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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (2) arm

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Italian Antique 1890s Era Carved Walnut Tall Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Italian Antique 1890s Era Carved Walnut Tall Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Italian Antique 1890s Era Carved Walnut Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous set of 6 Italian antique 1890s era carved walnut dining side chairs. The

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 1970s Spanish Emmanuelle Woven Wicker Tall Back Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Spanish Emmanuelle Woven Wicker Tall Back Armchairs

Pair of 1970s Spanish Emmanuelle Woven Wicker Tall Back Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1970s Spanish Emannuelle woven wicker tall back armchairs, originally known as peacock

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Rare Bronze Tall Back Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll
Rare Bronze Tall Back Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll

Rare Bronze Tall Back Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll

By Warren Platner

Located in New York, NY

Early production, wire rod tall back armchair in rare bronze finish, by Warren Platner for Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Tall Back Cerused and Black Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Tall Back Cerused and Black Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Tall Back Cerused and Black Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

condition. The chairs measure 21 wide x 46 tall x 27 deep and the side chairs are 21 wide x 43 tall x 24

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Stickley Style Distressed Oak Tall Ladder Back Armchair
19th Century Stickley Style Distressed Oak Tall Ladder Back Armchair

19th Century Stickley Style Distressed Oak Tall Ladder Back Armchair

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning accent or corner chair having genuine distressed oak wood with ladder back design in the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Curved Back Slipper Chairs
Pair Curved Back Slipper Chairs

Pair Curved Back Slipper Chairs

Located in Hanover, MA

This is an elegant pair of vintage tall curved back slipper chairs. Rolled collar. Detached seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Set of 4 Tall Back French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Tall Back French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Tall Back French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

by your upholsterer and make you happy. The frame measures 24 wide x 47 tall x 24 deep and the seat

Category

1990s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Midcentury Tall Cane Back Dining Armchairs
Set of Four Midcentury Tall Cane Back Dining Armchairs

Set of Four Midcentury Tall Cane Back Dining Armchairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Norwood, NJ

Four Harvey Probber style. Four tall back cane arm chairs with upholstered seats.   

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Administrator's Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Administrator's Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Administrator's Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th century walnut tall back chairs were handmade by a gifted artisan from China’s Shanxi

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of High Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of High Ladder Back Chairs

Pair of High Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of tall ladder back European side chairs. Finials are painted black as the rest of the chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s European Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining / Desk Side Chair by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design, c. 1970's
Dining / Desk Side Chair by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design, c. 1970's

Dining / Desk Side Chair by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design, c. 1970's

By Benny A. Linden

Located in Deland, FL

gold accents, features new medium density foam for maximum comfort. This tall-back chair is incredibly

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair Faux Alligator Printed Leather Tall Back Art Deco Style Wingchairs
Pair Faux Alligator Printed Leather Tall Back Art Deco Style Wingchairs

Pair Faux Alligator Printed Leather Tall Back Art Deco Style Wingchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Description Leather. Nailhead trim. 44 1/2" h x 34" w x 35 1/2" d x 17 1/4" seat height. Condition Scratches. Wear to leather. Dimensions 45 x 34 x 36 in

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 12 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
Set of 12 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

Set of 12 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Beograd, RS

chairs with and 4 chairs without armrests, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. They feature tall

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Armchairs in Orange Velvet
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Armchairs in Orange Velvet

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Armchairs in Orange Velvet

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back armchairs in original orange velvet upholstery. Needs refinishing

Category

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

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wing back chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Wing back chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wing back chairs

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of tall wing back chairs with scroll arms, reupholstered in blue fabric with brown embroidery

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Ladder Back Accent Side Chair After Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Ladder Back Accent Side Chair After Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Ladder Back Accent Side Chair After Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian, mid-century modern, tall ladder back, accent, side chair in the style of Gio Ponti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of 1970's Italian Swivel Tall Chairs with Zebra Print Fabric
Pair of 1970's Italian Swivel Tall Chairs with Zebra Print Fabric

