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Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
known as V back chairs. Wood is in original condition and chairs have been handsomely recovered. A great
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
neckline or "V" back chairs. Chairs are in need of re-upholstery, price includes refinishing of wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Four V-back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four beautifully restored V-back dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back with "ZOO(0)38
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Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Breathtaking Set of 14 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Breathtaking Set of 10 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

All Arms, Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of ARM dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of J.D.V.'s High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs. Set of with 2
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Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Six Corset Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl in Grey Wool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true Mid Century set of Paul Frankl Corset Dining room Chairs. The "V" back is very sexy and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Tulipwood

Set of Six Michael Taylor for Baker Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six rare V-back dining chairs. Clean lines, excellent construction and unique form. Includes
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Walnut

Ten V-Back Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hadley, MA
Paul McCobb for Directional set of ten ribbon stripped mahogany and leather V-back dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Farstrup V Back Dining Chairs in Teak Set of Six, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Beautifully restored V Back dining chairs in teak. Newly upholstered in a lovely warm grey
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Cafe Au Lait Slipper Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
Forties vintage "V" back slipper chairs with tapered channeled legs. Walnut wood. The cafe au lait
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Arm Chair by Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Syracuse, NY
Gustav Stickley 1902-1903 V-Back arm chair in original finish with original rush seat. A classic
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Rush

Arm Chair by Gustav Stickley
Arm Chair by Gustav Stickley
H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 21 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak V-Back Chair Signed Gustav Stickley c1905
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts v-back side chair by Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with slat
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cornelius V Smith Scroll Button Back Armchair, circa 1890
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
C .V. S Cornelius v smith button back armchair good quality button back armchair by the renowned
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight V-Back Dining Chairs by Baker
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of eight V-back dining chairs by Baker.
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Eight V-Back Dining Chairs by Baker
Eight V-Back Dining Chairs by Baker
H 35.25 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in
4 V Back Paul Frankl Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four v back dining chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson circa late 1940's. These examples have
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

4 V Back Paul Frankl Dining Chairs
4 V Back Paul Frankl Dining Chairs
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Set of 6 Paul McCobb Calvin dining chairs with V backs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Gustav Stickley V-Back Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Warren Hile Studio
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts v-back dining chairs Designed by Gustav Stickley
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
', chair by R. Tyzack and dating to the reign of George V in the early 20th century, circa 1910. A
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Tilt-Back Dining Z Chairs in Black Leather
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen, model #42 dining chairs for V. Schou Andersen crafted of dark Brazilian rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs High V-Shaped Backs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of six Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti style dining chairs high V-shaped backs. Each having a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat, Signed, C1910
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Early 20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome plated "v-back" steel chairs, thick leather straps and french seamed leather seats
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Set, 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs). The table features beautiful cherrywood grain with burl wood banding and a unique shape. The V
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cherry, Burl

Victorian Buttoned Back Tub Chair by Cornelius v Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very handsome Victorian high backed tub chair with buttoned detail. Standing on turned
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Paul Frankl Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Paul Frankl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Set of Six V back Dining Chairs. Recently reupholstered
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery

Paul Frankl Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs, Set of Six
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 25 in
Six Michael Taylor For Baker Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six rare V-back dining chairs. Clean lines, excellent construction and unique form
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Lucite and Steel Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six vintage Italian dining chairs made of Lucite and steel V-Form support on back
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern V-back dining chairs from the "Caravan" collection by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Burl

Antique Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Dutch V back satinwood and marquetry chair, circa 1830 in date. The
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Antique 1830s English Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

Set of Six Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Chairs with V Backs
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of six dining chairs by designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture, with sculpted backs and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Va-va-Voom! Four elegant Paul Frankl 'Corset' chairs with V-back forms and a wood cross-bar detail
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs
Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Corset or V Back dining chairs including two head arm chairs and six side chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four very chic V back chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. keyword:paul frankl
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Set of 6 Paul Frankl V Back Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful set of 6 handsome Frankl Dining chairs
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Of V Back Gustav Stickley Chairs.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair. One chair retains boxed early mark (1902-1903) Quarter sawn oak. The chair
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Pair Of V Back Gustav Stickley Chairs.
Pair Of V Back Gustav Stickley Chairs.
H 37.63 in W 25.75 in D 22 in
Pair of Paul Frankl V-back Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair version of this Frankl classic. Original finish and upholstery are in pristine condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Silk

Pair of Teal Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of V-back chrome flat bar lounge chairs with tufted teal leather designed by Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret V Leg Chairs Pair in Teak and Cane Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) fixed back V leg conference chairs from the College of Architecture
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V Leg Conference Chairs Teak & Cane Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
eight Pierre Jeanneret fixed back V leg conference chairs from the College of Architecture, Chandigarh
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Paul Frankl Dining Table with Eight Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
legs. The table includes three extensions (two shown), and eight "V back" upholstered chairs. The
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

Paul Frankl American Art Deco Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. They are variously known as “V back” or “Plunging Neckline” chairs. The armchairs are 32” high, 25
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20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
identification code: V-317/st.T/12 to the rear of the desk, the chair featuring a caned seat and back with brown
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk & V Leg Chair Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jeanneret (1896-1967) design library student desk and fixed back V leg conference chair from the college of
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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) library student desk and fixed back V leg conference chair from the College
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

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V Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of v back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique v back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 10594 antique and vintage v back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 557 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. V back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern v back chairs are consistently popular styles. Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall and Paul McCobb each produced beautiful v back chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are V Back Chairs?

Prices for v back chairs start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,937.

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 V 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.