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Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair with small Italian design back very elegant, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Small Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Chair with Wooden Seat and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage elmwood Chinese horseshoe back chair from the mid 20th century, with side
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 36 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair, Small-scale, Channel Back Chairs - NEW
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful set of NEW chairs, upholstered in pinky/rust with contrast, leather welt.
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
'Set of 2' Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:1, Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Selection collection, Nana Chair, stands out with its comfortable use, offering easy transportation with its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small ladder back green primitive rustic chair with deer hide seat. Item features deer hide
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surpassingly beautiful. This area, on the island’s east side, is home to a small community of hearty, back to
Category
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
with the vertical slats comprising the back of the chair. The oak frame is beautifully sculpted with
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back-upholstered in anthracite leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back - upholstered in beige leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Pair of French Natural Wood Chairs with Openwork Back
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of natural wood chairs with openwork back decorated with small columns and beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Restored Rattan Dining Chairs with Cathedral Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
patterened Back in woven reed rattan. Adorned in a serene dark blue seat cushion, these chairs blend classic
Category
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Vintage Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, chair features a 6-strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam padded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 high-backed chairs, Cordoba leather trim with Native American decor and cupids framing a floral
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
accented by covered buttons. The chairs have a spring down T-seat cushion with an blend down back cushion
Category
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
White Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
Located in Geneve, CH
White capri easy lounge chair with back and seat cushion by Cools Collection
Materials: Powder
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Black Capri Easy Lounge Chair with Back and Seat Cushions by Cools Collection
Located in Geneve, CH
Black capri easy lounge chair with back and seat cushion by Cools Collection
Materials: Powder
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Three-Strand Back, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan dining room side chair with three-strand "Speed" back, included is a set of six
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Hourglass Back, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of two rattan dining side chairs with double C hourglass back and foam padded seat, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Restored Stick Reed Rattan Cathedral Arm Lounge Chair with Cobra Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco era rattan lounge chair with multi-strand stick rattan arms forming Gothic cathedral
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
E W Pugin. A walnut side chair with curvaceous back rest with oak pegs
By Edward Welby Pugin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Pugin. A walnut side chair of slightly smaller proportions with curvaceous back rest
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Zanotta Small Lea Chair in Light Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Lea Chair in Light Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame by Roberto Barbieri
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming and well-made petite side chair in the manner of Paul Follot, with rope and tassel
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak With Slatted Backs in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
These beautifully designed lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green & Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green & Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge Soft with Small Pad in Black & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge Soft with Small Pad in Black & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 Soft Small Pad in Sand with Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 Soft Small Pad in Sand with Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Back Lounge Chair in Emerald Green Wool
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Restored Rattan Dining Chairs with Scrolling Back, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four vintage rattan dining room chairs, each chair features a removable padded seat and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This low back chair / stool in solid oak was inspired by a Pierre Chapo upholstered chair and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A fully restored, perfectly sized, 1930s tufted Baker wing back chair. Beautiful smaller scale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Alias 89E Slim Chair Wood Soft with Small Pad in Beige and Natural Oak Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89E Slim Chair Wood Soft with Small Pad in Beige and Natural Oak Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cookeville, TN
Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
number 34.
The back of the chair is wider then the front. Back measures: 63,8cm, front 62,3cm. The seat
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Oyster Chair with Armrests
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Classic and chic in design, the Small Oyster Armchair with Armrests features legs and back
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rolled Back Slipper Chair - Animal and Geometric Print
Located in Munster, IN
Small yet powerful, this antique slipper chair is truly one of a kind. We love this funky and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dama Chair with Armrests
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
Dama small armchair is designed by Enrico Tonucci and it's characterized by minimalist lines
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Furry Chairs - France 1960
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of small furry chairs with polished brass legs, wooden seats and backs filled with foam (new
Category
Antique 1660s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s.
The chair, made from beech
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Ten HIgh Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 armless dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Lago Dining Chair with Natural Palm Fiber Back, Mexican Design (Set 4)
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
Natural Palm woven back that makes it so unique. The Lago dining chair is made of solid Huanacaxtle, a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Set of 3 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs With Fan Backs Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century bamboo and rattan chairs with fan backs Italian design 1950s
Intact and in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Restored Mid-Century Swoop Horseshoe Back Rattan Accent Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century era rattan side accent chair featuring 5 strand seat back with a horseshoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Vintage Leather Sling Back Black Leather and Bamboo Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This is a super chic vintage chair from Spain. It's great next to a short cocktail table. It's in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Chair with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Small 18th Century English Comb Back Windsor Armchair Made of Elm, Ash & Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th century English comb back windsor armchair. Shaped comb top rail over central splat and bowed
Category
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
H 46 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Chair with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.1 in
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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 Small Chair With Back
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper 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, 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, 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.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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