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Set of 10 Antique Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Antique Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Antique Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A beautiful set of ten wood shield back dining chairs in the antique Hepplewhite style. These were

Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Set of Four 19th Century English Ebonized Hall Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century English Ebonized Hall Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century English Ebonized Hall Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A set of four English 19th century originally ebonized, shield back hall chairs retaining their

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Hepplewhite Period Floral Upholstered Mahogany Carver Chair
Antique Georgian Hepplewhite Period Floral Upholstered Mahogany Carver Chair

Antique Georgian Hepplewhite Period Floral Upholstered Mahogany Carver Chair

By George Hepplewhite

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a Georgian Hepplewhite period, circa 1785, shield back Mahogany Carver Chair, with a

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Set of 8 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A magnificent set of eight antique mahogany shield back dining chairs including two carvers, dating

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs
Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs

Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Two George III Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs, with an upholstered back with flame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany 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 In the

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Five Dining Chairs
Set of Five Dining Chairs

Set of Five Dining Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

a set of five shield back dining chairs with hand worked needlepoint, pettie point and gross point

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Set Of Six Calvin Dining Chairs
Set Of Six Calvin Dining Chairs

Set Of Six Calvin Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six Calvin dining chairs with oval shield-style backs Two chairs are arm chairs and are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of ten carved mahogany Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs comprising of two

Category

20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs
Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs

Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs

By Andre Sornay

Located in Stamford, CT

-Century Modern or Art Deco style shield back dining, office or side chairs. Each having a Macassar style

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Style Painted Chairs with Cane Seat
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Style Painted Chairs with Cane Seat

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Style Painted Chairs with Cane Seat

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Dallas, TX

, seats have rounded fronts, and chair backs are usually shaped like ovals or shields. George Hepplewhite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Vladimir Kagan set of Six Dining Chairs
Vladimir Kagan set of Six Dining Chairs

Vladimir Kagan set of Six Dining Chairs

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Glamourous set of six shield back dining chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan. White lacquer with

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare set of eight Hepplewhite painted dining chairs. Pierced shield backs with early hand-painted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 8 Antique English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of eight antique English mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs, shield back design circa 1890-1910

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An excellent set of antique Sheraton style shield back dining chairs in solid wood. These were made

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set EIGHT Period George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Set EIGHT Period George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Set of Eight English Shield Back Dining Chairs. Six sides and two arms. Beautiful Gothic Back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An excellent set of ten solid shield back dining chairs in the antique Georgian Adam style. These

Category

Mid-20th Century English Adam Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Antique Adam Style Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An excellent set of ten solid shield back dining chairs in the antique Georgian Adam style. These

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stunning Set of Eight Burl Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
Stunning Set of Eight Burl Dining Chairs by Mastercraft

Stunning Set of Eight Burl Dining Chairs by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful set of shield back dining chairs with burl and brass accents made by Mastercraft. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burl

Ten George III Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Hepplewhite Style
Ten George III Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Hepplewhite Style

Ten George III Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Hepplewhite Style

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

A set of six George III mahogany shield back dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style with four

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set 14 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set 14 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set 14 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique English made set of fourteen mahogany shield back dining chairs of

Category

Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and top quality set of eight antique Sheraton style shield back dining chairs. They are

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

the right ones in the right places. These chairs have shield backs with intricate carvings within

Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with fabric Upholstery
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with fabric Upholstery

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with fabric Upholstery

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Surrey, BC

This set of six Danish modern teak shield-back dining chairs were designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of 12 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Set of 12 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Set of 12 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique English made set of twelve mahogany shield back dining chairs of

Category

Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany 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 side chairs or dining chairs In the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Set 12 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set 12 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set 12 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique English set of twelve mahogany shield back dining chairs of

Category

Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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 side chairs or dining chairs In

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany 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 In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield-back dining chairs By Baker Furniture "Historic

Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal 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 By Baker Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs and a pair of

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This lovely set of six Danish modern teak shield-back dining chairs were designed by Arne Hovmand

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This lovely set of six Danish modern teak shield-back dining chairs were designed by Arne Hovmand

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This lovely set of six Danish modern teak shield-back dining chairs were designed by Arne Hovmand

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Set of Eight English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs, circa 1900
Antique Set of Eight English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs, circa 1900

Antique Set of Eight English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

dining chairs, circa 1900 in date. Comprising six singles and two carvers, with pierced back supports

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique Set 8 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Inlaid Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Set 8 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Inlaid Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Set 8 English Mahogany Hepplewhite Inlaid Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Vintage Set 12 English Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set 12 English Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set 12 English Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair backs, all without carving. The design would receive

Category

Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

shield-shaped backs containing well-carved splats supported on spade toes. ( One side chair of later date).

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

terminate in brass toes and castors. The set of six Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs are made

Category

Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Solid Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Armchair Desk Chair, Circa 1940
Solid Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Armchair Desk Chair, Circa 1940

Solid Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Armchair Desk Chair, Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Carved frame. Upholstered. Nail head trim. Measures: 37" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D. Seat height 19". Condition Minor finish loss. Minor stain. Scratches. Split in wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs
Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs

Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of shield back carver chairs with green leather seats. These are in the Sheraton

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs
Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs

Pair of Antique Shield Back Carver Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of shield back wood carver chairs with green leather seats. These are in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sublime Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Sublime Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Sublime Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Utterly sublime and refined set of 4 elegant antique mahogany armchairs having carved wood shield

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage 5ft3" Round Table & 8 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage 5ft3" Round Table & 8 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage 5ft3" Round Table & 8 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Located in London, GB

, Circa 1970 in date, with the matching set of eight shield back dining chairs, all made by the Master

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Seven Piece Satinwood Bedroom Suite, 19th Century
Antique Seven Piece Satinwood Bedroom Suite, 19th Century

Antique Seven Piece Satinwood Bedroom Suite, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

. And three shield-back chairs with solid splats on square tapering legs. Condition: In excellent

Category

Antique 1880s English Bedroom Sets

Materials

Satinwood

George III Mahogany Child's High Chair
George III Mahogany Child's High Chair

George III Mahogany Child's High Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique mahogany high chair in two parts, having a shield back arm chair with removeable retaining

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 9ft Dining Table & Set 8 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Vintage 9ft Dining Table & Set 8 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

Vintage 9ft Dining Table & Set 8 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

eight shield back dining chairs by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table and Eight Chairs
Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table and Eight Chairs

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table and Eight Chairs

Located in London, GB

shorter more curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair backs, all without carving. The design

Category

Antique 1860s English Dining Room Sets

Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs
Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs

Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs

Located in London, GB

superb vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, date from the second half of the

Category

Antique 1860s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Regency Style Dining Table and Ten Chairs
Flame Mahogany Regency Style Dining Table and Ten Chairs

Flame Mahogany Regency Style Dining Table and Ten Chairs

Located in London, GB

set of ten Hepplewhite style Shield Back dining chairs, date from the mid-20th century. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Sets

Antique Regency Revival Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th C
Antique Regency Revival Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th C

Antique Regency Revival Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th C

Located in London, GB

and ten side chairs each with a pierced shield back above stuff over seats and raised on square

Category

Antique 1880s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Dining Table with Eight Chairs, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Dining Table with Eight Chairs, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Dining Table with Eight Chairs, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

mahogany and the matching set of eight antique Edwardian shield back dining chairs. The table has two

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century
Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1990s and bearing his

Category

1990s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century
Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1990s and bearing his

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 6 Chairs 20th Century
Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 6 Chairs 20th Century

Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 6 Chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

wheatsheaf shield back dining chairs, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1990s and

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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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 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.