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Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman. Black metal frame with purple fabric. Makers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Art Metal Inc Jamestown NY Brushed Bronze Metal Side Chairs, a Pair
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Art Metal Inc Jamestown NY Brushed bronze metal side chairs, a pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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Standing out with its handmade feature, the 4-piece chair set mesmerizes with its high back structure. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Back Metal Chair with Swan Details
Located in San Diego, CA
High back metal chair with swan details. Black body and brass swan head ornaments make a nice
Category
20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Kleinburg, ON
beautiful patina throughout. Back rest height is 2" taller on rust colored chair.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Steel
White Metal Peace Back Vanity Chair by Kessler
By Kessler Industries
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s white metal vanity chair by Kessler. Newly powder coated. Curvy front legs. Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique metal arch back chairs with open frames and green leather seat backs from 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
The Taylor Chair Co. Industrial Rolling Swivel Deskchair with Tilt Back, 1940s
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Industrial desk chair by the famous Taylor Chair Co. Of Ohio. Circa 1940s. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Transat Chair, Welcome Back, Made in Handmade Metal, Wood and Leather
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Welcome back analyzes pieces of classic furniture lost in time, and brings them to modernity
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
Six Bentwood Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern style dining chairs in yellow vinyl with bentwood backs. All chairs have low
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Pair of Black Metal and Leather Chairs with High Back, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of black metal and leather chairs with high back, 1980s
Pair of chairs with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 50.4 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s.
Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
Transat Chair, Welcome Back
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Welcome back analyzes pieces of classic furniture lost in time, and brings them to modernity
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling, swivel desk chair by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Italian Chairs in Chromed Metal Structure and Lucite Seat and Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six clean line Italian chairs. The chromed metal structure holds the seat and back, made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33 in W 17.75 in D 19.75 in
Lyre Back Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Interesting metal chair featuring a stylized lyre back and scrolling feet. Original bronze colour
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm
Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope
By CESARE EHR CESARE
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
Chair, 1970s Metal Frame
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
: metal frame, plywood (LAMINATED)
Colour: Black frame, ligh brown LAMINATED seat and back
Dimensions: H
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
French outdoor folding chairs - Metal
Located in Charlotte, NC
Metal folding chairs from France that fold up for easy storage but comfortable enough for everyday
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial, Toledo Chair, Original and Made in USA
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Toledo chair. In Get Back, Inc. speciality gun metal finish. Seat height is 20
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chiavari Chairs in Silver Metal
By Chiavari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chiavari Italian chairs, in a rarely seen pewter metallic finish. The pair feature a lovely
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Lucite Back Cream Cushion and Metal Dining Chairs - 4 Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our set of four Mid Century Modern Lucite Back Cream Cushion and Metal Dining Chairs offers a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Upholstery Dining Chair, Metal with Antique Plated Metal Details
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
posture of an elegant lady.
Material & Finish
Seat and Back: Upholstery
Structure: Powder coated metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Metal Caps on Feet Decorative Insert Back
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Industrial Do/More Adjustable Height No. 280 Posture Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
enamel on steel. The metal frames on height and back are adjustable. Seat height is adjustable. Original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
This is one for the purest of true folk-art
Category
Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
Pair of High Back Chairs with Tufted Backs and Nicely Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American upholstered chairs with nicely carved legs and stretcher. This pair of
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Set of Four Metal Factory Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great set of four industrial style metal chairs. On the smaller side. The seat backs are not
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
La Prima Minimalistic Chair in Metal
Located in London, GB
, and the one of the back from a front view.
Dimension: 44cm x 44cm x 95cm (H). Seat H 46 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jour Jali Back Chair in Metal Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
solid pieces of teak that are framed and carved to form the jali back. It finished in clad in metal
Category
2010s American Other Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 35 in W 18 in D 20 in
Dining Chair State with Lacquered Metal
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A set of two State dining chairs:
COM Seat and Back Upholstery
Smooth Easy Clean Shell Piping
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's French pair black metal framed chairs with curved polished palissndre back support
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Tony Paul, Raymor
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Mohair Chair with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
The Pompe Chair is a
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Couture Metal-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
hospitality use. The chair's leather-covered seat holds up the back, ensuring comfort. It features four bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Metal and Solid Wood Modern "Vista" Chair
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
This metal and wood dining chair is intentionally simple, with purposeful angles, straight lines
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Flow Contemporary Chair in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
creating a support for the back.
Flow chair designed by Enrico Girotti, minimal but resistant; made of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century German Metal and Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
seat– elevated by carefully chosen materials. With metal tubes deftly curved into legs and back
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal faux bamboo high-back accent chairs having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 56 in W 19 in D 18 in
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s
Industrial chair with seat and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Toledo Bent Plywood Adjustable Swivel Side Chair
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Refinished Authentic Toledo Side Chair
Bent plywood seat and back, refinished steel base
Height
Category
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
New 4 Gray Velvet Upholstered Chairs with Floral Back
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
New 4 gray velvet upholstered chairs with floral back
Data sheet:
-Design chair, multipurpose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs. These chairs swivel and rock and have a round metal
Category
2010s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gold Metal Hollywood Regency Vanity Chair/Stool
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a gold painted metal vanity round seat chair/stool with back support. The chair has four pairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rattan Chairs with Metal Structure, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of rattan chairs with metal structure 1980
Pair of chairs with metal tubular structure and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair
Indian, circa 1880
Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bronze Metal Draped Accent Chair, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s bronze metal accent or desk chair featuring an ornate back with floral draped garland motifs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
with swinging back rest
A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and it has a thick
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Chairs Set Six Teak Metal Upholstered White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual set of chairs combining teak and metalwork upholstered in white striped textile
just
Category
Vintage 1980s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Reina Chair, Black Wood and Metal, Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
seating and the back, creates a contrasted harmony with bright black metal legs. It is almost designed
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Metal Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the metal back chair you’re looking for. A metal back chair — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage metal back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a metal back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal back chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dirk Van Sliedregt, Milo Baughman and Crump and Kwash are consistently popular.
How Much is a Metal Back Chair?
Prices for a metal back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $390 and can go as high as $21,235, while the average can fetch as much as $2,618.
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 Metal Back Chair
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2022Countless 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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, 2023Balloon 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, 2023Cross 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, 2023Vladimir 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.
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