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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Modern T-back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 39 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 6 T Back Dining Chairs made by Simply Amish "Harlow" Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" x 19"; Seat height: 18"
Set of 6 Early 21st Century T Back Dining Chairs made by Simply Amish
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 6 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair is a classic and iconic piece of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining chair, steel, patinated leather, The Netherlands, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Vertical slate back with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Mahogany T-back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Queen Anne Style Mahogany T-back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Chairs Medium Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in med dark walnut. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Set of 8 T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American mid-century dining side chairs with light wooden frames, woven rattan seats, and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 34 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 1960s Martin Visser Wenge and Rush Dining Chairs for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome set of 4 wenge and rush dining chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s. They have
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wenge
H 30.25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Set of 3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Green Seat Dining Chai
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century dining side chairs consisting of two armchairs and one side chair with light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Dining Chairs.
These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder-Back Chairs in Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb in Walnut. 2 arm chairs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed this elegant set of six dining chairs for Widdicomb. The slender
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Six Dining Chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings set of six walnut spindle back dining chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arm and 4 Side Dining Chairs. Featuring curved and contoured ergonomic spindle type backs with flat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs.
The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1920s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Upholstered Dining Chair with Slatted Back In Oak Structure
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair embodies simplicity with interconnectedness, crafted from a solid wood frame designed to
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960's Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available.
Good quality heavy weight
Category
Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Martin Visser Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for T' Spectrum, 1960 Netherlands
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period very famous Dutch furniture designer Martin Visser designed these chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wenge
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
1950's Original Bridge Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Bridge Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available.
We sourced these
Category
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
T E Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut high back chair.
By Thomas Edwards, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40.16 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
1970's Dark Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Dark Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available.
Good sized practical chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960's Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back Dining Chairs
1960’s Set Of Seven French Solid Slat Back
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
LOVELY VINTAGE SET OF 6 SPINDLE BACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Set Of 6 Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs.
Exudes
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 'T-Shape' Dining Chairs in Oak and Brown Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
These dining chairs have a strong resemblance
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Dining Room Set by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining chairs, all featuring unique and sturdy Mid-Century construction. The stylish seat backs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by Walther Antonis for Spectrum
By Walter Antonis, 't Spectrum
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of four minimalist dining chairs by Walther Antonis for ‘t Spectrum, The Netherlands. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stylish Set of 8 Italian Black Leather Dining Chair Tall Asymmetric Back
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Well kept set of 8 Italian black leather asymmetric high back dining chairs. No rips or tears on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Italian Regency Rococo tall slender dining chairs with wing-backs, cabriole legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 46.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
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
1950's French Baumann Wavy Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Wavy Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s French Baumann Wavy
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
H 45 in W 28 in D 26 in
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1950s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
1950's French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Quantiti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available
1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Set of Five Poul Kjaerholm Style Barrel Back Dining Chairs Table, Midcentury
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of five Poul Kjaerholm style barrel back dining chairs with their original ebonized
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak A-Frame Dining Chair by T.H. Harlev Farstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury Danish modern teak A-Frame dining chair by T.H. Harlev Farstrup. Curved back, A-frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
1950s French Mullca Stacking School Dining Chairs, Model 510, White, Set of T
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Stacking School dining chairs, Model 510 – white – set of ten
1950s French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style T-Back Dutch Design Beechwood
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Brutalist Beech chairs made in the Netherlands around the 1970s.
Probably inspired by
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Sexy Sculptural Set 6 Pietro Costantini style Tall Back dining Chair Post Modern
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning statuesque set of 6 Postmodern tall back dining chairs, four side chairs and two armchairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 42.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Johnathan Sainsbury Set of 8 Egyptian Style Dining Chairs
By Jonathan Sainsbury, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest. The uprights of the chair and the rear legs are
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950s French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950's French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – set of four
1950’s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
1950’s French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – set of six
1950’s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
4 Antique Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Akar Dining Chair
Located in Udaipur, IN
presence- a perfect chair for dining, or simply to have a seat.
Once upon a time, I came into existence in
Category
2010s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
dining chairs with a fantastic tall back and cane with nice green upholstery which beautifully contrasts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 23.75 in D 28 in
Olga Dining Chair in Black Wood Finish and Gray Fabric, with Open Back Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Olga dining room chair by Uultis in black wood finish and gray fabric upholstery. Discover the Olga
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely solid hard rock maple chairs manufactured by Cushman of Vermont. These chairs are quite rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
Cane back. Upholstered seats. Painted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the t back dining chair you’re looking for. Each t back dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 1955 options for an antique or vintage t back dining chair now, or shop our selection of 129 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer t back dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each t back dining chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made t back dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a t back dining chair at 1stDibs is $3,142, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $110,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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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 T Back Dining Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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