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Shield Back Dining Suite
Shield Back Dining Suite

Shield Back Dining Suite

Located in Treasure Island, CA

grain figuring),which is highlighted by floating table top and shield back chairs. No expense spared on

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite Shieldback Dining Chairs
A Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite Shieldback Dining Chairs

A Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite Shieldback Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A set of eight Hepplewhite mahogany carved shield back chairs with saddle seats. All chairs with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of 10 Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine set of ten carved mahogany shield back dining chairs, with serpentine crests and three

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French LXVI Style Arm Chair
French LXVI Style Arm Chair

French LXVI Style Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French LXVI Style Carved Giltwood Shield Back Chair w/Original Silk Fabric

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chairs

Located in Tacoma, WA

Unique pair of 18th century, circa 1770, open arm, shield back chairs. Original paint. Origins

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Shield Back Dining Chair
Shield Back Dining Chair

Shield Back Dining Chair

Located in New York, NY

Centreville Upholstered Dining Side Chair with Shield Back and Wood Stretcher/22" W x 24.75" D x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs
Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs

Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French Style Slipper Chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Shield back dining chair
Shield back dining chair

Shield back dining chair

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

White Fabric Seat And Back.Arm chair $1105.00

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs
Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs

Pair of Shield Back Slipper Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Sheild Back Slipper Chairs. Refinished in Smoke Finish. Newly Upholstered in Linen Stripe.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

William Tillman Dining Table and Eight Chairs
William Tillman Dining Table and Eight Chairs

William Tillman Dining Table and Eight Chairs

By William Tillman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A William Tillman dining set that consist of the table and set of eight shield back chairs. Table

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Victorian Carved Oak Shield Back Hall Chair, Scotland, 1880
Victorian Carved Oak Shield Back Hall Chair, Scotland, 1880

Victorian Carved Oak Shield Back Hall Chair, Scotland, 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian carved oak shield back hall chair, Scotland, 1880 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Regency Shield Back Hall Chairs
Pair of English Regency Shield Back Hall Chairs

Pair of English Regency Shield Back Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This pair of English Regency period mahogany hall chairs each has a shield form back with an

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Shield Back Side Chairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair
Vintage Shield Back Side Chairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair

Vintage Shield Back Side Chairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning pair of 1940s mahogany shield back Hepplewhite-style dining chairs, painted in lightly

Category

Vintage 1940s English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Shield Back Armchair Rush Seat
Shield Back Armchair Rush Seat

Shield Back Armchair Rush Seat

Located in Stamford, CT

Cherrywood shield back armchair with rush seats, circa 1790.

Category

Antique 1790s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Set Of Eight Shield Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set Of Eight Shield Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set Of Eight Shield Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Natchez, MS

Set of eight Italian Neo-Classical Lyre in shield back, rush seat side chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Set of 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Dining chairs with Asian Influence. Restored

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Sheraton Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Sheraton Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Sheraton Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Set of eight Sheraton solid mahogany shield back dining chairs with detailed carvings on the backs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of Eight Shield Back Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A set of eight solid mahogany Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs comprising two arms and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs. Antique chairs, paint expertly finished

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Pair of Unusual George IV Oak Shield Back Hall Chairs
Pair of Unusual George IV Oak Shield Back Hall Chairs

Pair of Unusual George IV Oak Shield Back Hall Chairs

Located in Babworth, Retford

The squat shield backs on splaying seats supported by canted ogee and scrolling sabre legs

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

By The Manheim Gallery

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs. The set is comprised of 6 side chairs & 2 arm

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of Eight Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany shield back dining chairs comprised of two arm and six side

Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Shield Back Dining Chairs in New Scalamandre Fabric
1940s Shield Back Dining Chairs in New Scalamandre Fabric

1940s Shield Back Dining Chairs in New Scalamandre Fabric

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning set of four 1940s mahogany shield back Hepplewhite-style dining chairs, painted in lightly

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of 12 Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

shield shaped backs with molded frames centering a pierced splat with rosette, drapery and urn (kalyx

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Five Blue and Gold Painted Shield Back Side Chairs
Set of Five Blue and Gold Painted Shield Back Side Chairs

Set of Five Blue and Gold Painted Shield Back Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of five blue and gold painted shield back beechwood side chairs in the manner of George

Category

Antique 18th Century European Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Side Chairs

Located in San Mateo, CA

A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs. Each of the chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of six mahogany George III shield back dining chairs
Set of six mahogany George III shield back dining chairs

Set of six mahogany George III shield back dining chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Fine set of six George III mahogany shield back dining chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Antique Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Antique Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Ely, GB

Set of 8, Antique English Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs, including 2 Carvers. They

Category

Antique 1890s British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Mahogany Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs- Set of 8
Henredon Mahogany Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs- Set of 8

Henredon Mahogany Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs- Set of 8

Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD

Henredon Set of 8 Mahogany Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs. The upholstery is in excellent

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Shield Back Armchairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair
Vintage Shield Back Armchairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair

Vintage Shield Back Armchairs with New Scalamandre Fabric, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Elegant pair of 1940s mahogany shield back Hepplewhite-style armchairs, painted in lightly textured

Category

Vintage 1940s English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Set of Four Leather Upholstered Side Chairs, Hickory Chair Company
Mid-Century Set of Four Leather Upholstered Side Chairs, Hickory Chair Company

