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Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair

By Thomas Moser

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920
Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920

Custom Set of Eight Spindle Back Chairs, Circa 1920

Located in High Point, NC

Set of eight ash spindle back chairs from England with woven rush seats, circa 1920. There are two

Category

Vintage 1920s English Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions
Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions

Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Farstrup

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We re

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's
Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's

Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period

Category

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four FDB Mobler Denmark Spindle Back Chairs by Ejvind Johansson
Set of Four FDB Mobler Denmark Spindle Back Chairs by Ejvind Johansson

Set of Four FDB Mobler Denmark Spindle Back Chairs by Ejvind Johansson

By FDB Møbler, Ejvind A. Johansson

Located in New Windsor, NY

Set of four Ejvind A. Johansson designed spindle back chairs. Two are signed with the silver foil

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs
Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 teak Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairs. In original condition with some signs of

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Old Hickory Plain Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Four Old Hickory Plain Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Four Old Hickory Plain Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four Old Hickory Chairs. Signed Old hickory Furniture Company.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Single Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair in Dark Maple
Single Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair in Dark Maple

Single Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair in Dark Maple

Located in Miami, FL

seat and spindle back. Measurements: 20 1/2 inches wide x 19 inches deep 30 inches high back Seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Ash Group Spindle Back Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
Pair of Ash Group Spindle Back Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge

Pair of Ash Group Spindle Back Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge

By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern spindle back lounge club chairs by Jack Van der Molen for the

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Set of Six Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1960s
Set of Six Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1960s

Set of Six Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1960s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Set of six Mid-Century Modern spindle back chairs manufactured by Heywood Wakefield. Sidechairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Yorkshire Spindle Back Side and Armchairs
Early 19th Century Yorkshire Spindle Back Side and Armchairs

Early 19th Century Yorkshire Spindle Back Side and Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of (eight) antique Yorkshire spindle back chairs of oak, ash and elm with turned legs and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of original mint condition Paul Mccobb spindle back chairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By The Farmhouse Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Beautiful set of 6 vintage

Category

20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jørgen Bækmark Dining Chairs
Jørgen Bækmark Dining Chairs

Jørgen Bækmark Dining Chairs

By FDB Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A smart set of four spindle back chairs. Original finish with warm tone and lovely patina. Sturdy

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Spanish Renaissance Green Upholstered Side Chairs
Set of 8 Spanish Renaissance Green Upholstered Side Chairs

Set of 8 Spanish Renaissance Green Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 Spanish Renaissance style (19/20th Cent) walnut spindle back chairs with stretcher and

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb Chairs for Planner Group
Paul McCobb Chairs for Planner Group

Paul McCobb Chairs for Planner Group

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Classic McCobb designed spindle back chairs with shovel style seats. Solid wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of George Nakashima New Chairs
Pair of George Nakashima New Chairs

Pair of George Nakashima New Chairs

By George Nakashima

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of rare and early model 271 or New Chairs, the iconic Windsor spindle back chairs reimagined

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Dark Walnut & Black Leather "Hoop" Chair, circa 1960
Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Dark Walnut & Black Leather "Hoop" Chair, circa 1960

Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Dark Walnut & Black Leather "Hoop" Chair, circa 1960

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Furniture peacock spindle back chair in dark walnut with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Oak and Wool with Solid Oak Back Danish Midcentury
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Oak and Wool with Solid Oak Back Danish Midcentury

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Oak and Wool with Solid Oak Back Danish Midcentury

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

chair is a variation on the spindle back chairs Hansen produced in the 1940s and is a very cool up-date

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Yngve Ekström Set of Six 'SmåLand' Dining Chairs in Birch
Yngve Ekström Set of Six 'SmåLand' Dining Chairs in Birch

Yngve Ekström Set of Six 'SmåLand' Dining Chairs in Birch

By Stolab, Yngve Ekström

Located in Waalwijk, NL

durability with a vert elegant look from every point of view. This well preserved set of spindle back chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Wilmington, DE

