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Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Scholar's Chairs
Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Scholar's Chairs

Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Scholar's Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese hardwood yoke back scholar's chairs, the frames with gently canted crest rail and

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brass Yoke Back Arm Chair By Mastercraft
Brass Yoke Back Arm Chair By Mastercraft

Brass Yoke Back Arm Chair By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Great petite arm chair from Mastercraft. Demure Asian styling with the yoke back and stylized

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850
Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850

Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs with its original untouched surface. The chairs are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Set 6 Hollywood Regency Tamerlane Yoke Back Dining Chairs by Thomasville
Set 6 Hollywood Regency Tamerlane Yoke Back Dining Chairs by Thomasville

Set 6 Hollywood Regency Tamerlane Yoke Back Dining Chairs by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency yoke back dining chairs Tamerlane Collection by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Burl, Wicker

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair

By Baule Tribe

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Low Ming-Style Silk Upholstered Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Pair Low Ming-Style Silk Upholstered Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Pair Low Ming-Style Silk Upholstered Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

common low yoke backed lounge chairs offered by furniture manufacturers like Century and Baker. Addition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair
James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair

Located in Wichita, KS

Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair in the style of James Mont. circa, midcentury-1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Horseshoe Chairs in the Style of James Mont, a Pair
Hollywood Regency Horseshoe Chairs in the Style of James Mont, a Pair

Hollywood Regency Horseshoe Chairs in the Style of James Mont, a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A late 20th century pair of chinoiserie Ming style yoke back horseshoe chairs by Schnadig. Wood

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860. These chairs would have been

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860. These chairs would have been

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Inlaid Desk Chair, French, 19th Century
Inlaid Desk Chair, French, 19th Century

Inlaid Desk Chair, French, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice early 19th century yoke-back desk chair with subtle inlay throughout, with an upholstered

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Child's Chairs
Pair of Child's Chairs

Pair of Child's Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of mid-19th century yoke back style child's chairs with arms, curved back splat, and woven

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs in ming style. Created in elm wood in the 19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Hollywood Regency Round Extension Dining Table Thomasville Tamerlane Collection
Hollywood Regency Round Extension Dining Table Thomasville Tamerlane Collection

Hollywood Regency Round Extension Dining Table Thomasville Tamerlane Collection

By Thomasville

Located in Topeka, KS

by Thomasville, we have the matching Set of 6 Yoke Back Dining Chairs and 2 Piece China Hutch or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Exceptional and rare pair of Chinese yoke back chairs.

Category

Antique 1780s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair
19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair

19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Chinese Classic yoke back officials hat chair with woven cane seat and metal buttoned

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair
19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair

19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair

Located in Nijlen, BE

Antique high-backed Elm chairs with a smooth back support. At first this type of chair was used by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

A pair of large elm Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) yoke back chairs, with bespoke cushions made from

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous set of six ming style Chinese carved Guanmaoyi yoke back chairs or official's hat chairs

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm

Pair of Black Lacquer and Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black Lacquer and Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black Lacquer and Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of black lacquer and linen upholstered loose cushioned seat yoke back chairs with tapered legs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Asian Modern Yoke Back Dining Chairs
Four Asian Modern Yoke Back Dining Chairs

Four Asian Modern Yoke Back Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

also function as uncommon game table chairs. Curved yoke back that runs seamlessly into the 3/4 length

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, PVC

African Vintage Hand Carved Baule Tribal Low Chair Yoke Back
African Vintage Hand Carved Baule Tribal Low Chair Yoke Back

African Vintage Hand Carved Baule Tribal Low Chair Yoke Back

By Baule Tribe

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair handmade and comprised of

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair

Located in Bozeman, MT

fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Ming Style Pair of Yoke Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Schnadig
Chinoiserie Ming Style Pair of Yoke Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Schnadig

Chinoiserie Ming Style Pair of Yoke Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Schnadig

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous pair of chinoiserie Ming style yoke back lounge chairs with a little Hollywood Regency

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage High Yoke Back Chinese Scholars Lounge Armchairs
Pair of Vintage High Yoke Back Chinese Scholars Lounge Armchairs

