What is a low back chair?

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.

What is a comb back chair?

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.

What is a balloon back chair?

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.

What is a sling back chair?

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.

What is a spoon back chair?

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.

What is a Windsor back chair?

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.

What is the back of a chair called?

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.

What is a splat back chair?

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.

What is a yoke back chair?

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.

What is a bow back chair?

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.

What is a channel back chair?

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.

What is a lyre back chair?

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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

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.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

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.

What era are balloon back chairs?

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.

What kind of chair is best for your back?

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.

What are cross back chairs called?

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.

What are round back chairs called?

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.

Who designed the shield back chair?

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.

When were shield back chairs made?

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.

Straw Back Chairs

Orkney Chairs

Antique French Chair Louis Xvi Gold

North Wind

Zigzag Chair

Italian Beech Dining Room

Beach Cabin

Set Of 4 Bauhaus Chairs

Italian Carved Dining Set

Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s

$1,175 / set

Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s Very particular pair of vintage high-backed chairs with structure entirely in solid wood with curved and ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Wood and straw low chair, 1950s.

$2,086

Wood and straw low chair, 1950s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Wood and straw high back chair in the style of Victor Courtray.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

$6,550

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back, rush seat, open arms, tapering legs and side stretchers.

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Rush

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back

$5,995

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back, rush seat, open serpentine arms, tapered legs and side stretchers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$1,500 / set

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate woodc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century

$1,708

Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Berlin, DE

French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw seat, this vernacular form exemplifies the rural traditions that later informed mod...

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$6,000 / set

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of Six Oak and Straw Dining Chairs with Geometric Backs, Spain ca 1930s

$6,995 / set

Set of Six Oak and Straw Dining Chairs with Geometric Backs, Spain ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In the realm of Spanish furniture design, the 1930s were a pivotal era that witnessed the emergence of distinctive styles and innovative craftsmanship. Among the unique pieces create...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Set of Twelve Oak and Straw Dining Chairs with Geometric Backs, Spain ca 1930s

$13,990 / set

Set of Twelve Oak and Straw Dining Chairs with Geometric Backs, Spain ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In the realm of Spanish furniture design, the 1930s were a pivotal era that witnessed the emergence of distinctive styles and innovative craftsmanship. Among the unique pieces create...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Set of 6 chairs with straw seats and solid oak, 1940

$2,407 / set

Set of 6 chairs with straw seats and solid oak, 1940

Located in MONTESSON, FR

The seats and backs are straw-woven. These chairs are in excellent original condition and have a uniform patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

$733Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

Located in Torino, IT

Pair of cherry wood chairs with lyre-shaped back and straw seat Origin Italy Period Very early twentieth century Materials Solid carved cherry wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

1950's FRENCH SET OF 6 FARM COUNTRY HOUSE LADDER BACK DINING CHAIRS STRAW SEATS

$3,058 / set

1950's FRENCH SET OF 6 FARM COUNTRY HOUSE LADDER BACK DINING CHAIRS STRAW SEATS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London An elegant set of six French ladder-back dining chairs from the 1950s, expertly crafted in solid oak with hand-woven rush seats. Embodying the rustic charm of F...

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of High Back Italian Chairs

$2,520Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of High Back Italian Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beautiful pair of italian chairs in lacquered wood from the 1950's located in NY original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s

$365Sale Price / set|50% Off

Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s Bring a touch of vintage Mediterranean charm to your space with this stunning pair of high-back chairs from 1940s Spain.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Beech

Set of 8 high back chairs, 1950s.

$4,012 / set

Set of 8 high back chairs, 1950s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Set of 8 turned wood (brazilian chestnut) high back chairs peak ending with a straw seat. Spain, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat

$350

Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat, and a tall racked back, this chair will be a fabulous addition to a dining room, o...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Six Mid-Century Modern Style Cane Back Dining Chairs

$9,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Six Mid-Century Modern Style Cane Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by Viennese designs from the 1850s, this design combines beauty with functionality with its solid beech wood and straw structure back, stained in blond walnut. Upholstered i...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Straw

Set of Six Wooden Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seats

$18,227 / set

Set of Six Wooden Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seats

Located in Lisbon, PT

A handsome set of six wooden ladder back dining chairs featuring warm medium-brown wood frames and beautifully woven cane seats. The chairs have a timeless, versatile design, with ge...

