George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair Walnut and Hickory Construction Single Board carved Sap Grained Seat Signed George Nakashima to underside of chair Seat
Walnut
C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a N19 Straight-Back Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946.
Birch
Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back chairs made for the countryside of China. they are very sturdy.
Bamboo
A pair of Italian mahogany "upright" small side chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair is distinguished by the old leather seats and turned elements. These straight back chairs (we have 10 at this time) were from a school where students were taught amongst oth...
Leather, Mahogany
$980 / set
Pair Yellow Straight Back Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair yellow straight back stools. Provincial Sicilian "panchette" made of fir with decoratively cut feet and back support for rustic kitchen or bath. Italy, early 18th century. Di...
Fir
Bertu Outdoor Chairs, Suelo Straight Back Dining Chairs, Black Mahogany
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Suelo® Outdoor Dining Chairs in Black are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cush...
Mahogany
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very elegant sculptural cane armchair with carved floral accents. The curved back makes this very more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has be...
Cane, Beech
$10,500Sale Price|34% Off
Six Painting in Red Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Paintings in Red Chair Finnish artist, Soile Yli-Mayry, incorporates 6 paintings in this red wood Straight-back chair.
Wood, Oil
Handsome Coastal Rattan Dining Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish square dining table and 4 straight back chairs in handsome woven rattan. Can be used on covered porch but not exposed to direct weather. 31” knee clearance
Rattan
1960’s Straight Back Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960?s straight back bentwood dining chair by Ton ? set of eight 1960?
Bentwood
Sophisticated Tailored Upholstered High Back Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated pair of tailored upholstered straight back club chairs having a lovely green fabric covering everywhere including the legs.
Upholstery
Modern Manhattan Chair Made with Oak and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
With its sober design and straight back, the Manhattan chair is the embodiment of elegance and comfort in one piece of furniture.
Suede, Oak
Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
The twelve chairs having rounded tops to the backs, turned front legs connected by a turned front stretcher with conforming turned side and middle bottom stretchers, connecting the ...
Walnut
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
This set consists of six straight back side chairs and two carver armchairs.
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four 1920s French Country Wooden Dining Chairs with Red Floral Upholstery
Located in Fall River, MA
Set of four 1920s wooden dining chairs with straight backs and vertical slat detailing.
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th C. 4 Swedish Grace Style Blonde Wood Side Chairs with Paisley Fabric
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Morristown, NJ
This style is known for its clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and focus on functional beauty. The chairs feature straight backs, subtle curves, and finely proportioned legs, all ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Painted Fauteuil With Yellow Damask Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century painted fauteuil with yellow damask fabric. The straight backed arm chair has two finials at the two top corners, padded armrests and carved and fluted frame and legs.
Wood
Set of 6 1960’s Scandinavian modern oak and leather armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Modular design chairs, straight backs. Very stylish set of chairs that would work well in a modern or traditional setting.
Leather, Oak
Fine Quality Regency Style High Back Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A fine quality regency style high back upholstered arm chair This is a superbly comfortable Edwardian Walnut arm chair, it has a straight deep back, the chair is upholstered in a ...
Walnut
18th Century George III Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III wing chair, the straight back with outscrolled wings raised over outscrolling arms raised above hipped cabriole leg with lion mask on knee flanked with scroll...
Mahogany
Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw
By DeLoss McGraw
Located in San Diego, CA
We didn't have a rocking chair. We didn't have a lot of money, and my grandmother had rocked me in a straight-backed chair.
Paper
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Gold Tone Upholstered Barstools
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Chair backs and seat are a rounded angular shape.
Metal
The Hunchback / - Strange beauty -
By Reiner Schwarz
Located in Berlin, DE
. - with scattered stains in the right margin, otherwise in excellent condition - Strange beauty - The hunchback not only has a hump protruding from the straight back of the cha...
Paper
Waka Waka Contemporary Straight Back Wood Dining Chair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Waka Waka straight back chair is one of our most subtle silhouettes, intended as an elegant seating solution to more ornate settings.
Plywood
Pair of Italian Style Hall Chairs with Gilt Finials
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking pair of straight back chairs with giltwood finials
Walnut
Oil on Canvas, American Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
She sits on a wine colored upholstered straight back chair. Information on reverse: " J.
