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Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With dark and rich teak wood grain, timeless design, and contrasting light colored upholstery, this
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 24 in D 26 in
Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather & teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Original pitch black soft, supple leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Six Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, top quality mid-century set of six ladder back Danish chairs. Very stylish Scandinavian
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Skovby Danish Modern Teak High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted by Skovby Mobelfabrik. Characterized by high sculpted backs, floating seats and solid teak
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1990s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture. Silk blend, tone on tone
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Teak Horseshoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lacquered teak X bases lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set Vintage Midcentury Teak Slat Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set Vintage Midcentury Teak Slat Back Chairs A set of six teak slat backed dining chairs. These
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material: Solid
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Foam

Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup, Blonde Wood Frame & Teak Back
By Børge Mogensen, Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curved teak back. The seat seems to be floating seats. The upholstery may have been changed by previous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat
Located in München, DE
Set of three original midcentury wood spindle back chairs with teak seats. Plywood with teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Plywood

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak pale rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak dark Cyan by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak forest green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Teak, Upholstery

Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair sprinkles teak mocca by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Nabuk Teak Terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Sevilla Teak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sevilla teak black by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak Seppia by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak Seppia by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Coffee Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak coffee brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Granite Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak granite grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Teak, Upholstery

Lean Back Lounge Chair Soavé Teak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair Soavé teak nature by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Raw Teak Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair raw teak with all structure in natural teak in washed finish. Seat and back rest in HDPE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Teak

Raw Teak Chair
Raw Teak Chair
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Danish Wing Back Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Two Curved Back Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two curved-back Danish teak dining chairs. Beautifully constructed and upholstered in a rich
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Premium Double-Backed Teak Wood Cowhide Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Premium quality double-back woven cowhide with teak frame. Introducing the Premium Quality Cowhide
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Kai Kristiansen Oak and Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak brick red amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Amber Coffee Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak amber coffee brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Foam

1960s Danish Teak Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This teak chair was made in Denmark, circa 1960. Four tapered legs, angled slightly outward
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Chair
1960s Danish Teak Chair
H 33.5 in W 18.1 in D 17.7 in
Teak and Wicker Chair
Located in London, GB
A teak chair, likely to have been made in France during the early 1950s. The seat and back of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Teak and Wicker Chair
Teak and Wicker Chair
H 32.29 in W 15.16 in D 16.34 in
Lawrence Peabody Cane Back Teak Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody cane back teak lounge chairs - 2001P These Lawrence Peabody cane back teak
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique Indonesian Teak Plantation Lounge Chair from Madura with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
lounge chair is designed to provide a relaxing experience to the sitter. The slanted back is adorned with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Ivory Tweed Curved Back Teak Chair, Danish, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury chair, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High-Back Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s Scandinavian Modern high-back teak rocking chair with original upholstery by Ingmar Relling
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak

Teak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs by Møller, set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. A stylish set of teak chairs with leather seats and sculpted ladder backs. Newly finished and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Brick Red Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak brick red rusty rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Foam

Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Light Sage, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sprinkles teak light sage Mocca by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Teak & Beech FD-146 Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Beech

Danish Modern Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Garnerville, NY
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin teak spindle back. Signed with Barman, Made in Denmark/Danish Control
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Cotton, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Norwegian Teak Dining Chairs Curved Back
By Neils O. Möller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Norwegian teak dining chairs curved back. Black Vinyl seat cushions - Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Ulferts Fabriker
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in San Marcos, CA
-backed lounge chair has a great look. Chair has been completely refinished and has brand new high quality
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern High Back Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Juul Kristensen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Dimensions: 25.5? wide x 28? deep x 43? tall Seat: 20? wide x 20? deep x 18? tall Condition: Newly ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Style Reupholstered Curved Back Gray Teak Chair, Danish, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury chair in the style of Kai Kristiansen’s iconic Model 31 chair. Teak frame, new
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Spicy Brown, Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak spicy brown petrol shade by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Royal Blue, Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak royal blue spicy brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Petrol Shade, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Mosaic Teak Petrol Shade Light Sage by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Mid century teak easy lounge high back chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century teak easy lounge high back chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort , Set of 2, 1960s It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern High Back Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and slender set of four teak dining chairs feature statuesque high back design with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen MCM Teak Lean Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen mid-century teak lean back lounge chairs - pair. Each chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 stylish teak spindle back dining chairs model 1102 by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

6 Vintage Chairs DUX - Ribbon Back 1960s, Sweden - Dining chairs, Teak, Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs made by manufacturer DUX, Sweden in the 1960s. Model name: Ribbon
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
H 33.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood hand carved chair. A single block of wood has been hand carved into this
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2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage 1960s chairs. Consisting of a teak wood frame and a lightly
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Teak Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teak back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A teak back chair — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a teak back chair, we have 4653 options in-stock, while there are 397 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a teak back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A teak back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made teak back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Jeanneret and Alias are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teak Back Chair?

A teak back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,898, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $228,497.

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 Teak Back Chair
  • 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 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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 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 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 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.
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    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 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.
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    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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