Splat Back

Fine vintage statement piece with captivating relief carved craftsmanship Quality mahogany stocks present rich colour and fine grain interest Distinctive crest rail formed as a coile...

Each chair features a gently arched crest rail with outturned ends, a broad central back splat, and subtly curved stiles — all elements inspired by traditional Ming dynasty furniture.

That’s right, we have a single chair attributed to Bernhardt that you could call a side or desk chair, an occasional chair, an accent chair, a single dining chair, or quite frankly j...

The solid oak, substantial chairs feature ornate Renaissance carvings that include cherubs, florals and scrolls on the open crown of the seatback and framing the entire back splat. T...

Charming needlepoint side chair with a fascinating frame Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Walnut frame presents fine grain interest and deep caramel hu...

Born in Venice during the early years of the 19th century, this exquisite painted armchair features a slightly slanted pierced back with carved splat, adorned with a parcel-gilt crest.

A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair With a drop-in rush seat There is a stylised tree design cut-out to the central back splat, which is in the manner of CFA Voys...

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840 A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back Hall Chair . England, C.1840 Turned oak, 17 spindle back splat with rush seat.

The Shaped Frieze of the Chairs also Having a Carved Shell. The Backs of the Chairs Having a Wide Shaped Back Splat and a Shaped Cresting Rail.

The gracefully curved top rail is exquisitely carved with acanthus detailing, while the outstretched arms are supported by three finely fluted columns. The back splats are beautifull...

Known as guanmaoyi or official's hat armchairs, the chair is defined by its elegant yet minimalist design, crafted of northern elm (yumu) with a prominent back splat and a silhouette...

A pair of 18th century Hepplewhite period camelback side chairs, having honeysuckle & husk carved backs with shaped splats above serpentine shaped stuffover buttoned seats, supported...

An armchair designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with arched top and oval mother-of-pearl inlays just below the ears and sinuous arms with conforming seat detai...

The bow shaped top rail with scroll and foliate motifs is raised over a pierced back splat with acanthus detail above outswept curved and pierced arms with richly scrolling acanthus...

Set of six Baker Furniture Noble Homes collection (precursor to the Stately Homes collection) gilt black Chinoiserie dining chairs in the Queen Anne taste, each having a serpentine c...

Each chair features a shaped back splat with an open design, accented by a central roundel and subtle carved flourishes.

Note that the back splats are not identical, either. The other one is carved to depict an urn with flowers cascading from the lip.

A pair of vintage steel armchairs from the mid-20th century, with curving backs, pierced splats and custom cushions. Created during the mid-century period, each of this pair of steel...

These chairs retain their original lift out needlework seats. The back splats being of a carved and pierced form with a shaped cresting rail.

Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs Curved top rail, Carved Back Splat, Pair Open Scroll shaped Elbows, Pair Turned Front Legs, Leather Drop in seats, recently Uphols...

Featuring a decorative back splat. Constructed with a mortise and tenon joinery and supported by square legs with a foot rest in the front.

Pair of mahogany Chippendale revival armchairs. The backs with pierced splats, and shaped crest rails.

A mid-18th century George III period mahogany armchair having “saddled” top rail and shaped, pierced splats with set-back arms with scrolled decoration above leather stuff-over seat ...

There are various age related signs including a few marks to the seat fabric and sporadic nicks to the frame and a stable split to the top of one of the back-splats which do not grea...

Large scale Windsor armchairs with the classic hoop and spindle backs with carved splats. Turned arm supports, splayed legs and stretchers.

Each raised on squared front legs with flared back legs. With striped, textural upholstered seat cushions and Chippendale style carved and openwork back splats with carved top rails ...

Fine set of six George III painted Hepplewhite chairs, having squared backs with three splats each with central patera, over caned seats with tied cushions, standing on square splaye...

Beautiful pair of lacquered armchairs with chinoiserie details on the back splats and chair seats. Hand painted floral and leaf motifs across the legs, arms and back.

One chair is lighter with more wear to the patina and reveals residual paint on some of the back splats while the other chair has a slightly darker finish.

Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs feature a generous seat with a cane inset and wide arms measuring 24.5 inches high.

A testimony to the incredible workmanship inspired by Chippendale's example, these chairs not only display marvelous pierced back splats and intricately carved legs, but also feature...

This pair of lamphanger’s chairs has a very prominent upturned head piece. The back splat is divided into 4 sections. The second section is decorated with a 4 petal-plum blossom.

Stunning Yorkshire style chair with Country House appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select elm and ash stocks present fine grain interest Graced with warm car...

A pair of very well made corner blocked Side chairs in Chippendale style with deep stained hardwood frames. The backs with scrolled top and delicately carved and pierced Harp form ba...

A super large example of a thames valley yew wood windsor armchair by Prior of Uxbridge stamped twice on the edge of the seat. The back splat with prince of wales feathers, the front...

George III Mahogany Corner Armchair, it’s carved backrest & carved eagle form arm rests raised on turned supports with pierced urn form back splats. With green silk slip seat raised ...

With a carved cupids bow crest rail, a pierced back splat with swag carving, molded stiles, resting on Chippendale style 5 sided legs, joined by H shaped stretcher bars.

Teak stocks display fine grain interest with deep russet hues and pleasing tactile finish Unusual folding design, featuring a concertina seat squab for flexible placement and compact...

This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...

With curved backs and carved splats- the top ones openwork, the lower one with a relief vase with flowering branches, The curved arms with carved supports with scrolled motifs.

A great example of an 18th century Thames valley yew wood and elm cabriole leg windsor armchair, with a pierced back splat Good colour and patina.

The chair features a striking black lacquered back splat, beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl depicting figures engaged in daily activities, a quintessential element of Chinoiser...

A rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a veneered back splat, the stiles carved with bell flowers, having a molded, balloon-shape...

Very well crafted with solid feeling corner blocked frames, good weight and strong carving. The scrolled backs have a decorative pierced back splat and the legs with Laurel leaf carv...

Square x carved finials top the crest rail, above a horizontal splat decorated with a burlwood cartouche. The back splat is made with two supports carved with typical Eastlake detail...

It has a tall, arched back with a center back splat saturated with exquisite hand carved foliate décor including a tree, floral blossoms, and a fabulous feathered fowl… all inlaid wi...

The sinuous lines of the arms and the crisp carved details on the back splat and around the seat result in a pleasing whole.

A late 19th-early 20th century pair of Chinese hardwood horse shoe style armchairs, each with carved decoration to the splats, green upholstered back and seats and raised on square s...

A pair of Chinese elm armchairs with shaped crest rail and curved back splats with pierced and carved cartouches.

The chairs have simple triple vertical back splats with drop in rush seats with square tapering legs and finished with triple stretchers to the base.

These chairs retain their original lift out needlework seats. The back splats being of a carved and pierced form with a shaped cresting rail.

Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leading to embroidered padded seats.

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany inlaid & carved Elbow chair,circa 1900 Top rail with carved detail on top, oval inlay centre, & boxwood line inlay around edge, Open pierced carved b...

Created in Sweden during the 18th century, each of this pair of Rococo chairs features a curving pierced back with carved splat, sitting above a rectangular seat, reupholstered with ...

This set features intricate interlaced back splats complete with delicate floral detailing to the top rail.

English Chippendale style (18/19th Cent) mahogany double chair back loveseat with splat design and velvet seat.

A fine set of six English 18th century blue painted and parcel-gilt chairs with vase shaped back splats and caned seats, over cabriolet legs with pad feet.

Pair 19th century mahogany corner chairs with shaped backs, scroll arm supports and decoratively carved back splats to the centre.

Antique Victorian quality yew wood broad arm Windsor chair having yew wood turned columns and spindles, shaped splat to the back with scroll arms, elm seat and standing on yew wood t...

A set of walnut dining chairs comprising two armchairs and ten side chairs in the Queen Anne style featuring flame mahogany back splats over upholstered seats with shaped aprons, all...