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Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs
Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs

Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century. The table features elegant simplicity, with

Category

Antique 1820s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century
Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century

Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century. The table features elegant simplicity, with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 10 Swagback Chairs
Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 10 Swagback Chairs

Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 10 Swagback Chairs

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs, date from the second half of the 20th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

original brass caps and castors. The fantastic antique English set of twelve mahogany shields back dining

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Vintage Twin Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 10 Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Twin Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 10 Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Twin Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 10 Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th C & 6 Chairs by Tilman
Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th C & 6 Chairs by Tilman

Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th C & 6 Chairs by Tilman

Located in London, GB

of six Shield back dining chairs. The table is of oval form with reeded edge. It is raised on twin

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 12ft Imperial Style Dining Table 19th &12 Chairs 20th Century
Antique 12ft Imperial Style Dining Table 19th &12 Chairs 20th Century

Antique 12ft Imperial Style Dining Table 19th &12 Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table & 10 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th C
Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table & 10 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th C

Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table & 10 dining chairs by William Tillman 20th C

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

comprising a twin pillar crossbanded dining table with a set of ten Shield back dining chairs, Circa 1980 in

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table & 6 Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table & 6 Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table & 6 Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

shield back dining chairs, by William Tillman, Circa 1975 in date. The table is made of stunning solid

Category

Vintage 1970s English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Single 19th c. English Satinwood Armchair
Single 19th c. English Satinwood Armchair

Single 19th c. English Satinwood Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Late 19th c. English Armchair with Satinwood Painted Shield on Chair Back.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs
3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs

3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

surface, with scallop shaped outer edge, standing on cabriole legs. Chairs with shield backs and

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Empire Game Tables

Materials

Birch

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, with scallop shaped outer edge, standing on cabriole legs. Chairs with shield backs and stringing

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Birch

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, with scallop shaped outer edge, standing on cabriole legs. Chairs with shield backs and stringing

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Birch

3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs
3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs

3 Piece 20th Century Burr Birch Games Table and Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

surface, with scallop shaped outer edge, standing on cabriole legs. Chairs with shield backs and

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Birch

19th century Danish Set of Four Shield Back Chairs
19th century Danish Set of Four Shield Back Chairs

19th century Danish Set of Four Shield Back Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four painted shield back chairs, Denmark 19th century, with pierced shield shaped backs

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Linen

Pair of Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Painted Shield Back Chairs
Pair of Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Painted Shield Back Chairs

Pair of Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Painted Shield Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning pair of antique Italian Louis XVI style teal colored shield back chairs with cane backs

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Swedish Mid Century Set of Eight Ivory Shield Back Chairs in Blue Velvet
Swedish Mid Century Set of Eight Ivory Shield Back Chairs in Blue Velvet

Swedish Mid Century Set of Eight Ivory Shield Back Chairs in Blue Velvet

Located in Essex, MA

Swedish Gustavian Style Mid Century shield back chairs with gilt decoration. Set of eight, newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of very rare and highly sought-after model #VK-103 'Shield Back' chairs by Vladimir Kagan for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pr Geo III Cream Painted Shield Back Chairs Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Backs
Pr Geo III Cream Painted Shield Back Chairs Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Backs

Pr Geo III Cream Painted Shield Back Chairs Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Backs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in valatie, NY

A Pair of Cream Painted Geo III Side Chairs With Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Three Feather Backs

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Baronial Chairs
Pair of Baronial Chairs

Pair of Baronial Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of heavily carved shield back chairs possibly from Austria. One chair signed but illegible.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Swedish 19th Century Shield Back Painted Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Swedish 19th Century Shield Back Painted Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Swedish 19th Century Shield Back Painted Dining Room Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of eight Swedish dining room shield back chairs from the 19th century, with foliage motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladmir Kagan Walnut Side Chairs
Vladmir Kagan Walnut Side Chairs

Vladmir Kagan Walnut Side Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Long tapered legs and a suspended backrest make the shield back chair an optimal choice to create

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Federal Shieldback American Hepplewhite Chairs
Set of Four Federal Shieldback American Hepplewhite Chairs

Set of Four Federal Shieldback American Hepplewhite Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful set of four late 18th century Hepplewhite shield back chairs. The mahogany frame

Category

Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ten George III Style Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, 19th Century
Ten George III Style Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, 19th Century

