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Italian Wing Back Lounge Chair.
Italian Wing Back Lounge Chair.

Italian Wing Back Lounge Chair.

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing single armchair by Gio Ponti. Newly upholstered with purple silk velvet, ebonised conical wood legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Pair of High Back Wing Chairs
Pair of High Back Wing Chairs

Pair of High Back Wing Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of newly upholstered high back wing chairs in natural color linen upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Tall-Back Regency Wing Chair
Primitive Tall-Back Regency Wing Chair

Primitive Tall-Back Regency Wing Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Tall Back Regency Wing Chair multiple fabrics, wonderful straight up form, original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unique Low Wing-Backed Chesterfield Chairs
Unique Low Wing-Backed Chesterfield Chairs

Unique Low Wing-Backed Chesterfield Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Turn of the century chesterfield style french club chairs. Chairs have unique wing shaped back and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair
Antique Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Antique Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Mid-19th century mahogany barrel back wing chair in old red leather: stylistically late

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Leather Wing-Back Lounge Chair
Danish Leather Wing-Back Lounge Chair

Danish Leather Wing-Back Lounge Chair

Located in London, GB

Wonderful high wing-back leather lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960. Down filled cushions. Extremely

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Frits Henningsen High Back Wing Chair
Frits Henningsen High Back Wing Chair

Frits Henningsen High Back Wing Chair

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Frits Henningsen high back wing chair upholstered with patinated natural leather, fitted with

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Georgian Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair
Georgian Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Georgian Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 18th century George III mahogany wing chair with a barrel back. Arms with scroll carving

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Black High Back Leather Wing Chair
Black High Back Leather Wing Chair

Black High Back Leather Wing Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, full-grain onyx black leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brown High Back Leather Wing Chair
Brown High Back Leather Wing Chair

Brown High Back Leather Wing Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, full-grain Cuba brown leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Blue High Back Leather Wing Chair
Blue High Back Leather Wing Chair

Blue High Back Leather Wing Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, full-grain Chateau Blue leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles IV Barrel Back Wing Chair
Charles IV Barrel Back Wing Chair

Charles IV Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large mahogany and green leather wing chair, circa 1830. Unusual and nice design.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

in France circa 1920, this unique wing back chair is designed in the Louis XVI style and features a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19thC Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
19thC Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

19thC Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very comfortable leather wing chair with beautifully aged original leather upholstery and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren High Back Wing Chair
Ralph Lauren High Back Wing Chair

Ralph Lauren High Back Wing Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Features an exaggerated wing back, diminutive arms and block legs. Upholstered in a neutral oatmeal

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Lounge Chair
Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Lounge Chair

Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Lounge Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

This sleek modernist wing chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates is as rare as hens teeth so

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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs.
Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs.

Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs.

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of high back lounge chairs, newly upholstered with vermilion chenille.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

1950s French Style High Back Wing Chair
1950s French Style High Back Wing Chair

1950s French Style High Back Wing Chair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s French style high back wing chair. Needs reupholstering.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Library Chair
Edwardian Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Library Chair

Edwardian Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Library Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gentleman’s wing back leather library chair This is a very roomy chair, the ultimate in vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Wing Back  Armchair
Wing Back  Armchair

Wing Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Distressed Vintage Leather Wing Back Armchair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair
c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair

c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 Irish sleigh back wing chair. Raised on straight, square legs (the rear outswept

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Custom High Back Wing Chairs
Pair Of Custom High Back Wing Chairs

Pair Of Custom High Back Wing Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bespoke custom high back wing chairs modeled after a classic English 1940's style. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exaggerated Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940
Exaggerated Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940

Exaggerated Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Rochester, NY

Exaggerated butterfly back wing chair w/ tapered mahogany legs / brass tacking at wood accented

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

An Unusual High Back Tufted Wing Chair
An Unusual High Back Tufted Wing Chair

An Unusual High Back Tufted Wing Chair

Located in NYC, NY

A very unique mid century wing chair by Finch Furniture for the Finchleigh Collection. Upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

Cane Back Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cane Back Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cane Back Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A cane back wing chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair
Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair

Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French carved wingback lounge chair, circa 1930s. The chair features a solid

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair
Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair

Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French carved wingback lounge chair, circa 1930s. The chair features a solid

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wing Backed Easy Chair, Anonymous, Norway, 1950s
Wing Backed Easy Chair, Anonymous, Norway, 1950s

Wing Backed Easy Chair, Anonymous, Norway, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Outstanding and expressive lounge chair on lacquered oak frame and original upholstery. Most

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Regency Barrel Back Wing Chair
Antique English Regency Barrel Back Wing Chair

Antique English Regency Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Stroud, GB

Large Regency chair with hair squab cushion covered in Egyptian calico and natural hessian standing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair
1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair

1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized mahogany legs, upholstered in Scalamandre
silk with antique brass stud detailing.

Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Vintage Green Leather High Back Wing Chair
Vintage Green Leather High Back Wing Chair

Vintage Green Leather High Back Wing Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: English Georgian Style Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 45″H X 30″W X 26″D Seat Height 17.5″ Materials: Or...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chestnut Leather Wing Back Armchair
Chestnut Leather Wing Back Armchair

Chestnut Leather Wing Back Armchair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Chestnut leather wing back armchair with buttoned back standing on cabriol legs in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather

c.1930 English Wing Back Leather Club Chair
c.1930 English Wing Back Leather Club Chair

c.1930 English Wing Back Leather Club Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Rare vintage English winged back club chair in its original leather with a new ultrasuede cushion

Category

Vintage 1930s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ultrasuede

French Louis XVI Style Wing Back Bergere Chair
French Louis XVI Style Wing Back Bergere Chair

French Louis XVI Style Wing Back Bergere Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XVI style wing-back bergere chair, circa 1950s, solid walnut frame, newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Midcentury High Back Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Midcentury High Back Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall

Midcentury High Back Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage high back sculptural wing chair in original orange fabric by designer Adrian Pearsall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Upholstered Painted Wood High Back Wing Chair
American Upholstered Painted Wood High Back Wing Chair

American Upholstered Painted Wood High Back Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

This upholstered light grey painted wood wing chair is quite unusual with its very high back

Category

20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Authentically distressed yummy caramel leather barrel back wing chair having tufted seat cushion

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Leather Buttoned Back Wing Chair
Early 20th Century Leather Buttoned Back Wing Chair

Early 20th Century Leather Buttoned Back Wing Chair

Located in London, GB

leather and features a deep buttoned back and wide seat with a separate seat cushion. The chair has brass

Category

Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair of Italian High Back Wing Chairs
Fabulous Pair of Italian High Back Wing Chairs

Fabulous Pair of Italian High Back Wing Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dallas, TX

Large-scale club chairs in the spirit of Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Carlo Mollino with high backs and

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Woven Armchair
Swedish Woven Armchair

Swedish Woven Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

exaggerated winged back. Chairs uses slot construction typical of the period.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Arm Chairs
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Arm Chairs

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Arm Chairs

Located in Hanover, MA

Remarkable pair of sculptural wingback arm chairs by Adrian Pearsall of Craft Associates.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

English Leather Wing-Back Club Chair c1930's
English Leather Wing-Back Club Chair c1930's

English Leather Wing-Back Club Chair c1930's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

This chair has been completely conserved by our restoration department where they added new eight

Category

Vintage 1930s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

18TH C Aubusson Upholstered Wing-Back Arm Chair
18TH C Aubusson Upholstered Wing-Back Arm Chair

18TH C Aubusson Upholstered Wing-Back Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous upholstery. A real stunner.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of wing back lounge chairs with elegant Klismos-form back legs and gently flared arms, ca

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Comfortable Leather Wing-Backs
Comfortable Leather Wing-Backs

Comfortable Leather Wing-Backs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Shown in an Artisan Leather that is hand wiped creating an antiqued appearance to the leather and the nails. Quality built and exceptionally comfortable. By Whittemore Sherrill

Category

Early 2000s American Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Armchair
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Armchair

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Armchair

Located in Round Top, TX

or the Classic lines of this wing back Chesterfield arm chair. Regardless, this armchair will welcome

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Chippendale Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany barrel and channel back upholstered wing chair with acanthus and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair
Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair

Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair This is a very roomy chair, the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Attractive 19th century barrel-back wing chair with simple, mahogany tapered legs and fully curved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Adrian Pearsall Wing High Back Chairs for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Wing High Back Chairs for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Wing High Back Chairs for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Adrian Pearsall wing high back chairs for Craft Associates. This pair has been professionally

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Large Wing Back Club Chairs in Leather
Pair of Large Wing Back Club Chairs in Leather

Pair of Large Wing Back Club Chairs in Leather

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large wing back club chairs in green leather with nail heads and mahogany bases, American

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs

Stylish Pair of Camel Mohair High Back Wing Chairs
Stylish Pair of Camel Mohair High Back Wing Chairs

Stylish Pair of Camel Mohair High Back Wing Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sophisticated contemporary take on the standard wing chair, this pair is designed with a high back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid-19th Century Walnut Continental Barrel Back Wing Chair
Mid-19th Century Walnut Continental Barrel Back Wing Chair

Mid-19th Century Walnut Continental Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large 19th century continental neoclassical style wing chair in walnut with tall barrel back

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Leather and velvet wing back armchair.
Leather and velvet wing back armchair.

Leather and velvet wing back armchair.

Located in Dallas, TX

A very stylish wing back armchair with beautifully distressed leather and velvet sides and back.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Wing Back Easy Chairs Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Wing Back Easy Chairs Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Wing Back Easy Chairs Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: Unknown Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 39.5″H x 26″W x 27.5″D Seat Height is 19″ Materials: Walnut Condition: Excellent – Newly Refinished...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Pair of Barrel Back Wing Chairs
19th Century English Pair of Barrel Back Wing Chairs

19th Century English Pair of Barrel Back Wing Chairs

Located in New York, NY

19th century English pair of very stylish barrel backed wing chairs. Thin arm profile. Whip

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus  Wing Back Lounge Chair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus  Wing Back Lounge Chair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wing Back Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Janus Wing back lounge chair! In it's original purple velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Wing Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wing back chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all wing back chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 1266 antique and vintage wing back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wing back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian wing back chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made wing back chairs over the years, but those made by Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wing Back Chairs?

Wing back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,257, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

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 Wing Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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