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A Pair of Painted Satinwood  English Shield Back Side Chairs
A Pair of Painted Satinwood  English Shield Back Side Chairs

A Pair of Painted Satinwood English Shield Back Side Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A pair of English, Hepplewhite period, paint decorated satinwood side chairs. The shield shaped

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Antique 18th Century Set Of 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs ( REF AF-3114 )
Antique 18th Century Set Of 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs ( REF AF-3114 )

Antique 18th Century Set Of 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs ( REF AF-3114 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Exclusive Set Of 8 Georgian Shield Back Dining Chairs In mahogany The set is consisting of six

Category

Antique 18th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Armchairs
Set of Four Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Armchairs

Set of Four Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Armchairs

Located in Salisbury, GB

Set of four mahogany Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Regency style Shield Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Diner
Set of Eight Regency style Shield Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Diner

Set of Eight Regency style Shield Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Diner

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous set of Regency style shield back dining chairs. There are eight chairs, two armchairs

Category

2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Dining Side Chairs
Dining Side Chairs

Dining Side Chairs

Unavailable|$2,100 / set

Dining Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming pair of painted shield back side chairs in Hepplewhite style.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair
Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair

Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair

Located in Kirkland, WA

English George III Mahogany Shield Back Arm Chair This lovely chair features the traditional

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair
Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair

Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine and rare Hepplewhite carved mahogany shield back side chair, the back with cove molded

Category

Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair
19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

Unavailable|$1,455 / set

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mid-19th century English shield back hall chairs covered in Madcap Cottage for Robert

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails
Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails

Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an American Shield Back Federal Chair in the Baltimore style. The shield back, inlay, and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of English Hall Chairs
Pair of English Hall Chairs

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Unavailable|$4,305 / set

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of late 19th century English mahogany shield back carved and decorated hall chairs, the backs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780
Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780

Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine set of six carved mahogany Hepplewhite period shield back side chairs, the arched tops

Category

Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A set of four ( 4 ) c. 1930's Italian side chairs
A set of four ( 4 ) c. 1930's Italian side chairs

A set of four ( 4 ) c. 1930's Italian side chairs

Located in New York, NY

C20483 A set of four ( 4 ) c. 1930's Italian side chairs. Shield backs flanked by carved

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Side Chairs

Set Of  8 Hepplewhite Style  Dining Chairs
Set Of  8 Hepplewhite Style  Dining Chairs

Set Of 8 Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

2 ARM CHAIRS AND 6 SIDE CHAIRS COMPRISE THIS SET OF SHIELD SHAPE BACK DINING CHAIRS. SLIP SEATS

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800
Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800

Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

This shield-back chair of Hepplewhite design was a popular form in its time and evidences the

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Armchairs

Hollywood Regency Metal Outdoor Dining Set
Hollywood Regency Metal Outdoor Dining Set

Hollywood Regency Metal Outdoor Dining Set

Located in High Point, NC

arrow motif base and the chairs' shield-like backs. The table and chairs have been newly powder coated

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of four Scandinavian shield back chairs
Set of four Scandinavian shield back chairs

Set of four Scandinavian shield back chairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful set of four Scandinavian shield back chairs in walnut with newly re-upholstered leather

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Painted Edwardian Satinwood Shield Back Chairs
Pair of Painted Edwardian Satinwood Shield Back Chairs

Pair of Painted Edwardian Satinwood Shield Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of Satinwood Revival / Edwardian shield back chairs in the Georgian style, their back splats

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Set of Four Shield-Back Chairs Upholstered in Animal Fabric
Set of Four Shield-Back Chairs Upholstered in Animal Fabric

Set of Four Shield-Back Chairs Upholstered in Animal Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Set of four ebonized shield-back chairs upholstered in animal fabric.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Shield Back Chairs
Set of Shield Back Chairs

Set of Shield Back Chairs

Sold|$4,750 / set

Set of Shield Back Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of eight carved mahogany Sheraton-Revival shield back dining chairs, consisting of six side

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. Italian Shield Back Chairs
18th c. Italian Shield Back Chairs

18th c. Italian Shield Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of mid-18th century Italian chairs with carved walnut frames and upholstered shield backs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint

Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

patina is lovely. Shield backs, tapered and fluted legs with cross stretch, and slip seats wearing old

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 12 Shield-Back Chairs
Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 12 Shield-Back Chairs

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 12 Shield-Back Chairs

Located in London, GB

date with a set of twelve English Shield Back dining chairs. This amazing table has four original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table & 14 Shield Back Chairs, 20th Century
Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table & 14 Shield Back Chairs, 20th Century

Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table & 14 Shield Back Chairs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

fourteen Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs, mid 20th Century in date. The fabulous Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Six Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Room Chairs by Baker Furniture
Six Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Room Chairs by Baker Furniture

Six Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Room Chairs by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Six carved mahogany Sheraton style shield back chairs by Baker Furniture. Two arm chairs and four

Category

20th Century North American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Shield Chairs, w/ 17th c. needle work seats
George III Shield Chairs, w/ 17th c. needle work seats

George III Shield Chairs, w/ 17th c. needle work seats

Located in San Marino, CA

A pair of George III mahogany shield-back chairs, each with finely carved back with lyre, the drop

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Set of Ten Mahogany Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten Mahogany Dining Room Chairs

By Joseph Gerte

Located in Milford, NH

carved shield back chairs and two fully upholstered host and hostess chairs. The set dates to the mid

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms
19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An English 19th century parcel-gilt shield-back chair with open arms in the Hepplewhite style and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Aldo Tura Parchment Table & Four Chairs
Aldo Tura Parchment Table & Four Chairs

Aldo Tura Parchment Table & Four Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Card motif parchment top table. Parchment shield back chairs. Each depicting a different king

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Game Tables

Scottish Darvel Comb Back Windsor Armchair by Hugh Shields
Scottish Darvel Comb Back Windsor Armchair by Hugh Shields

Scottish Darvel Comb Back Windsor Armchair by Hugh Shields

By Hugh Shields

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 19th century Scottish Windsor comb back armchair, the simple crest over spindle back, over

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Birch

Pair of George III Shield Back Hall Chairs
Pair of George III Shield Back Hall Chairs

Pair of George III Shield Back Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

A highly unusual pair of George III shield-back hall chairs, circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910
Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910

Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

to circa 1910 Back rest - with shield back - features intricate inlay work including classical urns

Category

Vintage 1910s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910
Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910

Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

to circa 1910 Back rest - with shield back - features intricate inlay work including classical urns

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Georgian shield back side chair
18th century Georgian shield back side chair

18th century Georgian shield back side chair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very nice example of an 18th century shield back side chair. Great quality with painted

Category

Antique 18th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Side Chairs Hepplewhite Shield Back 1910
Edwardian Side Chairs Hepplewhite Shield Back 1910

Edwardian Side Chairs Hepplewhite Shield Back 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

pair of parlour chairs The chairs feature a refined shield-shaped back, a hallmark of the Hepplewhite

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Shield Back Teak Dining Chairs
Four Shield Back Teak Dining Chairs

Four Shield Back Teak Dining Chairs

By Hans Olsen

Located in Oakland, CA

Four Danish teak dining chairs with shield shaped back in original vintage fabric. Custom

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

A set of eight mahogany (six chairs two carvers) Hepplewhite style dining chairs with pierced

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt  Brutalist Shield Back Dining Side Chairs
Charles Dudouyt  Brutalist Shield Back Dining Side Chairs

Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Shield Back Dining Side Chairs

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brutalist set of six walnut half moon shield back dining side chairs with incised carving and woven

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood, Walnut

Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

. Chairs are carved and molded with American shield backs with center floral inlay. White linen upholstery

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Six Custom Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs
Six Custom Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs

Six Custom Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Six great looking dining chairs; custom upholstery includes backs that are striped silk, seats are

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Shield Back Sitting Chairs by Grosfeld House
Pair of Shield Back Sitting Chairs by Grosfeld House

Pair of Shield Back Sitting Chairs by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shield back sitting chairs by Grosfeld House.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Pair George IV Shield-Back Hall Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1830
Pair George IV Shield-Back Hall Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1830

Pair George IV Shield-Back Hall Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of George IV period Hall Chairs constructed in Mahogany, each featuring a shield-form back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Pair of Shield Back Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Pair of Shield Back Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House

Pair of Shield Back Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Hollywood side chairs with stylized shield back design, round seats and

Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

drop in seats have just been re-upholstered in a cream fabric. These chairs have shield backs with

Category

Vintage 1930s British Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 12 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Set of 12 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 10 Side Chairs. (8 Chairs are

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mahogany with satinwood inlay shield back dining chairs. Classic Hepplewhite style with delicate

Category

Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of ten antique shield back dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from

Category

Vintage 1950s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of eight antique shield back dining chairs. They were made in England, they date

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Twelve Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of twelve antique shield back dining chairs. They were made in England, and date

Category

Vintage 1950s British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A superb set of eight antique shield back dining chairs, consisting of six straight side chairs and

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A superb set of ten antique shield back dining chairs, consisting of eight straight side chairs and

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An excellent set of 8 antique Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs. These were made in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Adam Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in

Category

Vintage 1930s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    Reupholster 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, 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.
  • 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
    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 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 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 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.