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Tall Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unusual tall French Provincial carved walnut ribbon back armchair with a fancy x stretcher
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
19th century painted and carved ribbon cane back open armchairs painted in a soft pale Swedish gray
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Georgian Mahogany Ribbon Carved Back Splat, English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian mahogany ribbon carved back splat armchair with leaf carved shaped crest rail with
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchairs Circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A graceful pair of hand carved mahogany Hepplewhite shield back armchairs. The backs with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
M H Baillie Scott A pair of Arts & Crafts armchairs with foliate & ribbon inlays
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
backs forming the main structure of these time less armchairs with foliate and ribbon-bordered roundels
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fruitwood
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Paint Decorated Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
overall. The square backs with ribbon and beaded crest rails and wide carved lyres decorated with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 1850s Louis XVI Style Walnut Oval Back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut armchairs from the mid-19th century, with oval backs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French Louis XVI style off-white painted oval back armchairs from circa 1900 with
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, intertwined ribbon back and duck-form armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the quality of carving is deep
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Generous Georgian Armchair
By John Linnell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine and overscale George III armchair in the manner of John Linnell, having shaped back with
Category
Antique 1770s European Adam Style Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Beech
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
shield backrest. Highly carved and molded frame with a ribbon accent and floral crest. Caned back and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Inlaid Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of armchairs the shaped backs finely inlaid depicting scenes of figures holding garlands of
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regency Painted Armchairs
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
& Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling Arms, Over Drop In Seat
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval-Back Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This mid-century pair of armchairs from France each feature oval-shaped upholstered backs within
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, two associated, one in the French Louis XVI taste with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
deep seats and large feather seat pads. Elegant and unusual-shaped backs with pretty ribbon carvings
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV French Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
brocade secured with braided gimp. A classical floral vase and ribbon motif is superimposed over vertical
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landscape / seascape
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
A Fine 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Central England, GB
A Fine 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
This superb 19th-century example of a top-quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Sheffield, MA
The circa 1900 Chippendale style mahogany armchair has hand carved designs including a back
Category
20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four George III Neo-Classical Antique Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four George III neo-classical giltwood armchairs. The shield shaped backs surmounted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
carved ribbon/bow adorning the back and skirt. Turned fluted feet.
Newer, professionally applied layered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs ~ fauteuils will make a classic addition to any
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Magnificent and Royal Armchair After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent and royal armchair after Francois Linke, Paris
A French ormolu-mounted Kingwood
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair French Country Louis XV Style Finely Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Round Backs. Chairs features ornately carved solid wood frames, cabriole legs, ribbon carved crests
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XVI style wood armchair
This refined armchair was made in France, in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a truly timeless representation
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of hand-carved Louis XVI armchairs with openwork backs and comfortable seats.
The front
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ribbon carvings leading to bold rams heads which flank the apron. At the back are straight tapered fluted
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
English Georgian Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Armchair of Bold Proportions
Located in Wells, ME
ribbon carving to the back, and carving to the graceful arms. The arched top rail and wide pierced
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Three Dennis & Leen Painted Brandelli Dining Armchairs
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of three dining armchairs designed by Dennis & Leen Hollywood, CA. Known as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American George III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Bergères À Oreilles" armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topie
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a truly timeless representation
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs are the perfect choice
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Four Directoire Style Armchairs with Tapestry, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
This set of armchairs is typical of the French pared-down and chic take on the Directoire style in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI painted armchair with needlepoint tapestry is as elegant as they come, yet
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Rare High-Back Chair Model 402 Designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-Ja Raken
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare high-back chair model 402 designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Plywood
H 36.42 in W 23.82 in D 34.65 in
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood Bergère armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu armchair. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Edwardian Mahogany Boxwood Bone Inlaid and Strund Open Salon Armchair
Located in Vienna, AT
The shaped curved back with a central hardwood panel inlaid with a ribbon tied hanging basket of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Boxwood, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
and portable armchair with a medallion shaped back, the oval back rest is surrounded by a ring of
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech
H 39.75 in W 25 in D 24 in
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Pony Hair Leather J.J. Armchair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
cream leather.
The back of the chair is constructed from polypropylene ribbons that create a criss
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Leather
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
ribbon motif around the apron and seat backs. The armrests are additionally detailed with striation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Pair of English Upholstered Armchairs with Hand-Painted Foliage and Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of armchairs features a shield back adorned with painted acanthus leaves surrounding a central
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.75 in W 22 in D 19.25 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Wood Armchair by George Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
French 18th century Louis XVI painted wood armchair by George Jacob (1739-1814)
A Louis XVI period
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs are also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 21 in
Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Aubusson Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
producers. This classic set features medallion backs detailed with a hand carved crossed ribbon motif with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
H 37.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique French Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs w/Original Wood Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique pair of armchairs from France have upholstered backs framed within a beautifully carved wood frame
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 24.25 in D 25 in
Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fiberglass ribbon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
fauteuils are beautifully carved with gadrooning, flutted legs and a ribbon at the crest of the oval back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 25 in D 26 in
Fine 19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair in the George I
Located in Benington, Herts
A well proportioned and substantial late 19th century carved mahogany wing-back armchair in the
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in
Fine Georgian Giltwood Arm Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in Heathfield, GB
lovely tied ribbon cartouche to the back, all indicative of a high quality 18th century maker and with
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs, each with an oval back enclosing Prince of Wales
Category
20th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Design / Mid-Century Style Modern Lounge Chair by Andrea Branzi, 1993
By Andrea Branzi
Located in New York, NY
with a molded beech wood back support and arm structure in the form of reverse ribbon.
Out of
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
meticulously carved walnut frame with leather seat. The back is showcased by a winged lion holding a tablet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ribbon back armchair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every ribbon back armchair was constructed with great care. There are 88 variations of the antique or vintage ribbon back armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ribbon back armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ribbon back armchair made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld and Andrea Branzi each produced at least one beautiful ribbon back armchair that is worth considering.
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A ribbon back armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,520, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $69,487.
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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.
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