Splat Back

English Victorian oak and pollard oak etagere, circa 1890. With a back splat with vine and bellflower carving, 2 drawers with bronze drawer pulls, 3 pollard oak shelves supported by ...

Crest rail with central pagoda decoration flanked by gilt trellis design, chair stiles with some raised floral chinoiserie decoration, vase shaped back splat with Chinese figure and ...

Designed with a robust, sculptural presence characteristic of Dudouyt’s work, the chairs feature a substantial ladder-back form with two horizontal back splats framed by pronounced, ...

The chairs are a classic design and made in Oak they have a solid Shaped Back Splat, with Cabriole Legs, they are roomy and comfortable, the seats are the ‘drop in’ type and have be...

This elegant set of French Country dining chairs dates to the 19th century and is crafted from solid walnut with beautifully carved ladder-back splats and graceful cabriole legs. The...

Cabriole legs terminating in a claw foot with intricate fretwork to back splat and an ornately carved apron. Original finish with nice glow to patina.

Sweden, circa 1780 A late eighteenth century painted Gustavian elbow chair with pierced back splat and guilloché carved rail and original dry scraped paintwork, the seat upholstered...

Crafted with black iron frames, each chair features an elegant X-form back splat, gracefully scrolled arms, and finely cast bronze accents that lend a refined contrast to the bold ar...

A fine example of a New England Queen Anne maple arm chair in its original finish with oxbow crest, solid shaped back splat, rush seat, nicely scrolled arms, bulbous carved front str...

Crafted during the renowned Gustavian era, this piece beautifully merges classic French neoclassical influences with the honest, rustic charm of traditional Swedish The chair feat...

Set of ten 18th Century Italian painted chairs with original patinated parcel gilding.  The interlaced back splats have a Rococo influence, and the tapering square sectioned legs ha...

Old repairs are present at the joints; the top corners of the crest rail are wrapped with iron plates - a common repair technique at that time, and they were applied symmetrically to...

Retaining its original gilding and painted finish, this lovely piece has a curved, wood stick back splat which wraps around the sides.  Standing on eight fluted and tapering legs wi...

This late Victorian Eastlake-style chair features a rich mahogany frame detailed with a distinctively carved geometric wooden back splat. The backrest is upholstered in a plush, tuft...

The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central medallion.

Attractive hallway chair, graced with charming detail and warm colour Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout A treat ...

This excellent quality solid mahogany Devon Style Arm Chair Ball and Claw dining chair features a hand carved top rail, a pierced and carved back splat, and scrolled and carved arms ...

G-Plan Millenium Rocking Chair in the style of an antique Windsor with pierced swan motif to the back-splat surrounded by the words "2000 Anno Domini".

These antique chairs from Sweden have shell-carved top rails, curvy back splats, and a front apron beneath the seat that is carved in the same shell motif as the top rail.

Defined by its elegantly bowed crest rail, carved paddle-form back splats, shaped teak seat, and height-adjustable swivel mechanism, the chair reflects the restrained design vocabula...

Striking in form and colour, with superb craftsmanship and elegant presence Delightful early Victorian chair, perfect for the reception hall or entranceway Scottish oak stocks presen...

Take another look at this outstanding vintage Ming style low yoke back chair in the style of James Mont! Its frame is comprised of hardwood finished in a sultry black lacquer and it ...

Select stocks display fine grain interest with warm caramel hues Presents a desirable aged patina, the cushion with some light marking Ideal for the morning room, study or refined re...

This set of six dining chairs is built from solid teak with an arched high back and a splat detail that frames the upholstered panel.

With a shaped and fretted back-splat. Terrific color and patina. In good, usable condition.

The chair features a strong geometric frame with subtly flared back supports and a distinctive central back splat, giving it a balanced and sculptural presence.

The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central medallion.

Original painted surface with beautifully worn patina. Sculptural back splats with hand-carved detailing. Cabriole legs with stretcher supports.