Ten George III Style Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Imposing set of ten 19th century George III style mahogany Hepplewhite style shield back chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs in the Hepplewhite Style
Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs in the Hepplewhite Style

Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs in the Hepplewhite Style

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb pair of mahogany shield back chairs in the Hepplewhite style possibly by Gillows of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Shield Back Plume Chair
Italian Shield Back Plume Chair

Italian Shield Back Plume Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hollywood Regency painted and giltwood shield back plume chair. This stunning vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sheraton Manner Shield-Back Dining Chairs, 14
Sheraton Manner Shield-Back Dining Chairs, 14

Sheraton Manner Shield-Back Dining Chairs, 14

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of fourteen George III style dining chairs in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, comprising twelve

Category

Mid-20th Century George III Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1960's French Style Game Table with Four Caned Chairs by Heritage Furniture
1960's French Style Game Table with Four Caned Chairs by Heritage Furniture

1960's French Style Game Table with Four Caned Chairs by Heritage Furniture

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic mid century French style faux bamboo game table & four caned shield back chairs by Heritage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Game Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

4 Adam Shield-Back Style Chairs
4 Adam Shield-Back Style Chairs

4 Adam Shield-Back Style Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Mid 20th century Adam-style dining chairs with shield backs, one arm and three side chairs painted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

Set of 8 Antique English Bleached Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine set of 8 English bleached mahogany shield back dining chairs. Nice carving and pretty

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Wood Shield Back Dining Chair Set
Solid Mahogany Wood Shield Back Dining Chair Set

Solid Mahogany Wood Shield Back Dining Chair Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Solid mahogany wood shield back set of four dining chairs. Each chair is in excellent vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Set Of Eight Shield Back Dining Chairs
Fine Set Of Eight Shield Back Dining Chairs

Fine Set Of Eight Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A notable set of solid mahogany frame Shield Back dining chairs comprised of 2 armchairs and 6 side

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 14 Classic Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 14 Classic Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 14 Classic Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Two side chairs have green upholstered seats. One chair with damage and loses to back. Armchairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

A set of eight very good quality mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs consisting of two carver

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very well made set of Classic Mahogany Shield-Back Dining Chairs . With handsome softly

Category

20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Painted Wood Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Painted Wood Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Painted Wood Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of eight Gustavian style painted wood shield back dining chairs from the 20th century, with

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Twelve Gray Leather Shield Back Dining Chairs for Restoration
Twelve Gray Leather Shield Back Dining Chairs for Restoration

Twelve Gray Leather Shield Back Dining Chairs for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine set of shield back, mahogany Frame dining chairs with two armchairs and ten side chairs. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Casa Bique Iron and Plaster Shield Back Dining Chairs
Vintage Casa Bique Iron and Plaster Shield Back Dining Chairs

Vintage Casa Bique Iron and Plaster Shield Back Dining Chairs

By Casa Bique

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Wonderful Casa Bique Iron and dining chairs with plaster relief shield backs. Detailed and heavy

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Federal Carved Mahogany Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Federal Carved Mahogany Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century

Federal Carved Mahogany Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of six antique Federal mahogany shield back dining chairs feature carved tassel, inverted

Category

Early 20th Century European Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs from Bevan Funnell
Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs from Bevan Funnell

Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs from Bevan Funnell

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

dining chairs from Bevan Funnell featuring six side chairs and two arm chairs with shield back carved

Category

20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Seven Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Carved Mahogany Wheat Form Dining Chairs
Seven Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Carved Mahogany Wheat Form Dining Chairs

Seven Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Carved Mahogany Wheat Form Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of seven Hepplewhite style mahogany shield back dining chairs feature carved wheat form slats

Category

20th Century English Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight Stickley Shield Back Upholstered Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Set of Eight Stickley Shield Back Upholstered Dining Chairs in Mahogany

Set of Eight Stickley Shield Back Upholstered Dining Chairs in Mahogany

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Milford, NH

A fine set of eight Federal style shield back dining chairs, two arm chairs and six side chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Ten Early 20th Century Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Early 20th Century Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Early 20th Century Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

shield back rests with pierced detailing. Over stuffed seats. Standing on front fluted legs and

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian 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

Vintage 1960s English Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.

Located in Asaa, DK

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

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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 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.