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Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

Kent in the 1980s. The set comprises two armchairs six side chairs  all featuring  attractive shield

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb Vintage set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs

Category

Late 20th Century Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Set Six Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set Six Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set Six Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Each chair features a beautifully shaped back, comfortable upholstered seat, and sturdy cabriole legs

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Antique English Inlaid Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Antique English Inlaid Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Rare English Inlaid Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Accent your

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Eight Baker Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Damask Upholstery
Set of Eight Baker Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Damask Upholstery

Set of Eight Baker Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Damask Upholstery

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Milford, NH

A fine set of six mahogany shield back dining chairs with white damask upholstered seats by Baker

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Black Adam Style Shield Back Painted Dining Chairs, S/8
Maitland-Smith Black Adam Style Shield Back Painted Dining Chairs, S/8

Maitland-Smith Black Adam Style Shield Back Painted Dining Chairs, S/8

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of hand painted shield back Adam style dining chairs by Maitland-Smith. The

Category

Late 20th Century Vietnamese Adam Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Craftsman having bellflower and sunburst details, shield backs, tapered legs, and glamorous white leather

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Regency or Georgian style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Regency style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Hickory White

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Regency style shield back dining chairs. In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Hickory White

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Regency style shield back dining chairs. In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Set of Six Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs circa 1920
Antique Set of Six Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs circa 1920

Antique Set of Six Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of six Hepplewhite style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with shield form

Category

Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back 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 By Baker Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Napoleon III high shield back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III high shield back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III high shield back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a very attractive well made pair of Napoleon III high shield back armchairs. Great form

Category

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chair 20th C
Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chair 20th C

Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chair 20th C

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Vintage English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Set of Eight Vintage English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, circa 1930

Set of Eight Vintage English Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage set of 8 English dining chairs offer mahogany frames with shield form backs with central

Category

20th Century English Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique English set of ten mahogany shield back dining chairs of "Hepplewhite

Category

Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Set of 8 '6+2' Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 8 '6+2' Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of 8 '6+2' Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique set of 8 (6+2) Georgian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1800. No loose joints. Lovely

Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 10 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
Vintage Set 10 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

Vintage Set 10 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

they all featuring attractive shield back design with seats that have been upholstered in the finest

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

the 1980s. The set comprises six side chairs and two armchairs, all featuring attractive shield back

Category

Vintage 1980s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 6 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
Vintage Set 6 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

Vintage Set 6 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

the 1980s. The set comprises four side chairs and two armchairs, all featuring attractive shield back

Category

Vintage 1980s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

the 1980s. The set comprises eight side chairs all featuring attractive shield back design with

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Hepplewhite style mahogany prince of wales plume drape shield back dining chairs - set of 6

Category

Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1940-50
Set of 10 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1940-50

Set of 10 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1940-50

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 10 Estate English mahogany Hepplewhite shield-back dining chairs, circa 1940s-1950s. Leather

Category

Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Set of 8 Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Early 20th Century
Set of 8 Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Early 20th Century

Set of 8 Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century English Sheraton style mahogany dining chairs with shield backs and tapered legs

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair of Victorian Satinwood Shield Back Desk Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Victorian Satinwood Shield Back Desk Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Victorian Satinwood Shield Back Desk Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely pair of antique Victorian shield back satinwood chairs, circa 1880 in date

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs In the manner of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Drexel Wallace Nutting Solid Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs Set of Six
Drexel Wallace Nutting Solid Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs Set of Six

Drexel Wallace Nutting Solid Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs Set of Six

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six Drexel Wallace nutting solid mahogany shield back dining chairs. Item features four side

Category

Early 20th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight American Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs C 1820
Set of Eight American Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs C 1820

Set of Eight American Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Eight American Hepplewhite mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges

Category

Antique 1820s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Pine

George III Shield Back Dining Armchair, Mahogany
George III Shield Back Dining Armchair, Mahogany

George III Shield Back Dining Armchair, Mahogany

Located in Westwood, NJ

Classic Hepplewhite style mahogany armchair with an upholstered shield back and seat, the slender

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
Antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

Antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible Art Nouveau or Art Deco set of four dining chairs with shield shaped backs and lots of

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Table and 8 Carved Wheat Sheaf Chairs, Dining Set
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Table and 8 Carved Wheat Sheaf Chairs, Dining Set

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Table and 8 Carved Wheat Sheaf Chairs, Dining Set

Located in West Hartford, CT

shield back chairs, 2 arms and 6 side, with carved classical wheat sheaf motifs along the pierced splats

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820
Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820

Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of six American mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges, foliage fan

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather Carving
Set of 8 Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather Carving

Set of 8 Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather Carving

Located in Milford, NH

A fine quality set of eight solid foliate carved mahogany shield back dining chairs, two arm chairs

Category

20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Gustavian Style Ivory Painted Swedish Dining Table with Gilt Trim
Gustavian Style Ivory Painted Swedish Dining Table with Gilt Trim

Gustavian Style Ivory Painted Swedish Dining Table with Gilt Trim

Located in Essex, MA

includes a glass fronted breakfront Item Reference LU5000126103672 and eight matching shield back chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Satinwood Shied Back Desk Chair, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Satinwood Shied Back Desk Chair, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Satinwood Shied Back Desk Chair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Victorian shield back satinwood chair, circa 1880 in date. It has

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Set 8 Louis XIV Revival Upholstered Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set 8 Louis XIV Revival Upholstered Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set 8 Louis XIV Revival Upholstered Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

a Hepplewhite design, such as shorter more curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair

Category

Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Pair of Childs Shieldback Chairs
Pair of Childs Shieldback Chairs

Pair of Childs Shieldback Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of English Georgian Style Child's Chairs with Shield Shaped Backs. These Chairs are Antiques

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Edwardian-Style Satinwood Side Chairs
Pair Edwardian-Style Satinwood Side Chairs

Pair Edwardian-Style Satinwood Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Pair Edwardian-style satinwood side chairs, painted shield back, caned seats, square tapered legs

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs - 8 Mahogany Diners
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs - 8 Mahogany Diners

Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs - 8 Mahogany Diners

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Legs with Spade Feet. The Chairs Having Shield Backs which feature carved and fluted detail. Having

Category

Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.