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Thayer Coggin "T-Back Chairs" by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
The "T-Back chairs" is a timeless classic! Restored this pair of architectural club chairs by Milo
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman T-Back Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated this beautiful and comfortable chairs with a velvet by Holly Hunt Great Plains
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Milo Baughman Designed Design Classic 989 Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 989 is affectionately known as the “T-back” chair, as its exposed metal frame forms a "T" when
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare shell back lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic and rare armless lounge chair in mahogany with angled slat back designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back frame with upholstered seat in mocha tweed. A great mid century modern chair for dining, desk or
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair is a classic and iconic piece of mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb High Back Club Chairs Ebonized Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
 Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb highback club chairs with dark walnut base, tapered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Chairs Medium Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in med dark walnut. Two
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos,  Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather T-Shaped Back Pair Side Chairs, Morocco, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Moroccan design T-shaped back pair of side chairs. Upholstered all over in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman Large T-Back Lounge Chairs in Orange Microfiber
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an iconic design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The T-Back lounge chair. This is the
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern T-back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder-Back Chairs in Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb in Walnut. 2 arm chairs and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Designer Lucite T-Back Side / Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage designer lucite t-back side chair or desk chair. Very high quality well made forms
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Antique High Victorian New England T-Back Maple Chair in very good antique condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman T-Back Lounge Chairs in Kelly Wearstler Sereno Stripe Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman's iconic T-Back lounge chair upholstered in Kelly Wearstler's iconic Sereno velvet
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern curved channel back lounge chairs. Iconic mid-century modern American
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lounge chairs. Walnut frames with original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back & Ebonized Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood finish. The straight high back gives these chairs a more modern appearance and offer great
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 8 T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American mid-century dining side chairs with light wooden frames, woven rattan seats, and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in London, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Sexy Pair Robsjohn Gibbings Style Tufted back Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy pair of Robsjohn Gibbings style tufted back slipper chairs. We love the look of the sleek
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Reupholstered Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Dunbar Furniture, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make comfort a bold presence in any space with this impressive high back vintage lounge chair
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Accent Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings brass accent lounge chair for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Vertical slate back with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining room chair, steel, patinated leather, The Netherlands, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 T Back Dining Chairs made by Simply Amish "Harlow" Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" x 19"; Seat height: 18" Set of 6 Early 21st Century T Back Dining Chairs made by Simply Amish
Category

Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Rare Slat-Back Walnut Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb, Circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Widdicomb 1950s Lounge Chairs, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern to embody the quintessence
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Modern T-back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

T E Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut high back chair.
By Collinson & Lock, Thomas Edwards
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
accented by covered buttons. The chairs have a spring down T-seat cushion with an blend down back cushion
Category

1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Martin Visser Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for T' Spectrum, 1960 Netherlands
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period very famous Dutch furniture designer Martin Visser designed these chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wenge

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather and Ebonized Wood Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather and ebonized wood slipper lounge chairs for Widdicomb. Introducing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
By Mogg, Annebet Philps
Located in New York, NY
its back to the original shape inspired T-Shirt, hence the name. T-Chair is a comfortable chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of 3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Green Seat Dining Chai
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century dining side chairs consisting of two armchairs and one side chair with light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pennsylvania House Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style T-Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania House Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style T-Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Item feartures (2
Category

Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s iconic walnut Lounge Chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and made by Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Rustic Americana wingback, arrow back, form lounge chair in solid maple, attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchair in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
appearance. Laces are used to hold the leather together. A buckle is visible on the back of the chair which
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchairs in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, lounge chairs, model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel, The
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Set of 8 Dining Chairs 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 beautifully made dining chairs model 4208 in walnut with new dark blue leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style T-Back Dutch Design Beechwood
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Brutalist Beech chairs made in the Netherlands around the 1970s. Probably inspired by
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chair. This beautifully
Category

20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Laverne International Pair of Iconic "T Chairs" with Brown Leather, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

T-Chair in Black and White Stripes by Annebet Philps & Mogg
By Mogg, Annebet Philps
Located in New York, NY
its back to the original shape inspired T-Shirt, hence the name. T-Chair is a comfortable chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-chairs ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Remarkable so called ‘T-chairs’ designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready. The New custom cane back is a modification to the chair. This large set of rare examples is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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T Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal t back chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every t back chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a t back chair, we have 6806 options in-stock, while there are 415 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer t back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each t back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful t back chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a T Back Chair?

A t back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,053, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.

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 T Back Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.