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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 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 10 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A lovely set of 10 antique shield back dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style. They were made in

Category

Vintage 1950s British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2 Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chairs Marquetry Mother of Pearl Tufted Shield Back
2 Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chairs Marquetry Mother of Pearl Tufted Shield Back

2 Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chairs Marquetry Mother of Pearl Tufted Shield Back

Located in Dayton, OH

inlaid floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inlay. Chair backs are shield shaped with banding and tufted

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining 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 By Baker

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set 8 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Shield Back
Set 8 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Shield Back

Set 8 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Shield Back

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous set of 8 mahogany dining chairs in the Hepplewhite manner Circa Date

Category

Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Shield Back Hall Chair of Oak
19th Century English Victorian Shield Back Hall Chair of Oak

19th Century English Victorian Shield Back Hall Chair of Oak

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual 19th Century Victorian oak hall chair having a hand carved, shield-shaped, scroll back with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Mahogany Dining Room Set Table and Ten Chairs
Baker Furniture Mahogany Dining Room Set Table and Ten Chairs

Baker Furniture Mahogany Dining Room Set Table and Ten Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

and ten shield-back chairs which include two arms and eight side chairs. Table features a banded inlay

Category

1990s American Federal Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Shield Back
Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Shield Back

Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Shield Back

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a refined set of 8 mahogany dining chairs in the Hepplewhite manner Set consists of

Category

Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

A set of ten very good quality mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs. Having pierced wheatsheaf

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite Chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre
Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite Chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre

Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite Chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre

Located in Dayton, OH

Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre Turn of the century

Category

Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Gorgeous Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Gorgeous Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Gorgeous Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous set of 6 mahogany dining chairs having neoclassical hand painted decoration, shield shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite style carved mahogany shield back dining chairs of good colour

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 10 Sheraton Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Sheraton Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Sheraton Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

eight side chairs. The shield-like back decorated with intricately carved plumes and ribbon, leading to

Category

Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair

1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair 1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair

1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair 1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

Long set of twelve antique mahogany shield back dining chairs including two carvers, all in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Set of 8 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

High quality set of 8 antique mahogany shield back dining chairs including 2 carvers, with many

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of Ten Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

It's hard to find old sets of ten dining chairs and especially sets this nice. These chairs are

Category

Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 14 Federal Shield Back Dining Chairs
Vintage Set of 14 Federal Shield Back Dining Chairs

Vintage Set of 14 Federal Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen Federal style shield back dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s English Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten English Georgian-Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten English Georgian-Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten English Georgian-Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of ten solid mahogany English George III style shield back dining chairs, the backs with

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality mahogany Hepplewhite design dining chairs, circa 1890. Shield back design backrest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 12 Antique Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Antique Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of twelve solid mahogany shield back dining chairs, including 2 carvers. These are

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Six Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Shield Back Dining Chairs, c1910
Six Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Shield Back Dining Chairs, c1910

Six Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Shield Back Dining Chairs, c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of six Chippendale dining chairs offer carved mahogany frames with pierced shield

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality set of 6 Georgian mahogany shield back dining chairs C1820. Very rare, with an

Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Federal or Sheraton style shield-back dining chairs By Baker

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Antique Carved Mahogany Shield Wheat Form Back Chairs c1910
Six Antique Carved Mahogany Shield Wheat Form Back Chairs c1910

Six Antique Carved Mahogany Shield Wheat Form Back Chairs c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** An antique set of six dining chairs offer mahogany construction with shield backs having wheat form

Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Set of 12 English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 12 English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of 12 English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

room. Notice the "shield back" which was a favored style of the period. This set comes with 2 arm

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four English Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Side Chairs, Circa 1780
Set of Four English Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Side Chairs, Circa 1780

Set of Four English Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Side Chairs, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four English mahogany shield back side chairs with interior carved graduated bell flowers

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Set of 8 Antique Georgian Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of eight solid wood shield back dining chairs in the antique Georgian style. These

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Biedermeier Mahogany Drapery Swag Shield Back Dining Chairs, C 1890s
Biedermeier Mahogany Drapery Swag Shield Back Dining Chairs, C 1890s

Biedermeier Mahogany Drapery Swag Shield Back Dining Chairs, C 1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

ribbed mahogany frames in a dark stain. The shield backs with Prince of Wales feather motif on the tops

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Shield Back Armchair
George III Shield Back Armchair

George III Shield Back Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Hepplewhite style shield back armchair, the upholstered back with flame mahogany veneered back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs in Black
Set of Six Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs in Black

Set of Six Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs in Black

Located in North York, ON

show wood chair back and are upholstered in dark blue linen with a matte black finish on the frame

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George III Period Mahogany Shield Back Leathered Revolving Armchair
George III Period Mahogany Shield Back Leathered Revolving Armchair

George III Period Mahogany Shield Back Leathered Revolving Armchair

Located in London, GB

An unusual late 18th Century green leathered revolving am-chair having moulded shield back with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 12 Antique Quality Mahogany Shield Shaped Back Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Quality Mahogany Shield Shaped Back Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Antique Quality Mahogany Shield Shaped Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Set of 12 antique quality mahogany shield shaped back dining chairs consisting of two elbow and ten

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of Six Custom Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Style Dining Chairs
Set of Six Custom Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Style Dining Chairs

Set of Six Custom Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Style Dining Chairs

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid set of six custom carved mahogany shield back Sheraton style dining chairs, two

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Set of Eight English Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
George III Set of Eight English Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

George III Set of Eight English Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of eight George III dining chairs in mahogany with shield backs, slip seats and h-form

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Napoleon III Shield Back Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Shield Back Armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III Shield Back Armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

as shield back. It works well in a large number of interiors, these are also a lovely size making

Category

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Theodore Alexander Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Theodore Alexander Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Theodore Alexander Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Theodore Alexander

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield back dining chairs By Theodore Alexander

Category

Late 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dining Table By Vladimir Kagan
Dining Table By Vladimir Kagan

Dining Table By Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Sagaponack, NY

shield-back chairs available a la cart via listing U1010128903321 (Dealer ID: 1731). Dining Table

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Set of 10 Kindel Federal Style Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs Dimensions : Side chairs - 38

Category

Early 2000s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Hepplewhite Shield Back Side Dining Chairs
4 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Hepplewhite Shield Back Side Dining Chairs

4 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Hepplewhite Shield Back Side Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

styling with a pierced shield back. Upholstered in a white and blue check over turned fluted and tapered

Category

Vintage 1940s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Set Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th C

Set Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of eight Federal dining chairs offer carved mahogany frames with shield backs having central

Category

20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of Eight William Switzer Louis XVI Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight William Switzer Louis XVI Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight William Switzer Louis XVI Shield Back Dining Chairs

By William Switzer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Switzer in Canada. Model number WS1A-0801AR shield back dining chairs feature a distinctive back inset

Category

20th Century Canadian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six
Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six

Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six

Located in Tarry Town, NY

chair features an elaborate hand card mahogany wood shield shaped backs resting on four tapered legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

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 English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 6 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman
Vintage Set 6 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman

Vintage Set 6 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous Vintage set of six mahogany Hepplewhite shield back dining chairs by William

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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
    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.