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Modern Set of Four Paul McCobb Maple Spindle Back Dining Chairs Model #1530
Modern Set of Four Paul McCobb Maple Spindle Back Dining Chairs Model #1530

Modern Set of Four Paul McCobb Maple Spindle Back Dining Chairs Model #1530

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Houston, TX

Modern set of four maple spindleback dining chairs by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Eight Postmodern High Back Spindle Dining Chairs from Spain in Black
Set of Eight Postmodern High Back Spindle Dining Chairs from Spain in Black

Set of Eight Postmodern High Back Spindle Dining Chairs from Spain in Black

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A dramatic set of 8 matching dining chairs that were produced in Spain in the late 1980s. They

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs with Black Vinyl Seats
Set of Six Mid Century Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs with Black Vinyl Seats

Set of Six Mid Century Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs with Black Vinyl Seats

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with spindle backs, recently reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well-made set of Windsor chairs in solid cherrywood. Great modern design lines, with saddle seats

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s
Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

spindled back are made of elm wood, which has achieved a beautiful natural patina over time. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Windsor Tall Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Cherry

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well-made set of windsor chairs in solid dark cheerywood. Great modern design lines, with saddle

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rare Set of Ten circa 1780 Lancashire Elm Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Rare Set of Ten circa 1780 Lancashire Elm Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Rare Set of Ten circa 1780 Lancashire Elm Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

By William Morrison, William Morris (English), Morris & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

solid Elm with period Rush seats dining chairs A very good looking and well made set, these are the

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Maple after Thonet
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Maple after Thonet

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Maple after Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome simply modern set of six dining chairs circa 1970s. Very much in the style of Michael

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's
Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's

Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Uccle, BE

. The the spindle back design is typical for the early Danish Modern movement of the 1940-1950s seen in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four '4' Model 422 Spindle-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Set of Four '4' Model 422 Spindle-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

Set of Four '4' Model 422 Spindle-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Arne Vodder

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts comfort and beauty this set of Model 422 dining chairs, designed by the renowned Arne

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Eight
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Eight

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Eight

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of eight iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs or armchairs By

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Four
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Four

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Four

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare set of four Mid-Century Modern solid maple armchairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 21"W x 21.5"D x 29.75"H. Seat height...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Bas Van Pelt Style Low Back Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
Bas Van Pelt Style Low Back Lounge Chair with Rush Seat

Bas Van Pelt Style Low Back Lounge Chair with Rush Seat

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Bas van Pelt Style Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Woven Rush Seat, Original Cushion and

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Assembled Pair of American Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Assembled Pair of American Bow-Back Windsor Chairs

Assembled Pair of American Bow-Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Assembled pair of rustic bow back Windsor chairs featuring a nine spindle back. One chair is

Category

Antique 18th Century American Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes
Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes

By Sikes Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

, back rest, with spindle backs . The chairs are constructed of solid walnut, made by Sikes, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fritz Hansen Open-Arm Lounge Chair with Slat Back Covered in Lambswool, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Open-Arm Lounge Chair with Slat Back Covered in Lambswool, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Open-Arm Lounge Chair with Slat Back Covered in Lambswool, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s open-arm lounge chair with spindle back. Made from lacquered

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Modernist Tall Spindle Back Windsor Chairs
Pair of Modernist Tall Spindle Back Windsor Chairs

Pair of Modernist Tall Spindle Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of modernist tall spindle back Windsor chairs, Quality construction, all spindles

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Spindle Fan-Back Windsor Chairs By Heywood Wakefield
Spindle Fan-Back Windsor Chairs By Heywood Wakefield

Spindle Fan-Back Windsor Chairs By Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Windsor armchairs by Heywood Wakefield in the Georgian style having spindle backrests

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Bentwood Child's Chair
Vintage Bentwood Child's Chair

Vintage Bentwood Child's Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A charming bentwood child's chair found in France. Sturdy and solid in joint, this spindle back

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Windsor Style 'Butler' Chair
Windsor Style 'Butler' Chair

Windsor Style 'Butler' Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s “Butler” chair with spindle back and rush seat by LA furniture maker Joseph McPherson.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Green Tapiovaara Chairs
Pair of Green Tapiovaara Chairs

Pair of Green Tapiovaara Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Dronten, NL

Pair of green dye spindle back dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Antique English Roman Windsor Chairs
Set of Six Antique English Roman Windsor Chairs

Set of Six Antique English Roman Windsor Chairs

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Set of six antique English Roman windsor lath and spindle back elm and beech chairs with broad

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Hoop Peacock Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Hoop Peacock Chair

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Hoop Peacock Chair

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Miami, FL

hoop chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig with newly upholstered seat and back cushions. This spindle

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This early 1960s example is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Mid Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair

Mid Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic looking spindle back rocking chair from Denmark circa 1970's. It features solid teak

Category

Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Washington, DC

Spindle back lounge chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Wonderful design with barrel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Faux Bamboo Tub Chairs, Pair
Walnut Faux Bamboo Tub Chairs, Pair

Walnut Faux Bamboo Tub Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of faux bamboo spindle back barrel chairs in the manner of Baker furniture with new custom

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Windsor Style Armchairs
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Windsor Style Armchairs

