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Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall tufted tall back lounge chairs. These are quite rare with the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair
Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair

Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

original woven seat and back. This chair is in great condition and most wonderful untouched surface. Super

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs. Unusual elegant proportions Italian fireside slipper

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

4 American Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Tall Back Dining Chairs Mid-century
4 American Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Tall Back Dining Chairs Mid-century

4 American Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Tall Back Dining Chairs Mid-century

By Tomlinson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish set of 4 tall back American modern Tomlinson Sophisticate dining chairs. I love the round

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

. Tall elegant backs with sculptural detailing on top crest and lower backrest, featuring elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern
Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern

Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chairs. This pair retains their original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

" velvet seats. Fabulous lithe tall back design, the chairs have been carefully refinished whilst

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Good quality classic bentwood

Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint
Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint

Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint

By Drexel, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 cane tall back pecan Mid-Century Modern chairs mint! Natural organic Safari pattern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane

Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot

Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot

By Maurice Jallot

Located in New York City, NY

A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Naugahyde

Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs
Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs

Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish pair of Italian Regency Rococo tall slender dining chairs with wing-backs, cabriole legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of six Woodard Sculptura wrought iron tall back dining height chairs
Set of six Woodard Sculptura wrought iron tall back dining height chairs

Set of six Woodard Sculptura wrought iron tall back dining height chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Somewhat rare set of six Woodard wrought iron with mesh seat high back dining chairs . Rare in that

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage 1960s Danish Tall Back Brutalist Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, set of 8
Vintage 1960s Danish Tall Back Brutalist Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, set of 8

Vintage 1960s Danish Tall Back Brutalist Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, set of 8

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A set of 8 Danish high-back dining chairs by the acclaimed Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French  Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT
Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French  Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT

Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sexy Sculptural Set 6 Pietro Costantini style Tall Back dining Chair Post Modern
Sexy Sculptural Set 6 Pietro Costantini style Tall Back dining Chair Post Modern

Sexy Sculptural Set 6 Pietro Costantini style Tall Back dining Chair Post Modern

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning statuesque set of 6 Postmodern tall back dining chairs, four side chairs and two armchairs

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs

Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant set of 8 Painted French Louis XV Style Tall Back Dining Chairs brings timeless

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts

Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts

Located in New York City, NY

A set of six original French Mid-Century Modernist tall dining chairs featuring angular lines with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight 19th Century Tall Back Walnut William and Mary Style Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century Tall Back Walnut William and Mary Style Chairs

Set of Eight 19th Century Tall Back Walnut William and Mary Style Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

or rips. The chairs have wonderfully shaped front legs with great quality turned back legs and

Category

Antique 1880s English William and Mary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Brazilian Modern Set of 8 Tall-Back Dining Chairs in Caviúna & Bone Linen, Cimo
Brazilian Modern Set of 8 Tall-Back Dining Chairs in Caviúna & Bone Linen, Cimo

Brazilian Modern Set of 8 Tall-Back Dining Chairs in Caviúna & Bone Linen, Cimo

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and increasingly scarce set of eight dining chairs by Cimo, Brazil, circa 1950 — a

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chairs. 5 side chairs and

Category

Late 20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs
Set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs

Set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs

Located in Annville, PA

chairs. These shield back chairs are taller than many traditional shield back design chairs allowing the

Category

2010s Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th  C
6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th  C

6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs offer ebonized black metal frames with tall ladder

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tall Back Design Institute of America Dining Chairs in Tiger Velvet Set of 4
Tall Back Design Institute of America Dining Chairs in Tiger Velvet Set of 4

Tall Back Design Institute of America Dining Chairs in Tiger Velvet Set of 4

By Design Institute America

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Set of four chrome tall back dining chairs produced by Design Institute of America newly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality
Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

By Dunbar Furniture, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality MINT!

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 20 Danish Modern Tall Back Dining Chairs in New Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Set of 20 Danish Modern Tall Back Dining Chairs in New Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

Set of 20 Danish Modern Tall Back Dining Chairs in New Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Front, side and back this jaw dropping large set of 20 teak Danish Modern Chairs delivers a bold

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Beograd, RS

armrests. They feature tall spindle back, making it one of the rarest models in the long line of Windsor

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair

Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair

By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing Arm Chair MINT!

Category

20th Century American Country Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair
David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair

David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

One of a kind tall twisted stick ladder back chair by renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair
Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair

Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome French Charles X burl birch spoon back chair; the tall incurved back with stylized

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, clean lines. Newly reupholstered for a fresh look and comfortable seating, the chair’s tall back and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair

Category

Antique 1850s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Set of 4 Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini
Postmodern Set of 4 Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini

Postmodern Set of 4 Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini

By Pietro Costantini

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini, circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Roland Rainer Tall Rocking Chair Hagafors Stolfabrik Mid Century Austria 1950s
Roland Rainer Tall Rocking Chair Hagafors Stolfabrik Mid Century Austria 1950s

Roland Rainer Tall Rocking Chair Hagafors Stolfabrik Mid Century Austria 1950s

By Roland Rainer, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Scandinavian Mid century tall back rocking chair designed by Roland Rainer for Hagafors

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Inlaid Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10

Inlaid Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

chairs are taller than many traditional shield back design chairs allowing the homeowner to see the

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's
Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Ritts Tropitan

Located in New York, NY

tall back rest. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Six Tall Ladderback Rush Seat Dining Chairs Rustic Primitive
Six Tall Ladderback Rush Seat Dining Chairs Rustic Primitive

Six Tall Ladderback Rush Seat Dining Chairs Rustic Primitive

Located in Las Vegas, NV

circa 1960's tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seating. Set of 6. Brown stained maple

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti
Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti

Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Pair of tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti by Otto Gerdau, made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel
R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel

R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel

By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Located in London, GB

–1910), c.1900. The tall rectangular back is framed by square capped uprights and four narrow vertical

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

Italian Mid-Century Space Age High-Back Wire Lounge Chairs, Set of 4
Italian Mid-Century Space Age High-Back Wire Lounge Chairs, Set of 4

Italian Mid-Century Space Age High-Back Wire Lounge Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Wichita, KS

A striking set of four mid-century wire lounge chairs with tall backs and a relaxed, sling-style

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs
Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs

Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Early and rare fireside chair pair, possibly Dutch. Tall backed chairs with short wings upholstered

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Baltimore, MD

Exceptional set of four tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, c

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of four tall spoon back chairs with rosewood legs and apron. Restored in unbleached linen with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rosewood

Six French Louis XVI High Back Blue Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs
Six French Louis XVI High Back Blue Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs

Six French Louis XVI High Back Blue Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

Set of six French Louis XVI style tall back dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "

Located in Port Jervis, NY

frames that support the tall back well, very comfortable. Chairs are white, not green or yellow as photos

Category

Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Damask, Maple

American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair
American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair

American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

An American Neo-Gothic carved walnut side chair. Tall arched back with carved trefoil motif pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

, symbolizing happiness and good fortune. Unusually sinuous spindles support the armrests and the chairs' tall

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 8 handcrafted redwood dining chairs. Featuring tall backs with sculptural lines, arched

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Tall Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tall back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tall back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Tall back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Tall back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some tall back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller tall back chairs, measuring 14.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Tall back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Back Chairs?

Prices for tall back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall back chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,095.

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 Tall 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A type of tall chair is a bar stool. A bar stool is a chair that often features a footrest to support the feet and is used at bars and high tables in pubs and bars. You can find a variety of vintage and antique bar stools on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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 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.