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4 fabulous designer high mini wing back chairs in Fortuny fabric
4 fabulous designer high mini wing back chairs in Fortuny fabric

4 fabulous designer high mini wing back chairs in Fortuny fabric

Located in Palm Springs, CA

4 fabulous designer chairs with high mini wing sides recently redone in Fortuny fabric. They are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980
Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980

Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely English wing back leather chair with button down backrest, late 20th century. Great patina

Category

20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980
Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980

Stunning Late 20th Century English Leather Wing Back Chair, circa 1980

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely English wing back leather chair with button down backrest, late 20th century. Great patina

Category

20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

American Southern Wing Back Chair with Mahogany Turned Legs, circa 1810
American Southern Wing Back Chair with Mahogany Turned Legs, circa 1810

American Southern Wing Back Chair with Mahogany Turned Legs, circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American wingback chair. Front turned legs are mahogany with back legs of cherry. Yellow pine and

Category

Antique 1810s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Pine, Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chairs attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chairs attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chairs attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of large Danish modern high back lounge chairs. Designed and made in Denmark during the 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Elegant Modern Design Leather Wing Back Chair in Hermes Orange Color
Elegant Modern Design Leather Wing Back Chair in Hermes Orange Color

Elegant Modern Design Leather Wing Back Chair in Hermes Orange Color

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

this chair stand out. The sides of the chair are accented by nail-head trim adding a Classic feel and

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Greenwich Design Custom Olive Green Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs
Pair Greenwich Design Custom Olive Green Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs

Pair Greenwich Design Custom Olive Green Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

A magnificent pair of matching leather tufted wingback chairs done in a one of a kind olive green

Category

Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair
Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair

Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great example of mid-century modern design with exaggerated lines, large curved wing back, sleek

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Louis XV Style French Country Hand Carved Walnut Wing-back Chair, Pair
Louis XV Style French Country Hand Carved Walnut Wing-back Chair, Pair

Louis XV Style French Country Hand Carved Walnut Wing-back Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage pair of French country inspired walnut wing back lounge chairs. The chairs feature a hand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair
Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair

Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage pair of French Country inspired walnut wing back lounge chairs. The chairs feature a hand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Country Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair
Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair

Louis XV French Country Style Hand Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage pair of French Country inspired walnut wing back lounge chairs. The chairs feature a hand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Country Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Large 1920s English Wing Back Chairs Upholstered in Neutral Linen
Pair of Large 1920s English Wing Back Chairs Upholstered in Neutral Linen

Pair of Large 1920s English Wing Back Chairs Upholstered in Neutral Linen

Located in London, England

A large scale pair of upholstered English wing chairs dating from the 1920s. These impressive

Category

Early 20th Century British Baroque Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Linen

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chair in the style of Lassen, Denmark
Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chair in the style of Lassen, Denmark

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chair in the style of Lassen, Denmark

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Large Danish modern high back lounge chair. Designed and made in Denmark during the 1940-50s. Large

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

20th Century Louis XV Style Wing Back Chair New Belgian Linen Upholstery
20th Century Louis XV Style Wing Back Chair New Belgian Linen Upholstery

20th Century Louis XV Style Wing Back Chair New Belgian Linen Upholstery

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

20th century Louis XV style wingback chair new Belgian linen upholstery. Painted in our soft

Category

20th Century European Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Wing Back Chair with Sheep Skin in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
Danish Wing Back Chair with Sheep Skin in the Manner of Frits Henningsen

Danish Wing Back Chair with Sheep Skin in the Manner of Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Danish wing back lounge chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen. Made by Danish cabinetmaker during

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Carl Hansen & Son Style Wing Back Chair and Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Style Carl Hansen & Son Style Wing Back Chair and Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Style Carl Hansen & Son Style Wing Back Chair and Ottoman

By Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Carl Hansen and Søn style chair up for consideration. The dramatization of the winged back

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair and Ottoman
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair and Ottoman

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wing Back Chair and Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great quality vintage Country French / Louis XV style lounge chair and ottoman. Item features tall