Pair of 1970's Italian Swivel Tall Chairs with Zebra Print Fabric

By Maurice Burke

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking tall back pair of chairs, with original zebra fabric print the chairs swivel and are in

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dramatic and Unusual Pair of Asian Inspired Tall Back Armchairs by Milo Baughman
Dramatic and Unusual Pair of Asian Inspired Tall Back Armchairs by Milo Baughman

Dramatic and Unusual Pair of Asian Inspired Tall Back Armchairs by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of high back chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, amazing Alexander

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19thc Original Salmon Painted Tall  Ladderback  Chair /rush Seat
19thc Original Salmon Painted Tall  Ladderback  Chair /rush Seat

19thc Original Salmon Painted Tall Ladderback Chair /rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC FOLKY TALL BACK ORIGINAL SALMON PAINTED LADDERBACK CHAIR.THIS FANTASTIC CHAIR HAS WONDERFUL

Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Grosfeld House Hi Back Arm Chairs, Bergere or Lounge Chairs
Pair of Grosfeld House Hi Back Arm Chairs, Bergere or Lounge Chairs

Pair of Grosfeld House Hi Back Arm Chairs, Bergere or Lounge Chairs

By Grosfeld House

Located in Stamford, CT

House pair of tall back arm chairs in a stunning Scalamandre fabric having solid mahogany frames with

Category

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

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Pair Sculptural High Back Club Chairs With Quilted Upholstery
Pair Sculptural High Back Club Chairs With Quilted Upholstery

Pair Sculptural High Back Club Chairs With Quilted Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

Striking and unusual tall rolled back lounge chairs with sloping arms and white lacquered carved

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini in Lacquered Wood and Leather
Four Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini in Lacquered Wood and Leather

Four Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini in Lacquered Wood and Leather

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

Set of Six 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs
Set of Six 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs

Set of Six 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs

Located in Dallas, TX

has a tall, rectangular pitched back, front turned legs and matching stretcher at the base. The side

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani
Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani

Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a tall back Mexican Modernist club chair and ottoman red leather and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rouge Print Silk & Black Lacquer High Back Chinese Lounge Chair
Rouge Print Silk & Black Lacquer High Back Chinese Lounge Chair

Rouge Print Silk & Black Lacquer High Back Chinese Lounge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Rouge print silk upholstered Chinese tall back lounge chair with black lacquered ming style legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chair High Back Style 3172
Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chair High Back Style 3172

Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chair High Back Style 3172

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in West Hartford, CT

college. The chair's extra tall back served as a symbol of prestige and created a space of its own. The

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Tall Postmodern Danish Molded Teak Upholstered Chairs by Vamdrup
Rare Tall Postmodern Danish Molded Teak Upholstered Chairs by Vamdrup

Rare Tall Postmodern Danish Molded Teak Upholstered Chairs by Vamdrup

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in San Diego, CA

Single rare tall back Danish teak chairs circa 1980s, original back fabric with freshly upholstered

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Upholstered Armchair Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Upholstered Armchair Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Upholstered Armchair Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

with the arm detail of the tall backed chair and was no doubt custom ordered from Widicomb. Graceful

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Set of Six Tall Danish Pine Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Set of Six Tall Danish Pine Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Set of Six Tall Danish Pine Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An unusual set of tall backed pine dining chairs. Likely Danish, c1970s. Four regular

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Kroehler High Back Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair Kroehler High Back Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair Kroehler High Back Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern sculptural tall back lounge chairs with single ottoman in the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style, 3172
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style, 3172

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style, 3172

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in West Hartford, CT

the college. The chair's extra tall back served as a symbol of prestige and created a space of its own

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chairs
Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chairs

Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chairs

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four tall back Italian dining chairs. The seats are hand woven of rush cord. They are in

Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cord

Set Six Stylized High Back Windsor Dining Chairs By Hibriten
Set Six Stylized High Back Windsor Dining Chairs By Hibriten

Set Six Stylized High Back Windsor Dining Chairs By Hibriten

Located in Chicago, IL

seat, feature even taller backs than the side chairs. Unique set from Hibriten, which became a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style 3172
Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style 3172

Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style 3172

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in West Hartford, CT

series for the college. The chair's extra tall back served as a symbol of prestige and created a space of

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Custom High Back Contemporary Dining Chairs
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Custom High Back Contemporary Dining Chairs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Custom High Back Contemporary Dining Chairs

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of 6 56.5” tall high back dining chairs having evenly overstuffed cushions with Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Rosewood, Wood

High Back Bamboo Armchair
High Back Bamboo Armchair

High Back Bamboo Armchair

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury tall back bamboo lounge chairs by Rohe Noorwoldswith beautiful golden patina and more

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Tall Back Arm Chair
Tall Back Arm Chair

Tall Back Arm Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Bright piece with geometrical floral pattern. Continous curves and nailhead trim are great additions to this exclusive find.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Tall Back Library Chair
Tall Back Library Chair

Tall Back Library Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

newly upholstered in vintage wool horse blanket

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Set of 4 High-Back Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing Company
Set of 4 High-Back Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing Company

Set of 4 High-Back Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing Company

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 4 Hill Manufacturing Tall Back Lucite Dining Chairs. Chairs have a burl wood band around

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome, nineteen sixties set of six well designed tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush

Category

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

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 6 Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of 6 Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of 6 Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 tall ladder back dining chairs with rush seating. Impressive towering design. In good

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush

Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy
Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy

Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy

By Aldo Tura, Atelier Tura

Located in Munster, NRW

A set of 8 tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, 1962 for Atélier Tura. The chairs frames

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back
Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back

Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall back lounge chair with original metal details and strappings for adjustable back, linen

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back
Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back

Tall Back Lounge Chair With Adjustable Back

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall back lounge chair with original metal details and strappings for adjustable back, linen

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Burlap

Adjustable Tall-Back Lounge Chair
Adjustable Tall-Back Lounge Chair

Adjustable Tall-Back Lounge Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall back lounge chair metal strapping for adjustable back, with new burlap and padding.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Stunning Louis Style Tall Wingback Armchairs
Pair Of Stunning Louis Style Tall Wingback Armchairs

Pair Of Stunning Louis Style Tall Wingback Armchairs

Located in North Miami, FL

wing back chair from France. Original silver leaf and new natural linen upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen

Tall Back Dunbar Lounge Chair
Tall Back Dunbar Lounge Chair

Tall Back Dunbar Lounge Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tall Back Lounge Chair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950's. Signed with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Carved Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Woven Seat, Set of Six
French Carved Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Woven Seat, Set of Six

French Carved Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Woven Seat, Set of Six

Located in Dallas, TX

chair has three carved ladders across the tall pitched back which give each chair great support and

Category

Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Antique French Louis XIII Style Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Antique French Louis XIII Style Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

back frame. The chairs have been structurally restored and showcase a naturally aged patina with a rich

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Napoleon III Spool Chair
Napoleon III Spool Chair

Napoleon III Spool Chair

Located in New York, NY

Tall back Napoleon III spool chair. Embroidered seat. Spool legs as well as back.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Triangular Italian Chair
A Triangular Italian Chair

A Triangular Italian Chair

Located in North Miami, FL

Tall back triangle form chair from Italian designer (unknown)

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Napoleon III Spool Chair
Napoleon III Spool Chair

Napoleon III Spool Chair

Located in New York, NY

Tall back Napoleon III chair with turned spool detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
Italian Brass Chiavari Chair

Italian Brass Chiavari Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage tall back Italian brass Chiavari chair newly upholstered in a snowy white Icelandic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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
    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 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
    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 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.