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Pair of Vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor arm chairs. This rare mid-century modern design has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair with Stylized Tulip Cut-Outs to the Back
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
stylized tulip cut-outs to the back retaining it's original rush seat in great condition.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
By Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Tove Kindt-Larsen Tulip Rattan Lounge Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Shakopee, MN
back. The Tulip Lounge Chair was originally produced by Robert W.
Tulip is handmade in sustainable
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
B&B Italia Tulip Chair in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a superb B&B Italia “Tulip
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has a fine satin border
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Fendi Casa Black Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
By Fendi
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has a fine satin border around the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
17th Century Oak Lancashire Side Chair/ Back stool.
Located in Skipton, GB
carved crest, a panel carved with a central daisy flanked by styilsed tulips. The uprights decorated with
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Tilburg, NL
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather, Italy, 2010.
This is a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970's Pierre Paulin Inspired Blue Flower Textile Tulip Swivel Chair by TopForm
By Pierre Paulin, Topform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's blue tulip swivel chair by TopForm, inspired by Eero Saarinen and Pierre Paulin. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
know… most of these Woodard aluminum tulip-shaped chairs have the same aluminum base patterned as the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking
Category
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
H 47.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
condition. Designed by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan of England, this line is appropriately named the "Tulip Group
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe English Regency Style Mahogany Bow Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
rail and bow shaped back. Features an upholstered seat with repeating tulip / rose pattern. Front
Category
Vintage 1940s Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 20 in D 17 in
Set of Eight Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak Dining Chairs with Tulip Details
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
Glasgow school tall back oak dining chairs, with subtle tulip detail to the backs, on square tapering legs
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 45.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Good 17th Century Back Stool Oak Side Chair c. 1675
Located in Heathfield, GB
shaped splat.
The back legs extend to create the back uprights of the chair and these are
Category
Antique 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction. The head rest inlaid with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
2 Danish deskchairs, Leather and steel, “Tulip chair” by Fabricius & Kalsthom.
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and bring classic style to your dining room with our set of four 1960s Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set Of 5 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Buckle Back Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, rosewood buckle back seat, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.85 in W 17.92 in D 20.67 in
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
appropriately named the "Tulip Group". Wilkins also designed the the well known Housemaster Chair, often mis
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern club chairs on a tulip shape swivel base. Round barrel back with sculpting
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
buttons under each arm, to recline. There is brass ratchet teeth to hold the chair back into different
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs.
The Chairs Having a Stuff Over Seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s William IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
An Arts & Crafts Ash Armchair with Embossed Copper Tulip Panel to the headrest.
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
tulips in the style of Baillie Scott to the top. The arms are quite unusual and wrap around internally to
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 49 in W 26 in D 21 in
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
best known for the production of the Tulip Chairs. In the mid to late 60’s, the Christie Tyler Group
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood side chair having a quality rosewood shaped carved centre splat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
designed by powerhouse 1960s design team Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm in 1964, their ‘Tulip’ chair
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Rock Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back adding a sculptural, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bear tan, velvet upholstery is button tufted on the seats and backs. These chairs are gorgeous from all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
shaped tulip tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs with original brass cup castors.
An
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Corner Chairs
Materials
Other
H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Shearling Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark circa 1950
By Alfred Christensen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A pair of Danish Modern high-backed lounge chairs by Danish designer, Alfred Christensen, newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
Located in Savannah, GA
the valley, tulips, and daisies decorating the arms and back. Further embellishments encompass urns on
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Damask, Fruitwood
Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip, Clamshell, Bouncer, Bayou, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
its place in popular culture… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back adding a sculptural, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Set of three American upholstered seat mahogany side chairs, 1800-1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Kenilworth, IL
. The London cabinetmakers book of this period describes a scroll back chair with a bell-shaped seat and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back adding a sculptural, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair features a sculptural profile with a wide, curved seat and tall rectangular back clad in
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Side Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
tulips, in used condition but fairly clean. Each chair is raised on four legs, cabriole in the front and
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40.5 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Early 18th Century France Pair Side Chairs, Charles X, Hand Carved Maple Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite pair of hand-carved French side chairs from the early 18th century Charles X, maple wood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
’ backs, with sabre shaped back legs and nicely turned front legs, with the typical William IV tulip
Category
Antique 1840s British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Style Painted Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
back support and front legs have elegant tulip bud vase columns with carved petals. The seat and back
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Set of Four Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with embossed plywood seat and with three tulips decorated back rest. Made in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern leather and aluminum office chairs in original black leather. Higher back version
Category
Vintage 1960s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair
By Philippe Starck, Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Miami, FL
indoor-outdoor seat. The Masters Chair (2010) weaves together the back silhouettes of Jacobsen’s Series 7
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Leather, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fall away gently from the back rest
This is a delightful set of 8 antique dining chairs, with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.63 in W 19.49 in D 22.45 in
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 'Bird' Chairs for Alfred Kill, 1960s, Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather 'Bird' chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair and originally called the 'Bucket
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs to the front and the back legs are out swept
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super original set of 14, 19th century Arts & Crafts golden oak dining chairs probably by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kensington, MD
) set of six high back chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Thanks to thoughtful Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 49.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fantastic set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs dating to circa 1830 and by J Proctor
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 33.67 in W 18.12 in D 21.46 in
Set of 8 William IV Antique English Dining Chairs in Mahogany w 2 Arms & 6 Sides
Located in Miami, FL
armchairs and 6 side chairs, England, circa 1835. Chair design features a higher back than is usual for the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Dronten, NL
version, making these highly collectible and sought after. Priced as a set. Two chairs are the low-back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
1810s Bergere Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
comfortable and stylish chair features a wealth of fine craftsmanship, including ornately carved scroll
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Patio and Garden Furni...
Materials
Concrete
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tulip back chair for your home. A tulip back chair — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tulip back chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each tulip back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Regency or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius each produced at least one beautiful tulip back chair that is worth considering.
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Prices for a tulip back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $707 and can go as high as $11,289, while the average can fetch as much as $5,450.
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 Tulip Back Chair
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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