What are round back chairs called?

Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.

How much is a Windsor chair worth?

A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a Windsor back chair?

A 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.

What is the back of a chair called?

The 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 splat back chair?

A 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?

Yoke 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 bow back chair?

A 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 channel back chair?

A 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 lyre back chair?

A 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 low back chair?

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.

What is a comb back chair?

A 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?

A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a sling back chair?

A 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 spoon back chair?

A 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 are rounded back chairs called?

Countless 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.

What is a high back office chair?

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.

When were cane back chairs popular?

While 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.

When were balloon back chairs made?

Balloon 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.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

Reupholster 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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.

What era are balloon back chairs?

Balloon 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.

Spindle Back Chairs

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American Spindle

Danish Spindle

Early American Chairs

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima

$2,300 / set

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima

By George Nakashima Studio

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

$2,400

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

One area of loss on back of chair, one spindle less perfect.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Mid-Century Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Wood Spindle Back Chairs

$1,450

Mid-Century Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Wood Spindle Back Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Mid-Century, Tapiovaara inspired, blonde spindle back chairs with slightly low seat height.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

$2,300 / item

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Spindle Back Chairs – 1970s Beech Wood, Restored Rustic Seating

$424 / set

Pair of Vintage Spindle Back Chairs – 1970s Beech Wood, Restored Rustic Seating

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of Vintage Spindle Back Chairs, 1970s Unknown manufacturer. Price listed is for the pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

$2,300

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the ...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 8 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's

$7,555 / set

Set of 8 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of 8 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's Set of 8 solid oak spindle-back chairs by De Ster Gelderland, made in the 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's

$3,777 / set

Set of 4 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of 4 Spindle-Back Chairs in Oak by 'De Ster' Gelderland, 1960's Set of four solid wood spindle-back chairs by De Ster Gelderland, made in the 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century child's spindle-back chair in elm

$300

Mid-Century child's spindle-back chair in elm

By George Nakashima, Ercol

Located in London, GB

Pretty little child's chair. Elm. Original unrestored. Dimensions: W 39.5 cm, D 33 cm, H 47 cm, seat H 27 cm; Wt 1.9 kg Shipping info: Package details approx.: 50x45x55cm, 4kg Vie...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair

$1,296

19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A patinated 19th Century Early American Ebonized windsor with great patina. Measure 25" in width at the top back, 20" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17" and Seat width is...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

$2,000 / set

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

$1,900 / item

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair.

Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

$1,750 / item

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round seat...

Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s

$12,395 / set

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

All chairs are stamped by maker underneath. The design is typical for the early Danish Modern movement of the 1940-1950s where the spindle back was a popular theme as seen in chairs...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of Three Elegant Chinese Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs

$1,475

Set of Three Elegant Chinese Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Antwerp, BE

The chairs are constructed with a back top rail, which is supported by round posts that continue into the back legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Spindle Dowel Back Chairs

$3,200 / set

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

Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

$8,853 / set

Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 6 Danish design dining spindle back chairs in teak. The seats are upholstered in a grey salt and pepper fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Primitive American Spindle Back Side Chairs

$2,200 / set

Pair of Primitive American Spindle Back Side Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

These are a really nice, honest pair of primitive American spindle-back chairs with a Windsor-influenced form.

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Spindle High-Back Formal Dining Chairs Vintage Sibast Mobler

$5,500Sale Price / set|44% Off

Danish Rosewood Spindle High-Back Formal Dining Chairs Vintage Sibast Mobler

By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast

Located in Hyattsville, MD

These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Denmark in 1961.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

$3,712 / set

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Set of 4 charming folk art style spindle back chairs made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

English Solid Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Set of 8

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

English Solid Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Set of 8

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

The styling of the classic spindle back chair embodies a blend of craftsmanship and design.

Category

20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

$8,853 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 6 Danish design dining spindle back chairs in teak. The seats are upholstered in a grey salt and pepper fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Fritz Hansen Funkis Spindle Chair no. 4157 in Stained Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s

$1,652

Fritz Hansen Funkis Spindle Chair no. 4157 in Stained Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Elegant and sculptural Danish “Funkis” spindle-back chair model no. 4157 by renowned maker Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark during the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Turned Coloured Spindle Back Dark Dining Chair

$170 / item

1950's Turned Coloured Spindle Back Dark Dining Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Turned Coloured Spindle Back Dark Dining Chairs. Good quality classic spindle back chairs with a refined bit of spindle detail and a good dark oak colour and character.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

White Oak Dining Chairs by Bloom Home In Montana Brown

$980 / item

White Oak Dining Chairs by Bloom Home In Montana Brown

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Our Spindle Back Chair is a refined take on a timeless classic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools

$5,500 / set

Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

These look very similar to the spindle back chairs that Nakashima designed for Knoll.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola Designed 'Nub' Chair

$1,500

Patricia Urquiola Designed 'Nub' Chair

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This spindle back chair in ebonized wood was designed for Andreu World by Patricia Urquiola.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse

$3,500

1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB Møbler.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair

$297Sale Price|20% Off

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair

Located in Leicester, GB

An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique English Jacobean Windsor Lounge Chairs

$6,200 / set

Pair of Antique English Jacobean Windsor Lounge Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

They are great pair of accent chairs with lots of handmade details and character like the turned legs spindle backs, Chairs retain their all original casters.

Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.

$1,200

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive handmade farmhouse plank bottom seat spindle back chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av

$198 / item

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France

$820

Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful antique French bronze Chiavari spindle back chair with padded seats upholstered in golden velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Swedish Modern Gustavian Dining Chairs - Fully Restored Set of Four

$4,195

Vintage Swedish Modern Gustavian Dining Chairs - Fully Restored Set of Four

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully restored set of four vintage Mid-Century Swedish Modern dining chairs often referred to as “Forsa style” which is a graceful, refined take on the traditional spindle-back...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood, Lacquer

Reproduction Spindle Back Red Side Chair

$775 / item

Reproduction Spindle Back Red Side Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back red side chair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Reproduction Spindle Back Whitewash Side Chair

$925

Reproduction Spindle Back Whitewash Side Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back whitewash side chair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Vintage Spindle Back Rosewood Barrel Chairs

$1,800 / set

Vintage Spindle Back Rosewood Barrel Chairs

By Kipp Stewart, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant and refined, this pair of Scandinavian Modern barrel-back chairs evoke the clean lines and thoughtful craftsmanship associated with Herman Miller and designer Kipp Stewart. E...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair

$2,500

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With dark and rich teak wood grain, timeless design, and contrasting light colored upholstery, this vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space. P...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Upholstered Chairs

$900 / set

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Upholstered Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The attractive spindle backs make these a standout addition to indoor or outdoor settings.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

$1,450

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts and Crats style, chairs like these are timeless and versatile.

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back

$1,400 / item

Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The wood is milled on our finely tuned machines, then shaped by hand into spindles, legs, back rests, and seats. Once assembled, the piece is finished by hand with a natural oil/wax...

Category

2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle-Backed Dining Chairs

$2,350 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle-Backed Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with spindle backs and gently tapered legs that give a classic Scandinavian-inspired look.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair

$896Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Pasadena, TX

1950s Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chair of fine hand constructed dovetailing with Mortis & Tenon joinery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair

$3,900

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in se...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Reproduction Spindle Back Slate Armchair

$925

Reproduction Spindle Back Slate Armchair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back slate armchair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle-Back Lounge Chairs

$2,400 / set

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle-Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Timeless and inviting, this pair of vintage walnut spindle-back lounge chairs captures the essence of mid-century craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

$832Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back design with rounded spindles, and uniquely shaped arm rests.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair in Ash Wood

$656

19th Century Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair in Ash Wood

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair This is a very attractive chair with a turned 3 layer spindle back it has sturdy pad feet and a turned chunky front stretcher The chair has ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Handsome Square Back Spindle Side Chairs

$2,400 / set

Pair of Handsome Square Back Spindle Side Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of Handsome Square Back Spindle side chairs with delicately carved foliage and beautiful carved details on the back.

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric

$500 / item

Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric Set of 5 white distressed paint decorated and gilt gold Gustavian Style side chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair

$675

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Reproduction Spindle Back Light Green Side Chair with Blue Underneath

$775 / item

Reproduction Spindle Back Light Green Side Chair with Blue Underneath

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back light green side chair with blue underneath.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Reproduction Spindle Back Powder Blue Armchair

$925 / item

Reproduction Spindle Back Powder Blue Armchair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back powder blue armchair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

$475

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane Seat Dining Side Accent Chair. truly antique furniture with 5 spindle back.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands

$1,593

Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Brussels, BE

Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spindle Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

$1,888 / set

Spindle Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brussels, BE

Spindle back dining chairs in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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There is a range of spindle back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct spindle back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 894 antique and vintage spindle back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of spindle back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of spindle back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts spindle back chairs are of considerable interest. Many spindle back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima produced popular spindle back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?

Prices for spindle back chairs start at $1 and top out at $79,510 with the average selling for $2,486.

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 Spindle Back Chairs

What are round back chairs called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
How much is a Windsor chair worth?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a Windsor back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A 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.
What is the back of a chair called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The 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 splat back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yoke 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 bow back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 channel back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 lyre back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 low back chair?
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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.
What is a comb back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a sling back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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 spoon back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 are rounded back chairs called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Countless 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.
What is a high back office chair?
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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.
When were cane back chairs popular?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While 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.
When were balloon back chairs made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Balloon 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.
How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Reupholster 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.
How do you upholster a channel back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What era are ladder back chairs from?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
What era are balloon back chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Balloon 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.

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