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Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Pietro Costantini

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish set of four Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

chairs with a deep dark oak colour and classic slatted back bistro design. The chairs were made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina
Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

between two slats on the chair's back. Measures: 14" x 22" x 33", seat height 17.5".

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs
Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs

Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs

By Peter M. Kenny

Located in East Freetown, MA

Set of four vintage wooden folding chairs. Two chairs have ladder backs, two have vertical slatted

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat. arm height

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6

Located in Winter Park, FL

with slat back and curved top rail. Dimensions: 36.25"H x 20"W x 23.25"D Seat: 18"H Contact us for a

Category

20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Teak

20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four
20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four

20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

chairs with a honey walnut colour and classic slatted back bistro design. The chairs were made in Eastern

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair
American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair

American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian oak slat back swivel side chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s
Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant pair of collapsible iron garden chairs with slatted backs and seats and X-shaped bases. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair
English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Country (19th Cent) walnut Windsor side chair with slat back.

Category

Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Side Chairs

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair
American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style (19th/20th Century) oak slat back arm chair. Vintage condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Made of solid rosewood with slatted backs and cane seats, these chairs were designed in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder
Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of high-backed slatted chairs from the 1960s. Filigree construction made of solid wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with interesting details like brass capped feet, trimmed front corners and horizontal slat back. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair
American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style (19th/20th Century) oak slat back arm chair..  

Category

20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Slate

Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring a sleek, angular silhouette with wide armrests and a slatted back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair

Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Lutz, FL

, and slatted back. An attractive and comfortable chair. Dimensions: 28”W x 31”H x 28”D SH 18.5” In

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 French Art Deco bleached side chairs with slat back and seat.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s
Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

, expressive carved armrests and a distinctive vertical slatted back construction, giving the chairs a strong

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

sophisticated elegant low profile, with sculptural arm rests, tapering legs with brass sabot, and a slatted back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Mission Oak Arm Chair by Limbert Bros, Triple Slat Back, USA

American Mission Oak Arm Chair by Limbert Bros, Triple Slat Back, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission golden oak arm chair with triple slat back and beige seat. (LIMBERT BROS.)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane
Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

structure, while gently bowed arm supports form a continuous, sculpted line. The slatted backs reinforce the

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.

Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.

By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen

Located in Antwerp, BE

open armrests and slatted back construction give the chairs a light, elegant presence while maintaining

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen

Located in Seattle, WA

Oak Lounge Chair with Mid Century Modern Lines Throughout and Wood Slatted Back. This Chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table
Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Located in Omaha, NE

with removable glass top. The chairs showcase classic slat-back construction with sculptural looped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark

Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

styled slat wood backs. These very comfortable chairs are elegant, functional and would work with many

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs

By Benny A. Linden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Thailand. These chairs feature slatted backs, solid turned legs, and a robust & warm looking design. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s
Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s

Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Gessef

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

. Upon close inspection, one group is marginally taller, and the three horizontal slats on the chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4
Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4

Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

softness and structure. The broad upper and lower back slats give the chair a calm architectural rhythm

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Chippendale designs. In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Victorian High Chair
American Victorian High Chair

American Victorian High Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian child's high chair with slat back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair
American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission oak slat back wheel chair with green leather seat cushion.      

Category

20th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Slate

20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs
20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs

20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

outdoor furniture. Constructed with folding metal frames and slatted seats and backs, these chairs were

Category

20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960

Located in High Point, NC

angular dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches
Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches

Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Green Paint and with Baluster Cut-out backs, slat seats and wing Chair type sides. Each Bench measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Boucle Armchairs with Hardwood Frame, Czechia, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Boucle Armchairs with Hardwood Frame, Czechia, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Boucle Armchairs with Hardwood Frame, Czechia, 1960

Located in High Point, NC

dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair

Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century side / desk chairs with wooden frames with four vertical back slats

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Walnut Low and High Slat Back Chairs with Slung Leather Seat
Walnut Low and High Slat Back Chairs with Slung Leather Seat

Walnut Low and High Slat Back Chairs with Slung Leather Seat

By Gregory Clark

Located in Wilton, CT

Walnut low and high slat back chairs with slung leather seat Mortise and tenon construction

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-Back Chair with seat and back cushions
Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-Back Chair with seat and back cushions

Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-Back Chair with seat and back cushions

By Mariette Himes Gomez

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-back chair with new seat and back cushions Wear and tear to both

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair

Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

A rare walnut chair with curved slat back and narrow tapering angled legs by T. H. Robsjohn

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat
American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat

American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat

Located in Carmel, CA

Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set Of Three Red Lacquered Armchairs

A Set Of Three Red Lacquered Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of three red lacquered slat back chairs from the Veneto. With shell motifs on apron and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Early 20th Century Child's Slat Back Oak Windsor Chair
Early 20th Century Child's Slat Back Oak Windsor Chair

Early 20th Century Child's Slat Back Oak Windsor Chair

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

Beautiful child's slat back oak Windsor chair. Small repair to left hand corner of seat, otherwise

Category

Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Slat Backed Lounge Chairs
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Slat Backed Lounge Chairs

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Slat Backed Lounge Chairs

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings style slat backed lounge chairs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat
Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat

Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat

Located in London, GB

A low Japanese side chair with a slatted frame and caned back and seat early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs

Materials

Cane

Organic Modern Brazilian Reclining Slatted Lounge Chair with Sculptural Arms
Organic Modern Brazilian Reclining Slatted Lounge Chair with Sculptural Arms

Organic Modern Brazilian Reclining Slatted Lounge Chair with Sculptural Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brazilian slatted lounge chair that extends back for ultimate comfort. The chair base is solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair
New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair

New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair

Located in New Hope, PA

A white-painted slat-back Windsor side chair wonderfully decorated with a strawberry motif across

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Set Of Four Painted Yellow Arm Chairs

A Set Of Four Painted Yellow Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of four painted yellow arm chairs with slat backs with painted green floral sprays with a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Slatted Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slatted back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A slatted back chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage slatted back chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slatted back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slatted back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry and Costantini each produced at least one beautiful slatted back chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Slatted Back Chair?

Prices for a slatted back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,425.

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 Slatted Back Chair
  • 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 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 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.