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Set of 4 French Charles X Beige Upholstered Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Charles X Beige Upholstered Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs

Set of 4 French Charles X Beige Upholstered Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 French Charles X dining / side chairs with slightly sloped rectangular openwork backs in a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back

Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back

By Henredon

Located in West Chester, PA

Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back. These are model 9300

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

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

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of twelve iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Early American side chairs or dining chairs In the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A classic set of ten (10) dining chairs, each features solid walnut wood construction, spindle back

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs By L

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs By L

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Ebony

Set of Six C1840 Half Spindle Back Dining Chairs w Original Yellow Paint
Set of Six C1840 Half Spindle Back Dining Chairs w Original Yellow Paint

Set of Six C1840 Half Spindle Back Dining Chairs w Original Yellow Paint

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special set of six C1840 half spindle dining chairs in original yellow pai t with hand

Category

Antique 1840s American Adam Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina
19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina

19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

craftsmanship and honest materials. Constructed in solid wood, the chair features a classic spindle-back design

Category

Antique 19th Century British Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs
Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs

Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six dining chairs, four armless, 2 throne chairs, with spindle backs. Closely resembling the

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs
Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs

Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs

By Henredon

Located in West Chester, PA

Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs With Caned Seats and Spindle Backs - Set 6 **we will

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs

Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

, each of this set of walnut side chairs features a pierced back with spindle motifs, resting above two

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Spindle Back Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen in Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Spindle Back Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen in Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Spindle Back Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen in Walnut

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Restored classic hoop chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen and produced by Selig in the 1960's. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A Set of Four Edsby-verken Beech Spindle Back Dining Chairs Made In Sweden
A Set of Four Edsby-verken Beech Spindle Back Dining Chairs Made In Sweden

A Set of Four Edsby-verken Beech Spindle Back Dining Chairs Made In Sweden

By Edsby-verken

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Set of Four Mid-Century Edsby-verken Beech Spindle Back Dining Chairs Beautiful Lines & A

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

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

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Early American style cream lacquered carved solid maple desk chair, dining chair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Stickley Solid Cherry Wood Spindle Back Windsor Armchair, 1960
Stickley Solid Cherry Wood Spindle Back Windsor Armchair, 1960

Stickley Solid Cherry Wood Spindle Back Windsor Armchair, 1960

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial style solid cherry wood spindle back Windsor armchair By L. & J.G

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle armchairs or dining captain

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Ebony

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

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

By Hillcrest

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat & Brass Studs A

Category

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

Materials

Iron

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Beograd, RS

armrests. They feature tall spindle back, making it one of the rarest models in the long line of Windsor

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle armchairs or dining captain

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed

By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

traditional spindle back chair and can work with both traditional or modern interiors. Note that these

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1990s American Mission Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Ebony

Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs

Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Pressback Spindle Oak and Cane Country Dining Chair
Midcentury Pressback Spindle Oak and Cane Country Dining Chair

Midcentury Pressback Spindle Oak and Cane Country Dining Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Midcentury pressback spindle oak country chair. High back. Measures 18" in width, 20" in depth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s
Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s

Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s

By Nesto

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

A beautiful set of four vintage Scandinavian spindle-back dining chairs by Nesto, Sweden (1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion
Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion

Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Spindle back and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion in good

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

By Ralph Johnson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of sculpted wood arm chairs with green velvet cushions. The backs are curved with spindles

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

By Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs In the manner of Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays
WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays

WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays

Located in Miami, FL

beautiful crackle pattern that adds to its unique character. This Comb sack-back, spindle and brace back

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian Midcentury gilt wood high back side chairs with spindle motifs and new custom

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"
Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Tell City Chair Company bench seat featuring Hitchcock styling with spindle back and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Maple

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in St. Louis, MO

chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chair with swooping

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Simple Elegant Stick Back Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
1950's Simple Elegant Stick Back Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

1950's Simple Elegant Stick Back Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

beautiful slim backs and well spaced back spindles. All our chairs are inspected in our own workshop and we

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
1950's Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs - Set Of Four

1950's Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

good scale with comfortable spindle backs. We service each chair individually before it leaves our

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950’s Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs – Set Of Four

1950’s Elegant Stick Back Lipped Seat Dining Chairs – Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

good scale with comfortable spindle backs. We service each chair individually before it leaves our

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs Set of 6, Carved Peacock Backs, Ronnoco 1978
Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs Set of 6, Carved Peacock Backs, Ronnoco 1978

Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs Set of 6, Carved Peacock Backs, Ronnoco 1978

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and elegant spindle backs. The chairs combine elements of American farmhouse, Windsor, and rustic

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Doma Chair
Doma Chair

Doma Chair

By Leon Ades

Located in São Paulo, BR

This spindle-back dining chair by Brazilian designer-maker Leon Ades embodies a refined balance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen
Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen

Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

finish (often black which is the case with this set) and a spindle back. The chairs are known for their

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Ebony Spindle Back Sanctuary Chairs by Hooker
Set of 6 Ebony Spindle Back Sanctuary Chairs by Hooker

Set of 6 Ebony Spindle Back Sanctuary Chairs by Hooker

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

in the Windsor style. They have spindle backs and have an ebony finish. These finely crafted chairs

Category

20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

American Colonial Solid Oak Windsor Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
American Colonial Solid Oak Windsor Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

American Colonial Solid Oak Windsor Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of American Colonial style solid oak spindle back Windsor side chairs or dining

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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

Questions About 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.