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George III Mahogany Wing Chair
George III Mahogany Wing Chair

George III Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine English George III mahogany leather upholstered high back wing chair with scrolling arms and

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Wingback Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, a Pair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti style arm or wing back chairs. These finely detailed sleek and

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Borge Mogensen Wing Lounge Chair
Borge Mogensen Wing Lounge Chair

Borge Mogensen Wing Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

A Borge Mogensen's Danish Modern design of a classic wing back lounge chair. Upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Norell Modern Wing Chair
Arne Norell Modern Wing Chair

Arne Norell Modern Wing Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

/> Splayed back legs Wing back style chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Wing Chairs, Custom
Pair of Wing Chairs, Custom

Pair of Wing Chairs, Custom

Located in New York, NY

High back wing chairs, Made to order. Custom design after classic English 19th Century model. Note

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

George III Style Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Armchair
George III Style Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

George III Style Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

chair was upholstered by Fitzgerald, San Francisco's finest upholstery shop in an attractive flame

Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of two Large Italian Blue Velvet Wing Back Easy Chair, by Melchiorre Bega
Set of two Large Italian Blue Velvet Wing Back Easy Chair, by Melchiorre Bega

Set of two Large Italian Blue Velvet Wing Back Easy Chair, by Melchiorre Bega

By Cassina, Melchiorre Bega

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare pair of Mid-Century oversized lounge chairs each with a well-shaped backrest with wing

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Quality 19th Century Mahogany Tuffed Leather Wing Back Armchair
Quality 19th Century Mahogany Tuffed Leather Wing Back Armchair

Quality 19th Century Mahogany Tuffed Leather Wing Back Armchair

Located in Benington, Herts

knee terminating on ball and claw feet. The wing chair has a finely deep buttoned shaped back and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

the Wing Back Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
the Wing Back Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

the Wing Back Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An wing back lounge chair in original Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery on an ebonized mahogany base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th century Oak Frame Wing Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th century Oak Frame Wing Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th century Oak Frame Wing Back Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of late Victorian wing back armchairs, circa 1890. Oak turned and carved legs united by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Wing-Back Bergere with Carved and Painted Frame
Large Wing-Back Bergere with Carved and Painted Frame

Large Wing-Back Bergere with Carved and Painted Frame

Located in Troy, MI

frame. Curved, wing back style backrest topped with a carved floral crest, padded armrests, reeded and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Leather Wing Back Armchairs

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Leather Wing Back Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique wing back leather armchairs in the Georgian style. They were hand made

Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Matching Pair of Vintage "Baker" Chippendale Style Wing Backs
Matching Pair of Vintage "Baker" Chippendale Style Wing Backs

Matching Pair of Vintage "Baker" Chippendale Style Wing Backs

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

pair truly memorable. Use them flanking the fireplace in the parlor, as reading chairs in the library

Category

Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair
American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair

American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair with arched back and shaped wings

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Maison Jansen Wing Chairs
Pair of Maison Jansen Wing Chairs

Pair of Maison Jansen Wing Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Louis XVI style wing-back bergere chairs, circa 1940s, the distress-painted and

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Exquisite Vintage Georgian Style Wing Back Leather Armchairs
Pair of Exquisite Vintage Georgian Style Wing Back Leather Armchairs

Pair of Exquisite Vintage Georgian Style Wing Back Leather Armchairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A pair of exquisite vintage Georgian style wing back leather armchairs. An iconic chair and ours

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

English Style Upholstered Pair of Grey Wing Back Armchairs, Contemporary
English Style Upholstered Pair of Grey Wing Back Armchairs, Contemporary

English Style Upholstered Pair of Grey Wing Back Armchairs, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

English style pair of upholstered grey wing back armchairs with a high back. Note the sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

Louis XV Design Walnut  Wing-back Bergere, France c. 1850
Louis XV Design Walnut  Wing-back Bergere, France c. 1850

