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.

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 are rounded back chairs called?

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.

What is a high back office chair?

A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.

When were cane back chairs popular?

While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When were balloon back chairs made?

Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.

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.

Swiss Back Chair

Vintage Chair With Ottoman

Saddle Dining Chair

Ernst Luthy

Armchair High Back Vintage

De Sede Ds 31

1960s Dining Room Set

Horgen Glarus

1970s Leather Chair Ottoman

Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss

$13,500 / set

H 60 in W 43 in D 36 in

Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss

By Yves Boucard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair

$1,499 / set

H 44 in W 32 in D 25 in

1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric. (I

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black

$3,195

H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Munich, Bavaria

an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac

$3,195

H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood, Cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s.

$3,870

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood, Cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s.

By Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood, Cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-back

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair

$480Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 22 in D 20.5 in

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair

By Bruno Rey

Located in Pasadena, TX

One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather

$1,950 / item

H 41 in W 28 in D 24 in

1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather

By Mario Bellini, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Availa

$225 / item

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Availa

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus beech saddle back dining chairs – various quantities Available 1960’s Horgen

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Various Quantities Availa

$225 / item

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Various Quantities Availa

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1960’s Horgen

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$1,353 / set

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus beech ladder back dining chairs – set of six 1960’s Horgen Glarus beech

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set of Six

$1,353

H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight

$1,804 / set

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Felber C14 Beech wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 4

$2,550 / set

H 30.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in

Felber C14 Beech wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 4

By Dietiker

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

The Felber C14 chair is a Classic and timeless piece of Swiss design. It is a reedition of the

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Felber C14 Beech Wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 2

$1,275 / set

H 30.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in

Felber C14 Beech Wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 2

By Dietiker

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

The Felber C14 chair is a Classic and timeless piece of Swiss design. It is a reedition of the

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team

$7,259Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Sculptural High Back Chairs, 1940

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Sculptural High Back Chairs, 1940

Located in Zürich, CH

Straightforward, angular chairs without any decoration, but with the greatest possible presence

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

French Club Lounge Chair Brown Leather, circa 1930, Wool Swiss Army Blanket Back

Unavailable

H 34 in W 31 in D 29 in

French Club Lounge Chair Brown Leather, circa 1930, Wool Swiss Army Blanket Back

Located in Madison, WI

study, library, living room, reading nook. Back of chair has been recently reupholstered with a vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool

Pair of De Sede DS 264 High Back Lounge Chairs by Matthias Hoffmann

Unavailable

H 40 in W 30 in D 36.5 in

Pair of De Sede DS 264 High Back Lounge Chairs by Matthias Hoffmann

By De Sede

Located in San Diego, CA

Two pairs (4 total) of De Sede, model DS 264 high back lounge chairs by Matthias Hoffmann. Nice

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs

Max Bill Cross Frame Chair, Black Beech Frame/Natural Birch Plywood Seat&Back

Unavailable

H 30.7 in W 18.9 in D 20.5 in

Max Bill Cross Frame Chair, Black Beech Frame/Natural Birch Plywood Seat&Back

By Max Bill

Located in New Milford, CT

Max Bill's award-winning cross-frame chair (Kreuzzargenstuhl) has been in continual production

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

31 high back swivel reclining leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team

Unavailable

H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

Unavailable

H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Wooden High Back Chair Anthroposophy France or Switzerland, 1950

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H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Sculptural Wooden High Back Chair Anthroposophy France or Switzerland, 1950

Located in Renens, CH

Sculptural wooden chair anthroposophy France or Switzerland, 1950. Sculptural chair with high

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

De Sede Low Back Lounge Chair

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H 27 in W 37 in D 33 in

De Sede Low Back Lounge Chair

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury De Sede black leather low back lounge chair. Beautiful natural patina. Wear consistent

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlaid Seat and Back, circa 1900

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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 15 in

Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlaid Seat and Back, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

A carved Swiss walnut chair featuring inlaid ibex and stag with delicate edelweiss and floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Two Lounge Satin High Back Button Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

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H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Two Lounge Satin High Back Button Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Sofia, BG

A pair of two lounge satin high back button chairs, excellent condition, new upholstery golden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Ueli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back

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H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Ueli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back

By Ueli Berger

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger and produced by De Sede

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back

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H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back

By Ueli Berger

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Uli Berger and produced by De Sede

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather, 1970s High Back

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H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in

Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather, 1970s High Back

By Ueli Berger

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Uli Berger and produced by De Sede

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury De Sede DS 31 High-Back Swivel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 1970

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H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in

Midcentury De Sede DS 31 High-Back Swivel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 1970

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Midcentury De Sede DS 31 high-back swivel lounge armchair with ottoman, 1970 The chair was made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s 'Safari' Chair Wilhelm Kienzle Canvass Seat, Back and a Beech Frame

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H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in

1960s 'Safari' Chair Wilhelm Kienzle Canvass Seat, Back and a Beech Frame

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in London, GB

Wonderful safari chair, designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 for Wohnbedarf and manufactured in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

High Back Reclining De Sede Lounge Chair

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H 30.5 in W 37 in D 33 in

High Back Reclining De Sede Lounge Chair

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury De Sede black leather high back reclining lounge chair. Beautiful natural patina. Wear

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight

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H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric

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H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in

1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but the price is for each chair) vintage 1997

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger for De Sede

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H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 36.62 in

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger for De Sede

By Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ueli Berger for De Sede, pair of lounge chairs, wood and leather, Switzerland, 1970s High back