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

c.1900 English Chippendale Tufted Leather Wing Back Chair
c.1900 English Chippendale Tufted Leather Wing Back Chair

c.1900 English Chippendale Tufted Leather Wing Back Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautiful, refined, straight legged, English Chippendale, winged back library chair-- This fine

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Danish Brown Leather Wing Back Chair
Early 20th Century Danish Brown Leather Wing Back Chair

Early 20th Century Danish Brown Leather Wing Back Chair

Located in Round Top, TX

condition, and sits nicely. This is a handsome chair with a tufted back, rolled arms and resting on four

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Leather Chippendale Wing Back Chair Armchair
Early 20th Century Leather Chippendale Wing Back Chair Armchair

Early 20th Century Leather Chippendale Wing Back Chair Armchair

Located in London, GB

back and seat, with scrolled arms inlaid with brass studs. It is raised on cabriole feet to the front

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1942 Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Back Chair in the Original Green Wool Fabric
1942 Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Back Chair in the Original Green Wool Fabric

1942 Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Back Chair in the Original Green Wool Fabric

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Fritz Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Chris Howard Antiques & Modern presents this early midcentury Danish high back lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1950's Sculptural Wing Back Chair in the style of Gio Ponti
1950's Sculptural Wing Back Chair in the style of Gio Ponti

1950's Sculptural Wing Back Chair in the style of Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Item features a unique winged back, solid mahogany tapered legs, angled frame, button tufted back, and

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Large Early 20th C. Bar Harbor Wing Back Chair with Magazine Pocket
Large Early 20th C. Bar Harbor Wing Back Chair with Magazine Pocket

Large Early 20th C. Bar Harbor Wing Back Chair with Magazine Pocket

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

An exceptional large Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, C. 1900 - 1910, American with oversized

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Reed

19THC  WING CHAIR
19THC  WING CHAIR

19THC WING CHAIR

Sold|$2,850

19THC WING CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LATE 19THC WING BACK CHAIR UPHOLSTERY IN 19THC FRENCH HOMESPUN LINEN GREAT FORM FOUND IN NEW

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

English Regency Wing Chair
English Regency Wing Chair

English Regency Wing Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

An English Regency wing back chair with turned legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Upholstered Barley Twist Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Upholstered Barley Twist Wing Back Lounge Chairs

Upholstered Barley Twist Wing Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of early 20th C. English Barley twist wing back chairs with original finish, new custom

Category

Early 20th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Tufted low back wing chairs stamped JANSEN
Pair of Tufted low back wing chairs stamped JANSEN

Pair of Tufted low back wing chairs stamped JANSEN

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic pair of over sized tufted low back wing back chairs, in off white upholstery. Each

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair
Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair

Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair

Located in New York, NY

Adrian Pearsall Wing back Chair for Craft associates catolg #2231-C. Period chair in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

George III Style Carved Mahogany Wing Chairs
George III Style Carved Mahogany Wing Chairs

George III Style Carved Mahogany Wing Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

wing back chairs one upholstered white and one burgundy, scroll feet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Leather Wing back Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Leather Wing back Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Leather Wing back Armchairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very comfortable pair of English leather wing back chairs. High quality leather with stud detailing

Category

Vintage 1960s English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Pair of Dark Red Leather Wing Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice pair of wing back chairs in a dark red leather with nail head detail.

Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

One Pair Of English Style Wing Back Club Chairs With Distressed
One Pair Of English Style Wing Back Club Chairs With Distressed

One Pair Of English Style Wing Back Club Chairs With Distressed

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome set of English style wing back chairs with hand distressed leather, brass nail head, would

Category

20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Wing Back Adrian Pearsall Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Danish Modern
Rare Wing Back Adrian Pearsall Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Danish Modern

Rare Wing Back Adrian Pearsall Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Danish Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazing and rare Adrian Pearsall Wing back chair with a matching ottoman. This chair retains it's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bovenkamp Wing Chair
Bovenkamp Wing Chair

