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Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elliot sofa is all hand carved with channeled back and solid channeled seat. It is shown in
Category

2010s American American Classical Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
H 37.5 in W 67 in D 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Spindle Back
Located in Houston, US
stripped. Hand made settee with drop in seat, turned spindle back and sides, pegged construction,
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

English Ribbon Back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare English mahogany settee, delicately carved with a tied ribbon back splat, on scrolled cabriole
Category

Antique 19th Century English Settees

English Ribbon Back Settee
English Ribbon Back Settee
H 38 in W 70 in D 24 in
Vintage Regency Cane Back Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency settee. A china hand carved frame with amazing attention to detail. An
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Settees

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Cane Back Settee
Vintage Regency Cane Back Settee
H 38 in W 49 in D 19.5 in
Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Raj contemporary settee with foliate open carved wood back and carved legs. Intricately
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees

Materials

Wood

Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hewes settee shown covered in leather back and seat cushions and back bolsters with hand sewn
Category

2010s American American Classical Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century rococo Venetian walnut settee with splayed out arms and removable back. William
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1990s Two Chair-Back Painted Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft Gray painted Georgian style Settee with great patina Drop in seat covered in a geometric
Category

1990s British Georgian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood

Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with
Category

Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

19th c Brazilian Hardwood Settee with Caned Seat and Back
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Brazilian hardwood settee, possibly jacaranda, with caned seat and back, carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Directoire Lyre Back Settee, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and elegant Directoire style lyre-back settee. Original black paint. Newly reupholstered with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Directoire Lyre Back Settee, circa 1880s
Directoire Lyre Back Settee, circa 1880s
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Beautiful Arts and Crafts wingback settee. Probably retailed through Liberty & Co London. Solid
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Beech

Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome George III style wing back tufted leather settee is the definition of old fashioned
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
H 40 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Mahogany Regency Style Triple Chair Back Settee with Upholstered Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
settee upholstered in an ivory stripe fabric. The back with a triple chair form with elegant details
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Thonet, A Bentwood Settee with Scrollwork Decoration with a Caned Seat & Back
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet. A bentwood Beech settee with wonderful scrollwork decoration to the back and to the arms
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Settee, 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
right and the detail work is fine. It has a domed and padded back surmounted by a beaded and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Triple Chair Back Walnut Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial triple chair back settee, late 19th/ early 20th c. This settee features a walnut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Wood, Rush

Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees

Materials

Wood, Rattan

French settee 1940's style with Tufted Back and Tapered Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
This hand-crafted upholstered settee has a concave and tufted back on a tapered leg, this is a
Category

2010s American Settees

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Custom Philadelphia Style Low-Back Windsor Settee
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Custom Philadelphia Style Low-Back Windsor Settee Features Hard Made Construction, Ash or Chestnut
Category

Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees

Materials

Cherry

19th Century cane backed two seater settee
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant two seater Jacobean style settee with a two part cane panelled backrest, reupholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Settees

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

19th Century cane backed two seater settee
19th Century cane backed two seater settee
H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Antique Teak Wood Javanese Settee with Hand-Carved Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique teak wood Javanese settee from circa 1900 with hand-carved back, scrolling arms and
Category

Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Teak

A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees With curved top rails above a tapering
Category

Antique 1750s English George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Back Settee, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany serpentine back settee with carved scrolled arms, upholstered striped
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Early 20th Century Italian High Back Winged Settee
By Rubelli
Located in Weesp, NL
Early 20th century Italian high back winged settee with original Rubelli (Venice) upholstery.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Settees

French Louis XVI Style Cane Curve Back Settee
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet small scale Louis XVI style settee in pink & green damask stripe jacquard floral
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Shield Back Settee, Circa 1790
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany shield back settee with carved Price of Wales plumes, ribbon and bell
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Settees

British Colonial Carved and Cane Settee with Swan Neck Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A British Colonial carved wooden settee with swan neck back and out-scrolling arms, cane seat and
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Teak Wood Settee from Madura with Folding Back, Looping Arms and Cane Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
looping arms. Found in Madura, this early 20th century teak settee features a rectangular back with reeded
Category

20th Century Indonesian Settees

Materials

Cane, Teak

English Chippendale Style Mahogany Camel Back Roll Arm Settees
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style mahogany camel back roll arm settees with pink upholstery (20th century
Category

20th Century British Chippendale Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Style Camel Back Settee Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Georgian style settee offers upholstered camelback form with scroll arms and
Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Italian High Back Bench/Settee by Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
in small spaces but maintains its presence due to the high back. This is a custom order with 10 yards
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Incredible Adams Painted Decorated Triple Oval Back Settee Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fun and whimsical Adams settee with prancing deer on the upholstery and gorgeous painted
Category

Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Filigree Carved Back Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th century) gilt and filigree carved back settee with Aubusson cushion.   
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian Carved Wood Triple Splat Back Cherry Settee, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Cherry carved splat back settee with floral scrolled motif, scrolled flanking arms
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival settee offers rosewood construction with back having flanking tufted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

High Back Upholstered Settee by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen
By Grete Jalk, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early Grete Jalk designed settee featuring a high back on squared legs with a tight and tailored
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
H 37 in W 46 in D 27 in
Antique English Georgian Style Mahogany Triple Back Carved Settee Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Triple Back Carved Mahogany Settee. Carved Georgian
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

French Style High-Back Upholstered Settee W/New Belgian Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French style high-back settee designed by US Furniture maker Yale R. Burge. This vintage settee
Category

20th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Settees

Materials

Brass

Curved Settee and Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Interior Crafts Newly Upholstered
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Deco curved settee and barrel back lounge chair by interior crafts newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Antique Victorian White Wicker Barrel Back Small Settee Loveseat Sofa Cane Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian white wicker barrel back small settee loveseat sofa with cane seat. Item features
Category

20th Century North American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style carved walnut double hump back settee loveseat. Item features unique
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
tufted back is not only visually striking, but also provides a unique pitched angle for unrivaled comfort
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Caned Seat and Back Settee Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th Century Heavily Carved Oak English Jacobean Style Settee with Barley Twist legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Settees

Materials

Oak, Cane

Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Maison Jansen Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Maison Jansen, Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen Maison Jansen style vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Settee With Trundle
Located in Houston, US
Early Swedish settee/trundle bed hand made with well realized back splats, turned corner supports
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Pine

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Antique German antler settee with Rococo style upholstery German, early 20th century Dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees

Materials

Antler, Upholstery

19th Century Irish George III Style Triple Chair Back Settee by Butler of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Brighton Settee
Located in Nashville, TN
seat. The back of the settee has gorgeous intricate hand made design which is quite intricate. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Settees

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Brighton Settee
Vintage Brighton Settee
H 38 in W 47 in D 22 in
Mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed settee, the rectangular slatted back with reeded moulding and acanthus carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Settees

Materials

Wood

Mahogany framed settee
Mahogany framed settee
H 34 in W 46 in D 28 in
A Camelback Settee
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Georgian style camelback settee with a flat back, loose seat cushion and rolled arms
Category

20th Century Settees

Materials

Mahogany

A Camelback Settee
A Camelback Settee
H 29 in W 60 in D 29 in
Satinwood Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood and line inlaid settee, the carved top rail with scrolling decoration, to the upholstered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Settees

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood Framed Settee
Satinwood Framed Settee
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
English Settee with Striped Upholstery in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
A three-seat settee in the early Georgian manner Constructed in walnut, the strap work carved
Category

20th Century English George III Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bavarian Antler Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler settee. A three-section settee with large fallow deer
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Settees

Bavarian Antler Settee
Bavarian Antler Settee
H 38 in W 30 in D 69.5 in
Restauration Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
19th century restauration mahogany settee, upholstered back with show-wood, scrolled arms and loose
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees

Restauration Mahogany Settee
Restauration Mahogany Settee
H 41.75 in W 70 in D 26 in
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Settee With Back For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic settee with back available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every settee with back was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a settee with back, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect settee with back — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A settee with back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one settee with back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Settee With Back?

The average selling price for a settee with back at 1stDibs is $4,011, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $11,038 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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 Settee With Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa and a settee is the length. Both a sofa and a settee seat three or more people, but a sofa is generally longer.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The logo that is two Cs back to back is the logo of Chanel. You'll see the logo prominently featured in the designs of Chanel handbags, apparel, jewelry and other pieces. The pair of Cs pays tribute to Coco Chanel, who founded the French luxury fashion house in 1910. Chanel designed the logo herself and first unveiled it in 1925. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a settee and a loveseat is the amount of people each can fit. A settee can fit two or more people and can be a part of a sectional sofa. A loveseat is meant for only two and is usually a standalone piece.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Hinge-back earrings are earrings with a certain type of closure. Specifically, they feature a post mounted on a hinge that snaps into a groove to secure the earrings in place. Also called a saddle-back or hinged saddle-back, the closure is common on hoop earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of hinge-back earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Euro back earrings are earrings with a certain type of fastener hardware. The earrings feature a curved metal wire that slips through the piercing and a curved hinged element that flips upward to secure it. You will also see Euro back earrings referred to as Euro clasps, Euro wires and leverbacks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Euro back earrings.