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Chair Wood Solid Timber Distressed Finish Lacquered Legs quilting on Back
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Chair Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Metal Caps on Feet Decorative Insert Back
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique high barrel back and comfortable seat. The chair sits on a bamboo frame for strength.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Decorative Victorian circa 1880 Walnut Medallion Back Side Dressing Table Chair
Located in GB
or dressing table chair.
A very well made and decorative piece, the timber patina is sublime, I
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.08 in W 15.95 in D 19.69 in
Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent set of six iconic and rare Singer sewing spring back factory chairs, English circa
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in
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
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed
Category
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Yew
Pair of Stunning Victorian Poker Work Hall Chairs Lion Armorial Crested Backs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian Poker work hall chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41.34 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Good 17th Century Back Stool Oak Side Chair c. 1675
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very good high backed 17th Century oak 'back stool' - peg jointed and solid with original timbers
Category
Antique 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in GB
original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs.
Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Ayrton Chair
Located in London, GB
Equally fit for a study or bedroom, the Ayrton chair is full of understated charm and confident
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Elm
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
rush seat dining chairs.
A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is all solid oak, the
Category
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Swedish 1960s Pitch Pine Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
well thought through and the chairs have lots of personality. The higher backs make the chairs a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order light weight modern dining chair with its hand sculptured seat, back slats and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Abi Chair by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
dining, meeting, or desk chair with rounded frame in Van Rossum oak or walnut and back and seat in ultra
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Play Chair Upholstered by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Play Chair Upholstered Back by Van Rossum
Dimensions: D 55 x W 48 x H 73 cm
Materials: Wood
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
available) dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
These chairs are large and super
Category
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Country Windsor arm chair with a low back, made in England and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood, Yew
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Potentino - chestnut dining chair, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
This second, simpler version of the distinctive Potentino chair complements the range. With a lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
19th Century Black Forest Carved & Inlaid Salon Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
constrained into the form of a shield-back chair with boldly scrolled legs. The seat back is particularly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
FINE ANTiQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURR YEW WOOD & ELM COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
early 19th century circa Yew wood & Elm Comb back Windsor armchair.
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
H 32.09 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
Black Powder Coated Dining Chair. This masterpiece transcends the ordinary, where exquisite design meets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in London, GB
sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
daily life.
Offered in ash timber with an ash veneer steam-bent ply seat and back, the Butterfly
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
daily life.
Offered in ash timber with an ash veneer steam-bent ply seat and back, the BUTTERFLY CHAIR
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood English Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Alvar Aalto 36 Chair
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
AB, Turku, Finland. Beautiful example of this special chair with honeyed timber frames with perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Exceptionally Fine And Rare James I Oak Wainscot Chair Dated 1609
Located in Heathfield, GB
back running up to the top rail. But in really remarkably good condition for a chair which has been in
Category
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Materials
Oak
Very Rare Pair of Hermes Paris Cherrywood Chairs Luxury Premium
By Hermès
Located in GB
H back rests RRP £22,000
These are the only chairs of their type ever made by Hermes in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
for the back, but also lend more presence to these chairs.
Design
The innovative design of these
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
L.Ercolani Butterfly Natural Chair Designed by Lucian R Ercolani in Stock
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
daily life.
Offered in ash timber with an ash veneer steam-bent ply seat and back, the BUTTERFLY
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons
Located in GB
walnut, Italian high back throne chairs .
These are pure art furniture from every angle, the old
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 56.3 in W 19.89 in D 25.6 in
Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
cabinet makers in fine timbers and ornately carved with scrolls. Hall chairs were situated in the entrance
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Oak and Woven Rush Equate Dining Chair by Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Thirsk, GB
The angled struts, the feathered backrest, and the stand-off between seat and back leg give this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century
One of the best
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 39.28 in W 16.34 in D 18.51 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
turned FSC-certified oak timber SEGMENTS with the seat and back in Sørensen Saddle Leather. Coated with
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
turned FSC-certified oak timber SEGMENTS with the seat and back in Sørensen Saddle Leather. Coated with
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
turned FSC-certified oak timber SEGMENTS with the seat and back in Sørensen Saddle Leather. Coated with
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
from turned FSC-certified oak timber SEGMENTS with the seat and back in Sørensen Saddle Leather. Coated
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 34.06 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in
Abi Chair Large by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
version of the Abi chair with rounded frame in oak or walnut and back and seat in soft leather. Available
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers
Located in GB
Fruitwood high back occasional chairs
A good looking and well-made pair, the fruitwood timber has a
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 44.89 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Set Of Six 19th Century Yew Windsor Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming And Very Attractive Matched Set Of Six Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Dining
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Yew
Batwing Brass Chiavari Chair Gothic Green Velvet 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Melbourne, AU
back are particularly fine.
The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
High Quality George II Mahogany Side Chair c. 1740
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really beautiful English side chair c. 1740 with well proportioned and completely original frame
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain's Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
-imagined in our workshop as a truly unique lounge chair. Hatch was cleaned, polished, and reconfigured into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare primitive chair of unusual design. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Primitive Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
a natural oxidization/darkening of the timber.
The over all effect of the chair is enhanced through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
traditional woodturning and steam-bending techniques. With roots dating back to 1944, the chair’s seamless
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
traditional woodturning and steam-bending techniques. With roots dating back to 1944, the chair’s seamless
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Rare Child’s 17th Century Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
and they are rare. Rarer still is a child’s Great chair with the exaggerated high back and extended
Category
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contour Embroidered Corner Stool, Quilted Rocking Stool, Modern Corner Chair
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The corner stool has a timber internal frame convered entirly buy a stretch quilted fabric. The
Category
2010s English Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wool, Pine
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Kitale Chair by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Kitale chair by Van Rossum
Dimensions: D50 x W55 x H80 cm
Materials: Oak, fabric.
The wood is
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
English Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair with Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
connecting back legs, and slip seat. This elegant chair has a graceful curved tall back with handsome central
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
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Timber Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the timber back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every timber back chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a timber back chair, we have 144 options in-stock, while there are 43 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the timber 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 timber back chair, designed in the Victorian, modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Chesterfield, BassamFellows and Howard & Sons Ltd each produced at least one beautiful timber back chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Timber Back Chair?
A timber back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $346 and the highest can go for as much as $245,597.
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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 Timber 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.
- 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 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 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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