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Set of 10 English Chippendale Mahogany Ribbon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 English Chippendale style (19th Cent) mahogany ribbon back chairs with bird design and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs are also often referred to as ribbon back
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
wonderful hand carved ribbon back decoration, drop in upholstered seats and raised on cabriole legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Carved Mahogany “Ribbon-Back” Side Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid mahogany chairs. The shaped crest with carved ears above four undulating pierced splats over
Category

Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Philadelphia Chippendale Style Chair with Carved Ribbon-Back, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful Rococo-Revival, Chippendale style chair in mahogany with ribbon-back carving
Category

Antique 1830s American Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

20th Century Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Ribbon-Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ribbon-Back Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Side Chair in great vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

12 Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs, crafted circa 1928. Each chair is a testament to the enduring allure of
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Extraordinary Set Of 8 Antique Georgian Ribbon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. With elaborate Ribbon and Tassel carved back splats, Acanthus carvings on the Arms and Supports and a
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

6 Pretzel Ribbon Back Hollywood Regency French Provincial Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality set of six vintage Hollywood Regency solid wood ribbon back dining chairs. The set features
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous 19C set of 6 Irish Chippendale style ribbon back dining chairs. Irish made
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 Vintage Chairs DUX - Ribbon Back 1960s, Sweden - Dining chairs, Teak, Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs made by manufacturer DUX, Sweden in the 1960s. Model name: Ribbon
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Chippendale style Mahogany ribbon back dining chairs, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of eight late 19th Century English Chippendale style dining chairs. Each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Fine 19th Century Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These are fine examples of English furniture design, with the interlaced ribboning and graceful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
Category

Antique 1810s English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Paint, Fruitwood

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category

Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Expertly Restored - Midcentury Chrome Ribbon Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious chairs designed and made by New Look Espanola in Spain during the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pink Suede Sculptural Ribbon Armchairs or Lounge Chairs by Marge Carson
By Carsons, Marge Carson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1990s by Marge Carson, these lounge chairs capture the essence of 90s
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Vintage 20th Century Salterini Wrought Iron Ribbon Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
back of the chairs two arms and four sides. Coordinating table also available on my page. Acquired
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat from Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This elegant French
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Six Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Shied Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
reticulated shield ribbon backs, raised on cabriole legs having carved acanthus knees and terminating in claw
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20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut, 18th Century, English Ribbon Back Side Chairs. The chairs
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 8
Located in New York, NY
ribbon back splats, with tiger upholstered drop in seats above cabriole legs and comprising six side
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20th Century Unknown Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 8
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 8
H 42 in W 22 in D 20 in
Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sides, generous flaring seat and Ribbon and Foliate carving to the back. Very solid feeling with good
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
Antique Oak Jacobean Style Throne Chair
H 46.5 in W 29.75 in D 26.25 in
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
culminates in a garlanded ribbon at the crest. These fabulous chairs were discovered in the master bedroom of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
No Reserve
H 34.45 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair was designed to fit perfectly into any space. The seat's shape holds up the back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
H 20.08 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner of the chair
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very attractive pair of 18th century Dutch mahogany side chairs. With an elegant and shapely form
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Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 English Chippendale Brown Leather Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 English Chippendale style (late 19th Cent) chairs with a carved ribbon back design & new
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
structure. Eschewing the traditional legs-seat-back sequence, Rietveld created a ribbon of wood forming a Z
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
By Donald Knorr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Donald Knorr for Knoll, signed. 132U chair whose seat and back are made of a metal curved and
Category

Vintage 1950s European Other Chairs

Materials

Steel

Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Dondolo Rocking Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Dondolo Rocking Chair
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and seat are deeply tufted in padded red silk, front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George IV Hall Chairs By William Latham Huxley Constructed in mahogany, having
Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chairs is a great choice for occasional use
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
greenish molded wood back support and arm structure, mirroring the form of a reverse ribbon, add a touch of
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
ribbon designs that flow down the backs vertical sides. These two chairs are upholstered in a heavy
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design, Ca 1993
By Andrea Branzi
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
20th century, Circa 1993 The chair has a reverse ribbon design and is called "Revers" It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Child’s Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
upholstered back support displays a fabulous oval shape with a finely detailed wrap around twisted ribbon band
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bleached Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair from Italy, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
A sgabello is an Italian chair that originated in the Renaissance. Originally designed to be
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Carved Wood Bow & Medallion Painted Dining Chairs - S/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight French Louis XIV style dining chairs with carved ribbon and medallion backs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
their shield-style backs adorned with mesmerizing giltwood feathers, ribbon-tied to a scrolling base
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery

Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Green Painted and Gilt Vanity Lady Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
back including lyre and traditional ribbon bow motifs, and the wide and deep seat is upholstered with a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid Century Cross Check Bent Maple Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll, 1993
By Frank Gehry
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple strips. The graceful
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Frank Gehry for Knoll, Pair of Cross Check Chairs in Bent Maple Wood
By Frank Gehry
Located in Paris, FR
Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple strips. The
Category

1990s American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Bentwood

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs by Gillows of London & Lancaster, the
Category

Antique 1810s Irish Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Ribbon Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ribbon back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ribbon back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Ribbon back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Ribbon back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large ribbon back chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller ribbon back chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 16.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made ribbon back chairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini and John Salterini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ribbon Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $18,500 highest priced.

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 Ribbon 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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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
    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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.