What is a Windsor back chair?

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.

What is the back of a chair called?

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.

What is a splat back chair?

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.

What is a yoke back chair?

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.

What is a bow back chair?

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.

What is a channel back chair?

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.

What is a lyre back chair?

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.

What is a low back chair?

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.

What is a comb back chair?

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.

What is a balloon back chair?

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.

What is a sling back chair?

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.

What is a spoon back chair?

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.

What are rounded back chairs called?

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.

What is a high back office chair?

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.

When were cane back chairs popular?

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.

When were balloon back chairs made?

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.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

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.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

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.

What era are balloon back chairs?

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.

Slatted Back Chair

Mid Century Wood Slats Lounge Chair

Rush Seat Chairs

Reclining Chairs

Set of Six Massachusetts Yellow-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Chairs

Unavailable|~~$4,300 / set~~

Set of Six Massachusetts Yellow-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Chairs

Located in New Hope, PA

A set of six slat-back windsor side chairs retaining their original yellow-painted finish. The

Category

Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

H. Brockmann-Petersen Teak Lounge Chairs

Unavailable|~~$2,175 / set~~

H. Brockmann-Petersen Teak Lounge Chairs

By Randers Møbelfabrik, H. Brockmann-Petersen

Located in Mere, GB

to other "slat back" lounge chairs of the period. They are made from solid teak and have additional

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair Scandinavian Scissors Chairs In Style Of Stevens

Unavailable|~~$3,400 / set~~

Pair Scandinavian Scissors Chairs In Style Of Stevens

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in Bedford, NY

. Original fabric slats on both seat and back. Chair does not fold.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands

Unavailable|~~$11,500~~

Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in New York, NY

unique stained woodwork with a slatted seat for back comfort. This chair exudes tons of character with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs

Unavailable|~~$1,155 / set~~

Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs

Located in Newark, GB

finials to the tops of each chair. - Distinctive slat back in a decorative 'H' style which adds comfort

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

GEORGE NAKASHIMA ; SLAT BACK CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

Sold|~~$7,250~~

GEORGE NAKASHIMA ; SLAT BACK CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima studio produced slat backed chair and footstool , beautifully constructed by a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Good Form Set of Four Aluminum Slat Back Chairs

Sold|~~$1,000~~

Good Form Set of Four Aluminum Slat Back Chairs

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Aluminum Slat Back Chairs From General Fireproofing. Classic Style With New Upholstery. Two Arm And

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Black Wood Frame Slat Back Chairs with Ottomans

Sold|~~$5,500 / set~~

Pair of Black Wood Frame Slat Back Chairs with Ottomans

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

These transitional style slat back chairs are part of the Carrocel Custom collection. Each chair

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Gustavian Slat-back Chairs, Set of Ten, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1810

Sold|~~$7,800~~

19th Century Gustavian Slat-back Chairs, Set of Ten, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

19th century Gustavian slat-back chairs, set of ten (10), Origin: Sweden, circa 1810. Provenance

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Svend Åge Madsen Slat Back Chair for Moreddi

Sold|~~$750~~

Svend Åge Madsen Slat Back Chair for Moreddi

By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Svend A. Madsen Afrormosia teak chair for Moreddi, circa 1960s, Denmark. The chair features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Naugahyde

Fantastic Vintage Postmodern Bent Wood Slat Back Chairs, a Pair

Sold|~~$1,950 / set~~

Fantastic Vintage Postmodern Bent Wood Slat Back Chairs, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible pair of green Postmodern lounge chairs. Chic bent wood with an open slat back. Super

Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th C. Irish Hedge Chair

Sold|~~$2,200~~

18th C. Irish Hedge Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Small primitive slat back chair. ( notice the direction of the slats. ) Beautiful peg construction

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Set of Four Chairs by Harvey Probber

Sold|~~$3,200~~

Set of Four Chairs by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hamburg, PA

A great set of four slat back chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Sleek mid century elegantly

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair

Sold|~~$1,275 / item~~

Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century style whitewashed finish slatted back chair with linen upholstered seat. It includes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

