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Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A harlequin set of eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel back chairs fully restored. Beautiful
Category

Antique 18th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and very beautiful Thames Valley Windsor wheel back chair with a fantastic colour and well
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Reproduction Wheel Back Dark Stain Armless Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction wheel back dark stain armless chair.
Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Early American Wheel Back Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Early American wheel back rocking chair. The chair is very sturdy and has a beautiful patina
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair This is an early 19th Century chair made
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Bird Cage Windsor Chairs, Set of 6 by Marlow of York Pa
By Wheeler
Located in Parkesburg, PA
- original finish, one arm chair shows early repair- Back Height 35.5", Seat Height 17", Arm Height 26.5
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic
Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree
By Welters of Wycombe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Windsor chairs. The "back wheel" edition. Very solid and elegant at the same time
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Three Wheeler Invalid Chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
By John Carter (Furniture)
Located in Delft, NL
Three wheeler invalid chair by John Carter, London, 1890s A mahogany self propelling wheelchair
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique English Spinning Wheel Chair Carved Oak Hall Fireplace Hearth Chair
Located in Shreveport, LA
, a beautiful antique English “spinning wheel” chair with elaborate hand carvings on the seat and back
Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rich Colour Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in GB
hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair, in the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in GB
hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair, in the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair
Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair
Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Gio Ponti Italian Mid-Century Ships Wheel Brass Frame Chairs
Located in New York, NY
ship's wheel design backs and rose pink fabric upholstered slip seats. (GIO PONTI)(PRICED AS SET).
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair in Orange Fabric
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Blue and Beige Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. While the Papillonne chair adapts to every space with its unusual back design, brass, matt chrome, shiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair with Real Brown Leather Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Papillonne Blue Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. While the Papillonne chair adapts to every space with its unusual back design, brass, matt chrome, shiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
chair features a chrome base on wheel castor feet, thick tweed and vinyl seat, vinyl, upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair This is a good traditional Beech and Ash arm chair it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Located in Geneve, CH
shaped metal back, pointing out where the chair begins. The rhythm of the metal elements of the chair is
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other, Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Cadeira Chair by Macheia
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue
Category

Antique 1850s English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Circular Hanging Chair in Pieces for Economic Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel hanging chair swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Brass Dining/ Side Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Toronto, ON
This splendid pair of brass side chairs with captains or ships wheel backs in original black vinyl
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

American modern swivel chairs Hudson brushed aluminum by Starck for Emeco, 2000
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in MIlano, IT
end in a wheel each, which is made of gray plastic. The chair can be changed in height thanks to the
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Mobach, Tom Bruinsma 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
depending on the angle and light. The wooden backs add an organic and modern touch to the chair. Dutch
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Country (19th Cent) walnut Windsor side chair with wheel back.  
Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
"thrown" chair because all the parts are turned on a lathe (think thrown as on a potter's wheel) in this
Category

Antique 16th Century Scottish Elizabethan Corner Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

Bonacina style Italian Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s Italy
By Franco Bettonica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shapes. This chair features a bamboo wheel frame and a wicker seat and canopy. There are arm rests as
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
large spoked wheel back with a stylized compass marquetry hub. This hand crafted wheel back has hand
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chair
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pulaski Furniture armchair. Featuring Louis XVI styling with caned wheel back, flared arms
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Glenister Windsor Arm Chairs, Set 2
By S.H. Glenister
Located in Summerland, CA
. Wheel back, Elm seat and oak wood. All In sturdy excellent condition. Beautiful Windsor chairs.
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Glenister Windsor Arm Chairs, Set 2
Glenister Windsor Arm Chairs, Set 2
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Burnt Orange Armchair Lounge Chair circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chair model Kanadier from walnut with loose cushions for back and seat in
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wheel backs each have hand forged steel support brackets on etiher side. These chair frames are in good
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
seats and backs. In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays
Category

Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Set of 8 Neoclassical Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These 8 X back dining chairs have been completely restored. The chairs were taken apart and all the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Brown Antique Lounge Chair 'Le Surrepos Du Dr. Pascaud' Paris, circa 1924
By Dr. Pascaud 1
Located in Schagen, NL
, brown pony skin leather. It's frame also features a wooden wheel for adjusting the wonderful padded
Category

Vintage 1920s French British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Set of 7 Italian Nautical Brass and Black Patent Leather Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
featuring ship's wheel design backs and black patent leather upholstered slip seats.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Barbara Barry, Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. Back and seat cushions are soft and comfortable. Features sturdy wooden chair frame with original
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across
Category

Early 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
wheel. The chair height can be adjusted, and the chair swivels about its support.
Category

20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
H 54.34 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
American Mission Oak Wheel Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mission oak slat back wheel chair with green leather seat cushion.      
Category

20th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Slate

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair
American Mission Oak Wheel Chair
H 36 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Modern Dynamic Wheel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel hanging chair swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends
Category

2010s South African Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Dynamic Wheel Hanging Chair
Modern Dynamic Wheel Hanging Chair
H 62 in W 59 in D 20 in
Midcentury KEVI Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for KEVI
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Baltimore, MD
KEVI office chair with double-wheel casters by Jørgen Rasmussen. A Classic Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
produced by Labofa. The chair features adjustable seat and back rest height. The angle of the back rest
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Jasper Seating Co., Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Steel

Bert England for Stow Davis Swivel Desk Chairs c 1970's pair available
By Bert England, Stow Davis
Located in New York, NY
chairs tilt, and swivel a full 360 degrees, the legs have wheel coaster feet, and are adjustable in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Scott Wilson for Coalesse SW_1 Swivel Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern beauty and elegant design of the SW_1 Conference swivel chair fits seamlessly into any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black & Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 black & chrome office chair designed by Fritz
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
back with serpentine molded crestrail and carved bellflower motifs at sides atop open sides with bold
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with Original Leather
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William IV mahogany bergere armchair with curved bar 'paper scroll' top rail cane panel back and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
gilt. Featuring padded trisected back and sides surmounted by a shell and foliate crest. Centring the
Category

Antique 1890s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Five George III Style Wheel Back Armchairs in Brown Suede.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Five George III Style Wheel Back Armchairs in Brown Suede, USA 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s American George III Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary workspace dentist doctor Steel 5 Wheel White Binaria Stool
By Jordi Badía, Otto Canalda
Located in Barcelona, ES
designer Otto Canalda, to design the "Binary" chair. Its immediate success was rewarded with a Silver Delta
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Wheel Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wheel back chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wheel back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. We have 26 antique and vintage wheel back chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Wheel back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wheel back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Victorian wheel back chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large wheel back chairs, so small wheel back chairs measuring 14.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs.

How Much are Wheel Back Chairs?

Wheel back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,427, while the lowest priced sells for $756 and the highest can go for as much as $16,988.

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 Wheel 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 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term wheelback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a wheel, often with an ample center splat featuring a circular motif. The wheelback is a classic English side-chair design. Shop a collection of wheelback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 14, 2023
    A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, owing to Pennsylvania lieutenant governor Patrick Gordon’s fondness for the seat. Colonial furniture makers sometimes painted their Windsor chairs, which were crafted from a variety of woods such as thick pine, ash or birch. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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 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.