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1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of unique metal arch back chairs from England marries industrial design with luxurious
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
history and art, this Qing Dynasty period chair promises more than a place to rest – it's a journey back
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of high arch back side chairs in dark mahogany with beige upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered
Category
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Upholstered Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Deco Style Arched Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Furnish your
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Six Fully Upholstered Arch Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
cushions. Arched and raked backs are very much like a set of Milo Baughman chairs we currently have listed
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.25 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 43 in W 19 in D 19 in
SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price.
A very decorative and well-made set, each chair has a steeple back which is a nod to their
Category
Antique 1880s English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 49.22 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of six matching dining chairs circa 1970's. Chairs are in very clean ready to use
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 38.75 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian dining chairs circa 1890
A very decorative and well made set, each chair has an open steeple
Category
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.06 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality
By Dunbar Furniture, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality MINT!
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 18 in W 20 in D 19 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of 6 Frankl style "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-strand vertically stacked backs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Harvey Probber Style Handle Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
arched backs on these slipper chairs, along with their clean lines and organic forms, is characteristic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Heals, Set of Four English Arts & Crafts Oak Arched Top Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed.
A set of four English Arts and Crafts oak arched top ladder back dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 18 in D 19 in
6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
have arched backs and rolled tops. The well cushioned seats and back along with the curve do wonders
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
An American Neo-Gothic carved walnut side chair. Tall arched back with carved trefoil motif pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
: 45 cm
Like a postmodern version of an alvar aalto chair. The arched back and seats are a stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s European Other Chairs
Materials
Elm
The George Smith Hall Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic ‘Elizabethan’ fashion of medieval window tracery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Plywood Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Plywood veneered oak back, two slats support the arched back to the seat.
The chairs are sturdy and sit
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
highlight its intricate rattan wicker craftsmanship.
The chair’s tall, arched back and hooded design provide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
H 58 in W 33 in D 33 in
Ten Dining Chairs by André Groult, France, 1912
By Louis Sue, Andre Groult
Located in Jersey City, NJ
chairs display arched back legs, four tapering stretchers for support, linear channelling near the edges
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Set of Seven George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
. Arched backs rounded seat raised on acanthus and phoenix bird carved cabriole legs ending on ball and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian George I Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six George III Style Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
comfortable high back chairs with arched back, fully upholstered in burgundy colour leather down to a broad
Category
20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
an arch chair-back. Ergonomic design with the bend in the rails, allowing for a very comfortable sit
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
H 41.25 in W 20.5 in D 17.75 in
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Five
Located in High Point, NC
and tenon spindles, and gracefully arched backs craft a set of chairs that are easy on the eyes. A
Category
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4
Located in Staten Island, NY
arched back make these chairs scream 80s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
prime example of the Neo Deco zeitgeist. The graduating arches on the chair backs emulate The Chrysler
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
H 41.88 in W 19 in D 19 in
George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine early 19th Century Geo III mahogany upholstered library chair.
The arched back sweeps down to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian Windsor Chair in Yew and Elm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5506 Early Victorian yew and elm wood Windsor chair, having arched back with centre splat flanked
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Elm
A Rare Three Piece Natural Finish Matching Suite of Art Deco Rattan Furniture
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Sunbrella welting.
All the furnishings are hand made with wonderful workmanship of rounded arched backs with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Wood
H 40 in W 70 in D 30 in
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, arched tight back and seat. The chairs
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
Fortuny De Medici cotton with metallic overlay.
Arched rectangular double chair back with padded sides
Category
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Silk
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
De Medici cotton damask with metallic overlay.
Arched rectangular double chair back with padded
Category
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Pair Antique French 24k Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Bergère Armchairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Norwich, GB
' arched backs.
They have been professionally water gilded in 23.75 carat gold leaf. Layers of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 16 French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Louis XVI style carved and painted dining chairs with arched backs over shaped seats.
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Backgammon Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant Louis XV style chairs with arched backs and shaped splats above padded seats updated with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
S/8 Country French Dining Chairs
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight, circa 1920 French country elm dining chairs with arched backs, cabriole legs and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Early 19th Century, Parcel-Gilt, Venetian Gondola Chair
Located in Maastricht, NL
Early 19th century, parcel-gilt, Venetian Gondola chair. The arched back continuing to the curved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Giltwood, Silk, Wood
Pair of Sculptural Arch Back Chairs designed by Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Arch Back Chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL ARCHED BACK CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautiful arched back chairs upholstered in a stunning brown and white cowhide finished
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Pair or Arched Back Chairs by Thonet, USA Circa 1940
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of tubular steel framed chairs by Thonet with a curved seat and arched back that were
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Arched Back French Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sold as pair. This item is located at our 149 Madison Ave, New York, NY location.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Modernist Set of 8 Arched Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set of 8 modernist chairs feature a stylized arched back design. Host and hostess
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
6 Pencil Rattan Arched Back Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of elegant understated dining chairs. Bold and harmonious design. Meticulously crafted. Off
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Four Milo Baughman Walnut & Cane Arch-Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four arched, cane back and walnut dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional. Simple and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Leather
Carved French Walnut Louis XV Arch Back Bergere Chair, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved French bergere chair. The chair is in good condition and will show signs of
Category
Vintage 1940s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Classic Painted Arch Back French Louis XV Bergere Chair with Ottoman, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful bergere chair with its matching ottoman. I have an identical chair without an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 26 in L 36 in
Pair of 1950s German Curved Back Chairs by Arch, Traulsen in Mohair Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair by Traulsen architects in mohair in very good vintage condition. Very sculptural chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
An Important High Back Armchair By Arch. Rino Inzaghi
By Rino Inzaghi
Located in Rome, IT
Rare and unusual high back armchair designed by Arch. Rino Inzaghi for a private residence in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
A Swedish Set of 6 Upholstered & Wood Dining Side Chairs w/Arched Top-rail Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
feature upholstered camel (or convex arch) seat backs, upholstered seats, carved front legs with scrolled
Category
20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 43.25 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Pair of Upholstered Arch Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of sculptural lounge chairs with a dramatic arched seat and back. These chairs feature
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-Strand vertically stacked backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Memphis Era Arch Back Brass Sled Leg Armchairs, Denmark
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
arch backed with a lacquered tubular metal body with brass sled legs and circular brass under arm slats
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
17th century walnut high back chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
17th-century style walnut high back chair, with arched crest rail to the long cane, panelled back
Category
Early 20th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage set of 6 unique arched chairs, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
construction and unique arched backs. Each chair boasts a rich, warm hue that highlights the natural grain of
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
White Furniture Walnut High Back Cane Dining Chairs with New Nubby Green Fabric
Located in Chattanooga, TN
includes two captain's chairs with arms and four arm-less side chairs. Arched high backs with sleek
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
H 38 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
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Arch Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of arch back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct arch back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Arch back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial arch back chairs are consistently popular styles. Many arch back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Arch. La Metal Arredo Paterno D. Milano and Baker Furniture Company produced popular arch back chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Arch Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,182, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $13,600 highest priced.
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 Arch Back Chairs
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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, 2021A 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022To 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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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