English 20th Century Decoupage Dining Chairs, a Set of Six

Sold|~~$2,995 / set~~

English 20th Century Decoupage Dining Chairs, a Set of Six

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

with gold moths. The slat back chairs have a simple style, with gold accents. Measures: Seat height 18

Category

20th Century English Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

2 Vintage Hickory Chair Mahogany Slat Back Suede Dining Accent Arm Chairs Pair

Sold|~~$800 / set~~

2 Vintage Hickory Chair Mahogany Slat Back Suede Dining Accent Arm Chairs Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pair of Hickory Chair dining armchairs. Made of mahogany featuring slat back with sloped

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Plaid Lounge Chair Slat wood back

Sold|~~$350~~

Vintage Plaid Lounge Chair Slat wood back

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Nice profile with a slat wood back and plaid cushions. No markings present on the frame, likely

Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs

Sold|~~$859 / set~~

Pair of Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of Victorian slat back farmhouse kitchen chairs A good sturdy pair of Victorian slat back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Oak Slatted Back Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s

Sold|~~$995~~

Oak Slatted Back Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome oak slatted back barrel shaped upholstered lounge chair. It is in wonderful vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Chair

Sold|~~$781~~

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian beech and elm slat back carver chair This superb old granddad chair has been cleaned

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Chair, Dark

Sold|~~$975 / item~~

Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Chair, Dark

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern oak slat back dining chair with tapered oak legs. Crafted in rustic oak this chair has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Room Set, Table and Six Chairs, circa 1960

Sold|~~$2,250~~

Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Room Set, Table and Six Chairs, circa 1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

upholstered slat back chairs, circa 1960 Measures: 29" H x 59" W x 33" D (two leaves 19.75" W), table

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Midcentury Slat Back Lounge Chairs in Turquoise Velvet

Sold|~~$2,650 / set~~

Pair of Midcentury Slat Back Lounge Chairs in Turquoise Velvet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome pair of pair of lightly refinished midcentury blonde slat back lounge chairs with new

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Slat Back Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$2,950 / set~~

Set of Six Slat Back Dining Chairs

Located in North York, ON

These midcentury style dining chairs are truly unique and elegant. Each chair has a backrest of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Rocking Chair

Sold|~~$1,141~~

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Rocking Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian beech and elm slat back carver rocking chair This superb old granddad chair has the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Four Antique Conant Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Dining Chairs C1920

Sold|~~$1,440~~

Four Antique Conant Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Dining Chairs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Four Antique Conant Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Dining Chairs C1920 Measures - 37 3/8" x 18

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Limbert Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Arm Chair C1910

Sold|~~$600~~

Antique Limbert Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Arm Chair C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Arm Chair C1910 Measures - 36.25"H x 27.5"W x 25.25"D

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk and Chair

Sold|~~$1,800 / set~~

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk and Chair

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

cup handles throughout; oak rolling slat back chair, 20th century Measures: 48.5" H x 49.5" W x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs in Boucle Fabric

Sold|~~$16,500 / set~~

Set of Six Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs in Boucle Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Set of six mid-century slat-back dining chairs re-upholstered in Boucle fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Sold|~~$5,975 / set~~

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Cushions made to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Sold|~~$4,830 / set~~

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Cushions made to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

Sold|~~$275~~

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique primitive country or farmhouse thumb back windsor chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

5 Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs A Good sturdy set

Sold|~~$2,719 / set~~

5 Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs A Good sturdy set

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

5 Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs A Good sturdy set of Victorian Slat Back Kitchen

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Italian Lacquered Slat Back Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$1,200 / set~~

Set of Six Italian Lacquered Slat Back Dining Chairs

By Buying & Design

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fabulous set of six Italian lacquered slat back dining chairs by B&D Home Florence, Italy

Category

20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Set of Eight Midcentury Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$3,800 / set~~

Set of Eight Midcentury Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

slat back design. The chairs have an intentionally aged, distressed painted patina by Rachel Ashwell

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Vintage Italian Slat Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Sold|~~$1,482 / set~~

Set of Six Vintage Italian Slat Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage midcentury chairs with solid wooden frames and woven rattan seats.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Early Folk Art Maple Slat Back Child's Chair with Rush Seat, 18th Century

