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Leather Lounge Set, 1960s, Attributed to Carl Straub
Leather Lounge Set, 1960s, Attributed to Carl Straub

Leather Lounge Set, 1960s, Attributed to Carl Straub

By Carl Straub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, adding warmth and authenticity to the set. The taller lounge chair offers additional back support

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs

Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Carimate, Como

design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Franco Albini and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement turned tall back mahogany chair Pad feet and spindle decoration Silk

Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

19thc English High Back Arm Chair
19thc English High Back Arm Chair

19thc English High Back Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc walnut tall back English arm chair is in wonderful original surface . This five

Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Tall Easy Chair With Dark Striped Fabric from 1940s
Tall Easy Chair With Dark Striped Fabric from 1940s

Tall Easy Chair With Dark Striped Fabric from 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

comfort and style. The chair's tall back and generous proportions provide excellent support and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850

Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back chairs and square low

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen
High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen

High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Inspired by classic mid-century style our tea chair has a rounded seat and base and tall back. The

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Late 19th Century European Arm Chair
Late 19th Century European Arm Chair

Late 19th Century European Arm Chair

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Late 19th century European Arm Chair. Tall back upholstered chair with lovely silk fabric in like

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Italian Renaissance Revival tall back throne chair offers walnut frame having shaped

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair
19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair

19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair

Located in Casteren, NL

This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Baroque Carved Oak Cathedral Chapel Chairs Bench
19th Century Baroque Carved Oak Cathedral Chapel Chairs Bench

19th Century Baroque Carved Oak Cathedral Chapel Chairs Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

tall back and sides allowed for privacy, while in this example the two seats are joined together almost

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Honey Color Beechwood Throne Chair
19th Century French Honey Color Beechwood Throne Chair

19th Century French Honey Color Beechwood Throne Chair

Located in Casteren, NL

This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Carved Hall Chairs with Nail Head Decoration
Pair of Carved Hall Chairs with Nail Head Decoration

Pair of Carved Hall Chairs with Nail Head Decoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large hall chairs with tall backs and shaped crest rails. In a pale blond wood stain with carved

Category

20th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof
American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof

American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Troy, MI

American craftsman armchair in the style of Sam Maloof A tall interpretation of the Low Back

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

and back. This set distinguishes itself by means of a high, tall back. The tufted leather chairs have

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

distinguishes itself by means of a high, tall back. The tufted leather chairs have a graphic, abstract feel

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Sculpted Tall Back Chair
Unique Sculpted Tall Back Chair

Unique Sculpted Tall Back Chair

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Unique sculpted tall back chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cane

German Cubism Cherrywood Tall Back Chair, circa 1900
German Cubism Cherrywood Tall Back Chair, circa 1900

German Cubism Cherrywood Tall Back Chair, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! An unusual cherrywood side chair in the Cubism style circa 1900 having a

Category

Early 20th Century German Futurist Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Danish Mid-Century Modern Original Brown Leather Tall Back Chair
Danish Mid-Century Modern Original Brown Leather Tall Back Chair

Danish Mid-Century Modern Original Brown Leather Tall Back Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Classic clean lined Danish Mid-Century Modern original brown leather tall back lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Outstanding Chinese Throne Tall Back Chairs
Pair of Outstanding Chinese Throne Tall Back Chairs

Pair of Outstanding Chinese Throne Tall Back Chairs

Located in London, GB

Red lacquered wood tall back throne chairs with arms, Chinese, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

French Late 19th Century Walnut Tall Back Chairs
French Late 19th Century Walnut Tall Back Chairs

French Late 19th Century Walnut Tall Back Chairs

Located in Natchez, MS

French Late 19th century walnut tall back armchairs with paisley upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of very stylish Hollywood Regency tall back chairs, upholstered in pewter velvetine finished

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Rare Pair of Mahogany Correction Chairs
Rare Pair of Mahogany Correction Chairs

Rare Pair of Mahogany Correction Chairs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Pair of very interesting tall-back chairs once used for the correction of a child's posture. Hinge

Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Felix Davin Side Chairs in Limed Oak and Original Aubusson Tapestry
Pair of Felix Davin Side Chairs in Limed Oak and Original Aubusson Tapestry

Pair of Felix Davin Side Chairs in Limed Oak and Original Aubusson Tapestry

By Felix Davin

Located in New York, NY

Pair of limed oak tall back chairs covered with their original "Aubusson" tapestry. Illustrated in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Hand Crafted Mid-century Chair, Hand Embroidered  Orange Velvet with “Circles”
Hand Crafted Mid-century Chair, Hand Embroidered  Orange Velvet with “Circles”

Hand Crafted Mid-century Chair, Hand Embroidered Orange Velvet with “Circles”

By Geraldine Larkin

Located in London, GB

Vintage tall back chair upholstered in hand embroidered Dedar Splendido velvet, Orange,magenta

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

English William and Mary Period Walnut Carved and Turned Lounging Chair
English William and Mary Period Walnut Carved and Turned Lounging Chair

English William and Mary Period Walnut Carved and Turned Lounging Chair

Located in Wells, ME

English William and Mary period walnut lounging chair. This handsome tall backed chair has carved

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

William IV Period Tall-Backed Easy-Chair
William IV Period Tall-Backed Easy-Chair

William IV Period Tall-Backed Easy-Chair

Located in Cambridge, GB

William IV period tall-backed easy-chair; the fully-upholstered curved back and squab seat covered

Category

Antique 1830s English Chairs

Italian, fruitwood tall back occasional side chair
Italian, fruitwood tall back occasional side chair

Italian, fruitwood tall back occasional side chair

Located in New York, NY

Italian, fruitwood occasional side chair Ca. 1840 with upholstered tall back and seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Tall Back French Dining Chairs
Tall Back French Dining Chairs

Tall Back French Dining Chairs

Unavailable|$1,650 / set

Tall Back French Dining Chairs

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Set of six refinished and reupholstered dining chairs. Elegant lines.  

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Erwin-Lambeth Tall Back Side Chairs, Pair
Erwin-Lambeth Tall Back Side Chairs, Pair

Erwin-Lambeth Tall Back Side Chairs, Pair

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of elegant tall back side chairs by Erwin-Lambeth. Features attached button tufted seat

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Russell Woodard Tall Back Side Chairs Pair
Russell Woodard Tall Back Side Chairs Pair

Russell Woodard Tall Back Side Chairs Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Chicago, IL

stunning chairs consist of metal with a tall back and perfect aging. If you have any additional questions

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Bentwood Tall Back Dining Chairs
Modern Bentwood Tall Back Dining Chairs

Modern Bentwood Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern bentwood tall back dining chairs. Set of six.

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 1950s Italian Tall Back Bedroom Chairs
Pair of 1950s Italian Tall Back Bedroom Chairs

Pair of 1950s Italian Tall Back Bedroom Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Italian tall back bedroom chairs been re-upholstered in gray fabric. With one button on

Category

20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs

Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair
Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair

Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern swivel chair in original black leather, circa 1960s with a metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs

Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs

Located in North Miami, FL

These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Newly Upholstered Tall Back Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Newly Upholstered Tall Back Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

Newly Upholstered Tall Back Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Adrian Pearsall designed tall lounge chair newly upholstered in a very nice Maharam purple fabric

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century English Oak Tall-Back Needlepoint-Covered Accent Chair
19th Century English Oak Tall-Back Needlepoint-Covered Accent Chair

19th Century English Oak Tall-Back Needlepoint-Covered Accent Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century English oak tall-back needlepoint-covered accent chair with barley twist spindles to

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Arne Norell Black Leather Tall Back "Pilot" Chair, Sweden, 1960s
Arne Norell Black Leather Tall Back "Pilot" Chair, Sweden, 1960s

Arne Norell Black Leather Tall Back "Pilot" Chair, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Swedish lounge chair in original black leather that has faded to a dark grey in many areas

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs from Denmark
Pair of Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs from Denmark

