A Magnificent Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs
Sold|$2,875
A Magnificent Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Two Philippe Starck tall back hall chairs origionally designed for the N.Y. Parramount Hotel
Sold|$2,875
A Magnificent Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Two Philippe Starck tall back hall chairs origionally designed for the N.Y. Parramount Hotel
Sold|$3,087 / set
Pair of 18th Century Walnut Portuguese Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A rare pair of 18th century walnut Portuguese high back chairs, having tall carved and shaped backs
Walnut
Contemporary Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs in Charcoal Lacquer Finish
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant tall back Italian dining chairs from the Postmodern era in a charcoal lacquer finish with
Steel
Edwardian Hall Chair in Blue and White Homespun and Ticking
Located in Seattle, WA
1910 very tall back Edwardian hall chair in blue and white 19th century linen homespun and early
Linen
Sold|$1,750
Tall Drexel Barrel Back Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong lines and contrasting walnut wood grain, with a slight Danish influence. Tall back arm
Walnut, PVC
Antique Pair Monumental Moorish Parcel Gilt & Carved Oak Throne Chairs, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of large tall-back Moorish style throne chairs offer oak construction with
Oak, Upholstery
Striking Pair of Hill House Chairs Designed by Charles Mackintosh for Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of tall ladder back Hill House chairs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and
Wood
Sold|$7,740 / set
"His & Her" Deco Salon Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare " his & her " salon chairs , tall graceful backs
Sold|$3,450
Mid-Century Skull Fabric Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
A vintage tall-back club chair custom upholstered in a striking skull fabric. Contrasting arms, and
Antique French Pair Armchairs Breton Desk Fireside or Throne Chairs, C. 1890
Located in Tyler, TX
dining, hall, entry, desk, or accent chairs! 48" tall (backs)~~seats are 23.75" wide x 18" deep
Oak
Set of Eight French Louis XIV Style Mutton Leg Side Chairs, Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upholstered in a green
Tapestry, Upholstery, Ash
Set of 8 Gray Painted Baroque Side Dining Chairs, Sweden, circa 1800-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of eight Swedish country baroque dining side chairs with tall backs. Gray painted
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Midcentury Danish Lounge chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Danish tall back lounge chairs with sculpted walnut frames, new upholstery and refinished
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair Ivory Lacquer & Velvet Tall Back Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wood framed tall back regency arm chairs finished in a glazed ivory lacquer, with tan
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Pair Of Chairs By Adrian Pearsall In Original Condition. His And Her Tall Back Lounge
Sold|$1,784 / set
Pair of Midcentury Italian Lucite Green Chairs, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
this set has been maintained in very good vintage condition. Tall chair backs, unique wide-set legs
Metal
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early production tall back lounge chair and ottoman.
Upholstery
Early 19thc Paint Decorated Ladderback Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original painted tall ladder back chair with painted floral decoration and pin stripping.The
Pair of English Antique Slipper Chairs (William & Mary Style)
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual pair of tall straight back slipper chairs. With mahogany wood frames and all new upholstery
Upholstery
Curvaceous & Over-Scaled English William & Mary Style Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous and over-scaled English William & Mary style walnut wing chair; the tall back with
Sold|$850 / set
Thayer Coggin Parson Chairs Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of signed Thayer Coggin tall back Parsons chairs attributed to Milo Baughman - upholstered
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tufted velvet tall back lounge chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1970s sitting
Sold|$3,995 / set
Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs with New Tweed Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
fabric, circa 1950s. Chairs feature slender black metal legs, flat-topped arm rests and tall seat backs
Metal
Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen V
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1950s semi tall channel back lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Very
Wool, Beech
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall back "Siesta" easy chair with attractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back
Leather, Wood
Harry Bertoia 18 Karat Diamand Chair Lmt. Edition for Knoll International, USA
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Uithoorn, NL
“Diamond” chair (and its variants such as the tall-backed “Bird” chair) designed for Knoll Inc. and first
Gold
Sold|$4,950
Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 tall back dining room chairs with nail head details.
