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18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs
18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs

18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs

Located in Sydney, NSW

A mixed set of eight 18th century Lancashire spindle back chairs, includes six sides & two

Category

Antique 1760s English George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak, Reed

Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Spindle Back Windsor Chair

Spindle Back Windsor Chair

Unavailable|$4,462 / item

Spindle Back Windsor Chair

By Bibbings & Hensby’

Located in London, GB

Handmade contemporary spindle back windsor chair by Bibbings & Hensby. Constructed in the

Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Unavailable|$6,040 / item

Spindle Back Lounge Chair

By Bibbings & Hensby’

Located in London, GB

Handmade contemporary spindle back windsor lounge chair made in oak by furniture makers Bibbings

Category

2010s British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

Distinctive wooden low back rocking chair with a black painted frame and heaps of Mid-Century flair

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Nesto

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black wooden rocking chair in good condition. In the Style of Nesto, Tapiovaara or Eilersen. Would

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spindle-Back Dunbar Model Dining Chair by Edward Wormley
Spindle-Back Dunbar Model Dining Chair by Edward Wormley

Spindle-Back Dunbar Model Dining Chair by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, CA

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s, this dining chair features a spindle-back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair
Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair

Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair

By Varjosen Puunjalostus

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

, Varjosen Puunjalostus, Yvgne Ekstrom and Ilmari Tapiovaara, using traditional shaker inspired spindle-backs

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black
Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black

Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a lovely wooden child's rocking chair with a spindle back. It has been painted black and is

Category

Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Light Wood High Back Dining Chairs with Spindles
Set of Six Light Wood High Back Dining Chairs with Spindles

Set of Six Light Wood High Back Dining Chairs with Spindles

Located in Abilene, TX

This set of dining chairs is light colored wood with an upholstered seat. They are high-backed with

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Spindle Back
Pair Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Spindle Back

Pair Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Spindle Back

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning pair of Chinese antique side chairs in black lacquer Lovely look to these, black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1910s Side Chairs

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's

By Pastoe, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Teak rocking chair with black spindles and frame. In good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Spindle Back Desk/Side Chair by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Spindle Back Desk/Side Chair by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Spindle Back Desk/Side Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century spindle back desk/side chair by Paul McCobb. More available.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600

Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600

Located in Heathfield, GB

An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed

Category

Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6
Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6

Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6

Located in Northampton, MA

This set of six Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs were made between 1870-1880. Lancashire, a

Category

Antique 1880s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Danish Spindle Back Arm Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960
Danish Spindle Back Arm Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960

Danish Spindle Back Arm Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960

By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Danish spindle back arm chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960. Single dining chair with age

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920
Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

By Ernest Gimson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An oak spindle back rocking chair by Neville Neal. Designed by Ernest Gimson. Rush seat. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.

De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in WEERT, NL

De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak. With a small carved decoration in

Category

Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern  Birch Spindle Armchairs with Tufted Teal Tweed Back
Danish Modern  Birch Spindle Armchairs with Tufted Teal Tweed Back

Danish Modern Birch Spindle Armchairs with Tufted Teal Tweed Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Danish chairs with great lines. Base is solid birch and the tufted seat has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Birch

C04. Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Spindle Back, by Jason Lewis Furniture
C04. Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Spindle Back, by Jason Lewis Furniture

C04. Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Spindle Back, by Jason Lewis Furniture

By Jason Lewis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

- with the hand scooped seat and the back rest of carefully shaped and angled spindles - but taken in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6
Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6

Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6

Located in El Cajon, CA

Solid rock maple heirloom dining chairs, hand carved with the most charming birds and flowers motif

Category

Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Located in Seattle, WA

simple crestrail and curved spindle back splats, the square legs with carved aprons, side and back

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Lacquered Bamboo and Rattan Chairs
Lacquered Bamboo and Rattan Chairs

Lacquered Bamboo and Rattan Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Newly lacquered acrylic white gloss lacquer spindle rattan chairs. Moderne high back. Leather wrap

Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Located in Ely, GB

Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Pair of John Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
Pair of John Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs

Pair of John Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs

By John Widdicomb, John Stuart

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful high spindle back Widdicomb lounge chairs. Ready for your choice of new upholstery. Frame

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique 20th Century Rocking Chair In Oak ( REF AF-3292 )
Antique 20th Century Rocking Chair In Oak ( REF AF-3292 )

Antique 20th Century Rocking Chair In Oak ( REF AF-3292 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

exuding a rustic appeal that adds warmth to any space. The spindle back design of the chair offers both

Category

20th Century British Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs C1950
Set Of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs C1950

Set Of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs C1950

Located in London, GB

features. Made in Denmark c1950, the spindle backs resonate resonate English Windsor chairs. In their

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Chauffeuse
Chauffeuse

Chauffeuse

Unavailable|$4,975

Chauffeuse

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany chair with spindle back and bronze knobs that were originally used to attach a pillow

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Eight Farstrup Inspired Spindle Back Chairs
Eight Farstrup Inspired Spindle Back Chairs

Eight Farstrup Inspired Spindle Back Chairs

By Farstrup

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black painted spindle back chairs made in Sweden in the style of Farstrup. (Please confirm item

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Spindle Back Chair Wire Support Antique
Spindle Back Chair Wire Support Antique

Spindle Back Chair Wire Support Antique

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fantastic example of early American design and craftsmanship. This spindle back chair has great