Bovenkamp Wing Chair

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp

Located in London, England

Danish designed wing back chair for Dutch manufacturer Bovenkamp, circa 1960, courtesy of Aksel

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Wing Back by Mogens Koch
Wing Back by Mogens Koch

Wing Back by Mogens Koch

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A leather wing back chair and ottoman in the original leather. Seat opens onto ottoman to form

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Leather Wing Chair, Circa 1890
English Leather Wing Chair, Circa 1890

English Leather Wing Chair, Circa 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous Georgian style wing back chair with a tufted back and studding in beautifully worn

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Pair of French Giltwood Wing Chairs
Pair of French Giltwood Wing Chairs

Pair of French Giltwood Wing Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of fab French giltwood wing-back chairs, in the style of Louis XVI, upholstered in silk and

Category

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Newly Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs
Pair of Newly Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs

Pair of Newly Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful pair of painted wood wing back chairs newly upholstered in Lee Industries Sherpa Coal

Category

Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Leather Edwardian Wing Chairs
Pair of Leather Edwardian Wing Chairs

Pair of Leather Edwardian Wing Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of antique brown leather English winged back chairs that feature button tufted

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Child’s Size Queen Anne Wing Chair, C. 1900
Child’s Size Queen Anne Wing Chair, C. 1900

Child’s Size Queen Anne Wing Chair, C. 1900

Located in Doylestown, PA

An adorable child’s size wing-back chair, nicely upholstered in burgundy wood brocade fabric with

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Sleek Wing Chairs In Cream Silk Damask
Pair Sleek Wing Chairs In Cream Silk Damask

Pair Sleek Wing Chairs In Cream Silk Damask

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of clean lined wing back chairs upholstered in a cream silk damask with oil drop lacquered

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Silk, Damask, Upholstery

Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs
Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs

Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These are very beautiful and clean fireside or wing back chairs. They are in good used condition

Category

1990s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Custom Blue Velvet Wing Chairs
Pair of Custom Blue Velvet Wing Chairs

Pair of Custom Blue Velvet Wing Chairs

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

-stained show wood and upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. These wing back chairs truly embodies

Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classic Pair of Antique Georgian Style Newly Upholstered Wing Chairs
Classic Pair of Antique Georgian Style Newly Upholstered Wing Chairs

Classic Pair of Antique Georgian Style Newly Upholstered Wing Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant pair of vintage Georgian style wing back chairs in a smaller size than many of the larger

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Wingback Chair

Wingback Chair

Sold|$4,500

Wingback Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An English leather wing back chair in a khaki leather. Great accent chair for a library or sitting

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Georgian Style Wingback Chairs

Georgian Style Wingback Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A handsome pair of vintage Georgian-style wing-back chairs.   

Category

Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Wingback Chairs
Pair of Wingback Chairs

Pair of Wingback Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of beautiful leather upholstered wing back chairs with cabriole legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wingback Chair
19th Century Wingback Chair

19th Century Wingback Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century antique wing back chair newly upholstered in heavy Belgian Linen.

Category

Antique 19th Century Wingback Chairs

Vintage Hendrixsons Regency style leather wing chairs/a pair
Vintage Hendrixsons Regency style leather wing chairs/a pair

Vintage Hendrixsons Regency style leather wing chairs/a pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of vintage regency style leather wing back chairs. This pair of leather chairs have

Category

1990s American Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lounge / Wing back chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A Pair of High Backed Arm Chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger
A Pair of High Backed Arm Chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger

A Pair of High Backed Arm Chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A great pair of of modified wing back chairs upholstered in Mocha silk with black enameled wood

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Grete Jalk wingback chair
Grete Jalk wingback chair

Grete Jalk wingback chair

By Grete Jalk

Located in St. Louis, MO

Black leather stylized wing back chair with fitted armrests, label, c.1952, new reduced price is

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Victorian Chair
Vintage Victorian Chair

Vintage Victorian Chair

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage leather wing back chair from the United Kingdom. Leather chair has brass nailhead

Category

Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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.