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Orlando Orlandi, Rare Lounge Chairs, Green Fabric, Wood, Brianza, Italy, 1948
Orlando Orlandi, Rare Lounge Chairs, Green Fabric, Wood, Brianza, Italy, 1948

Orlando Orlandi, Rare Lounge Chairs, Green Fabric, Wood, Brianza, Italy, 1948

By Orlando Orlandi

Located in High Point, NC

A pair or rare custom made lounge chairs or wing-back by Orlando Orlandi, also known under his

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle
Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Great

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

"President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Mamma & Papa Lounge Chair Set
"President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Mamma & Papa Lounge Chair Set

"President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Mamma & Papa Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

the late 1930s. The set includes a wing back and round back seat chair with similar but unique

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned wingback directors captains chair This is the

Category

Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in the style of Milo Baughman
Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in the style of Milo Baughman

Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in the style of Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of deep ocean blue smooth velvet Mid Century styled wing back lounge chairs with two

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Restyled Wing Back Club Chair Originally Designed by Gio Ponti
Restyled Wing Back Club Chair Originally Designed by Gio Ponti

Restyled Wing Back Club Chair Originally Designed by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

An elegant Modern design by Gio Ponti, the chair has all the style and elegance that you would

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Tall Wing Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Baker MINT!
Pair of Tall Wing Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Baker MINT!

Pair of Tall Wing Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Baker MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of tall wing back upholstered lounge chairs by Baker MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set Four Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany & Upholstered Side Chairs
Set Four Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany & Upholstered Side Chairs

Set Four Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany & Upholstered Side Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar winged back support side chairs with floating seats

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Antique English Mahogany and Hand Dyed Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
Antique English Mahogany and Hand Dyed Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Antique English Mahogany and Hand Dyed Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality antique mahogany and leather barrel back armchair. Upholstered in

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of  34/402 High Back Cantilever Wing Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Rare Pair of  34/402 High Back Cantilever Wing Chairs by Alvar Aalto

Rare Pair of 34/402 High Back Cantilever Wing Chairs by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare pair of 34/402 high back cantilever wing chairs by Alvar Aalto. Re-upholstered with Kvadrat

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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

Pair of Red Leather Wing Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Fine pair of high back English Wing Chairs. The wide spread high backs each having large open

Category

Vintage 1950s English Armchairs

William and Mary style wing chair
William and Mary style wing chair

William and Mary style wing chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

English William and Mary style wing chair, the square back over rolled arms, the trumpet turned

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Lounge
Adrian Pearsall Lounge

Adrian Pearsall Lounge

Located in New York, NY

An Early Adrian Pearsall Wing-back Lounge chair. A rare early example.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

ADRIAN PEARSALL
ADRIAN PEARSALL

ADRIAN PEARSALL

Sold|$8,500

ADRIAN PEARSALL

Located in Chicago, IL

Pearsall for Craft Associates, Pair of Wing Back Lounge Chairs, reupholstered with Great Plaines

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wool, Upholstery

Maison Jansen French Louis XV Style Bergeres
Maison Jansen French Louis XV Style Bergeres

Maison Jansen French Louis XV Style Bergeres

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of painted and parcel-gilt French Louis XV style wing-back bergere chairs, circa 1930-40s, the

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stokke Fabrikker Adjustable Armchair
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stokke Fabrikker Adjustable Armchair

Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stokke Fabrikker Adjustable Armchair

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Mid-Century Modern Stokke Fabrikker adjustable lounge chair/armchair. Wing back arms, head cushion

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Dessin Fournir Classical Modern High Wingback with Green Leather Armchairs
Dessin Fournir Classical Modern High Wingback with Green Leather Armchairs

Dessin Fournir Classical Modern High Wingback with Green Leather Armchairs

By Dessin Fournir

Located in St. Louis, MO

Finely crafted pair of high wing back club chairs by Dessin Fournir with classical modern form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Wingback ...

Materials

Leather

Fine Pair of 20th Century Leather Wingback Armchairs
Fine Pair of 20th Century Leather Wingback Armchairs

Fine Pair of 20th Century Leather Wingback Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Very comfortable pair of leather wing back club chairs, circa 1950. Good quality leather which has

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchair
Late 20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchair

Late 20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchair

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely English wing back leather chair with button down backrest from the middle of the last

Category

Late 20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

Tetrad Bradley Barrel Wingback Porters Chesterfield Leather Armchair
Tetrad Bradley Barrel Wingback Porters Chesterfield Leather Armchair

Tetrad Bradley Barrel Wingback Porters Chesterfield Leather Armchair

By Tetrad

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

buttoned brown leather armchair RRP £1860 Tetrad Upholstery Bradley high back wing chair. This classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchairs
20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchairs

20th Century English Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely pair of English wing back leather chairs with deep button down backrest and seta cushion

Category

Late 20th Century British Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Original 1903 Josef Hoffmann Armchair
Original 1903 Josef Hoffmann Armchair

Original 1903 Josef Hoffmann Armchair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Peekskill, NY

movement. This original J.& J. Kohn wing back arm chair #666 is an important early example of his work. It

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Vienna Secession Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Josef Hoffmann Original - Vienna Secession armchair #666
Josef Hoffmann Original - Vienna Secession armchair #666

Josef Hoffmann Original - Vienna Secession armchair #666

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Peekskill, NY

movement. This original J.& J. Kohn wing back arm chair #666 is an important early example of his work. It

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Lovely Aged Oxblood Brown / Red Height Straight Wingback Chesterfield Armchair
Lovely Aged Oxblood Brown / Red Height Straight Wingback Chesterfield Armchair