Category

Antique 1880s American Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wire

Set of 8 spindle back chairs
Set of 8 spindle back chairs

Set of 8 spindle back chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

An assembled set of 8 English ash spindle back chairs with turned legs ending in pad feet each with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Yngve Ekstrom Style White Spindle Back Chair
Yngve Ekstrom Style White Spindle Back Chair

Yngve Ekstrom Style White Spindle Back Chair

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cute white spindle back chair. White painted back and legs with natural wood seat. Lightly

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Spindle-Back Chair
Scandinavian Modern Spindle-Back Chair

Scandinavian Modern Spindle-Back Chair

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The Arka spindle-back chair challenges traditional shape and proportion with its wide crescent

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

A Modernist Spindle Back Chair
A Modernist Spindle Back Chair

A Modernist Spindle Back Chair

Located in New York, NY

A Modernist Spindle Back Chair. Has platform arms and a tall barrel shaped back. Vinyl seat with a

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Set of 6 Welsh Spindle-Back Chairs
Set of 6 Welsh Spindle-Back Chairs

Set of 6 Welsh Spindle-Back Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Set of six spindle-back chairs with turned back posts, shaped crest rails, and multiple tapered

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rush, Wood

Set of Five Spindle Back Chairs by Paul McCobb
Set of Five Spindle Back Chairs by Paul McCobb

Set of Five Spindle Back Chairs by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of five spindle back chairs by Paul McCobb. Partial tags.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

English Harlequin Spindle-Back Chairs with Rush Seats
English Harlequin Spindle-Back Chairs with Rush Seats

English Harlequin Spindle-Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Austin, TX

A harlequin set of lovely English spindle-back chairs in ash with handsome woven seats. Featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Poul Volther Spindle Back Chair for Frem Rojle, circa 1960
Poul Volther Spindle Back Chair for Frem Rojle, circa 1960

Poul Volther Spindle Back Chair for Frem Rojle, circa 1960

By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Poul Volther spindle back chair for Frem Rojle, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Ercol Green Stained Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Four Ercol Green Stained Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Four Ercol Green Stained Spindle Back Chairs

By Ercol

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four midcentury spindle back chairs by Ercol. Newly refinished and stained in beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two Ercol Cowhorn Armchairs, Two Spindle Back Chairs
Two Ercol Cowhorn Armchairs, Two Spindle Back Chairs

Two Ercol Cowhorn Armchairs, Two Spindle Back Chairs

By Ercol

Located in London, England

Spindle Back chairs designed by Luciano Ercolani for Ercol in the 1960s. Made from Blonde elmwood. In

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Single Mid-Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chair
Single Mid-Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chair

Single Mid-Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, Mid-Century, two-toned Ilmari Tapiovaara inspired spindle back chair. Single dining or

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of 5 Antique Spindle Back Chairs
Set of 5 Antique Spindle Back Chairs

Set of 5 Antique Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Mckinney, TX

A set of five 19th-century spindle-back chairs exemplifying simple yet enduring craftsmanship. Each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair
Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair

Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1780 Lancashire dark elm spindle back chair features a rush seat and a removable patterned pad

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Other Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Set of Two Vintage Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Tapiovaara
Set of Two Vintage Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Tapiovaara

Set of Two Vintage Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Set of Two Vintage Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Yngve Ekstrom for Nesto V9 Spindle Back Chairs
Set of 4 Yngve Ekstrom for Nesto V9 Spindle Back Chairs

Set of 4 Yngve Ekstrom for Nesto V9 Spindle Back Chairs

By Nesto, Yngve Ekström

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Yngve Ekstrom, Model V9 dark stained spindle back chairs for Nesto. Lightly refinished

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19TH CENTURY TABLE WITH A LATER  SET OF 8 SPINDLE BACK CHAIRS
19TH CENTURY TABLE WITH A LATER  SET OF 8 SPINDLE BACK CHAIRS

19TH CENTURY TABLE WITH A LATER SET OF 8 SPINDLE BACK CHAIRS

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY TABLE WITH A LATER SET OF 8 SPINDLE BACK CHAIRS TABLE MEASUREMENTS

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Josef Frank Black Lacquered Birch 2025 Spindle Back Chair Designed in 1925
Josef Frank Black Lacquered Birch 2025 Spindle Back Chair Designed in 1925

Josef Frank Black Lacquered Birch 2025 Spindle Back Chair Designed in 1925

By Josef Frank

Located in London, GB

A 2025 spindle back chair designed by Josef Frank in 1925 originally for his company Haus & Garten

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four English Oak Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Four English Oak Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Four English Oak Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of four English spindle-back chairs with handsome woven rush seats, featuring nicely

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak, Wood

Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat
Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat

Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat

Located in München, DE

Set of three original midcentury wood spindle back chairs with teak seats. Plywood with teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Plywood

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Astoria, NY

Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair' and it's makers are thought to be

Category

2010s American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Tapiovaara Style Swedish Spindle Back Chair
Tapiovaara Style Swedish Spindle Back Chair

Tapiovaara Style Swedish Spindle Back Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Ebonized Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Black and White Upholstered Cushions. In Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four High Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe in Solid Wood Dutch Design 1960s
Set of Four High Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe in Solid Wood Dutch Design 1960s

Set of Four High Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe in Solid Wood Dutch Design 1960s

By Pastoe

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Wonderful set of four Dutch design ''high back'' spindle back chairs by Pastoe 1960s in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Oak Spindle Back Chairs
Pair of Early Oak Spindle Back Chairs

Pair of Early Oak Spindle Back Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

Early pair of stained oak side chairs, spindle back with medallion in the center and turned legs.

Category

20th Century English 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.

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

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

Questions About Spindle Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield 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.