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Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut  Lounge Chair
Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut  Lounge Chair

Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back / paddle arm Lounge Chair.. Made in Denmark. Handsome

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa
Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa

By Kibofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century birch high chair by Kibofa with a round seat, curved spindle back and footrest. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's
Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's

Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Post Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back in Walnut
Post Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back in Walnut

Post Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back in Walnut

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of spindle back seating into its most elemental form. A hand shaped walnut seat acts as the anchor

Category

2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

set of 4 spindle back Dining chairs 1960s Holland
set of 4 spindle back Dining chairs 1960s Holland

set of 4 spindle back Dining chairs 1960s Holland

By Pastoe

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of 4 Spindle Back dining chairs . Beathiful curved seating . Teak wood seat . 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle back side chairs or dining chairs By

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Dining Side Chair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Dining Side Chair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Dining Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chair. Item features removable legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Side Chairs, Pair

By Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern spindle back side chairs or dining chairs In the manner

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs

Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Hanover, MA

Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back
Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back

Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

by hand to form the spindles, legs, and comb. Each chair part is polished with well sharpened planes

Category

2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair

Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to George Nakashima decor.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th Century English Yorkshire Oak Spindle-Back Armchair
19th Century English Yorkshire Oak Spindle-Back Armchair

19th Century English Yorkshire Oak Spindle-Back Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

spindle-back with turned verticals framed by simple uprights, offering both visual balance and supportive

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat
Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat

Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Danish rocking chair features a traditional spindle back design crafted from solid oak

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840
Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840

Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of four half spindle back, plank seat side chairs in original oxide red finish. All joints have

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis
Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis

Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis

Located in Norton, MA

Early 20th century American Victorian Golden Oak pressed and Spindle Back Side Charis with carved

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Side Chair or Desk Chair
American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Side Chair or Desk Chair

American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Side Chair or Desk Chair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Early American style carved solid maple desk chair, dining chair, or side chair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

1940's Classic Arched Spindle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
1940's Classic Arched Spindle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair

1940's Classic Arched Spindle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Classic Arched Spindle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair. We believe these to be a rare

Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs with Spindle Backs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs with Spindle Backs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs with Spindle Backs

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

refined spindle back construction. The chairs feature elegantly tapered legs, angled arms, and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat
Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat

Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat

Located in Bruton, GB

A finely crafted antique vernacular armchair featuring a tall spindle-back construction and an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Wood, Seagrass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features removable

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe
Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe

Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

select wood species. The fan back is constructed of riven spindles. In riving spindles by hand the

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Antique Mahogany & Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair
Victorian Antique Mahogany & Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair

Victorian Antique Mahogany & Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair

By Hillcrest

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Victorian Hillcrest Mahogany Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat

Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe
Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe

Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

select wood species. The fan back is constructed of riven spindles. In riving spindles by hand the

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Turned Hallway Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Turned Hallway Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Turned Hallway Chairs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of Hand Crafted 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Hallway Chairs Both An

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY    High Back Spindle Dining Chair             MUST  SELL
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY    High Back Spindle Dining Chair             MUST  SELL

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY High Back Spindle Dining Chair MUST SELL

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Gustav Stickley High Back Spindle Dining Chair from the early 1900s. It is in

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Goat Hair, Cotton, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker

By Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back peaks out from

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Spindle Back Planner Group Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Chicago, IL

spindle back dining chairs with beautiful original patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dining chairs, designed to balance iconic style with everyday functionality. With their sleek silhouettes

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler
1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

By Karl-Axel Adolfsson, Gemla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oldest furniture manufacturer, founded in 1861 and still in business today. This black spindle-back

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs
Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs

Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs with newer caning. Measures 16.5

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chair, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chair, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chair, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional iconic mid-century modern spindle back dining chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof
Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Brooklyn, NY

spindles for lower back support. The armrests are gently shaped to a peak that flow orgnically into the

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977

George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima Lounge Chair with Right Arm made in the Nakashima Studio, 1977 American black

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair

By Larkin & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.

Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.

Located in Seattle, WA

This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation
4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation

4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation

By Habersham

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful set of 4 spindle back Windsor chairs comprised of maple, oak and pine hand crafted

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Pine

Set of 4 Amish Rustic Country Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs
Set of 4 Amish Rustic Country Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs

Set of 4 Amish Rustic Country Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of 4 charming Amish made country dining chairs having spindle backs and caned seats with hand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back in Stock
Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back in Stock

Sommar Dining Chair in White Oak with Spindle Back in Stock

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

by hand to form the spindles, legs, and comb. Each chair part is polished with well sharpened planes

Category

2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4
Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4

Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 4 stylish teak spindle back dining chairs model 1102 by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Four
American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Four

American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four American Colonial style solid oak spindle back Windsor dining chairs USA

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Six
American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Six

American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six American Colonial style solid oak spindle back Windsor dining chairs USA

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Dining or Side Chairs, Pair
American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Dining or Side Chairs, Pair

American Carved Solid Maple Spindle Back Dining or Side Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of vintage Early American style carved solid maple dining chairs or side chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900

Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900

By Larkin & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four iconic mid-century modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Set of Six Sylve Stenquist Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Teak
Set of Six Sylve Stenquist Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Teak

Set of Six Sylve Stenquist Spindle Back Dining Chairs in Teak

By Sylve Stenquist

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Sylve Stenquist Manufacturer: DUX Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 19" wide x 19" deep x 34" tall, Seat: 18" tall

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball
Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four model 7408 birch spindle back dining chairs were designed by Leslie Diamond for

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

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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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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.