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Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs- Set of 10
Located in Denton, TX
Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats
Some of the chairs are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak, Elm
Sanguineti set of 8 high back 'Coloniale' dining chairs - Chiavari, Italy 1960s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A fantastic set of rare ''Coloniale'' dining chairs made by ''Figli di Sanguineti'' in Chiavari
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 40.95 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
dining chairs with a fantastic tall back and cane with nice green upholstery which beautifully contrasts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 23.75 in D 28 in
Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
classic dining room tables, this chic chair is nothing short of transformative. Its design features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 French Louis XV Carved Walnut Twist Back Dining Chairs, C1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cane Back Dining Chairs with Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French cane back dining chairs. The chairs feature beautifully cast bronze ormolu mounts and details and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in
original, art deco, bold, modern, dining chairs, occasional chairs - Vorago
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Introducing the Exquisite Vorago Chair: A Luxury Masterpiece
Step into the world of opulence with
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Paint
French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, elm, France, 1970s
This set of four chairs in a beautifully soft and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
6 Linley “Dice” Dining Chairs, in Pink Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
Linley “Dice” Dining/Side Chairs, dressed in a superb, enchanting “Lyon Pink” textured woven-fabric, and
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Elegant Set Of Eight Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
seats and backs. The chairs are quite sturdy and comfortable.
Dimensions: Each chair measures 18.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
10 Minotti “Arp 1” Dining Chairs, in Taupe Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
6 Linley “Carver” Dining Chairs, in Woven Fabric & Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
of dining chairs could be.
Whilst, in its current condition, it may just fall short of the
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Berlin, DE
characterful design of the chairs with their sturdy back, short armrests and the beautiful seating consisting
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1900s, Dining Chairs by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof for Van Wisselingh, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, manufactured by Van
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1999 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side / Dining Chair in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design features chromed-steel tubular legs, and has an upholstered seat and back.
Each chair measures
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique hall chairs. An English, oak, occasional dining seat displaying
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.75 in W 17.92 in D 19.49 in
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 antique Life Time Furniture Jacobean / Spanish Revival dining chairs. Made of walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Wonderful Set of 18th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Dining Room Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
dining chairs. The dining chairs have been crafted from walnut with floral marquetry inlaid decoration
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
H 41.74 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Suite of 8 Ralph Lauren “Noble Estate” Dining Chairs in Ivory Suede
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede
Set of Six 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs ~ Original Needlepoint
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six 19th century French Louis XVI carved dining chairs with original needlepoint are amazing
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 45 in W 21 in D 21 in
Suite of 8 B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs in White “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Superb Suite of 12 Poltrona Frau “Vittoria” Dining Chairs in Black “Pelle Frau”
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Suite of 8 Walter Knoll “Jason 391” Dining Chairs, in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Superb Suite of 8 Zanotta “Lia 2086” Dining Chairs in Black Leather & Aluminium
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
A very sturdy, well-made and functional Danish set of 6 ladder-back dining chairs (Model 350) and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Sling Dining Chairs Model VK 101 and VK 101A
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful rare set of four American walnut, Vladimir Kagan sculpted sling dining chairs, in black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 24.25 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Superb Suite of 8 B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs in Tan “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Black Framed Arnold Merckx for Arco "DLA/DSA" Armchairs w/ Birch Backs
By Arnold Merckx, Arco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, complementing birch backrests and black enameled metal frames. The name of Arco (short for Arend Cornelis, son
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.25 in W 19.625 in D 19.75 in
Suite of 8 Poltrona Frau "Fitzgerald" Dining Armchairs - In "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 17.33 in W 18.51 in D 33.08 in
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
little space and is therefore also ideal for smaller dining areas. In short, a nice chair for long
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
4 Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E. Kold Christensen chairs with seat height extensions
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
may not be aware that many of Kjaerholm’s early designs in chairs and tables were shorter than you
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
4 Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn Chairs for Johannes Hansen in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
which lock the back joint. Metal tags on chair show authenticity. These chairs are a development of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Painted & Parcel Gilt Arm Chairs, Italian
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century set of 6 painted & parcel gilt arm chairs, Italian. Neo-classical period & taste
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Suite of 4 Erik Jorgensen "Apollo" EJ 96 Chairs- In Mid-Grey Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, striking suite of 4 "EJ 96 Apollo" Chairs dressed in Mid-Grey
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 27.17 in
Four X Frame Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Chandigarh India 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Chair known as ‘Cane seat wood back chair’ in solid teak and braided canework. Solid ‘banner’ type
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor dining armchairs, unbranded. Nutwood with back, legs & stretchers painted black
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Paint
Superb Suite of 12 Ton “Split” Armchairs in Leather & Dark Wenge
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set 10 Carved French Louis XV Dining Chairs Circa 1990
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
Upholstered seat and back. 2 chairs have
Category
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chair with White Leather Germany 1965
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
chair even more comfortable than the variant with the short backrest.
The seat and back consist of two
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chairs Germany 1965 with cognac leather
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
chair even more comfortable than the variant with the short backrest.
The seat and back consist of two
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 13 ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite design, such as shorter more curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair backs, all
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 156.7 in D 48.04 in
Antique William IV Loo Dining Table & 6 chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
set of six William IV dining chairs, all circa 1830 in date.
The lovely figured flame mahogany
Category
Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Dakota Jackson 'Wonder' Exotic Wood Dining Table with Six 'Puff' Chairs, Signed
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table and chair set, by luxury design superstar Dakota Jackson includes a 'Wonder' dining table and six
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.25 in W 22 in D 30 in
Assembled Set Of Six Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
one of the chairs is a few inches shorter than the rest of the set.
H. 43", W. 21 3/4", Depth 21
Category
20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Pair of B&B Italia “Musa SM46G” Tall Bar Stool Chairs – In Dark Grey “Kasia” Lea
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.28 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
4 Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Style Black Accent Chairs by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs to dining room furniture and many different types of furniture in between. The earliest pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
& Hers Throne Chairs comprised of oak frames with black and gold details, red hopsacking fabric on backs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Paint
H 67 in W 25 in D 27 in
Antique William IV Loo Breakfast Dining Table c.1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
prominent feature such as lion’s paw feet on tables. Chairs frequently sported sabre legs to the back with
Category
Antique 1830s English Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bruno Mathsson "Mi 759" Circular Dining Table for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
master of the functionalist language, Mathsson designed this cleft legged dining table model in 1948. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Patio Garden Dining Chairs Attributed to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
, please see images. If you look closely, you notice that 2 chairs are very slightly shorter (back H) then
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Suite of 12 Cappellini “CAP” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Cappellini
Located in Barrowford, GB
-regularly employed as dining chairs since their costly purchase and, whilst some distance from perfect (they
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vicky Gray Bar Stool by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
, this bar chair is both comfortable and stylish. Its tall base comprises four legs connected by
Category
2010s Italian Stools
Materials
Textile, Wood
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Short Back Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of short back dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct short back dining chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 177 antique and vintage short back dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Short back dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Short back dining chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Short back dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lifetime Furniture Co., Eugen Schmidt and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.
How Much are Short Back Dining Chairs?
Prices for short back dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, short back dining chairs begin at $235 and can go as high as $160,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
Questions About Short Back Dining Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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