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Nickey Kehoe Swiss Back Dining Chair

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H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in

Nickey Kehoe Swiss Back Dining Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This comfortable dining chair boasts an open silhouette inspired by rustic European style that is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swiss Made Unique High-Backed Chair by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

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H 41.34 in W 17.72 in L 41.34 in

Swiss Made Unique High-Backed Chair by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

Vintage industrial 1970s iconic chair designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker Switzerland The Rey chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Wooden Outdoor Easy Chair with Adjustable Back Rest, Foldable Swiss Design 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 35.44 in

Wooden Outdoor Easy Chair with Adjustable Back Rest, Foldable Swiss Design 1950s

Located in Zürich, Zürich

Wooden easy chair for indoor or outdoor use. The adjustable backrest allows three different seating

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Stick Back Chair

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H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 14.57 in

Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Stick Back Chair

Located in Dorchester, GB

A very charming and primitive chair we believe to be Swiss 19th century. Not too sure on the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair of Louis XVI-Style with Medallion Back and Swiss Army Blanket Cushion

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H 37.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Armchair of Louis XVI-Style with Medallion Back and Swiss Army Blanket Cushion

Located in Madison, WI

Dining armchair in Louis XVI style with medallion round back laced with cane. Upholstered Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Corner Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Fruitwood

High Back Lounge Chair Model DS-31 by De Sede

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H 41.75 in W 33 in D 35.25 in

High Back Lounge Chair Model DS-31 by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

DS31 by De Sede, Switzerland. This is the model with the beautiful polished aluminium four-leg

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of De Sede DS 31 High Back Lounge Club Chairs with Ottomans

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Pair of De Sede DS 31 High Back Lounge Club Chairs with Ottomans

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

Pair of retro De Sede DS 31 high back lounge armchairs with ottomans. Built in the early 1970s by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs

Vintage De Sede High Back Swivel Club Armchairs 1970`s

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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede High Back Swivel Club Armchairs 1970`s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

Retro de Sede DS 31 high back swivel club armchairs. Built in the 1970s by de Sede craftsman in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 High Back Swivel Lounge Club Armchairs, 1970s

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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 High Back Swivel Lounge Club Armchairs, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

whipstitch edge detail. Built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, these swivel club armchairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bruno Rey Set of 6 Black Dining Chairs, of Which 2 Rare Double Back Version

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H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Bruno Rey Set of 6 Black Dining Chairs, of Which 2 Rare Double Back Version

By Bruno Rey

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Switzerland. In this set of 6 are 4 'normal' dining chairs and 2 ultra rare specimen of this model with the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,970 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

George III Mahogany Wing Back Chair

$3,800

H 46.5 in W 30 in D 33 in

George III Mahogany Wing Back Chair

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with arched back. Winged sides and arms. Loose cushion seat and cabriole legs and pad feet. Used striped fabric.

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Antique 1750s English George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th century English Georgian Petite Wingback Chair

$2,360Sale Price|37% Off

H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 24 in

18th century English Georgian Petite Wingback Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

Unusual petite size Georgian ladies wingback chair. Out-scrolled arms supported by walnut cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in silk damask. See measurements below.

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Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Wingback Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor

$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...

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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury

$3,850

H 35 in W 64 in D 34.5 in

Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful flowered linen Chippendale style camelback loveseat sofa with mahogany legs. We love the original bright flowered linen used on this sofa-gives it great vintage appeal.

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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Bubble29 Green quartz sconces By Phoenix

$9,900 / item

H 29 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Bubble29 Green quartz sconces By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Green quartz Bubble with hammered polished brass stand. Created by Phoenix Two E26 sockets installed,use two T10 100w each led light bulb,200w total. Recommended J-box size: 2"x4"

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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

1970's Wingback Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered - a Pair

$3,599Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 43 in W 31.25 in D 32.5 in

1970's Wingback Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered - a Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage pair of wing chairs for sale. They are from the 1970's, and have been professionally restored. The wood bases and legs have been refinished in walnut, and have been reupholst...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

$7,693

H 45 in W 28 in D 30 in

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...

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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

A pair of 18th-century English Wing Chairs

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 23 in D 27 in

A pair of 18th-century English Wing Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of 18th-century English wing chairs, expertly crafted from walnut and featuring newly upholstered down cushions. The chairs are dressed in luxurious designer chenille fabric, ...

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Antique 18th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Walnut, Down

Pair of Vintage Wingback Armchairs

$2,200 / set

H 46.75 in W 37.5 in D 32.25 in

Pair of Vintage Wingback Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage wingback armchairs with beautiful wood carved claw foot legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair English Library Wing Chairs with New Upholstery

Unavailable|~~$4,795 / set~~

H 43.5 in W 32 in D 30 in

Pair English Library Wing Chairs with New Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this pair of wing chairs date from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in a gray/green subtle tweedy fabric with contrasting dark cream colored welting and nailhead trim a...

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Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Chippendale Wingback Chair

$6,200

H 48.5 in W 34 in D 32 in

Large Chippendale Wingback Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Large late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chair. Newly upholstered in wool check.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs

Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820

$9,293

H 42.92 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in

Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Swiss Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swiss back chair for your home. A Swiss back chair — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage Swiss back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swiss back chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made Swiss back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Bruno Rey and Robert Haussmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swiss Back Chair?

Prices for a Swiss back chair start at $1,050 and top out at $9,867 with the average selling for $4,554.

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.

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