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Set of 6 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair is a classic and iconic piece of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
(6) Henning Kjaernulf Mid-Century High-Back Carved Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
each chair lies the rich, deep-grained oak, carved meticulously to reveal its inherent beauty. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair & Pouf in Oak/COM (Customer's Own Material) for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Oak & Karakorum 003, by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
003 and Oiled Oak
Dimensions:
Little Petra lounge chair : H: 75cm/29.5in, D: 83cm/32.7in, L: 81cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Pair of 'T-Shape' Dining Chairs in Oak and Brown Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
These dining chairs have a strong resemblance
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Slatted Back In Oak Structure
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This chair embodies simplicity with interconnectedness, crafted from a solid wood frame designed to
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
T-Elements Chair by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
dining chair in solid Van Rossum oak or walnut. Seamless, fixture-free joinery of back, seat, and
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
A 16th CENTURY OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR DATED 1539
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An absolutely stunning example of an early oak Wainscot chair, the carved foliate and scroll top
Category
Antique 16th Century English Tudor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Black
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chair
Located in High Point, NC
. Meticulously hand-carved, this chair boasts a captivating spindle back adorned with knobs at the top
Category
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
rush seat dining chairs.
A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is all solid oak, the
Category
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
, back slats, and top rail, all fashioned from the finest European Oak, showcase the artist's dedication
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Moon&Sun Cream Wooden Chair with Leather - Oak Wood decorations and brass tips
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
exceptional chair is a pristine white oak, adding a touch of brightness and versatility to its aesthetic. What
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Beautiful Victorian 6 Oak Dining Chairs
By Jacobean
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to offer for sell this superb Victorian heavily carved oak Jacobean style high back
Category
Antique 1850s British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
T-Elements Walnut Chair by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
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Desk or dining chair in solid Van Rossum oak or walnut. Seamless, fixture-free joinery of back, seat
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Cactus Leather Sling
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
our original sling chair design. This is our radical, sustainable, gorgeous alternative to using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood
French Romanesque Revival Oak Hall Seats or Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Kinderhook, NY
or chairs of architectural form and solid oak construction having double arch carved backs above deep
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Erik Worts "Kolding” Oak Lounge Chairs for IKEA
By Erik Worts, IKEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Worts "Kolding” Oak Lounge Chairs for IKEA
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By Gerrit Rietveld, 't Spectrum
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage'
Edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Set of Six Antique Victorian Oak Masonic Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six antique Victorian oak masonic dining chairs. They were made in England, and
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
many knockoffs through the years. It was the first chair where the seat and back insert were directly
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in GB
original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs.
Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak & Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern sculpted teak & oak dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Lovely Set Of Six English Oak Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
A/F to backs of 3 chairs. Some old repairs , please check the pictures for details . No woodworms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Beautiful Set Of Six Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Highly decorative set of six of antique Victorian Jacobean oak dining chairs dating from circa 1870
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Important Antique Regency Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
brown leather dining chairs with Pollard oak frames and original horse hair padding.
These are a very
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Patinated Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated oak and rush turned chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
These chairs were designed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Lovely Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak Carolean-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Dining Chairs, late 19th century, with removable squab cushions and single-cane back support and seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in
Expertly Restored - Tendo Mokko "Heron" Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Bentwood
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
Located in Skipton, GB
front stretchers. The shaped back crests with carved scrolls, central flower heads and acorn pendants
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chairs
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Hans Wegner CH-30 Oak & Leather Chair Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Teak
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of Six Midcentury French Oak Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
A good quality set of six dining chairs.
France, circa 1950s.
Three straps of curved wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush
Six Very Rare 1930s Burr Oak Restored Robert Mouseman Thompson Dining Chairs 6
By Robert Thompson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of six burr oak 1930s Robert Mouseman
Category
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35.63 in W 17.72 in D 18.31 in
Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
Turned chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Brutalist Oak Dutch Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
A set of four mid-century dining chairs.
Unusual model we haven't seen before with splayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding.
This is a very
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. The chairs have a solid oak frame and teak veneered back rest. The oak frame and teak back show a nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair.
For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
4 Antique Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in
Custom "Bryant" Club Chair by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom T-back club chair with mahogany stretcher and tapered legs finished in espresso mahogany
Category
2010s Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the world of timeless Scandinavian design with our elegant pair of Oak Easy Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
hall chair with upholstered seat and back raised on spiral turned supports . Circa 1830-1850
Don't
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
same upholstery
A very good looking well made and decorative rocking chair, it works with two coil
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 37.21 in W 27.56 in D 36.03 in
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Oak T Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of oak t back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct oak t back chairs — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 430 antique and vintage oak t back chairs in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Oak t back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts oak t back chairs are consistently popular styles. Many oak t back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Børge Mogensen produced popular oak t back chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Oak T Back Chairs?
Oak t back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,576, while the lowest priced sells for $365 and the highest can go for as much as $54,000.
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 Oak T Back Chairs
- 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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