Pair of Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs from Denmark

Located in New London, CT

A nice pair of tall back, newly upholstered, dining chairs from the 1950s. The previous upholsters

Category

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

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair
Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair

Waka Waka Contemporary Tall Ladder Back Wood Dining Chair

By WAKA WAKA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Waka Waka tall ladder back dining chair features repeated dowel rungs as the back support detail with

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Tall Back Bistro Chairs in the Manner of Umanoff
Pair of Tall Back Bistro Chairs in the Manner of Umanoff

Pair of Tall Back Bistro Chairs in the Manner of Umanoff

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An unusual and tantalizing pair of tall backed garden chairs circa 1950's in the distinct style of

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century George III Style Mahogany Hall Chairs, Tall Backs
Pair of 19th Century George III Style Mahogany Hall Chairs, Tall Backs

Pair of 19th Century George III Style Mahogany Hall Chairs, Tall Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century George III style mahogany hall chairs, tall backs Seats have been re-covered

Category

Antique 19th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Suzanne Guiguichon Cerused Tall Back DIning Chairs, Set of Eight
Suzanne Guiguichon Cerused Tall Back DIning Chairs, Set of Eight

Suzanne Guiguichon Cerused Tall Back DIning Chairs, Set of Eight

By Suzanne Guiguichon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic set of dramatic dining chairs by Suzanne Guiguichon. Original finish and reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of 1960s Brazilian Tall Back Dining Chairs by Celina Moveis
Pair of 1960s Brazilian Tall Back Dining Chairs by Celina Moveis

Pair of 1960s Brazilian Tall Back Dining Chairs by Celina Moveis

By Celina Moveis

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of solid rosewood tall back dining chairs designed by Celina Moveis, Brazil, 1960s Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Tall Back 1980s Dining Chair in Original Ultrasuede
Set of 6 Tall Back 1980s Dining Chair in Original Ultrasuede

Set of 6 Tall Back 1980s Dining Chair in Original Ultrasuede

By Carsons

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of 6 tall back 1980s dining chairs that are unique in that the seats swivel and the chairs are

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia
Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia

Tall Lucite Chair by Antonio Pavia

By Antonio Pavia

Located in New York, NY

Tall arch back Lucite chair by Antonio Pavia, Italian, 1970s. Solid thick Lucite rod construction

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of Four Tall Back Dining Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth, Circa 1963
Set of Four Tall Back Dining Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth, Circa 1963

Set of Four Tall Back Dining Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth, Circa 1963

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Set of four tall back dining chairs upholstered in velvet with tufts and buttons, by Erwin-Lambeth

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Fine Set Modernist Tall Back Bamboo Dining Chairs By Arthur Edwards For McGuire
Fine Set Modernist Tall Back Bamboo Dining Chairs By Arthur Edwards For McGuire

Fine Set Modernist Tall Back Bamboo Dining Chairs By Arthur Edwards For McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

This exquisite set of 6 (4 side chairs + 2 armchairs) Modernist Tall Back Bamboo Dining Chairs by

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Set of Four Danish Modern Teak and Black Vinyl Tall-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Danish Modern Teak and Black Vinyl Tall-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Danish Modern Teak and Black Vinyl Tall-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Sacramento, CA

Set of four 1960s Danish Modern teak and vinyl tall-back dining chairs. Unusual space-age design

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Sculpted Curve-Back Chair
Sculpted Curve-Back Chair

Sculpted Curve-Back Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Tall and slender, sculpted curved-back chairs. Chair has low, sloping arms that fit easily under a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of William & Mary Period Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs, English, circa 1690
Pair of William & Mary Period Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs, English, circa 1690

Pair of William & Mary Period Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs, English, circa 1690

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of William & Mary period carved walnut tall back side chairs, each with a scrolled shaped

Category

Antique 1680s British William and Mary Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI style, high back, side chairs
Pair of Louis XVI style, high back, side chairs

Pair of Louis XVI style, high back, side chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

The pair of chairs are perfect to be used as a end chairs. The tall back makes them very elegant

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura

Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Berlin, Germany

A set of four tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, 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.