Mid-Century Set of Four Leather Upholstered Side Chairs, Hickory Chair Company

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Seattle, WA

. Beautiful fluted Maghony legs finished with cast brass caps. nailheads on shield backs of the chairs and a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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

Good Set of Eight George III Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A good set of George III mahogany shield back dining chairs, six and two. Measures: Height 36.5

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

dining chairs and two carvers. The dining chairs have a moulded shield-shaped back with a crisply carved

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six French Louis XV Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs with Brown Leather
Set of Six French Louis XV Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs with Brown Leather

Set of Six French Louis XV Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs with Brown Leather

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of six French shield-back dining room chairs from the 19th century, with brown leather

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Seat Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Open Armchair
Leather Seat Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Open Armchair

Leather Seat Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Open Armchair

By A. Belokopytoff

Located in Southampton, NY

DESIGN--IDEAL AS A DESK OR OCCASIONAL CHAIR

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Vintage George III Style Shied Back Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Vintage George III Style Shied Back Dining Chairs, Set of 12

Vintage George III Style Shied Back Dining Chairs, Set of 12

Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD

Set of 12 cherry George III style shield back dining room arm chairs. All 12 are armchairs- cherry

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Edwardian Side Chairs
Pair of Edwardian Side Chairs

Pair of Edwardian Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Edwardian side chairs with shield backs

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

English, mahogany Georgian side chair
English, mahogany Georgian side chair

English, mahogany Georgian side chair

Located in New York, NY

English, mahogany George III. shield back side chair Ca. 1820 streight legs and stretcher

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Hepplewhite Hall Chairs
Pair of Hepplewhite Hall Chairs

Pair of Hepplewhite Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany hall chairs; the shield back with a central

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs

Victorian Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs
Victorian Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs

Victorian Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

SN593 A good pair of Victorian mahogany hall chairs having shield back with carvings to centre and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Italian Painted Side Chairs

Pair of Italian Painted Side Chairs

Located in Darlington, GB

A fantastic pair of 19th century Italian painted side chairs, shield backs with finely carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 18th C. LXVI Style Side Chairs
Pair 18th C. LXVI Style Side Chairs

Pair 18th C. LXVI Style Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair 18th Century Italian LXVI Style Carved, Painted & Giltwood Shield Back Side Chairs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

Pair George III Mahogany Armchairs circa 1790
Pair George III Mahogany Armchairs circa 1790

Pair George III Mahogany Armchairs circa 1790

Located in New York, NY

detail. The shield back form relates closely to designs one can find in Hepplewhite’s famous book

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A pair of antique Victorian Mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hall Chair 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian Carved Bull
Antique Hall Chair 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian Carved Bull

Antique Hall Chair 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian Carved Bull

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A heavily carved 'Bull's Head' antique Victorian mahogany hall chair, carved shield back with bulls

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Hall Chairs, Regency Hall Chairs, Scotland, 1820, B1089
Antique Oak Hall Chairs, Regency Hall Chairs, Scotland, 1820, B1089

Antique Oak Hall Chairs, Regency Hall Chairs, Scotland, 1820, B1089

Located in Vancouver, BC

, 1820. Carved shaped backs Central shield to back of chair Solid shaped seats of tapering form

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Swedish Shieldback Side Chairs
Pair Swedish Shieldback Side Chairs

Pair Swedish Shieldback Side Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of 19th or late 18th century white painted Swedish shield-back side chairs. Turned legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of William IV Hall Chairs
Pair of William IV Hall Chairs

Pair of William IV Hall Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS WITH INCISED SHIELD TO CHAIR BACK & CARVED CROWN AT TOP CENTER

Category

20th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Adams English Side Chairs
Set of Four Adams English Side Chairs

Set of Four Adams English Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

A beautiful set of four chairs. Shield backs, painted backs and legs. All hand painted in the Adams

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dining Chairs
Antique Dining Chairs

Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

classical motifs a great deal, which were similar to those of Robert Adam. The shield and oval back chairs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tufted Slipper Chairs Designed by Dorothy Draper
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tufted Slipper Chairs Designed by Dorothy Draper

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tufted Slipper Chairs Designed by Dorothy Draper

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Elegant slipper chairs with shield back design and tufted details. Newly upholstered in a

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Biedermeier Style Set of Dining Chairs
Biedermeier Style Set of Dining Chairs

Biedermeier Style Set of Dining Chairs

By Ferdinand Lundquist

Located in London, GB

A set of two armchairs and six single chairs with shield back with a carved black lacquered sun fan

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Six Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Six Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Six Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Six Hepplewhite style Mahogany dining chairs, having shield backs, enclosing well carved and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Set of six period Hepplewhite side chairs
Set of six period Hepplewhite side chairs

Set of six period Hepplewhite side chairs

Located in Boston, MA

A wonderful and unusual set of six period ebonized shield back Hepplewhite side chairs ready for

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Shield Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of shield back chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all shield back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 473 antique and vintage shield back chairs in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Shield back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Regency and mid-century modern shield back chairs are consistently popular styles. Shield back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by William Tillman, Baker Furniture Company and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Shield Back Chairs?

Shield back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,629, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $78,059.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Shield Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs 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 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.