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Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Oriental style wooden chairs with very high backs.
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs
Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs

Pair of Oriental Style Wooden Chairs with Very High Backs

H 86.62 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack high back chairs wonderful pair of lounge chairs. very comfortable and very strong and
Category

Vintage 1950s Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair

Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair

H 39 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
High Back Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
High back chair by kar Dimensions: W 42 x D 47 x H 105 cm Materials: MDF Frame Kar, is the root of
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

High Back Chair by kar
High Back Chair by kar

High Back Chair by kar

H 41.34 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A
Category

Antique 1850s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair

H 35 in W 19 in D 17 in
Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A very unusual high-back H frame leather chair. Original leather. Incredibly well designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Orum H-Frame High Back Chair

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair

H 44.1 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice high back garden chair with brass swan head accents, circa 1970s. The chair is of high
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
High Back Swan Head Garden Chair

High Back Swan Head Garden Chair

H 49.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, high-back "throne" chair with handsome oak frame and woven rattan seat and backrest
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair

Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair

H 42 in W 26 in D 30 in
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Olive

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

H 42.92 in W 13.39 in D 16.93 in
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs

H 52.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Birch

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair

H 38 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Hip kitsch Hollywood Regency high back armchair upholstered in vanilla bean naughahyde with button
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair

Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair

H 50 in W 30 in D 36 in
Very Rare and Fine 19th Century High Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
quality with richly patinated woods comprising of ash and elm. The high hoop back with shaped, central
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Very Rare and Fine 19th Century High Back Windsor Armchair
Very Rare and Fine 19th Century High Back Windsor Armchair

Very Rare and Fine 19th Century High Back Windsor Armchair

H 42.5 in W 22.75 in D 23.5 in
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare fully stamped Victorian 1840 hoop back Windsor chair High Wycombe. Beautiful patina
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

H 34 in W 14 in D 19 in
Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
with only minor some marks consistent with age. Sultry angles and solid teak turned legs. High back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair

Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair

H 39 in W 31 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman

H 36 in W 27 in D 32 in
Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

H 38 in W 29.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Karpen High Back Slipper Chairs
By Karpen of California
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual high back, upholstered slipper chairs by Karpen of California. Original fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Pair of Karpen High Back Slipper Chairs
Pair of Karpen High Back Slipper Chairs

Pair of Karpen High Back Slipper Chairs

H 40 in W 29.5 in D 35 in
1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
unique high barrel back and comfortable seat. The chair sits on a bamboo frame for strength. This chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair

1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair

H 50 in W 27 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair Above average vintage condition and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair

H 42 in W 26 in D 28 in
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, - French to their core - is an intriguing find. This high back chair comes from the Duboscq house from
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s

Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s

H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 17.52 in
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
frame. Especially the stately high backrest makes this piece of furniture very remarkable. The backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane

H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's

H 46.46 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs, - French to their core - is an intriguing find. These high back chairs come from the Duboscq
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s

Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s

H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 17.52 in
Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of English walnut side chairs, solid walnut carved in a very artistic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs
Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs

Elegant Pair of High Back Georgian Walnut English Side Chairs

H 45.5 in W 21 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair

H 36 in W 25 in D 36 in
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period
Category

Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rush

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

H 39.57 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair in a Charcoal Dark Blue Mohair. One
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair

Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair

H 34 in W 30 in D 28 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair

H 41.5 in W 30.25 in D 32 in
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen

High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen

H 41 in W 26 in D 25 in
English antique Windsor armchair/chair, High Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

English antique Windsor armchair/chair, High Back, 18th century
English antique Windsor armchair/chair, High Back, 18th century

English antique Windsor armchair/chair, High Back, 18th century

H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
English antique High Back Windsor armchair/chair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

English antique High Back Windsor armchair/chair, 18th century
English antique High Back Windsor armchair/chair, 18th century

English antique High Back Windsor armchair/chair, 18th century

H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs
Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs

Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs

H 36 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Italian High-Back Dining Chairs in Wood & Cane, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of 4 Italian high-back dining chairs. The chairs are a perfect combination
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Italian High-Back Dining Chairs in Wood & Cane, 1970s
Set of 4 Italian High-Back Dining Chairs in Wood & Cane, 1970s

