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Italian Edwardian Style Walnut Vanity Dressing Table With Chair
By Medea Milano
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Walnut Dressing Table and Matching Chair by the renowned Milanese craftsmen, Medea. This stunning piece
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Edwardian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Book-Matched & Burled, Chrome Pulls & Fluted Back Walnut Vanity / Desk
Located in New York, NY
-This Art Deco Vanity / Desk Originates in the United States Circa 1935 and is a brilliant example
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity table designed by
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

North German Biedermeier Dressing/ Console Table in Mahogany with Mirror, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
foliage. The bottom shelf arches back in the center to allow leg room and the use of a chair or tabouret
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Vanities

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Vanity + Otoman, Welcome Back
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Welcome back analyzes pieces of classic furniture lost in time, and brings them to modernity
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vanity + Otoman, Welcome Back
Vanity + Otoman, Welcome Back
H 62.21 in W 63 in D 13.78 in
Antique Honduras Hardwood Dressing Table Lion Hair Paw Carved Feet Part of Suite
Located in GB
vanity table with lion hairy paw feet This piece is part of a large suite, I have in total a pair of
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Vanities

Materials

Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920. Charming chair
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or walnut petite vanity desk accent dining chair with a spring-supported seat. Approximate
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gold Metal Hollywood Regency Vanity Chair/Stool
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a gold painted metal vanity round seat chair/stool with back support. The chair has four pairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair
Located in North York, ON
The Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair is a must-have addition to any seating space. This
Category

2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair
Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair
H 39.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Frode Holm attr. Vanity Chair in New White Boucle
By Frode Holm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant diminutive vanity chair designed by Frode Holm. Executed in new cream bouclé
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
motif back. A perfect addition to a vanity, this small occasional chair would be fabulous if
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Custom Refinished Vintage Dixie Faux Bamboo Vanity Chair
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Palm Beach Regency faux bamboo small side or vanity chair by Dixie has been
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Carved And Gilt Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
shading. The back of the chair sweeps around the sides creating shallow arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Green Painted and Gilt Vanity Lady Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom with this elegant antique chair; crafted in France circa 1870, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rolled Back Slipper Chair - Animal and Geometric Print
Located in Munster, IN
for a vanity table, a corner chair in a bedroom, or an eye-catching accent piece in any room.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carved & Turned Gilt Wood Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Woven Cane Seat Italy
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a hand-carved and hand-woven Vanity chair, side chair in gilt wood with turned front legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Lucite Vanity/Side Chairs in the Style of Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Lucite side or vanity chairs attributed to Dorothy Thorpe. The chairs are made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Lucite

Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Antique 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Parlor Vanity Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire parlor, vanity or side dining chair. Made of flamed mahogany featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Robert Kuo Vanity Seat in Mila Lacquer, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity Seat Mila Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique
Category

2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

1960-1970’s Hollywood Regency Bohemian Gold Wicker Accent Chair Heart Shape Back
Located in Topeka, KS
would be a perfect accent chair in a young girl’s room or guest room, at a vanity, or in a dressing area
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Contemporary Black Lacquer Vanity Seat by Robert Kuo, Hand Made, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity Seat Black Lacquer Wood Vase Hand Made Contemporary Limited Edition Lacquer is a
Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Vintage set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs
Category

Vintage 1960s English Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen balloon back dining chairs, dating from
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 8 Regency Revival Bar back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage set of eight superb bar back dining chairs, Hand Crafted by Mines of Downley
Category

Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather. The company’s most
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
on fabric. May work well as a vanity chair also, but check arm height, compared to your vanity or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in
Category

20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
piping throughout. From the back of the chair, the lovely creamy gold fabric has been brought through
Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Dining Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A classic piece that will enliven a sitting room, living room, or even the bedroom vanity, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Brown Dining Chair
Brown Dining Chair
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
Petite Wood Float Chair, Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
suitable as an accent chair, a dining chair, or even at a vanity table. It is both functional and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style French Vanity Chiar in Oyster White Finish
Located in Brea, CA
! Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane chair Size 17”w x 17”d x 36”h. Seat H:19” Seat D:14” painted in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Gilt Metal Chair in Shape of a Lire with Blue Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique chair with a lire shaped back and upholstered in cerulean blue mohair. A small vanity
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Chinese Antique Rosewood Side Chair with Open Fretwork and Marble Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rosewood side chair from the early 20th century, with marble medallion inlay and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir, bathroom or vanity chair. Gilt wood, high back, reupholstered. Some
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern to Post Modern White Lacquered Side Chair with Arched Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern to postmodern white lacquered side chair with arched top. Beautiful condition
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of exquisite Louis XVI style vanity chairs, with lightweight, caned oval- shaped seats and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
No Reserve
H 26.58 in W 20.67 in D 18.12 in
Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
the sides or back and front~~these chairs were given the name Savonarola in the 19th century after
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
legged occasional chair. Perfect as a vanity chair. Covered in a natural material likely horse
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
seat and back. Frame and upholstery are in great condition! Perfect at a desk, vanity, or as an
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Design Institute America Chair
Design Institute America Chair
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
lines gives the chair a sculptural quality. This striking side chair could also function as a vanity or
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
used as a pair of side chairs in different parts of the house. Bedroom chairs, as vanity chairs
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery

Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
, sitting room, or kitchen. It would be a wonderful chair at a vanity or a stylish place to sit to take off
Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Black and Blue Swivel Side Chairs Styled After John Risley - Set of 2
By John Risley
Located in Monrovia, CA
In Use, Such As Patio Chairs, Dining Chairs, Side By Side Vanity Chairs, Cafe Chairs, Breakfast
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery.  
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Silver

1960's Brass Chairs by Chiavari Italy, a Pair
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chiavari, Italy. Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir chairs or vanity chairs. Elongated back creates a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Glassic Collection Chair, circa 1939
By Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Grosfeld House Glassic collection drapery back Lucite side / desk / vanity chair with midnight blue
Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Sheepskin

Structured Dining Chair, Velvet Upholstery
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
for the seat cushion and seat back cushion. These chairs fit into diverse interior styles and in a
Category

2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather, Oak, Lacquer

Structured Dining Chair, Upholstered in Mohair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
for the seat cushion and seat back cushion. These chairs fit into diverse interior styles and in a
Category

2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather, Oak, Lacquer, Mohair

Blue ‘Dilly Dally’ Chair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Chicago, IL
part of a modular vanity set, in which the chair nests into the table creating a cylinder. It has a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Leather

Hollywood Regency Louis XVI Style Antique White Dressing or Accent Chair
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
dressing chair, but it would also work at a vanity, in a bathroom, or anywhere in your bedroom. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Paint, Fabric, Wood

French Mid-Century Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Side /Desk Chair, Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
. The chair features a Classic Curule form (rounded X-form) leg supporting structure and X-form back
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

2 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side /Desk Chairs Attr. to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical side, desk or vanity chairs attributed to André
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Silvered Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Upholstered seats shows wear. Great as extra dining room chairs, vanity stools or chairs in the boudoir or
Category

20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of 6 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
patina. The set comprises four side chairs (one with a slightly different splat back) and two armchairs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vanity chair with back for your home. Each vanity chair with back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. If you’re shopping for a vanity chair with back, we have 400 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vanity chair with back — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vanity chair with back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vanity chair with back over the years, but those crafted by Chiavari, Poltrona Frau and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A vanity chair with back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,398, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $92,906.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless 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, 2022
    Reupholster 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, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon 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, 2023
    Cross 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, 2023
    Vladimir 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.