Denmark originally
Category

1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Sleigh Leg Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Sleigh Leg Low Back Lounge Chairs - Pair These chairs measure
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A pair of 1980s Postmodern His and Hers Low Back Parsons Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous set of fully upholstered arm chairs. VLADIMIR KAGAN DESIGNED A NUMBER OF PIECES FOR THE
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Low Back Lounge Chair Upholstered Floral Jacquard Fabric from the 1970's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent restored ( in the 1970's ) low back lounge / club chair from Denmark from the 1950's
Category

1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Danish Low Back Lounge Chair Upholstered Floral Jacquard Fabric from the 1970's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent restored ( in the 1970's ) low back lounge / club chair from Denmark from the 1950's
Category

1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Paul McCobb "Tub" chair for the Planner Group. High back with cantilevered armrests and walnut
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Black Leather Low Back Danish Lounge Chair in Rosewood
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Manufacturer: Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Dimensions: 26 wide x 29 deep x 28 tall  Seat 22 wide x 22 deep x 16 tall ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Low & High Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
passage of time and usage. Their overall condition is very very good. The high back chair has same
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
By Juan Gamboa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Low chairs designed by Juan Gamboa in 1964. The lines are inspired by the spanish tradition of low
Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Knotty Pine Low Back Dining Chairs from The Chicago Athletic Association
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Designed by interior designers Roman and Williams for the bar at the Chicago Athletic Association....
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Pine

Svend Skipper Pair of High and Low Back Lounge Chairs in Green Leather
By Svend Skipper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super stylish pair of 1960s lounge chairs in gray green leather by Sven Skipper. The chairs are one
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather

Rattan and Leather Low-Back Lounge Chair by P.J. Muntendam for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant lounge chair with woven back and black leather cushion. The back has new rattan and we
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Teak

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This unique chair distinguishes itself with a a low seat with short legs and a very high back design
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch low back Lounge Armchair
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood arms. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Upholstered "High and Low'" Chairs by Avanti
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Avanti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Hers". But we call it "High and Low" referring to the high and low back of the chairs. Please
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really terrific pair of rare low lounge chairs in teak and Indian Sissoo wood. A true matched
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Teak

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ming style black lacquer & brass low chair after James Mont. Ming style yoke back black
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Ash

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 Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Low Back Cognac Siesta Lounge by Westnofa Newly Upholstered
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Leather Ingmar Relling for Westnofa low back Siesta chair. This authentic Mid-Century Modern
Category

1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima A stylish pair of low-chairs designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
can be used in 3 different positions; to sit on the chair normally as a low chair, to sit on the back
Category

1950s French Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Tapiovaara inspired natural spindle back chairs. lightly refinished, slightly low seat
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wood

1970s Oversized Tufted Back Barrel Tub Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful tub chair, circa the 1970s. This exquisite piece stands
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Low Bent Wood Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with wool Velvet. Solid birch bentwood
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Steel

Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs. Simple modern design is tasteful and low-profile, these chairs are perfect! Each chair strikes a
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
By James Mont, Scalamandre
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Brass

French Rustic Pair of Low Chairs in Elm Wood and Straw, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 chairs, elmwood, straw, France, 1960s. These beautifully constructed farmer chairs have a
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Straw, Elm

MCM Coastal Rattan & Wicker Low Legless or Zaisu Lounge Chairs Style Calif Asia
By Calif-Asia
Located in Topeka, KS
of Rattan & wicker low lounge chairs is something to SING ABOUT!!! They are comprised of marvelous
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Profile Arm/Accent Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage mid-century tufted-back swivel rocker club chair. Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Design Low Side Chair, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
style hardwood constructed chair with grey faux leather padded seat. The back rest plate can be removed
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century High Back Vinyl Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sculpted high backs. Tapered legs and low profile armrests add to the midcentury style of the set. Please
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Bonacina Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Hight-Backed Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of original 1960s low chairs with curved bamboo high back, beautiful design and
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Back Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Retro Low Back Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Retro Low Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro low back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro low back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a retro low back chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro low back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made retro low back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Selig, Airborne International and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Low Back Chair?

Prices for a retro low back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $775 and can go as high as $8,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

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.

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 Retro Low Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.