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Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat Ann Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann chair features a tight, eight-way, hand-tied spring seat and streamlined
Category
2010s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Morgan Chair tight seat and back Sleeper chair woods oak maple walnut custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The sleek Morgan chair is cozy and charming. It is accented by tapered legs and strikes the perfect
Category
2010s American Other Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Brent Dining Chair-Walnut, Apron Base, Tight Seat & Back, Natural Finish, Stitch
Located in Ridgewood, NY
A sleek and modern combination of upholstery and wood, this dining chair is balanced and minimal
Category
2010s American Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Modern Roll Arm Tight Seat Upholstered Lillian Chair with Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Lillian Chair is our take on a traditional roll arm, featuring a tight seat and
Category
2010s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
refinished surface. A very nice solid tight pair of chairs in very good condition.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Tight Seat Club Chair in Shearling and Graffiti Print and Lacquer Legs
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
open back, tight seat and back cushions and matte lacquered round turned legs. The ottoman is sold
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Maple, Sheepskin
H 33 in W 30 in D 34.5 in
Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
chair with perfect proportion and scale for ease and comfort. Showcases a high back and an armless
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Scotland 1890
Solid Walnut
Original
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Scotland 1880
Solid Walnut
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
them down. Comprised of button tucked tight backs and seats in black faux leather or Naugahyde with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
. The tight back and seat is enhanced with an appliqued decorative banding front and back. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Scoop Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern scoop back upholstered dining chair with a rustic oak finished frame, the organic wing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of English walnut side chairs,
solid walnut carved in a very artistic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Classic Upholstered Scoop Back Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an upholstered back, arm, and tight seat cushion, in the Draper performance fabric, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Red Club Chair with Faux Mink Welting and Tiger Patterned Back
By The Tailored Home, John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
fur cover a solid hard maple frame. Tight back and a firm seat made with high density foam are
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Modern Scoop Back Dining Chair, Greyed Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern scoop back upholstered dining chair with a greyed rustic oak finished frame, the organic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Le Jeune Upholstery Gino Barrel Back Club Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Upholstery GINO showroom model club chair. The chair is medium-scaled barrel chair with a tight seat and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric, Walnut
Set 4 Antique 19thC High-backed English Ash Elm Country Windsor Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Portland, OR
.
This harlequin set of four Windsor chairs are from the Buckinghamshire area, the hoop back, spindles a
Category
Antique 1840s English Country Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 42.5 in W 23.5 in D 28.5 in
1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
with a tight rounded back that curves into sloped armrests, lined with welted details for an eye
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of 8 Rustic Banister Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rustic set of eight English Country style banister back chairs in dark stained maple with tightly
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Shearling Swivel Chair with Faux Metallic Vinyl Textured Contrast Back
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Slope arm bucket swivel chair with real shearling and contrast vinyl on outside back. Tight, firm
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 31 in W 33 in D 34 in
Queen Anne Wing Back Slipper Style Scalamandre Zebra Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Tufted Sculpted Walnut Base Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall tufted tall back lounge chairs. These are quite rare with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of American 1960s Edward Wormley Style Brown Lacquered Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with incurved padded back joining padded arms; raised on curved upright supports above a tight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Rue Side or Slipper Chair by DeMuro Das has an upholstered tight seat and curved channel back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Lucite Back Beige Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Lucite backs and beige wood chairs you could
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Eight Louis XV Style Cane Back Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in New York, NY
Matte white the backs painted in a soft pale grey. Chair frames are tight & Seats reupholstered.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Dark Espresso Oak Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
gives this piece solidity and strength. The chair is fully upholstered, with a tight back and a loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Kelly Wearstler Natural Oak Zuma Dining Chair with Curved Back Frame
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
finish with thoughtful brass detailing. The tightly upholstered seat back wraps trimly around the frame
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Lovely Pair of Flower Back Grosfeld House Armchairs Hollywood Regency
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
chair backs and legs carvings-nice touch!
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kelly Wearstler Ebonized Oak Zuma Dining Chair with Curved Back, Black Leather
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
finish with thoughtful brass detailing. The tightly upholstered seat back wraps trimly around the frame
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 27.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
4 Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1201
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1201
Scotland 1920
Solid
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chandra Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Rush Seat Ladder Back Walnut Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Baltimore, MD
Four beautifully grained walnut Italian ladder back dining side chairs with original rush seats, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Zuma Dining Chair with Curved Back Frame in Ivory Leather by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
finish with thoughtful brass detailing. The tightly upholstered seat back wraps trimly around the frame
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Of Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1202
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Vintage Solid Oak High Back Chairs, Lift Out Seats, Scotland 1920, H1202
Scotland 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 23 in D 24 in
Chandra Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom JMF Chair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Torrance, CA
can also be made with a loose back cushion instead of a tight back. The cushions are made with 100
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Classic Upholstered Scoop Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an upholstered back, arm, and tight seat cushion, in the Draper performance fabric, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. carved oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H837
India 1880
Solid Oak
Original
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Oak
HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
beautiful piece of furniture that features a tightly upholstered seat and back, which is elevated by a gold
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Woven Seagrass Large Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Woven Seagrass large chair with sloped back, tightly woven rush weave with braiding detail
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Materials
Linen, Seagrass
Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Juliana chair has a Classic traditional shape with rolled arms, tight back and a deep seat. The
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Birch, Maple
French 19th Century Ebonized Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, ebonized chairs feature excellently patinated ladder back supports with comfortable and tightly upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice pair of Queen Anne walnut side chairs with shaped back splat above a drop in seat
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Country Side Chairs
By JB Freeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hardwood frame of the chair has been bleached and hand waxed. It has a tight upholstered seat cushion in
Category
2010s American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Hardwood
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
By Albert Haberer
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This rare set of 2 dining chairs are designed by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann Fleiner
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech, Cherry
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
6 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
By Albert Haberer
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This rare set of 6 dining chairs are designed by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann Fleiner
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Beech, Cherry
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tight back chair you’re looking for. Each tight back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 1150 options for an antique or vintage tight back chair now, or shop our selection of 152 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the tight back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tight back chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made tight back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Augusto Savini, Pozzi and iota are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tight Back Chair?
A tight back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,549, while the lowest priced sells for $156 and the highest can go for as much as $117,900.
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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 Tight Back Chair
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 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, 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 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, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir 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.
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