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Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive blue-gray painted Swedish round-back chair circa 1770-1789. Remnants of original or early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
MCM Italian Bent Wood Round Back Chairs Colber & Trocadero
Located in New York, NY
Set of four deco inspired bentwood round back chairs by Colber & Trocadero, Italy.
Colber
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique arm chairs with bentwood back connecting to a criss cross frame.
Please confirm location.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR
Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century
The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian teak wood round-back chair
Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century
The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crest rail
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Red Lacquer Folding Chair China Round Back Chair
Located in Epfach, DE
The Chinese folding chair was made in the beginning of the 19th century. It is worked out very
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
H 36 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back chairs on swivel bases. Fun pattern fabric with comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Dominique Single Round-Backed Club Chair
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco single round-backed club chair by Dominique, circa 1925, in mahogany. 25” wide x 23
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Round Back Inlaid Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Round Back Inlaid Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Some of the
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Round Back Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of ten Round Back Mahogany Chairs with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These high quality
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Lloyd Round Back Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid maple frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted spindle chair with walnut base and leather seat, perfect for use at a desk or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari, Tomaso Buzzi, Marc du Plantier
Located in Hanover, MA
motif with reference to the compass.
We also have available separately, a set of four of the round back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in
Round Back Upholstered Dining Chair for Custom Finish
Located in Oakville, ON
An elegant dining chair for custom finish. The wooden beech frame of this chair is made and Italy
Category
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 10 Custom Round Back Modern Dining Chairs Arrondi Chair
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom round back modern dining chairs Arrondi chair. Featuring sleek black lacquer frame
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Bergère Armchair or Desk Chair with Round Back and Upholstery
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Contemporary with a nod to tradition, this chair is sturdy and Classic. The arms stop before the
Category
2010s American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Poplar, Paint
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rounded back lounge chairs with wood trimmed backs. Great Mid-Century Modern design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern side chair features a rounded oak barrel back design with brass studded vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Asian Bamboo Fan Back Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Asian (possibly Japanese) bamboo fan back throne chair with a rough red painted finish and round
Category
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 18 Biedermeier Style "Klismo" Cherry Wood Round Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 18 Biedermeier style "klismo" cherrywood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and a
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of New Linen Upholstery Round Swivel Tub Barrel Back Chairs Baughman MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Linen Upholstery Round Swivel Tub Barrel Back Chairs Baughman MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28 in W 32 in D 29 in
Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery Mid Century Modern
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 Baker Archetype Maple & Brown Leather Round Tufted Barrel Back Club Tub Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous pair of library or club chairs by Baker Furniture. The Archetype Round Tufted Club
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian Walnut High Back Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.5 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
The most recognized of Hans Wegner’s chairs, the round back or “The Chair” was designed in 1948
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage Channel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Channel back swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
Barbara Barry Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring a generous seat and round back in the style of
Category
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for
Category
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Mahogany with solid carved back rest, a rose red color velvet fabric upholstered seat, rounded apron
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Mahogany with solid carved back rest, a rose red color velvet fabric upholstered seat, rounded apron
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, - French to their core - is an intriguing find.
This high back chair comes from the Duboscq house from
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Round Swivel Chair
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern swivel chair is built to order and completely customizable. Able to rotate 360 degrees
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
its curves and angles. The chairs showcase a beveled, oval medallion back, a serpentine seat and Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 20 in
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs. These chairs swivel and rock and have a round metal
Category
2010s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back lounge chairs. Fully covered chair and base that swivels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Half-Round Pod Chair with Chrome Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This playful 1970s pod chair swivels on a polished chrome base. The back of the pod is made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Half-Round Pod Chair with Chrome Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This playful 1970s pod chair swivels on a polished chrome base. The back of the pod is made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Georg Kofoed Danish High-back Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen, Georg Kofoed
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare 1940's Danish high-back lounge chair designed by George Kofoed, circa 1940, Denmark. this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive pair of matching Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature rounded barrel like seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
streamlined barrel-like silhouette with a rounded seat that wraps around you when you sit and a back pillow to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs, - French to their core - is an intriguing find.
These high back chairs come from the Duboscq
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
distinctive with lightly rounded edges to prevent the cuts from looking like spikes. As a result, the chairs
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Modernist Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of modernist club or lounge chairs with rounded back . Design is of the Gilbert Rohde era
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
with rounded backs that encapsulates your body to keep you feeling comfortable and secure with an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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Round Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic round back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every round back chair was constructed with great care. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage round back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the round back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each round back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made round back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arc International, Milo Baughman and Wendell Castle are consistently popular.
How Much is a Round Back Chair?
Prices for a round back chair start at $650 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,750.
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 Round Back Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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 Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a rounded chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are round chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Round chairs are called Papasan chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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