Wood, Tapestry
Leather and Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel
By Peter Wessel, K. Rasmussen
Located in San Antonio, TX
with tall back and cushy ottoman. circa 1950. Norway. Dimensions: 40" H x 28" W x 29" D Seat height
Leather, Teak, Foam
Vintage Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Side Chairs w/Ormolu Trim
Located in Highwood, IL
unparalleled charisma, charm, and comfort, too. Having tall backs and wide seats, these chairs would be perfect
Ormolu
Sold|$1,200
Set of 4 Danish Modern Teak Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 tall backs mid century modern chairs made in Denmark
PVC, Upholstery
Sold|$2,750 / set
Set of 6 Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Red Lion, PA
Six tall back dining chairs with leather style material on seats. Very sleek and modern. Would
Wood
Sold|$8,400
Pair of 6 Midcentury Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The tall back of the chairs provides ample support and comfort, making them perfect for long dinner
Brass
Sold|$7,200 / set
Set of Four Italian Red Leather Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
equal commitment to making durable goods for an active lifestyle. Tall seat backs of the chairs are very
Steel
Paul Laszlo Dining Table Chairs for Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
tall back captains chairs and four side chairs. The captains chairs measure 41" tall - 19.5" seat
Upholstery
Sold|$2,400
Set of Four Dining / Side Chairs in Linen
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four armless tall back carved wood French dining chairs newly upholstered in natural linen
Set of Four Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very stylish set of upholstered dining chairs with tall backs, dark mahogany legs and a raspberry
Sold|$2,250 / set
Set of Four English Queen Anne Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of four English Queen Anne style tall-backed dining chairs in oak with drop-in seats for
Oak
Set Six Mastercraft Amboyna Burl & Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
With incredible burled amboyna wood grain, simple brass detail, and tall back, these unusual dining
Silk, Amboyna
Sold|$1,995 / set
Vintage George Mulhauser Bentwood Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
avocado green in color. chairs measure approximately 33.5" tall to top of chair back. Seat measures 16
Faux Leather, Bentwood
SET OF 8 Early 18th Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 8 Early 18th Century Walnut Dining Chairs, C1720, Tall shaped back chairs with front
Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Christiansen
Located in New York, NY
Tall ladder back dining chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti, by Kai Christiansen, Denmark 1960
Rosewood, Upholstery
Sold|$4,600
A Set of Four Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of glamorous Queen Anne Style dining chairs with giltwood cabriole legs and a tall, rounded
Set of 8 French Regency Style Ebonised Dining Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 French Regency ebonised mahogany dining chairs. Elegant tall back design with elaborate
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of eight Asian Modern dining room chairs by James Mont consisting of six tall back side
Wood
Sold|$3,331 / set
Set of 4 Midcentury Italian Lucite Green Chairs, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
this set has been maintained in very good vintage condition. Tall chair backs, unique wide-set legs
Metal
Set of Six White Oak Chairs Upholstered in Vintage Sacks
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of six tall back dining chairs in white oak, with vintage sacks as fabric. Priced for the set.
Oak
Sold|$1,130 / set
Vintage Farstrup Chairs in Teak and Beech, Set of 6
By Farstrup
Located in Asaa, DK
. Backrests in teak veneer, frame in solid stained beech. Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs. Tall
Beech, Teak
Sold|$1,750 / set
Pair Norwegian 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
birch wood on these period chairs enhances the long lines of the tall backs of the period chairs
Brass
Niels Kofoed Styled Walnut Dining Chairs / Black Patent Leather Seats
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four tall back walnut dining chairs with stunning original ordered black patent leather
Patent Leather, Walnut
Dynamite Set of 6 Original Antique Spanish Tooled Leather Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular set of six original antique Spanish tooled leather dining chairs with tall backs, large
Sold|$7,050 / set
Set of 10 Painted Baroque Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of ten Swedish country baroque dining chairs with tall backs, eight side chairs and two
Leather, Oak, Paint
Bob and Dries Van der Bergh Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Cerused oak chairs by Bob & Dries Den Bergh. The chairs tall backs are slender and end
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Mutton Leg Chairs, Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Fayetteville, AR
are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upholstered in
Tapestry, Oak
Theo Ruth For Artifort Tall Back Lounge Chair in Navy
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Version of this Theo Ruth Wing Back Tufted Armchair in New Navy Blue Fabric. Original Frame
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$10,500 / set
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
" chairs and two tall back "Robie" chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original
Cherry
Sold|$2,795 / set
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Hand Carved Mutton Leg Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
tall dining chairs with straight backs and a comfortable incline are upholstered in blue fabric and
Upholstery, Ash
Set of Six Original French Art Deco Faux Macassar Ebony Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Modernist tall back, faux macassar dining / side chairs
Macassar
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.
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