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Windsor Style Armchairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, maple wood, spindle back, windsor style chairs by Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Pair American Modern "New Chairs" by Mira Nakashima
Pair American Modern "New Chairs" by Mira Nakashima

Pair American Modern "New Chairs" by Mira Nakashima

By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This matched pair of carefully constructed spindle back side chairs feature the sculptural details

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

Hans Wegner J-16 Style Midcentury Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner J-16 Style Midcentury Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner J-16 Style Midcentury Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This midcentury spindle back rocking chair features a solid walnut construction and woven paper

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Childs High Chair
Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Childs High Chair

Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Childs High Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

table height, it is in the style of a spindle back kitchen chair with a footrest The chair is in used

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock Chair Selig Denmark, 1950-1960
Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock Chair Selig Denmark, 1950-1960

Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock Chair Selig Denmark, 1950-1960

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Rochester, NY

Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock walnut spindle back hoop style chair manufactured by Selig, circa 1950-1960

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Mid Century Modern American Windsor Style Chairs
Set of Four Mid Century Modern American Windsor Style Chairs

Set of Four Mid Century Modern American Windsor Style Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four mid-century walnut chairs with spindle backs and tapered legs. Please confirm item

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Six Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
Six Paul McCobb Dining Chairs

Six Paul McCobb Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six matching honey colored McCobb spindle backed dining chairs from the Planner Group line

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962

By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner designed, black lacquered spindle back rocking chair with paper cord seat. The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Lacquer

Rare and Unusual Spindle Back Modernist Arts and Crafts Chair 60% OFF
Rare and Unusual Spindle Back Modernist Arts and Crafts Chair 60% OFF

Rare and Unusual Spindle Back Modernist Arts and Crafts Chair 60% OFF

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculptural chair pulls together a diverse assortment of craft movements from Memphis to Prarie

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four George Nakashima "Straight Chair" Dining Chairs for Knoll Model N19
Set of Four George Nakashima "Straight Chair" Dining Chairs for Knoll Model N19

Set of Four George Nakashima "Straight Chair" Dining Chairs for Knoll Model N19

By George Nakashima

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

discontinued by Knoll in 1954. Echoing Classic Shaker furniture and the spindle back of the Windsor chair, the

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool
Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

By Thomas Moser

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional studio crafted Shaker style solid cherry wood and ash spindle back rocking chair and

Category

Late 20th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs
Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four satin black spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb from the Planner Group

Category

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

Materials

Maple

George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

discontinued by Knoll in 1954. Echoing classic Shaker furniture and the spindle back of the Windsor chair, the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

N19 Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll
N19 Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll

N19 Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

discontinued by Knoll in 1954. Echoing Classic Shaker furniture and the spindle back of the Windsor chair, the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early set of eight new chairs George Nakashima
Early set of eight new chairs George Nakashima

Early set of eight new chairs George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

walnut with hickory spindle back. All side chairs. Signed with client's name and also with brass tag

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs from the Planner Group
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs from the Planner Group

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs from the Planner Group

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six satin black solid maple spindle back dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb having

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Ercol

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 spindle back Ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for

Category

Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Eight Dining Chairs, 1952
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Eight Dining Chairs, 1952

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Eight Dining Chairs, 1952

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of eight walnut spindle back dining chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1952

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paul McCobb Ebonized Planner Group Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Paul McCobb Ebonized Planner Group Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Paul McCobb Ebonized Planner Group Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six ebonized mid-century modern spindle back dining chairs from the Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Raymond Enkeboll La Condensa Spanish Mediterranean Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Raymond Enkeboll La Condensa Spanish Mediterranean Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Raymond Enkeboll La Condensa Spanish Mediterranean Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

backs, side chairs with spindle backs, armchairs with tall upholstered backs. Circa mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Antique French Renaissance Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique French Renaissance Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique French Renaissance Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of eight antique French Renaissance dining chairs with spindle backs, sling leather seat

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George Nakashima for Knoll Attr. Straight Chairs Mid Century Modern - Set of 4
George Nakashima for Knoll Attr. Straight Chairs Mid Century Modern - Set of 4

George Nakashima for Knoll Attr. Straight Chairs Mid Century Modern - Set of 4

By George Nakashima, Knoll

Located in Roanoke, VA

counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” This is an early production, has the spindle

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Two Rustic Pine Armchairs, Bavarian, Late 19th Century
Two Rustic Pine Armchairs, Bavarian, Late 19th Century

Two Rustic Pine Armchairs, Bavarian, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two unique and charming spindle back arm chairs with plank seats. Made from dense pine wood

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Guillerme and Chambron Lounge Chairs
Guillerme and Chambron Lounge Chairs

Guillerme and Chambron Lounge Chairs

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

typical spindle back, these easy chairs have a very strong appearance. The angled legs emphasize this

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Iron Windsor Chairs by Munder Skiles
Set of Six Iron Windsor Chairs by Munder Skiles

Set of Six Iron Windsor Chairs by Munder Skiles

By Munder Skiles Co.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic set of six spindle back Windsor chairs crafted from iron designed by Munder Skiles. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Walnut Maple Finish with Chair
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Walnut Maple Finish with Chair

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Walnut Maple Finish with Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

solid maple. Desk is in great original vintage condition. Comes with (1) Paul Mccobb spindle back

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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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.

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.

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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 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.