Louis XV Design Walnut Wing-back Bergere, France c. 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Louis XV-design Wing-back Bergere in Walnut, with upholstered back & sides, padded arms & seat

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Naughtone Hush High Wing Back Armchairs Super Contemporary
Pair of Naughtone Hush High Wing Back Armchairs Super Contemporary

Pair of Naughtone Hush High Wing Back Armchairs Super Contemporary

By NAUGHTONE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chair’s wing-back form offers sanctuary and a welcoming familiarity. Whilst hush takes inspiration from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Late 20th Century Pair Leather of Button Back Wing  Armchairs
Late 20th Century Pair Leather of Button Back Wing  Armchairs

Late 20th Century Pair Leather of Button Back Wing Armchairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Chesterfield button back leather chairs by Thomas Lloyd in very nice condition standing on

Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Late 19thC English Wing Chairs
Pair Of Late 19thC English Wing Chairs

Pair Of Late 19thC English Wing Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English high back wing chairs circa 1890. Recently reupholstered. Note the legs on casters.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Wing Chair 'Modell 877' Gianfranco Frattini 1957
Wing Chair 'Modell 877' Gianfranco Frattini 1957

Wing Chair 'Modell 877' Gianfranco Frattini 1957

By Gianfranco Frattini, Figli di Amadeo Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

This high quality made wing chair with high back and beautiful details was designed by Gianfranco

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Red Leather Tufted Wing Chairs
Pair of Red Leather Tufted Wing Chairs

Pair of Red Leather Tufted Wing Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of red leather tufted high back wing chairs, with great form to the brass tack accented

Category

Vintage 1970s English Wingback Chairs

Pair Curved & Channelback Floral Upholstered Wing Chairs.
Pair Curved & Channelback Floral Upholstered Wing Chairs.

Pair Curved & Channelback Floral Upholstered Wing Chairs.

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of uncommon curved & channel back wing chairs in a newer large floral print polished cotton

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Pair of Clean Lined Midcentury Wing Chairs
Pair of Clean Lined Midcentury Wing Chairs

Pair of Clean Lined Midcentury Wing Chairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of clean lined midcentury wing back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. They are very

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

clean look with a design nodding to the wing back chair. It features three removable back and seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Stylish George III Style Wing Back Armchair in Original Striped Upholstery
Stylish George III Style Wing Back Armchair in Original Striped Upholstery

Stylish George III Style Wing Back Armchair in Original Striped Upholstery

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A good quality George III style wing back armchair with original striped upholstery on short

Category

Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1970
20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1970

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the late 20th century these chairs were

Category

20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Stained Walnut Wing Backed Armchair on Four Castors
French 19th Century Stained Walnut Wing Backed Armchair on Four Castors

French 19th Century Stained Walnut Wing Backed Armchair on Four Castors

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th Century Stained Walnut Wing Backed Armchair on Four Castors. Sold as is.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, c.1970
20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, c.1970

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the late 20th century these chairs were

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs c.1970
20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs c.1970

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the late 20th century these chairs were

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia
Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia

Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A classic Danish Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Oxide red leather and teak Wing Back Armchair for

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Bensen Park Armchair
Bensen Park Armchair

Bensen Park Armchair

By Bensen

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary wing-back chair. Park’s sculptural lines and inviting seat create a beautiful

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair & Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair & Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair & Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

large rounded back wing chair design, arms with walnut accents, modern walnut legs, matching ottoman

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair
Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

Located in Benington, Herts

proportions. English, circa1880. This is a very well drawn wing chair, having a deep buttoned leather

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of High Back Chairs
Pair of High Back Chairs

Pair of High Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Upholstered high back wing chairs in new muslin.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1900
Early 20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1900

Early 20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs, these chairs were

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair 17th Century Style Carolean Carved Walnut Throne Wing Back Armchairs 1860
Pair 17th Century Style Carolean Carved Walnut Throne Wing Back Armchairs 1860