Lovely Aged Oxblood Brown / Red Height Straight Wingback Chesterfield Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

wing chair, ideally suited for those of us who like to sit well poised Dimensions Height:- 111cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual Pair of Dutch Upholstered Wing Chairs
Unusual Pair of Dutch Upholstered Wing Chairs

Unusual Pair of Dutch Upholstered Wing Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

Unusual pair of 19th century Dutch upholstered wing chairs. High upholstered backs with loose

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Hollywood Regency Platinum Velvet Wing Chairs, Pair
Hollywood Regency Platinum Velvet Wing Chairs, Pair

Hollywood Regency Platinum Velvet Wing Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Hollywood Regency platinum buttoned velvet upholstered wing chairs, with square backs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Walnut Wing Chairs
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Walnut Wing Chairs

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Walnut Wing Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency pair of walnut wing chairs, the shaped back with outscrolled wings and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Divine Luxury in this English 1880s Antique Wing Chair
Divine Luxury in this English 1880s Antique Wing Chair

Divine Luxury in this English 1880s Antique Wing Chair

Located in Bellport, NY

Luxury and comfort in this "Aesthetic Movement "English antique High back Wing Chair. All new

Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Wood Feet, Europe first half of the 20th century
Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Wood Feet, Europe first half of the 20th century

Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Wood Feet, Europe first half of the 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This elegant pair of winged back chairs is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Winged Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's, Norway
Winged Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's, Norway

Winged Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's, Norway

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Deland, FL

minor repairs this exceptional winged low-back "Falcon" chair is in original, vintage condition and has

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

English Georgian Wingback Chair
English Georgian Wingback Chair

English Georgian Wingback Chair

Located in Southampton, GB

Expertly upholstered, high-back Georgian winged chair, with epic form and proportions. The tall

Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Natural Fiber

Pair of Italian Campaign Chairs
Pair of Italian Campaign Chairs

Pair of Italian Campaign Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Italian campaign style folding chairs with wing backs and leather strap arms over a

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Leather 3 Seater Sofa and Chair Set
Danish Leather 3 Seater Sofa and Chair Set

Danish Leather 3 Seater Sofa and Chair Set

Located in London, GB

-back sofa and lounge chair. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Borge Mogensen in style - these are

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a pair of vintage mid century wing back lounge chairs. Absolutely incredible lines on

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kagan-esque Ottoman
Kagan-esque Ottoman

Kagan-esque Ottoman

Located in Hanover, MA

-back lounge chair for Dreyfus. Solid walnut boomerang form legs. Newly upholstered in shimmering

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Antique  English Foot Stool, 1890s
Antique  English Foot Stool, 1890s

Antique English Foot Stool, 1890s

Located in Bellport, NY

, chenille, velvet by Robert Allan. Click through to see our pairing with the English High Back wing Chair.

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Stools

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Italian, Liguria, Louis XIV Period Walnut and Upholstered Poltrona
Italian, Liguria, Louis XIV Period Walnut and Upholstered Poltrona

Italian, Liguria, Louis XIV Period Walnut and Upholstered Poltrona

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a slightly winged back this handsome chair is covered in vintage green velvet with large

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Wingback Armchair
Georgian Wingback Armchair

Georgian Wingback Armchair

Located in Southampton, GB

Expert upholstery job on this hi-back Georgian winged chair with epic form and proportions. The

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Howard and Sons George III Wingback Armchair
Howard and Sons George III Wingback Armchair

Howard and Sons George III Wingback Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A fully stamped Howard and son's early 20th century walnut framed high back wing chair in the

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding design Italian mid-century armchairs by ISA
Outstanding design Italian mid-century armchairs by ISA

Outstanding design Italian mid-century armchairs by ISA

Located in New York, NY

interpretation of the classic high back wing chair where the wings have been totally reduced to have just a hint

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Geroge III style Chesterfield Hand-Dyed Wingback Leather Two Seat Sofa Settee
Geroge III style Chesterfield Hand-Dyed Wingback Leather Two Seat Sofa Settee

Geroge III style Chesterfield Hand-Dyed Wingback Leather Two Seat Sofa Settee

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather The chair is a fully studded affair, as you may or may not know wing and barrel back chairs start

Category

Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hickory Townsend Wing Back Chair
Hickory Townsend Wing Back Chair

Hickory Townsend Wing Back Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hickory Townsend Wing Back Chair A traditional Townsend wing chair made by Hickory. Unusually

Category

Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Wing back Chair
18th Century Wing back Chair

18th Century Wing back Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

A 18th Century Wing back chair with tall peaked backed and out swing scrolling arms with a square

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George II Wingback Chairs

Large Comfortable Carved Wing Back Chair
Large Comfortable Carved Wing Back Chair

Large Comfortable Carved Wing Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large comfortable carved wing back chair.

Category

20th Century American George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

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

Italian Pair of High Wing Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Italian pair of high wing back chairs, original velvet upholstery.    

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Style Wing Back Chairs Set of 2
French Style Wing Back Chairs Set of 2

French Style Wing Back Chairs Set of 2

Located in Pomona, CA

Pair of French-style wing-back chairs. Upholstered in green stripe fabric.  

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1960s Whimsical Petite Wing Back Chairs
Pair of 1960s Whimsical Petite Wing Back Chairs

Pair of 1960s Whimsical Petite Wing Back Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Great style and lines to these 1960s wing back chairs. Chairs are in the original fabric, needs

Category

Vintage 1960s Wingback Chairs

Pair of Restoration Hardware Style Wing Back Chairs
Pair of Restoration Hardware Style Wing Back Chairs

Pair of Restoration Hardware Style Wing Back Chairs

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Redding, CT

Classic Pair of Wing Back Chairs in the style of Hardware restoration. Simple beige linen blend

Category

2010s American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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.