. Includes five spindle-back chairs and an extra side chair. They are in good condition, show some age wear

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, Set of 6
Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, Set of 6

Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, Set of 6

By Paul McCobb

Located in Madison, WI

spindle back chairs with curved backrest professionally refinished in satin black with reglued legs for

Category

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

Materials

Maple, Paint

1940s Vintage Tell City Faux Bamboo Spindle Brace Back Red Oak Windsor Chair
1940s Vintage Tell City Faux Bamboo Spindle Brace Back Red Oak Windsor Chair

1940s Vintage Tell City Faux Bamboo Spindle Brace Back Red Oak Windsor Chair

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful 1940s vintage faux bamboo spindle brace back red oak windsor chair by Tell City Furniture

Category

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Oak

Jorgen Baekmark Chair
Jorgen Baekmark Chair

Jorgen Baekmark Chair

By FDB Møbler

Located in London, GB

attractive oak spindle back chair which is based on the 1950s chair collection J80 with very distinctive and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima
Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut spindle back lounge chair by George Nakashima. Sold with copy of original invoice

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Comfortable pair of American walnut lounge chairs with nicely detailed spindle backs and curved

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Danish Spindle Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Danish Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Danish Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

By De Ster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Danish spindle back lounge chairs with brick upholstered cushions. In original condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Dining Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dining Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Dining Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Dronten, NL

Dining set designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in green dyed ash. Four spindle back chairs with bent

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Laminate, Ash

Set of six brass spindle back antique Chiavari dining chairs
Set of six brass spindle back antique Chiavari dining chairs

Set of six brass spindle back antique Chiavari dining chairs

Located in London, GB

With padded seats Chiavari chairs are named after the Italian city where they originated. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass

‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström

‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Hoop Lounge Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Hoop Lounge Chair

Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Hoop Lounge Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

spindle back. The newly upholstered chenille seat cushion is 20 inches diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 American Victorian Spindle Back Side Chairs
Set of 6 American Victorian Spindle Back Side Chairs

Set of 6 American Victorian Spindle Back Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 American Victorian (19th-20th century) golden oak pressed and spindle back side chairs

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Lounge Chair
Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Lounge Chair

Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Spindle Back Peacock Lounge Chair

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Miami, FL

Selig in the early 1960s. The chair features a bentwood frame and spindle back. The seat cushion has

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima
Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of walnut spindle back lounge armchairs by George Nakashima, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Miami, FL

Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Set of Eight Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of Eight Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of Eight Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

spindle back dining chairs having rush seats in good order raised on elegant turned legs and stretchers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Set of Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1950

Set of Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A set of four original Oak spindle back dining chairs. Refinished in an oil and paste wax

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Antique Chestnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1910
Set of Six Antique Chestnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1910

Set of Six Antique Chestnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An set of six antique dining chairs offers chestnut construction with domed back rail and spindles

Category

20th Century American Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Cane, Chestnut

Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima
Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima

Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of George Nakashima walnut lounge chairs circa 1965. Chairs come with older cushions that need

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Littleton, CO

Russel Wright's Classic spindle back rocking chair for Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Farstrup 1950s Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
Farstrup 1950s Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

Farstrup 1950s Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Farstrup

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Farstrup Møbler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

English Handcrafted Oak Wood Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs
English Handcrafted Oak Wood Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs

English Handcrafted Oak Wood Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Feature spindle backs and saddle seats with a wonderful aged patina from years and years of use.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs- Set of 10
Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs- Set of 10

Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs- Set of 10

Located in Denton, TX

Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats Some of the chairs are

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak, Elm

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous set of 4 two-tone Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairs. Lightly refinished with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of spindle back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct spindle back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 894 antique and vintage spindle back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of spindle back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of spindle back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts spindle back chairs are of considerable interest. Many spindle back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima produced popular spindle back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?

Prices for spindle back chairs start at $1 and top out at $79,510 with the average selling for $2,486.

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.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Spindle Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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.