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Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
known as V back chairs. Wood is in original condition and chairs have been handsomely recovered. A great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
neckline or "V" back chairs. Chairs are in need of re-upholstery, price includes refinishing of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Modernist side chair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare modernist side chair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands 1921. L.O.V. is an abbreviation of
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti Chair
By Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in New York, NY
Rare, "Cavour" chair by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti. Tall back armchair of layered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 14 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 10 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
All Arms, Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of ARM dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 23 in D 21 in
J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of J.D.V.'s High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs.
Set of with 2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 43.5 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Pair Of G Plan E Gomme Redford Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By V.B. Wilkins
Located in Cambridge, GB
seemingly very rare, beautifully designed pair of lounge chairs designed by V.B Wilkins for G Plan in 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
12 "Cavour" Arm Chairs by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in New York, NY
Bent wood, velvet upholstery. Tall back armchairs can be used as desk chair, dining chair, or side
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Black Chaos Lounge Chair Furry Goatskin offcuts & Cast brass by Atelier V&F
Located in 1204, CH
Before "The Crack in Chaos", Atelier V&F conceived an imagination of primordial rawness in
Category
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
the back of the chair where they descend to the floor at biased angles creating a dramatic v-form. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
backs along with the splayed walnut and brass legs. Also the way the chairs are upholstered with the V
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Customizable L.Ercolani Von Armchair by Hlynur V. Atlason
Located in New York, NY
comfort, the VON ARMCHAIR’s extra-wide seat and generous armrests enhance its subtle, laid-back appeal
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Customizable L.Ercolani Von Armchair by Hlynur V. Atlason
Located in New York, NY
comfort, the VON ARMCHAIR’s extra-wide seat and generous armrests enhance its subtle, laid-back appeal
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
legs, stretcher base, contoured seat, curved and angled back support and ‘V’ spoke dowels. circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Knotted chair - White is a hand-knotted prototype chair, year of design 2007, unique piece
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Cord, Epoxy Resin, Lacquer
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs that fold up for storage. Great V shaped back with woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair is part of Cassina’s Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret collection. It
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
The Eye Chairs celebrate naivety, fairy tales, dreams, magic, and other worlds. An eye loosely
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
The Eye Chairs celebrate naivety, fairy tales, dreams, magic, and other worlds. An eye loosely
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eye Chair 2 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
The Eye Chairs celebrate naivety, fairy tales, dreams, magic, and other worlds. An eye loosely
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eye Chair 3 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
The Eye Chairs celebrate naivety, fairy tales, dreams, magic, and other worlds. An eye loosely
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
GLADE Outdoor White Chair in Solid Sassafrass and Removable Cushions
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
pickled grey, bestows a subtle sophistication, while the chair's staves, supporting the back, lend an
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 22.76 in
Friso Kramer Result chair Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1958
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1958. The chair has an original black lacquered metal frame with V structure legs which is very nice in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Tux Chair in Mohair Velvet with Walnut or Oak Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers
Milan, circa 1750
They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can be used as dining room
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian mid century wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
thickly woven dark gray-black cotton. Square section legs with "v" side profile and curved back, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Chairs Set of 4 18th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Parcel-Gilt, Walnut, Bargello
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Literature: Related to: A Set of Twelve Chairs and a Settee, from the collection of D. Joa~o V, King of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
17th century Italian Renaissance-style walnut straight 4-legged Sgabelli with V cut on back (one
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wilton, CT
Purchased at a vintage market outside of Paris, these chairs were brought back to a Connecticut
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Frameworks Puzzle Armless Chair in Mamaye
Located in Dallas, TX
hardware)
-Standard in foam with memory foam seat / Down back cushion
-Fabric: imatex diablo 00/65/V 800
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pascal Mourgue ‘Fabio’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
metal has a V-shape in the back. The patinated, brown leather of the seat and backrest combine greatly
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2 French Art Deco Metal Cafe Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
2 French Art Deco brown painted metal stacking cafe side chairs with a solid "V" shaped back Priced
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
9 French Art Deco Metal Cafe Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
9 French Art Deco brown painted metal stacking cafe side chairs with wooden seat and an open "V
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Barry Michael Murphy Apple Picker Rocker Chair
By Barry Michael Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable and lightweight rocker in ash and elm with v-back support and inlayed apple detail
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wingback lounge chair is a prime example of form’s marriage to function.
With a clear preoccupation with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
frames. V shaped cane back and tapered legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Most dominant are the ‘V’ shaped legs and the seats and backs that are joined in a similar shape. While
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Bellevue Chair by André Bloc, circa 1950
By André Bloc
Located in Amsterdam, NL
to create the front legs, seat and back of a chair using just one piece of bentwood had already met
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
“Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France
By Pascal Mourgue, Steiner
Located in Union City, NJ
rare tubular lounge chair features a sling cognac leather seat & back which is held up by leather
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910
By Heinrich Vogeler
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern Jugendstil side chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910, Germany. Frame carved from
Category
Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
slightly higher than the seat, enabling you to lay back into the chair. The hinge of the chair is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moooi Zio Lounge Chair in Calligraphy Bird Jacquard Upholstery & Black Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lean back, close your eyes, relax your arms on the smooth armrests and grant yourself the time to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Danish Teak Frame + Leather Cushions Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
cushion into the teak V of the back. Large stuffed leather cushions invite you to sit down and relax into
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in
Restored Rattan Dark Stained Three-Strand "Staple" Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
dark chestnut stain. The chair features three-strand staple-shaped arms with v-shaped crossbars and an
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
French Pastoral Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the tapered legs slightly pointing outwards. The stiles of the chair form a v-shape and contain two
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Moooi Zio Lounge Chair in Rendezvous Tokyo Velvet Seat & Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lean back, close your eyes, relax your arms on the smooth armrests and grant yourself the time to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12
By Michael McCoy, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern discontinued Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
17th Cent. Dutch Colonial Ebony Chair Formerly Owned by the Duke of Westminster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. V. I. van de Wall, .1939, fig. 26. The Provenance of that chair is given as the Duke of Westminster
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony
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H 33.47 in W 19.89 in D 17.72 in
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Corset or V Back dining chairs including two head arm chairs and six side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Dakota Jackson Puff Leather Dining Chairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
suit. Known as puff chairs they feature a tight back cushioned seat with a subtle tufts in the leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Set of Eight French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
example the tapered legs slightly pointing outwards. The stiles of the chair form a v-shape and contain
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Twelve French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
example the tapered legs slightly pointing outwards. The stiles of the chair form a v-shape and contain
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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 V 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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