Sold|~~$440~~

Early Folk Art Maple Slat Back Child's Chair with Rush Seat, 18th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early Folk Art child’s chair offers maple construction with slat back over rush seat, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Sold|~~$1,200 / set~~

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs with Hard Seat Cushion - Set of

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent

Sold|~~$700~~

Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Jacobean arm chair. Features a scrolled serpentine rail over slat back. Features square

Category

Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 12 Vintage Hepplewhite Style Slat Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1930

Sold|~~$2,176 / set~~

Set of 12 Vintage Hepplewhite Style Slat Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of twelve vintage Hepplewhite style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with slat backs

Category

20th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Modern Slat-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Sold|~~$3,845~~

Danish Modern Slat-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Two armchairs and four side chairs with original wool-blend upholstery seats. Price includes

Category

Antique 1680s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Sold|~~$2,910 / set~~

Mid-Century "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of four chairs. Each chair features

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair

Sold|~~$795~~

Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item

Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

Sold|~~$700~~

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Nichols and Stone windsor rocking chair or rocker featuring a slatted bentwood bow back

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six

Sold|~~$5,725 / set~~

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage slat leg rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Designed in the manner

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six

Sold|~~$4,658 / set~~

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage slat leg rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Designed in the manner

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Baker Wood Slat Back Side Lounge Accent Chair 1960s Orange

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Mid-Century Modern Baker Wood Slat Back Side Lounge Accent Chair 1960s Orange

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, newly reupholstered side lounge chair, by Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

Sold|~~$1,100~~

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage black harvest Colonial Windsor Hitchcock style rocking armchair / rocker featuring an ebonized finish with gold accents and stenciled fruit. Dimensions: 25.5" x 30" x 41.5",...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique William & Mary Style Walnut Pierced Slat Back Desk Dining Side Chair

Sold|~~$470~~

Antique William & Mary Style Walnut Pierced Slat Back Desk Dining Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique William & Mary style dining, desk or library chair. Made of walnut featuring pierced slat

Category

Early 20th Century William and Mary Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back

Sold|~~$2,401~~

Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant swivel office chair by Fritz Hansen, crafted in oak around 1920. The design features

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair

Sold|~~$1,000~~

Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocking chair in the manner of L & JG Stickley offers slat back over

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ebony Pace Modern Collection Dining Chairs, Set of Four Slat Back

Sold|~~$1,000 / set~~

Ebony Pace Modern Collection Dining Chairs, Set of Four Slat Back

By Pace Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of 4 slat back ebony side or dining chairs from Pace Modern collection each having long sleek

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony

Eight Chippendale Mahogany Reticulated Slat Back & Claw Foot Dining Chairs c1940

Sold|~~$2,360 / set~~

Eight Chippendale Mahogany Reticulated Slat Back & Claw Foot Dining Chairs c1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

carved foliate central element over reticulated slat backs, raised on cabriole legs with stylized

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

1960's Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$1,216 / set~~

1960's Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs 1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Slat back Lounge by George Nakashima

Sold|~~$9,000~~

Pair of Slat back Lounge by George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great pair of Lounge chairs by George Nakashima. removable cushion,wood slat backs

Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

Sold|~~$149 / item~~

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. England has a

Category

Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair, circa 1910

Sold|~~$960~~

Antique Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair, circa 1910

By J. M. Young and Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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

What is a Windsor back chair?
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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.
What is the back of a chair called?
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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.
What is a splat back chair?
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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.
What is a yoke back chair?
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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.
What is a bow back chair?
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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.
What is a channel back chair?
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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.
What is a lyre back chair?
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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.
What is a low back chair?
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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.
What is a comb back chair?
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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.
What is a balloon back chair?
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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.
What is a sling back chair?
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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.
What is a spoon back chair?
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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.
What are rounded back chairs called?
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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.
What is a high back office chair?
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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.
When were cane back chairs popular?
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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.
When were balloon back chairs made?
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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.
How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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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.
How do you upholster a channel back chair?
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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.
What era are ladder back chairs from?
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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.
What era are balloon back chairs?
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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.

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