Canvas
Waka Waka Contemporary Leaning Back Wood Dining Chair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair with our straight back dining chair. CNC machined parts in Baltic birch plywood with oak dowels and natural oil finish.
Plywood
Organic 93” Slab Walnut Dining Table- Hand Crafted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The set of 8 Dunbar style armless straight back chairs with wood legs as shown are available in separate listing.
Walnut
set of 4 chair by Melchior Bega circa 1950
Located in TARBES, FR
Curved front legs and straight back legs give these chairs a distinctive and refined look.
Beech
Upholstered White Wash Dining Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
White wash upholstered dining chair with straight back and trellis design to rear.
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping.
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping.
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 91 in W 39 in D 43 in
Two Mid Century 'Karin' Dining Chairs by E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, straight back, imbuia dining chairs by renowned South African furniture designer, E.E.
Imbuia
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
Solid hardwood with whitewashed & distressed finish, decoratively carved rope twist to the oval shaped backrest, the curved arms, the apron, and tapered straight legs. Chair backs an...
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Set of 6 George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chairs Solid Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of 6 straight back chairs designed by George Nakashima Studios c. 1960s.
Cherry
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and beautifully restored example of George Nakashima’s iconic Straight Chair, designed for Knoll in the late 1940s.
Walnut
the Straight-Backed chair designed by George Nakashima 1947
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six walnut side chairs with hand-hewn hickory spindles and shaped seats, on four splayed, tapered dowel legs, early design by Nakashima/ studio made set.
Walnut, Hickory
Early George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll Associates
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful early version of the N19 straight back chair in birch. Designed and made by George Nakashima and sold by Knoll associates.
Birch
Sold
H 34.25 in W 17 in D 16 in
A pair of Italian Renaissance Revival mahogany "upright" side chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair is distinguished by the old leather seats and turned elements. These straight back chairs (we have 10 at this time) were from a school where students were taught amongst oth...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Louis Philiippe Straight Back Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of circa 1850 mahogany arm chairs have beautifully scrolled arms and curved legs and new upholstery in a neutral tan linen with double welting on the seats and backs. Arms ...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Eight Art Deco Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
The solid walnut frames have a gorgeous design, they are upholstered in green leather which has a stunning patina. There are six straight back chairs and two carver chairs with arms.
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very elegant sculptural cane armchair with carved floral accents. The curved back makes this very more comfortable than a straight back chair.
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 48 in
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Straight Back Chaise Lounge Chairs -a Pr
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Relax in style with this pair of Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Straight Back Chaise Lounge Chairs. These American-style chaise lounges feature a sleek, coastal design and t...
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
The upholstery is pretty immaculate. Each side chair features the same slatted back decoration with straight barrel legs without the armrest.
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 39.77 in W 38.59 in D 33.27 in
Pair of Straight Back Luxury Duresta Brown Leather Club Armchairs
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Duresta brown leather luxury Contemporary straight back club armchairs RRP £3900 Please note...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Jean-Michel Frank 'Straight Back' armchair for Ecart - France, 1978
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International
Located in London, GB
A fine example of Jean-Michel Frank’s blocky rectangular club chair, officially reissued by Ecart in 1978. Designed in the 1930s, its simple yet sophisticated form remains undisputed...
Mohair
Sold
H 72 in W 8.5 in D 8.25 in
Gary Kulak Large Straight Chair Contemporary Modern Metal Floor Sculpture 1981
By Gary Kulak
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern metal floor sculpture by Detroit artist Gary Kulak chair. Created in 1981 A whimsical composition of a tall straight back chair.
Metal
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in East Aurora, NY
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials.
Wood
Continental Faux Bois Garden Set, circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The set consists of a round table raised on a curved base with three thick branch designed supports. The four chairs have impressive wood grain and patina, with straight backs.
Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941
By Paul Follot
Located in Paris, FR
The front legs of the armchairs and straight back chairs are fluted and tapered like the daybed, but their rear legs are sabered.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 32.5 in D 31 in
American Queen Anne Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Virginia, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne walnut wing back chair with straight back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, bulbous turned ringed stretchers, and terminating on the ...
Cotton, Muslin, Walnut
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