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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
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
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
Metal and Solid Wood Modern "Vista" Chair
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
This metal and wood dining chair is intentionally simple, with purposeful angles, straight lines
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
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
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
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Lovely Pair Milo Baughman style Barrel Back Swivel Rocker Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of tufted barrel back swivel rockers in the style of Milo Baughman. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four Space Age Italian chairs in metal and velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Space Age Italian chairs dating back to the 1970s is up for grabs. These chairs embody
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-chairs ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
manufactured by ICF De Padova Italy 1952. These three-legged chairs have chrome plated tubular metal frames
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
'T-Shink' Sprayed Textile Throne Chair, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'T-Shink' functional art throne chair is constructed of elements from wooden moulds which date
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set Six T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arm and 4 Side Dining Chairs. Featuring refinished curved contoured spindle type backs with flat front
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage'
Edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary W.O.T Chair in Fiberglass and Hand Painted Gloss Finish
Located in London, GB
‘W.O.T. Chair’ is your portal to the future past. This surrealistic sculptural lounge chair is not
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 61.42 in
Contemporary W.O.T Chair in Fiberglass and Hand Painted Gloss Finish
Located in London, GB
‘W.O.T. Chair’ is your portal to the future past. This surrealistic sculptural lounge chair is not
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 61.42 in
Katavolos Littel and Kelley T Chairs for Laverne International in Brown Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The backs of the chairs show wear to the hides, though are structurally excellent.
The chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Stylish Set of 8 Italian Black Leather Dining Chair Tall Asymmetric Back
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Well kept set of 8 Italian black leather asymmetric high back dining chairs. No rips or tears on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Bronze Green-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing.
Intuitively
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs set of 6 ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Kelley in 1952 and manufactured in Italy by ICF De Padova. These chairs have metal frames that are chrome
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27 in D 39 in
Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Teak/Warm Black-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing.
Intuitively
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Gold Painted Metal Chairs Rolling Style Phyllis Morris
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Chinoiserie or Hollywood Regency faux bamboo gold painted metal rolling chairs on
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Cees Braakman Wire Chair for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Amazing sculptural wire chair designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This piece features a wire mesh
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Raoul Guys Attributed Dining Chairs Airborne France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. We fully restored the chairs as they were white repainted, but they are back in their former glory
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frame Dark Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dark dining chair by Mario Tsai Studio.
Materials: Fabric, metal.
Dimensions: D 53 x W 57 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frame Taupe Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame taupe dining chair by Mario Tsai studio.
Materials: fabric, metal.
Dimensions: D 53 x W 57
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Cirkel logo and with the TH Eindhoven metal tag on the side of the frame, also impressed at the back
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Result Chairs Set Birch Ahrend 1965
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice iconic and rare set of 6 early Result chairs with birch plywood seats and backs. Designed for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Eindhoven metal tag on the side of the frame, also impressed at the back (Ahrend de Cirkel). The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
they are unusual with wood seats and metal backs. They date from the early 1950’s and are in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
By Bonaldo, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
Folding chair mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavier and the whole chair has a substantial feel and they are unusual with wood seats and metal backs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mint With Wood Seat - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
heavier and the whole chair has a substantial feel and they are unusual with wood seats and metal backs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Eindhoven metal tag on the side of the frame, also impressed at the back (Ahrend de Cirkel). The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Six (6) Bentwood Dining w/ Metal Bases Chairs by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
As rare as they are visually stunning this extraordinary set of chairs, first designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Modern Accent Chairs by Carsons Inc Chrome Frames & Oatmeal Herringbone a Pair
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Carsons Incorporated accent chairs with rectangular
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in W 23 in D 30 in
Set of 2 Restored 'Penguin' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
. Featuring a plywood molded back, a thin metal frame and a generous seat reupholstered in a spirited heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
comprised of a fantastic teak frame, tubular black metal runners in the front, back, and both sides holding
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Salterini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Cumberland, RI
now and ready to ship. Pierced Metal Filagree Seat with Scrolled Back gives these chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-frame Lounge Chair is a versatile seating solution that offers
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
the style of the chair and the metal forged symbol on the back are clearly Ghanaian; the chair was
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Iron
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
mobler, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs have a high spine back which is very nicely crafted in a way
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Augusto Bozzi Saporiti Cosmos lounge chair Italy 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
high back, this tall back is not only comfort, if also gives the chair a nice aestethic look.
Like all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair
Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...?
- Measures: L 48
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
and arms with a folded metal base that is very strong, and the seat and back are made of ciranol
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s Dutch Design
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
. Comfortable lounge chair consists in two pieces connected on a metal frame.
The seating and back- rest piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 32.68 in D 29.14 in
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair retains its super rare double ring back black medallion made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ottomans swivel on 5-star metal bases and share similar dimensions. Each chair rocks back and returns to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 38.5 in D 38 in
Stylish John Widdicomb Rolling Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
down-filled back cushion and original matching ottoman. Both the chair and ottoman have casters making
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Vintage Harry Bertoia Diamond Wire Chair for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Isa Bergamo Sculptural Petite Club Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low and petite Isa Bergamo arm/club chairs attributed to Gio Ponti characterized by pronounced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.75 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
these chairs wouldn’t make an inviting space to sit down, lean back, and indulge in the most impeccable
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Alias 813 Slim Conference High 4 Y Shaped Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 813 Slim Conference High 4 Y Shaped Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.1 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Bicalounge Modern Steel Lounge Chair Champagne, Upholstery in Natural Cork
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a stackable steel Lounge Chair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 32.29 in
'2' Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Throne Chairs in Original Red Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored Witco Conquistador tiki throne chairs in original red fur. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
gorgeous sofa and chair comprised of rattan frames and wraps, the sofa has 3 loose seat and 3 loose back
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal t back metal chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, every t back metal chair was constructed with great care. Find 125 options for an antique or vintage t back metal chair now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer t back metal chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right t back metal chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one t back metal chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dirk Van Sliedregt, Milo Baughman and Crump and Kwash produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
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- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The 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.
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- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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, 2023Cross 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, 2023Vladimir 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.
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