Vintage Shield Back Chairs
1930s British Sheraton Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s British Sheraton Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Georgian Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Czech Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Wood
20th Century Georgian Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Sheraton Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s English Adam Style Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s English George III Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
1960s English Revival Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s American Sheraton Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Straw, Wood
20th Century Chippendale Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Beech, Naugahyde
1940s Vintage Shield Back Chairs
1970s English George III Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Norwegian Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Silk
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Teak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century British Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American George III Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mirror, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century English Gothic Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Hardwood
1970s Tribal Vintage Shield Back Chairs
Wool
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs 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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