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Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Four
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Four

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Four

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs In the

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. The chairs feature a shield back or cartouche shaped back. The painted frames are embellished with

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Kindel Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Custom Made Set of 12 Formal Shield Back Dining Room Chairs
Custom Made Set of 12 Formal Shield Back Dining Room Chairs

Custom Made Set of 12 Formal Shield Back Dining Room Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular set of twelve dining chairs in a formal setting with upholstered seats and backs. 10

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaux Arts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair
1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair

1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s pair of Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point seat Chairs for your consideration

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style
Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style

Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Antwerp, BE

features shield backs with central cut wheat sheaf designs in Hepplewhite style. They have gold-coloured

Category

Vintage 1950s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Cherry

Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs Federal Hepplewhite Shield Back Set of 6
Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs Federal Hepplewhite Shield Back Set of 6

Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs Federal Hepplewhite Shield Back Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

" wide inside seat 27 3/4" high at arms Side Chairs: 36 1/2" high at back 20 1/2" wide 23" deep (back

Category

Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Armchairs
Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Armchairs

Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Armchairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Georgian style dining chair in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut & Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut & Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut & Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and well crafted Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Shield Back Dining Chairs in Ebonized

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Set 12 English Harrods Shield Back Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Vintage Set 12 English Harrods Shield Back Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century

Vintage Set 12 English Harrods Shield Back Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

armchairs and ten side chairs  all featuring the attractive shield back design hand carved with The Coronet

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century

Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb set of assembled George III Dining Chairs after a model by George Hepplewhite. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs
Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs

Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

shield back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs combine neoclassical refinement

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage Set of 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage Set of 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This beautiful set comprises a Sheraton Revival  set of six shield back dining chairs, made by the

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s
Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s

Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Raymondville, TX

design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & back detail. Hand

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Regency style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Side Chairs
Pair of English Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Side Chairs

Pair of English Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Hepplewhite style (19th Cent) carved mahogany shield back side chairs with triple

Category

Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery

Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery

Located in GB

, this period is known for its light, graceful pieces often featuring shield-back chairs, serpentine

Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Grey Linen Side Chair
Grey Linen Side Chair

Grey Linen Side Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Shield back side chair in grey linen with nailhead trim.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Sherborne, GB

Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on

Category

Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Club Chair

Edward Club Chair

$3,415 / item

Edward Club Chair

Located in West Hollywood, CA

distinctive shield back makes this chair a Stand out piece in any room.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Pair of Petite Mahogany Salon Chairs
Pair of Petite Mahogany Salon Chairs

Pair of Petite Mahogany Salon Chairs

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of lovely little carved mahogany shield-back salon chairs with elements of both Georgian and

Category

Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with New Linen and Suede Upholstery
Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with New Linen and Suede Upholstery

Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with New Linen and Suede Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of four side chairs designed in the Louis XVI style, featuring elegant shield backs. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Suede, Linen, Wood

Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Excellent set of six large seat mahogany dining chairs, with shield backs, newly upholstered pale

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS
FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS

FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS

By George Hepplewhite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Shield back side chairs depicting the Price of Wales feathered back circa 1880 Please note the delivery

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany 8 Revival
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany 8 Revival

Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany 8 Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 8 (6 + 2) mahogany Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs These chairs feature shield backs with

Category

Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of George III Heppelwhite Mahogany Carver Chairs
Pair of George III Heppelwhite Mahogany Carver Chairs

Pair of George III Heppelwhite Mahogany Carver Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Batley, GB

A shapely late 18th century George III Heppelwhite shield back carver chairs. Raised on square

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s

By René Prou

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

. Very pretty design. The chairs have shield backs with a diamond lattice pattern, and extravagant

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style shield back side chairs or dining chairs In the

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Arm Chairs in style of Hepplewhite
Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Arm Chairs in style of Hepplewhite

Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Arm Chairs in style of Hepplewhite

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Antwerp, BE

This nice set of 2 solid walnut single arm chairs in Hepplewhite style shield backs with central

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790
Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790

Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of generously proportioned English Sheraton mahogany shield back arm chairs with over rail

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oval Dining Table & 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage Oval Dining Table & 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage Oval Dining Table & 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

his label on the underside, with the matching set of six shield back dining chairs, all made by the

Category

20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

receipt is attached in the photo gallery. These 19th Century antique shield back arm chairs would work

Category

Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage William Tillman Regency Revival Dining Table & 6 chairs 20th Century
Vintage William Tillman Regency Revival Dining Table & 6 chairs 20th Century

Vintage William Tillman Regency Revival Dining Table & 6 chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

Tillman in the 1990s and six shield back chairs. The beautiful oval dining table is made of  flame

Category

1990s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton style arm chair
19th Century Sheraton style arm chair

19th Century Sheraton style arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Sheraton revival shield back arm chair, with wonderful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table & 8 chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table & 8 chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table & 8 chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

eight Shield Back  Dining Chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The table is made of stunning

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century
Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Back dining chairs, dating from the mid 20th century. The table is of fabulous quality, in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Amboyna

Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

style is characterized by bold patriotic symbols such as eagles, shield-shaped chair backs. Delicate

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

arms. Shield shaped seat backs. The chairs have some paint loss and the fabric should be upholstered

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Shield Back Chair

Shield Back Chair

Unavailable|$5,525

Shield Back Chair

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Pair of English Sheildback chairs. The arem detail is unique and makes these possibly Italian

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Edwardian Style Shield Back Chairs
Pair of Edwardian Style Shield Back Chairs

Pair of Edwardian Style Shield Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of side chairs with original distressed finish and new taupe shantung silk upholstery. Great

Category

Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs

Set of 6 Shield Back Chairs
Set of 6 Shield Back Chairs

Set of 6 Shield Back Chairs

Unavailable|$13,000 / set

Set of 6 Shield Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved & constructed beechwood frames with a shield shaped back and saddle seat. Top of arms

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870
SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine set of Hepplewhite-style side chairs, with their backs in 'shield' form, delicately carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs
Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Located in Kensington, MD

A fine set of eight English Georgian Style carved mahogany shield back chairs, circa 1870. Two arm

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Unavailable|$8,600 / set

Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Assembled set of eight Federal and Federal-style carved mahogany shield-back chairs circa 1800

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Shield Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of shield back chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all shield back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 473 antique and vintage shield back chairs in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Shield back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Regency and mid-century modern shield back chairs are consistently popular styles. Shield back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by William Tillman, Baker Furniture Company and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Shield Back Chairs?

Shield back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,629, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $78,059.

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 Shield Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross 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, 2023
    Vladimir 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield 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.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.