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Scrap Wood

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

$3,874 / set

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous set of six early 20th century polychrome high back chairs with strawed seats. Each features a prominently raised crest on the headrest, beautifully carved with a sunflower.

Category

20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century

$2,636

Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Late 19th-century child's armchair or fauteuil from the Scottish Orkney Islands, also referred to as Orkney Chair. The Orkney chair features an oak frame supporting a demicircle bac...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Wood

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Beige Contour by Colé Italia

$2,774 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Beige Contour by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, Vienna chair, natural beech wood, nord wool beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beech wood chair with straw back...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Beige Contour by Colé Italia

$5,548 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Beige Contour by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Natural Beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered seat Also available: Vienna Canaletto, Vienna little armchair, Vienna soft little armchair, & different materia...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Anthracite & Beech Light Blue by Colé Italia

$2,854 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Anthracite & Beech Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, Vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool anthracite & beech wood light blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood ch...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Anthracite & Beech Light Blue by Colé Italia

$5,708 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Anthracite & Beech Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool anthracite & beech wood light blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood ch...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, Canaletto, nord wool Anthracite by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholster...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Scottish 19th Century Child's Orkney Chair

$2,450

Scottish 19th Century Child's Orkney Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

The wooden seat and frame support the straw back. As a child's chair, it is both a functional seat and a decorative object of folk-craft interest.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Early 20th Century French Country Armchair with High Back Design

$470

Early 20th Century French Country Armchair with High Back Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Early 20th Century French Country-Style Armchair High back armchair - Natural straw chair seat Measures : 59x43cm H:98cm SH:43,5cm Material : Wood - Straw Wear consistent with age an...

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered seat. Wood stained finishing: CA Canaletto; WE Wengé; BK Black.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Anthracite by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Anthracite by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural Beechwood chair with straw back and upho...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool light blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstere...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Red Contour by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Red Contour by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord Wool Red Contour by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholster...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

$1,467 / item

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholster...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beechwood chair with straw back and u...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - Ocre by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beechwood chair with straw back and u...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool- Light Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw back ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

$1,673 / item

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beechwood chair with straw back a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia

$2,934 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

$2,934 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia

$5,869 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and uphols...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

$2,934 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

$5,869 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord Wool Ocre by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and uphol...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

$5,869 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered seat. Wood stained finishing: CA Canaletto; WE Wengé; BK Black.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

$2,934 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia

$1,387 / item

Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Natural Beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered seat Also available: Vienna Canaletto, Vienna Little Armchair, Vienna Soft Little Armchair, & Different Materia...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

$5,869 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, vienna chair, Canaletto, nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

$5,548 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia

$2,934 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia

$5,548 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

$2,774 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

$5,548 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool - Ocre by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Red Contour by Colé Italia

$5,869 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Red Contour by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord Wool Red Contour by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood, Upholstery

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

$2,774 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool Red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw bac...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Beige Contour by Colé Italia

$1,708 / item

Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Beige Contour by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Vienna chair, natural beech wood, nord wool beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beech wood chair with straw back and uphol...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Beech, Upholstery

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

$3,347 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, vienna chair, natural beech wood, and velvetforthy glicine by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with stra...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

$5,548 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4, Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool- Light Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with s...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

$2,774 / set

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2, Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool- Light Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with s...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

$6,694 / set

Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Recent Sales

Handwoven Straw and British Oak Orkney Style Brodgar Chair by Gareth Neal

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in

Handwoven Straw and British Oak Orkney Style Brodgar Chair by Gareth Neal

By Kevin Gauld, Gareth Neal

Located in London, GB

A contemporary Orkney chair combining an oak Windsor chair vernacular with the traditional Orkney chair straw back.

Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

High Back "Chiavarine" Black Lacquered Set Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in

High Back "Chiavarine" Black Lacquered Set Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia

High back "Chiavarine" set chairs, Italy, 1950s. Maple wood chairs with straw original Chaivari system seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Maple

Midcentury Swedish Oak Chairs by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Set of 4, 1961

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Swedish Oak Chairs by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Set of 4, 1961

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Riga, Latvia

Vintage chairs with straw back details in Scandinavian Modern style, green wool fabric upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Antique Scottish Orkney Islands Child's Small Chair of Woven Rush circa 1920

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H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in

Antique Scottish Orkney Islands Child's Small Chair of Woven Rush circa 1920

Located in Houston, TX

Because of the strong and bitterly cold North Sea winds that blow continuously this type of chair was invented to keep the sitter safely enclosed within its woven straw back.

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

Small Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back Wingback

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H 15.5 in W 23 in D 17 in

Small Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back Wingback

Located in Surrey, BC

Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back , strong original patina, and wooden seat.

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

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H 46.9 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs and bow arched bars.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Fruitwood

Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century, Early Straw-Back Meribel Chairs c. 1946

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H 30 in W 16 in D 16.5 in

Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century, Early Straw-Back Meribel Chairs c. 1946

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Stamford, CT

Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century Modern, Four Meribel Dining or Side Chairs, France c. 1946 A set of four early example Meribel chairs by Charlotte Perriand, made exclusively ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

4 Brutalist Ladder Back Straw Seat Chairs, England, 1900s

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H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in

4 Brutalist Ladder Back Straw Seat Chairs, England, 1900s

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of 4 oak ladder back chairs with rush seats. Sturdy chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Italian Chairs by Acerbis from 1970s with Straw of Vienna on Seat and Back

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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Italian Chairs by Acerbis from 1970s with Straw of Vienna on Seat and Back

Located in Prato, IT

Four Italian stunning chairs by Acerbis from 1970s with Straw of Vienna on seat and back other two pieces to be restored, are available.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Antique Scottish Mid-19th Century Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back

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H 32.5 in W 21 in D 15 in

Antique Scottish Mid-19th Century Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

Produced in the 1800s-early 1900s, these stylistically very recognizable chairs feature a wooden frame with a handwoven straw back.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Rustic Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns

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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This armchair features a wooden armature supporting a curved back, reminiscent of wingback chairs, handwoven with straw.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Rustic Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Straw, Wood

19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns

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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in

19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic 19th century Orkney chair with zigzag-patterned handwoven straw back from the Island of Orkney near the Northern tip of Scotland.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Rustic Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Wooden and Vienna Straw 1970s High Back Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Set of 6

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H 50.79 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in

Wooden and Vienna Straw 1970s High Back Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Set of 6

Located in Quarrata, IT

Set of 6 chairs with wooden structure high back chairs with Vienna straw.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

SET OF FOUR SOLID OAK COUNTRY HOUSE STRAW SEAT LADDER BACK DINING CHAiRS

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H 38 in W 19.49 in D 20.08 in L 38 in

SET OF FOUR SOLID OAK COUNTRY HOUSE STRAW SEAT LADDER BACK DINING CHAiRS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A charming set of four vintage country house dining chairs, crafted in solid oak with traditional ladder back design and rush straw seats.

