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Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 61 cm. Materials: Crystal. Stylish
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
H 24.02 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma low back chair. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This low back chair / stool in solid oak was inspired by a Pierre Chapo upholstered chair and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of English Antique Windsor Low Back Chairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Rare low back Windsor chairs from the 19th century found as props in an old theatre. Identical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of English Antique Windsor Low Back Chairs
Set of English Antique Windsor Low Back Chairs
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Thebes - Rosso Verona Marble Low Back Chair Designed by McGannon Saad
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
it ideal for wet areas, indoor and outdoor spaces. It comes in two versions: a chair with a low back
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair with Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
comfort and strength, and designed to be humble and timeless, Alfi embodies these hidden values. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Low Back Chair in Oak & Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup chair crafted in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair with Black Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame by Jasper
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
comfort and strength, and designed to be humble and timeless, Alfi embodies these hidden values. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair in White with Ash Wood Base by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair in White with Dark Ashwood Base by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sled-style, low-backed chair features a steel structure painted in matte white with dash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Sled-Base Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sled-style, low-backed chair features a steel structure painted in matte white with Dash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Single Armchair with Leather Seat, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A midcentury single low back chair with leather seat, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

PK20 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm, E. Kold Christensen, 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lyon, FR
with leather seat. Signed under the seat. Model low back chair, very rare.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Woven Danish Cord Chair, Pickled White Ash, Hardwood, Custom, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Midcentury inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish cord
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Woven Danish Cord Chair, Hardwood, Custom, Mid Century Modern Style, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish Cord
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
upholstered in golden yellow velvet made by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Matching high back and low back
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s. Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets. Requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
1950s Danish Mid Century Chair
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches wide and 26 inches deep. We also have multiple matching low back chairs available separately.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s. Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets. Requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Modern Low Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern low-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category

2010s Canadian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Low Back Side Chair
Modern Low Back Side Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 18 in
S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
By Glen Oliver Löw
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 60 Reserved elegance combined with high seating comfort. With the S 60 Glen Oliver Löw
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 30.5 in
Gervasoni Up Chair in Grey Lacquered Legs & Smeraldo Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered in white, grey, ocean, dove-grey or black. It is a low-backed chair with reduced dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gervasoni Up Chair in Grey Lacquered Legs with Pavone Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered in white, grey, ocean, dove-grey or black. It is a low-backed chair with reduced dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gervasoni Up Chair in Grey Lacquered Legs with Acqua Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered in white, grey, ocean, dove-grey or black. It is a low-backed chair with reduced dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
H 27 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St042 Early Victorian Windsor chair in ash and elm wood, having arched back with centre splat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
H 36.22 in W 22.44 in D 22.44 in
Art Deco "Gondole" Chairs by Dominique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Dominique. André Domin (1885-1967) & Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967). Pair of low-back
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Available in both a low and high-backed version, the Tail chair is perfectly suited for public settings such
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Brass Base
Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Brass Base
H 24.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
covering, and a based composed of four Canaletto-Walnut legs. Its low back design is sleek, elegant and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This inviting, attractive chair stands out for being elegant and comfortable at the same time. Its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ngumu Janka Warnti Low Chair with Low Back by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen have been collaborating in the design and crafting of collectible furniture since they met in Johnny’s hometown of Fitzroy Crossing, as part of Frem...
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition. Low
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paolo Ferrari, "Extra Low Rolled Back", Lounge Chair
By Paolo Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note the images in this listing show the Extra Low Rolled Back Chair with Mohair Upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Chinese India Red Sandalwood Solid Zitan Carved Low Back Arm Chair
Located in Danville, CA
We are proud to offer this pair of amazing Chinese solid zitan carved low back chairs. They have
Category

Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Sandalwood

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Low Back Design in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Edvin Helseth Inspired Pine Low Back Lounge Chair
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple pine crate style lounge chair is inspired by Norwegian designer, Edvin Helseth. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian tribal chair in weathered dark wood, raised on four short feet with a removable panel
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Back Lounge Chair in Emerald Green Wool
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Mid Century Low-Back Lounge Chair in Chrome, Belgium
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
A rare low backed version of a Mid century Lounge chair with heavily chromed steel frame and
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Semi Matte Black Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Available in both a low and high-backed version, the Tail Chair is perfectly suited for public settings such
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat Lounge Chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

English antique Windsor armchair/chair, Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

English antique Windsor armchair/chair, Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

English antique Windsor armchair/chair, Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Windsor armchair/chair, English Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Windsor chair/armchair, English Low Back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Windsor chair/armchair, low back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Low Back Windsor chair/armchair, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Windsor chair/armchair, low back, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wooden seat. The chair has charming turned legs, very beautiful round shapes in the base, an excellent
Category

Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Walnut, Midcentury, Dining, Office, Custom
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
beauty and sophistication of our Rian collection realized in a new low back chair with slightly wider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Pair of High + Low Back 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: Condition: Frames are in excellent original condition with wear to th...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

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Low Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the low back chair you’re looking for. A low back chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 141 variations of the antique or vintage low back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 44 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the low back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low back chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and Emeco each produced at least one beautiful low back chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Low Back Chair?

A low back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,359, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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 Low Back Chair
  • 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.