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Customizable Slope Armchair with High Back and Skirt
Located in Greenwich, CT
. This chair features a sloping arm design with a high back and edge pleated skirt. Built to order and
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Foam, Maple
Woven Seagrass Large Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Woven Seagrass large chair with sloped back, tightly woven rush weave with braiding detail
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Materials
Linen, Seagrass
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
in every way. Angular sloped backs anchor the chair and swivel atop an upholstered circular disk base
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
sloped back and arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
Set of 6 Arne Hovmand Olson Teak with Papercord seat Dining chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the #71 chair by Niels Moller. It's made of teak and has rope seating. The backs are sloped
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Sloped Back Lounge Chairs ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of sloped back lounge chairs with low arms, ca. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Slope Backed Barrel Form Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of upholstered lounge chairs with sloped backs and rounded barrel form, ca. 1980s. By Mason
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Slope Back Oak Armchairs by Thorvald Bindesbøll
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive carvings terminating in magnificent lion head carvings. Thorvald Bindesbøll, 1846-1908, who trained as an architect, was a son of the neoclassical architect Gottlieb Binde...
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 37 in D 33 in
French Regency Walnut & White Leather Cane Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
French regency cane back slope shoulder chair in walnut with a button tufted white leather seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
female head within a gilded circle on the inside back of each chair. The sloping back side rails join the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Selig Monroe Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sloped arms, high-back, confortable lounge chairs by Selig Monroe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Peter Hvidt Style Chair and Rocker
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of walnut frame chairs with removable cushions. Exaggerated sloped arms and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Pair Burnt Umber Button Tufted Wool Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic sloped shoulder barrel back swiveling club chair in a burnt umber wool upholstery. Curved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Slipper Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
design, these chairs have sloping backs and deep seats with sumptuous cushions. Supported on square
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
A Pair of French Leather Chairs, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
restrained curves and gently sloping backs. The chairs are comfortable and inviting and perfectly sized to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Lambskin
Pair of Burnt Umber Button Tufted Wool Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic sloped shoulder barrel back swiveling club chair in a burnt umber wool upholstery. Curved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Black on Black Upholstered Pair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
sloping, asymmetrical backs and the chairs rest on swivel bases. The chairs are upholstered in black vinyl
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
slight scroll arm design then follows the sloping curvature of the chairs back that mimics their
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Sculptural Pair of Mid-Century Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
slight scroll arm design then follows the sloping curvature of the chairs back that mimics their
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Nautilus Swivel "Corkscrew" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
the top of the chairs slight scroll arm design then follows the sloping curvature of the chairs back
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
1960s Ribbon Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, CA
. He also designed home appliances.
Chair seat slopes back and measures 15.0" H at the front and 9.0
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Floating Design Lounge Chair in Smoked Tobacco Crocodile
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
runs in a linear design across the front of the chair then has a sloped back support to the chair. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 35.5 in W 34.5 in D 27 in
Danish Chair in Solid Teak, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
teak and original leatherette. Wide curved backrest, and rounded tapering legs. Sloping back legs gives
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six German 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
original floral striped upholstery. They feature gently sloping lines and geometric chair backs typical of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair Vintage Sidechairs with ebonized legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
livingroom.
Seat depth is 21" Total depth to the lean/slope of the chair back is 30"
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Ribbon Style Post-Modern Chairs in Bouclé Fabric
By Pierre Paulin
Located in North Miami, FL
its rounded, angled back and sloping arms a chair that’s made to resemble a ribbon, style that
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
A Stylish French Modernist 1950's Mahogany Game Table With Four Matching Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
top of striped tiger mahogany raised on turned supports with brass toupie feet; each barrel back chair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is perfect for an occasional chair or at a desk. The geometric carvings on the chair back compliment
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Mid Century Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Velvet
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1970. They feature curvilinear barrel backs; circular bases; and gently sloped backs. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century High Back Sloped Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern American walnut armchair with high back and gently sloping arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco French Leather Club Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
leather and a deep comfortable seat. The sloped detail of the chair’s back, high in the center finishing
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Vintage Leather Club Chairs, France c.1950
Located in Chicago, IL
outward arching arms and sloping backs. The chairs are comfortable and perfectly sized to accommodate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Wool and Brass Modern Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of wool and brass modern armchairs, circa 1960.
The perfect chair. Comfortable sloped back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Restoration Hardware Sloped Armchair with High Back
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Restoration hardware sloped armchair with high back -grey/blue linen upholstery
Measures: 23" D
Category
20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Eight Mid-Century Italian Ladder-Back Side Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautifully sloping and elongated ladder-back chairs with woven seats.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Chic Button Tufted Mid Century Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sensual Slope Back Salon Chairs. White Vintage Button Tufted upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage French Pair of Leather Two Tone Brown Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French Pair of Leather Two Tone Brown Club Chairs with Sloped Back
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique French Mouton Armchairs circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
sloping arms. The back of each chair has a slight arch and the legs and stretcher reflect the same
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Nautilus Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s. These glamorous swivel chairs / club chairs feature sloping, asymmetrical backs. The chair forms
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Sloped Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sloped back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every sloped back chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sloped back chair, we have 154 options in-stock, while there are 56 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sloped back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sloped back chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sloped back chair over the years, but those crafted by Misaya, The Tailored Home and Jhon Ortiz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Sloped Back Chair?
Prices for a sloped back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $107,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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 Sloped Back Chair
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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 yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022Countless 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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, 2021A 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, 2022To 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, 2022Ladder 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, 2023Balloon 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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