Set of 4 Italian High-Back Dining Chairs in Wood & Cane, 1970s

H 45.28 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made set of Classic Mahogany Shield-Back Dining Chairs . With handsome softly
Category

20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs

Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs

H 36.25 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example is an amazingly
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 high back postmodern chairs, made by Danish company Mørkøv Møbelindustri ApS who is still
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s
Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s

Set of 4 High Back Postmodern Chairs Form Mørkøv Møbelindustri Aps, 1980s

H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th Century Burmese/Anglo Indian lavishly hand carved Padouk wood high back side chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cowhide, Padouk

19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair
19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair

19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair

H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Resin

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Chairs, Pair

H 47 in W 19.5 in D 25.5 in
Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
back chair. A very good looking well made piece dating to circa 1920. It is bentwood much the same
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair

H 34.45 in W 14.57 in D 16.34 in
Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sleek and very cool Danish 1960s cognac colored high back lounge chair carrying the makers label of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast
Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast

Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast

H 38.5 in W 31.5 in D 35 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s

H 37 in W 28.5 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Extra Large High-back Chair Model 2139-C
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
One of Adrian Pearsall's larger chairs, this one is 54" tall and sits like a throne on wheels. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Extra Large High-back Chair Model 2139-C
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Extra Large High-back Chair Model 2139-C

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Extra Large High-back Chair Model 2139-C

H 54 in W 34.5 in D 37 in
Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready

H 41 in W 23 in D 33 in
Paolo Buffa, Set of Four Splendid High Back Chairs in Light Wood Wit
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original straw
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Paolo Buffa, Set of Four Splendid High Back Chairs in Light Wood Wit
Paolo Buffa, Set of Four Splendid High Back Chairs in Light Wood Wit

Paolo Buffa, Set of Four Splendid High Back Chairs in Light Wood Wit

H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Paolo Buffa, set of four splendid high back chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z23 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa, set of four splendid high back chairs
Paolo Buffa, set of four splendid high back chairs

Paolo Buffa, set of four splendid high back chairs

H 45.28 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s. Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s

H 39.77 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s Very particular pair
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s

Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Oak and Rush High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak and rush high back dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of six high back oak and rush dining
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Oak and Rush High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Oak and Rush High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

Oak and Rush High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

H 45.28 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
High Back Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
High back oak and rush dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of six high back oak and rush dining
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

High Back Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
High Back Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

High Back Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

H 45.28 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
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

Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century High Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century High Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century High Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs

H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy

H 48.63 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Set of 8 high back Belgochrom dining chairs, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of eight elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom. The chairs are quite unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 high back Belgochrom dining chairs, 1970s
Set of 8 high back Belgochrom dining chairs, 1970s

Set of 8 high back Belgochrom dining chairs, 1970s

H 42.92 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back chair. Design by Cor Alons. Striking Dutch
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923

H 43.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 32 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling

H 43 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural high-back Italian wing chairs, with beautifully curved arm and back supports
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs
Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs

Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs

H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in
Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
By Norman and Stacey
Located in London, GB
Norman and Stacy attributed Arts & Crafts oak chair with a serpentine-shaped backrest making it
Category

Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair
Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair

Norman & Stacey attributed. An Arts and Crafts high with shaped back oak chair

H 49.75 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs Above average vintage
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs

H 40 in W 36 in D 34 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
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Very High Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of very high back chairs available for sale. Each of these unique very high back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 4941 antique and vintage very high back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 322 modern editions to choose from as well. Very high back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Very high back chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many very high back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Michel Ducaroy and Howard & Sons Ltd produced popular very high back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Very High Back Chairs?

Prices for very high back chairs start at $1 and top out at $300,000 with the average selling for $3,437.

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 Very High Back Chairs
  • What is a high back office chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the high-backed old-fashioned chairs called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a bow back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a lyre back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a splat back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a yoke back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Windsor back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the back of a chair called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a low back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a spoon back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a sling back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a comb back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a balloon back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are wooden high chairs safe?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • What are rounded back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When were cane back chairs popular?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When were balloon back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What era are balloon back chairs?
    1 Answer
    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.

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