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Set of Twenty 1970s Spanish Bamboo Upholstered High Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of twenty 1970s Spanish bamboo upholstered high back chairs. Fabric is not perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pierre Cardin Leopard Print Upholstered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Pierre Cardin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six sculptural Mid-Century Modern leopard print upholstered high back dining
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950s Danish Upholstered High Back Armchair by Hvidt & Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

English 19th Century Charles II Style Upholstered High Back Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
A CHARLES II STYLE MAHOGANY HIGH BACK ELBOW CHAIR, ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY. Humped back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Upholstered High-Back Armchairs with Cross Stitches, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
top to the square, unattached armrests and tapered legs make these chairs stand out. The V-shaped high
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Pair of Carolean Style Upholstered High Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
twelve side chairs all of which feature attractive arched fully padded high-backs for extra comfort and
Category

1990s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

Jacob French 18th Century Mahogany and Green Silk Upholster High Back Armchairs
Located in Firenze, IT
mahogany and green silk upholster, they feature an extremely comfortable high and slightly arched back and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Mahogany

Set of Eight Upholstered High Back Louis XV-Style Dining Chairs, Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
firm enough for the best support to Both the seat and back. The fabric is in a cream/gray hue which is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Ten Dining Chairs with Upholstered High Backs Beautifully Carved Legs
Located in Houston, TX
fabric is a high end designer fabric that is immaculate. The wood Is a dark walnut and has a carved
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of High Back Aluminum Base Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered high back chairs, with squared aluminum base chairs. Original fabric shows wear and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring smooth organic steamed bent Birch frameworks, with ergonomic upholstered high back and seats
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood

Andre Arbus French Midcentury Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French midcentury white lacquered over oak and upholstered high back side chairs with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered high back sycamore chairs with tapered legs.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
H 37.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Rare Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany dining chair with twisted front legs, with an upholstered high back rest and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Lambs Wool Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century (possibly Italian) 1950s white shag lambs wool upholstered high back Armchairs
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of four upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, in solid mahogany. Polished. The
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow Velvet, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vinyl, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Jorge Pensi "Gorka" Chair
By Jorge Pensi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fully Leather-upholstered high-back version of the GORKA chair by Jorge Pensi for AKABA. Clad
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Jorge Pensi "Gorka" Chair
Set of 6 Jorge Pensi "Gorka" Chair
H 38.75 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
Set of French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of six upholstered high-back chairs from the late 20th century in the style of Art Deco. They
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
H 37.4 in W 19.6 in D 17.7 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
high back seats. Comfortably padded, the Mid-Century Danish modern design of the set make these the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
French Upholstered 18th Century High Back Armchair
Located in Napa, CA
18th century French walnut high back armchair. Turned and dowelled legs and gently curved arms with
Category

Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury High-Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive pair of midcentury chairs feature a vintage striped upholstery and sturdy wooden frames with sleekly splayed legs. This pair would make a great addition to any modern...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
upholstered high back, and seat, an exposed architectural wood frame. The chair is in overall good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Carved Oak Baroque Throne Chairs, Hall or Library Chair, Scotland 1910, H678
Located in Vancouver, BC
1910 Solid Oak Original Finish Tall upholstered high back With shaped and carved scrolled arms
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak High-Back Armchair, Newly Upholstered, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Elegant Upholstered Velvet High Back Armchairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of elegant upholstered velvet high back armchairs. Italian manufacture around 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian High Back Single Upholstered Curved Armchair, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s Italian oak high back armchair with curved arms. The arms are decoratively carved
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian High Back Mahogany & Upholstered Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome Victorian mahogany and upholstered double bed dating to circa 1880. With a tall half
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Fine Quality Regency Style High Back Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A fine quality regency style high back upholstered arm chair This is a superbly comfortable
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armrests and walnut 4
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armrests and walnut 4
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Hollywood Regency French High Back Upholstered Fireside Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency French style high back upholstered fireside armchairs - a pair. Pair features
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Wool, Orange by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, high back, upholstered wool, orange by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Edward Wormley Style Midcentury High Back Beige Upholstered Maple Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern high back armchair with a maple frame and beige back and seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

High Back Upholstered Settee by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early Grete Jalk designed settee featuring a high back on squared legs with a tight and tailored
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

French Style High-Back Upholstered Settee W/New Belgian Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
has been finely crafted with French design influences and features a beautiful high-back, upholstered
Category

20th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Modern High Back Gray Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Modern armchairs with high fanned backs and angled armrests, upholstered in a gray
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Louis XIV Style High Back Upholstered Armchair with Carved Giltwood Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This regal, throne-like high back 19th century Louis XIV style armchair reminds us of to a time
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century High Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of high back lounge chairs circa 1960 have a slightly Adrian Pearsall shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk

Set of 6 1980s Postmodern High Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A set of Six Postmodern sculptural high back fully Upholstered dining chairs. Circa Mid 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Green by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Six Dining Chairs High Back Upholstered to Recover French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1920 to recover Carved oak with griffin eagle feet The backs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair
Located in Trensacq, FR
arched headrest and armrests, spindle back support and side panels and an upholstered seat and wingbacks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 High Back French Country Provincial Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 high back Louis XV, French Provincial size painted dining chairs upholstered with white
Category

20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, high back, upholstered nord wool, tartan beige by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

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Upholstered High Back For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal upholstered high back for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every upholstered high back was constructed with great care. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage upholstered high back you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer upholstered high back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each upholstered high back bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made upholstered high back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by GamFratesi, Christian Lacroix and Clarence House are consistently popular.

How Much is a Upholstered High Back?

An upholstered high back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $18,114.

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 Upholstered High Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.