Pair of Vintage High Yoke Back Chinese Scholars Lounge Armchairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of 73" tall high yoke back Chinese scholars armchairs. Listing includes stately tall backs

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

"yoke-back chair," defined by its tall back, flat back yoke, and protruding top crest rail. The style is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Yokeback Armchairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Bentwood Yokeback Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Yokeback Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These classic armchairs from Hebei province have a traditional design known as "yoke-back chairs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Dragon Carved Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Chinese Dragon Carved Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Chinese Dragon Carved Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Silk Upholstered Chinese Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Silk Upholstered Chinese Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Silk Upholstered Chinese Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

common low yoke backed lounge chairs offered by furniture manufacturers like Century and Baker. Addition

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Art Deco Desk Chair
French Art Deco Desk Chair

French Art Deco Desk Chair

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French Art Deco yoke-back desk chair in mahogany, grain painted "faux rosewood", with black

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair

By William Switzer

Located in Dayton, OH

William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful

Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Second Chair
Second Chair

Second Chair

Sold|$1,800

Second Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Special listing for JUDITH- THOMASVILLE TABLE & CHAIRS
Special listing for JUDITH- THOMASVILLE TABLE & CHAIRS

Special listing for JUDITH- THOMASVILLE TABLE & CHAIRS

Located in Topeka, KS

Floor: 26.25 Inches - Weight: 81.62 Pounds Set of 6 Yoke Back Dining Chairs- Gorgeous vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs

Located in Larkspur, CA

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wrapped Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs, the shaped back with openwork

Category

20th Century Chairs

Chinese Double Yoke Back Chair
Chinese Double Yoke Back Chair

Chinese Double Yoke Back Chair

Located in Washington, DC

Unusual and charming double yoke back armchair, Elmwood, 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sinuous enameled steel frames nodding to traditional Chinese yoke-back chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Yoke Back Side Chairs
Pair of Yoke Back Side Chairs

Pair of Yoke Back Side Chairs

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Side Chairs, Elmwood with Hard Cane Seats.The chairs are in original

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Elm, Cane

Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs
Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs

Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs

Located in New Preston, CT

yoke top crest rails and inset woven cane seats. Void of carvings, the chairs have an unadorned

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century Chinese yoke back rootwood chairs with pagoda shaped back top railing. Finish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yoke Back 'Bamboo' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Henredon, 1990s
Pair of Yoke Back 'Bamboo' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Henredon, 1990s

Pair of Yoke Back 'Bamboo' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Henredon, 1990s

By Henredon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversized pair of yoke-back Asian style lounge armchairs and matching ottoman by Henredon from the

Category

1990s Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yoke Back Mid Century Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Yoke Back Mid Century Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Yoke Back Mid Century Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Maria Yee Inc.

Located in Summerland, CA

Set of 6 dining chairs yoke style by Maria Yee. Wonderfully comfortable Mid Century Modern look

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century
Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century

Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century

Located in Washington, DC

Unusually narrow Chinese "double seated" chair or bench with traditional yoke back, elmwood, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair
19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair

19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Chinese yoke back side chair Measures: 20.5"W x 16.75"D x 42"T, seat:23"T with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yoke Back Queen Anne Side Chair, Connecticut, circa 1760
Yoke Back Queen Anne Side Chair, Connecticut, circa 1760

Yoke Back Queen Anne Side Chair, Connecticut, circa 1760

Located in Southampton, NY

Yoke back Queen Anne side chair. Original red painted frame, rush seat, Connecticut, circa 1760.

Category

Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

By Baule Tribe

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Yoke Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal yoke back chair for your home. Each yoke back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are many kinds of the yoke back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A yoke back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one yoke back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Baule Tribe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Yoke Back Chair?

Prices for a yoke back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,890.

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.

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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 Yoke Back Chair
  • 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 yoke chair is a style of chair that has a curved top rail. Yoke back chairs became prominent during the Tang dynasty, 618 - 907 AD, in China and get their name for their resemblance of a yoke for oxen. Yoke chairs were traditionally made of high-quality wood and are a favorite among woodworking enthusiasts and home décor collectors. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary yoke chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.