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19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms
19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

By George Hunzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel accent chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840

Located in London, GB

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840 A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs - W7430
Set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs - W7430

Set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs - W7430

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a set of Four (4) Early L&JG Stickley Chairs with Spindle Backs. They have the original

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

American Victorian Walnut Piano Swivel Chair

American Victorian Walnut Piano Swivel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian walnut spindle back piano swivel chair with glass ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Glass

ANTIQUE Set of 4 GUSTAVE STICKELY High back Arm spindles Chair
ANTIQUE Set of 4 GUSTAVE STICKELY High back Arm spindles Chair

ANTIQUE Set of 4 GUSTAVE STICKELY High back Arm spindles Chair

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Set of 4 GUSTAV STICKLEY high back arm chair with good spindle. REAL tenon construction

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair
Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair

By Baumritter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With rich walnut making up this chair's frame and spindle back, this vintage rocking chair is full

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Country Pine Rocking Chair
American Country Pine Rocking Chair

American Country Pine Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style stripped pine spindle back rocking chair (19/20th Cent.)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Windsor Style Red Painted Dining Chairs, 4
Windsor Style Red Painted Dining Chairs, 4

Windsor Style Red Painted Dining Chairs, 4

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Four Windsor Style Red Painted Dining Chairs, with spindle backs and turned wood legs. 36

Category

20th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish Modern Petit Hoop Chairs
Danish Modern Petit Hoop Chairs

Danish Modern Petit Hoop Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Denton, TX

Solid Beech wood spindle back hoop chairs in the style Kofed Larsen with original vinyl seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with

Category

20th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with

Category

Antique 18th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat
English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat

English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

spindle back. This English oak chair features a straight spindle back, connected to two open arms, adorned

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style
Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style

Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

elegant spindle fan-back. This chair is a classic example of the English and French Chinoiserie Revival

Category

Antique 1890s British Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s
Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s

Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique American Empire-style caned spindle-back side chair, also sometimes referred to as

Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

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

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

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Seattle, WA

, some visible scratches on the spindles under the chair and on one back spindle Chair has been

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 4 American Rustic Ben Davis Adirondack Side Chairs
Set of 4 American Rustic Ben Davis Adirondack Side Chairs

Set of 4 American Rustic Ben Davis Adirondack Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Rustic Adirondack side chairs with spindle back and knotted trim (att: Ben Davis)

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sculptural spindle back gives the chair a beautiful silhouette, while the front legs are finished with

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of six swivel spindle back arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery
4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery

4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery

Located in Dayton, OH

spindle backs. The chairs are supported by fluted legs with H stretchers and bun feet. Upholstered in

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of 40in Large Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Vegan Leather
Pair of 40in Large Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Vegan Leather

Pair of 40in Large Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Vegan Leather

Located in Pasadena, TX

An elegant pair of fully restored Mid-Century chairs. The chairs feature spindled backs on a semi

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960
Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Bainbridge, NY

1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

American Colonial Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
American Colonial Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

American Colonial Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

6 French Victorian Gilt Ballroom Side Chairs
6 French Victorian Gilt Ballroom Side Chairs

6 French Victorian Gilt Ballroom Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

6 French Victorian style (mid-20th Century) gilt ballroom style side chairs with spindle back and

Category

20th Century French Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet France 1950
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet France 1950

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet France 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Almelo, NL

pair of spindle-back lounge chairs, crafted in France in the 1950s, beautifully reflect the rustic

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Beech

4x Planner Group Paul McCobb chairs, United States, 1950s
4x Planner Group Paul McCobb chairs, United States, 1950s

4x Planner Group Paul McCobb chairs, United States, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group, Winchendon

Located in Nashville, TN

Item Details: 4x spindle-back dining chairs Creator: Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Maple

Oak Dining Chairs Traditional English Tudor Style
Oak Dining Chairs Traditional English Tudor Style

Oak Dining Chairs Traditional English Tudor Style

Located in Toronto, CA

Oak spindle back Dining Chairs Traditional English Tudor Style, set of six without arms. We have on

Category

20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Child Desk Chair
Victorian Oak Child Desk Chair

Victorian Oak Child Desk Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian oak childs swivel desk chair with spindle back

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood 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 spindle back side chairs or dining chairs

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for

Category

Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood 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 spindle back dining chairs By L. & J.G

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

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

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

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 Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

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

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

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

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

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

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of ten 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

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

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

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six 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

Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler
Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler

Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler

By FDB Møbler, Folke Palsson

Located in New York, NY

of four matching spindle back plank seat chairs, in original, off white paint finish. All are

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

By Colette Gueden

Located in Charleston, SC

A set of 4 Reilly-Wolff Associates 1950’s iron spindle fan back kitchen/side chairs A very nice

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940

Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Balen, BE

Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English Windsor chair. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast

By Helge Sibast

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Six Dining Chairs  for Widdicomb, circa 1952
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Six Dining Chairs  for Widdicomb, circa 1952

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Six Dining Chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952

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

Located in Camden, ME

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings set of six walnut spindle back dining chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952. The

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair

By Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern spindle back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs

Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory arm chairs with spindle back over oak slat seat & legs

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury "Puck" Chairs Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1950’s, Pair
Midcentury "Puck" Chairs Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1950’s, Pair

Midcentury "Puck" Chairs Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1950’s, Pair

By Gemla, Yngve Ekström

Located in Charleston, SC

sofas and chairs made from solid teak with signature triangle armrests—as well as the spindle-back Arka

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954
Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954

Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Saint Louis, MO

lacquered wood and ivory leather seat. The arm chairs feature spindled backs and Classic midcentury lines

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Planner Group Spindle Back Chair by Paul McCobb
Midcentury Planner Group Spindle Back Chair by Paul McCobb

Midcentury Planner Group Spindle Back Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury planner group spindle back chair by Paul McCobb in black lacquer finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Harlequin set of 12 Georgian Oak and Elm Spindle Back Chairs, circa 1820
A Harlequin set of 12 Georgian Oak and Elm Spindle Back Chairs, circa 1820

A Harlequin set of 12 Georgian Oak and Elm Spindle Back Chairs, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

spindle back chairs with rush seats, circa 1820. The four slightly different designs compliment each

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak, Rush

Tadao Arimoto Walnut Spindle Back Chair, 1980s
Tadao Arimoto Walnut Spindle Back Chair, 1980s

Tadao Arimoto Walnut Spindle Back Chair, 1980s

By Tadao Arimoto

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A wonderful example of early work by renowned woodworker Tadao Arimoto. This piece features a beautiful blend of design elements seen throughout Arimoto's work with hints of Japanese...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Midcentury Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Four Midcentury Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Four Midcentury Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Chilton, GB

A set of four midcentury spindle back dining chairs.

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Wonderful Pair of Danish Modern Spindle Back Chairs in the Manner of Hans Wegner
Wonderful Pair of Danish Modern Spindle Back Chairs in the Manner of Hans Wegner

Wonderful Pair of Danish Modern Spindle Back Chairs in the Manner of Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A wonderful pair of Danish modern spindle back armchairs in the style of Hans Wegner, circa 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Munster, DE

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Bentwood Side Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
Midcentury Bentwood Side Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff

Midcentury Bentwood Side Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff

By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. This exquisitely crafted curved spindle back chair is designed with stunning architectural lines in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Wood

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Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?

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

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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 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
    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 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.