Pair of painted Directoire style balloon back armchairs, late 20th century. With a balloon back, back splat, an upholstered seat cushion, resting on turned tapered fluted legs.

French workshop, set of six dining chairs, solid oak and leather, France, 1940s. The back splat of each chair is cut in a bold X or cross form, a geometric device characteristic of F...

Subtle shaping to the back splats provides visual lightness while maintaining comfort, and the rich teak grain remains visible throughout the frames.

The horizontal middle backrest features an American Empire or Sheraton-influenced scroll design, often called a "turtle-back" splat. The upper side posts feature delicate scoring, an...

Superb country house appeal, in a rare and unusually large set Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ash and beech stocks show fine grain interest throughout Appealing i...

Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood, the chairs feature Rasmussen's elegant architectural design with sculptural curved backrests, an organically shaped central back splat, and...

The most captivating feature of the chairs is their beautifully carved back splats, which depict a pair of intertwined mythical dolphins beneath a classical lyre-shaped crest.

Swedish workshop, set of four dining chairs, pine and rush, Sweden, 1940s. The back splat of each chair is carved in an open pierced motif, a detail rooted in Scandinavian folk craft...

The chair features the characteristic curved “gondola” back with gracefully scrolled terminals, supported by two shaped back splats.

Open pierced back splat with naturalistic plant motifs, typical of Art Nouveau influence.

The decorative shaped, curved and moulded top rail is raised over a central horizontol fluted back splat with exquiste scroll and foliate motif detail raised over a padded seat uphol...

The carving program covers every surface without interruption — crest rail, back stiles, back splat, arm supports, arm terminals, seat apron, and cabriole legs — in a consistent voca...

Chairs feature bird carved back splats, Queen Anne legs, carved knees, original label/stamp, quality American craftsmanship.

These very comfortable chairs feature statuesque, gently curving high-backs with extremely charming, rounded tops over elegantly contouring back splats.

The high, vertically oriented back splats feature integrated woven cane panels that soften the geometric form and bring beautiful textural variation to the wood structure.

a handsome and sturdy French Empire-style throne-like fauteuil (armchair) with silver and gold gilt decoration inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign 1798-1801, square back with ca...

The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central medallion.

The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central medallion.

Each chair presents a shaped back splat and gracefully curved saber legs, a hallmark of the Empire aesthetic.

These very comfortable chairs feature statuesque, gently curving high-backs with extremely charming, rounded tops over elegantly contouring back splats.

Exquisite antique Chippendale three seat mahogany bench showcases high quality craftsmanship, featuring intricately carved back splats and graceful scrolled arms. The rich mahogany w...

These very comfortable chairs feature statuesque, gently curving high-backs with extremely charming, rounded tops over elegantly contouring back splats.

Richly detailed with delicate strings, scrollwork, and a suspended gilt ring, these sculptural back splats transform the chairs into elegant works of decorative art while maintaining...

18th century mahogany Queen Anne arm chair from England. The top rail on the back has a central scroll, continuing in graceful and elegant curves and a vase shaped back splat, also...

The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central medallion.

Each with an imbricated shell carving at the hooped crestrail over a back splat with gadrooned scrollwork and diapered panel, flanked by shaped molded uprights, the drop-in seats are...

The gracefully curved crest rail wraps around the chair, creating an inviting silhouette, while the decorative pierced back splat and bamboo-form spindle work add visual interest fro...

Crafted in solid oak, each bench features decorative cut-out back splats, carved crest rails, and sturdy architectural legs that evoke traditional Spanish Colonial and European folk ...

Its made of mahogany and has bullseyes on the back splat. The seat is upholstered in needlepoint.

English Regency (early 19th Century) carved wooden child\'s chair with an ornately carved curved crest rail and openwork scroll & foliate back splat, with arms that protrude over the...

The chairs with delicately carved and pierced back splats, fluted back supports and legs with stretcher base rails.

This pair of 19th-century Dutch-style side chairs features highly decorative inlays of flower urns, tulips, foliage, butterflies and birds on all sides. While the upright backs with ...