Category

20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Vienna Straw Cane Back Side Chairs

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H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Vienna Straw Cane Back Side Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut side chairs or game table chairs. They feature organic Vienna straw backs and original fabric seats.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bas Van Pelt Attributed High Back Armchairs in Oak and Straw

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H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in

Bas Van Pelt Attributed High Back Armchairs in Oak and Straw

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern Bas Van Pelt (attributed) high back armchairs in oak and straw, the Netherlands, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of High Back Chairs

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H 46.07 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Pair of High Back Chairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

an amazing pair of high back chair in wood and straw.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rustic Chairs with Woven Straw Seat and Back, Europe Ca 1950s

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H 30.91 in W 25.4 in D 28.35 in

Mid-Century Modern Rustic Chairs with Woven Straw Seat and Back, Europe Ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The precision of the structures and the straw weaving is evident at first glance, showing great geometric order.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Straw Seats and Backs, Europe ca 1950s

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H 35.63 in W 17.52 in D 19.69 in

A Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Straw Seats and Backs, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

At the heart of the design are the seats and backs, woven intricately with great skill. The choice of straw as the primary material lends a distinct organic touch, infusing warmth an...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

1920's French Oak High Back Chair

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H 51 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

1920's French Oak High Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful wood and woven high back chair from France, 1920's. Carved oak body with slated back and ornate carved detail.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of Barrel Back Chair

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H 28 in W 34.5 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Barrel Back Chair

Located in Pomona, CA

Straw wicker woven rush barrel back chairs. Loose cushion covered in linen.

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Black Wood and Chrome Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in

Mid-Century Black Wood and Chrome Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern black painted and metal structure and Vienna straw seat and back original Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Cesca model chair, with structure...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900

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H 32.75 in W 18 in D 14.75 in

Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back and wooden seat.

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Louis XVI Style Large French Chair Vienna Straw Seat And Back.

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H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in

Louis XVI Style Large French Chair Vienna Straw Seat And Back.

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The process of constructing the back and seat, made of "Vienna straw," uses equally spaced holes and woven plant material (drawn guinea cane) and has been known since Egyptian times,...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Louis XVI Style French Chair With Arms And Back In Vienna Straw

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H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in

Louis XVI Style French Chair With Arms And Back In Vienna Straw

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Inter...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Scottish Mid-19th Century Oak Orkney Chairs with Handwoven Straw Backs

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H 42.5 in W 24.25 in D 18 in

Pair of Scottish Mid-19th Century Oak Orkney Chairs with Handwoven Straw Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Produced in the late 19th, early 20th century, these stylistically very recognizable chairs feature a wooden frame with a handwoven straw back.

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Midcentury Italian "Toscanella" Chairs by Alessandro Becchi, 1970

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H 30.71 in W 17.52 in D 13.39 in

Midcentury Italian "Toscanella" Chairs by Alessandro Becchi, 1970

By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Toscanella wooden chairs designed by Alessandro Becchi. Beautiful chairs with straw back and seat characterized by sculptural cone-shaped legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Early Rush Armchair N°21, Solid Wood and Straw, France

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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in

Charlotte Perriand Early Rush Armchair N°21, Solid Wood and Straw, France

By Charlotte Perriand, George Blanchon

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Solid wood structure and wooden straw back and seat. This lounge chair is an early exemplar, end of the 1940s early 1950s, made by Georges Blanchon (L'équipement de la maison).

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of straw back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique straw back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, straw and wood. Straw back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Straw back chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Straw Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $1,093 on the low end and $10,500 highest priced.

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 Straw Back Chairs

What is a low back chair?
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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.
What is a comb back chair?
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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.
What is a balloon back chair?
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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.
What is a sling back chair?
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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.
What is a spoon back chair?
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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.
What is a Windsor back chair?
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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.
What is the back of a chair called?
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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.
What is a splat back chair?
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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.
What is a yoke back chair?
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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.
What is a bow back chair?
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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.
What is a channel back chair?
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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.
What is a lyre back chair?
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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.
How do you upholster a channel back chair?
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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.
What era are ladder back chairs from?
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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.
What era are balloon back chairs?
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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.
What kind of chair is best for your back?
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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.
What are cross back chairs called?
1 Answer
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.
What are round back chairs called?
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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.
Who designed the shield back chair?
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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.
When were shield back chairs made?
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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.

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