Thumb Back Chair
Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Thumb back windsor childs high chair. Constructed of hard maple with traces of an oxide red stain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of plank seat Windsor side chairs with thumb backs in their original paint decoration. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all
Category
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
$636 Sale Price
65% Off
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
By John Payne
Located in London, GB
chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully engraved with a contemporary Armorial
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
By William Cripps
Located in London, GB
A large Geo III silver baluster tankard with applied girdle scroll handle, open chair back thumb
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Barware
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Located in London, GB
A good George II plain silver baluster tankard with applied girdle, open work 'chair back' thumb
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s
Original worn
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. ORIGINAL PINE WOOD PAINT DECORATED THUMB BACK CHAIRS IN MUSTARD.
SET OF 4 CHAIRS
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Pine
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This smooth set of s maple thumb back Windsor chairs are signed on seats Nichols & Stone Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive country or farmhouse thumb back windsor chair.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
2 S. Bent & Bros Hitchcock style colonial windsor thumb back side chairs. Made from maple with a
Category
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.75 in
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
"L Hitchcock black harvest country farmhouse side chair. Made of maple featuring ebonized and
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
H 33 in W 19 in L 33 in
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Windsor dining chair. Made from maple with arrow splats, plank seat and turned legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
Located in London, GB
displays an outer reeded edge and the scroll handle terminates in a chair back thumb piece. Mustard Pots
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
Located in London, GB
piece has a scroll handle and chair back thumb piece.
Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm
Diameter
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
Located in London, GB
cut edge and floral spray on the top of the dome. This piece has a scroll handle and cast "chair back
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
Located in London, GB
with a cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop. The Tankard
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Barware
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The Mustard Pot is in excellent condition and has a blue
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 2.1 in
. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
Located in London, GB
cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop and is engraved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware
Very Fine George II Tankard
Located in London, GB
attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware
An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
Located in London, GB
example has a plain harp shaped handle, flat cover, and chair back thumb piece. The interior is unusually
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Barware
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
By Robert Makepeace I
Located in London, GB
displays a bright cut edge and a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is engraved with a
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair, circa 1780, an American Colonial Period Country
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine original paint decorated thumb back New England Windsor chairs are in amazing sturdy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Pine
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
back thumb piece to the domed hinged lid. The tankard has a beautiful contemporary bright cut engraved
Category
Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thumb back chair for your home. Each thumb back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and maple. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage thumb back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thumb back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each thumb back chair bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made thumb back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cleo Baldon, Fratelli Boffi and Lionel Jadot are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thumb Back Chair?
A thumb back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,660, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.
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- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross 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.
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