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Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.75 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Black Leather T-Shaped Back Pair Side Chairs, Morocco, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Moroccan design T-shaped back pair of side chairs.
Upholstered all over in black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Chair with Heart-Shaped Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut side chair from the mid 19th century, with heart shaped back
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it
Category
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 49.75 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of cherry wood chairs with lyre-shaped back and straw seat
Origin
Italy
Period
Very
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 17.92 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI era. Each chair features an oval shaped back, connected to two arms presenting curving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.8 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Coccoon Shaped Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean hanging chair swing seat is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of the Lucky
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Custom Hickory Chair Green Mohair Macdonald Club Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
, square shaped back and square front seat and low straight arms, filled with down cushions and sitting on
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a danish style solid wood chair. It’s back is elliptical shaped and made of a caned net
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 28 in D 33 in
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining the grace and lines of this chair - on wood legs
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
H 37 in W 25 in D 20 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
back legs.
The chairs feature stuff over seats (extra comfort)
Each chair having a shaped back with a
Category
Antique 1860s Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Shapland & Petter, Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Shaped Backs
By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with subtle shaped back slats
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Italian walnut dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with spindle-shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Contemporary Fan Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
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Inspired by the classic fan back Windsor chair, our contemporary design preserves the iconic fan-shaped
Category
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of pink yellow reflect the differences between any two living things and the ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back rocker, this gently rocking chair is very comfortable, having arms and a tall
Category
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique oak ladder back rocking chair having an attractive ladder back with original rush
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rod-Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Rod-back windsor side chair with a square-shape back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier chairs from the second half of the 19th century in walnut with lyre
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
This Lawrence Peabody
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four French Modern Tripod Oak Dining Chairs with Fan Shaped Back, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
the fan shaped back, consisting of four slats with a brutalist style black painted steel bar on the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sabre Form.
The Chairs Feature a Typical Early Victorian Balloon Back with a Shaped and Carved Rail.
The
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
American 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1133
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
elegant and harmonious "ballon back" back. The "balloon back" chairs were mainly made in the Victorian era
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Three Traditional Cane-Back Counter Chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Traditional Cane-Back Counter Chairs, Each in a Louis XV Style,
The cartouche-shaped back
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Original
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Scotland 1880
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H952
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 19 in D 21 in
1950s Bust Shaped Side Chairs from France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique set of two side chairs, manufactured in France around 1950.
These eye-catching, quality
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Contemporary Curved Back Chairs with Modern Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of contemporary shaped chairs upholstered in modern cream colored velvet with a
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Velvet
c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Irish sleigh back wing chair. Raised on straight, square legs (the rear outswept
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Postmodern Rosenthal Multicoloured Diamond Shaped Club Chair, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Memphis-style diamond-shaped leather club chair from Rosenthal, Germany, dating back to
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian walnut balloon back bedroom chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Scotland 1890
Solid
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 17.5 in
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming side chair, with lyre-shaped back. Painted black, with gold tips (top & feet). Perforated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
long tapered maple legs. Great front view as well as profile with M-shaped back and raked back legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Wood, Wool
Solid Hand-Shaped Walnut, Blackened Steel and Leather "Upholstered Steel Chair''
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
"negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features including hand-shaped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 22 in D 20 in
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustache shaped spindles on the high back rest. Red lacquered
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush
Chippendale Carved Mahogany “Ribbon-Back” Side Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid mahogany chairs. The shaped crest with carved ears above four undulating pierced splats over
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Provincial Walnut Ladder Back Side Chairs 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French provincial walnut ladder-back side chairs, each with shaped crest rail above rush
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Solid Mahogany, Shield Back Chairs, consist of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Each
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ligne Roset Organic Shaped Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Orange Cushions & Metal Feet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset rattan lounge chair with orange cushion. In original condition with normal wear for its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 32.25 in W 31 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Mid 19th Century Carolean Style High Back Walnut Chairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good pair of mid 19th century Carolean style chairs in walnut with caned seats and backs. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
named the model Ving/300 and it was produced in 1958. The wing shaped back with its curved, organic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
H 28.15 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s
This elegant shaped lounge chair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Circa 1900s English Oak Balloon Back Dining or Side Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
-shaped back and simply carved around its border. The chair has turned legs and a newly reupholstered seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup, Blonde Wood Frame & Teak Back
By Børge Mogensen, Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen inspired dining chair by Farstrup with a blonde wood frame and retro 60's shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.75 in W 18.325 in D 18.125 in
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
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Shaped Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shaped back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shaped back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. There are 36 variations of the antique or vintage shaped back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shaped back chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A shaped back chair, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shaped back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Uultis Design, Merve Kahraman and Heal's are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shaped Back Chair?
A shaped back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $83 and the highest can go for as much as $14,289.
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 Shaped Back Chair
- What are S-shaped chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon 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.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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