Pair 17th Century Style Carolean Carved Walnut Throne Wing Back Armchairs 1860

Located in Portland, OR

with a high quality light blue and gold brocade fabric, each chair with a single removeable back

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs

Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs

By George Smith, Tom Dixon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Inspired by the traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes, first prototyped as one of

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Pair, Chic & Stylish Gondola Backed 1940- 1950 Chairs
Pair, Chic & Stylish Gondola Backed 1940- 1950 Chairs

Pair, Chic & Stylish Gondola Backed 1940- 1950 Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of fabulous gondola backed semi wing chairs.New upholstery in a biege/oatmeal Kravet cloth

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

A Pair of Antique Wing Backed Armchairs In the mid-Georgian Manner
A Pair of Antique Wing Backed Armchairs In the mid-Georgian Manner

A Pair of Antique Wing Backed Armchairs In the mid-Georgian Manner

Located in London, GB

Constructed in walnut, rising from front cabriole legs decorated with ‘c’ scrolls, with swept legs to the rear; upholstered in gros point needlework, in ‘country house’ condition.

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Antique Wing Backed Armchairs In the mid-Georgian Manner

A Pair of Antique Wing Backed Armchairs In the mid-Georgian Manner

Located in London, GB

Constructed in walnut, rising from front cabriole legs decorated with c scrolls, with swept legs to the rear; upholstered in gros point needlework, in & country house condition

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Important Paolo Buffa Set of Two Wing Back Bergeres and Pouf, 1955
Important Paolo Buffa Set of Two Wing Back Bergeres and Pouf, 1955

Important Paolo Buffa Set of Two Wing Back Bergeres and Pouf, 1955

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Important set of Paolo Buffa; 2 wingback bergere and a pouf re-upholstered in orange and mauve cotton details for the bergere and ivory and orange for the pouf,circa 1955 Misure:...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820
Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820

Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton Federal style wing back fire side chair offers shaped back, scroll form arms

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Curvaceous & Over-Scaled English William & Mary Style Wing Chair
Curvaceous & Over-Scaled English William & Mary Style Wing Chair

Curvaceous & Over-Scaled English William & Mary Style Wing Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A curvaceous and over-scaled English William & Mary style walnut wing chair; the tall back with

Category

Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Wing Chairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Wing Chairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Wing Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of louis XV style painted wing chairs with arched back with carved flowers, down swept arms

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s
Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s

Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wing back armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s Measures: H 42, W 31.5, D 30

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Thayer Coggin Highback Swivel Wing Chairs - Set of 2
Modern Thayer Coggin Highback Swivel Wing Chairs - Set of 2

Modern Thayer Coggin Highback Swivel Wing Chairs - Set of 2

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

wing chair design, high backs, swivel base, removable cushion, and original fabric. This is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Arts and Crafts Pair of Upholstered Wing Chairs, England, circa 1900s
Arts and Crafts Pair of Upholstered Wing Chairs, England, circa 1900s

Arts and Crafts Pair of Upholstered Wing Chairs, England, circa 1900s

Located in New York, NY

English pair of 1900's Arts and Crafts high back upholstered wing chairs. The wooden arms and legs

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Paul Laszlo High Back Slipper Chairs
Pair of Paul Laszlo High Back Slipper Chairs

Pair of Paul Laszlo High Back Slipper Chairs

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of sculptural high winged back slipper chair designed by Paul Laszlo. Upholstered in a heavy

Category

Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Channeled Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair
1930s Channeled Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair

1930s Channeled Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Restored barrel and channeled back regency wide wing chair. New silk upholstery with tactile all

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery

Stylish Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Walnut and Cane Wing Chairs
Stylish Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Walnut and Cane Wing Chairs

Stylish Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Walnut and Cane Wing Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A pair of very stylish painted carved walnut wing chairs with caned backs and sides. The carved

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cane, 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.