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Pair of Reclining Palisander Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
updated cream colored moleskin upholstery. Adjustable wood bars in back allow chairs to recline. Arms are
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Handsome Restored Pair of Pretzel Loungers, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
of adjustable back Pretzel lounge or club chairs, circa 1950. Expertly crafted three-band rattan and
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Pair of Counter Bar Stools Vintage Industrial Domore Metal and Wood Adjustable
Located in Oakville, CT
. Bent plywood seat and backs, metal frames that adjust the height and chair back. Seat height is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Nautical Ship
s Teak Deck Chairs with Footrest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of ship's teak deck chairs with adjustable back, adjustable and removable foot rest with
Category
20th Century Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Armchairs
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Oak CH34 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four Hans J. Wegner oak dining chairs with adjustable back, upholstered with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Clothes Valet Chair, Fratelli Reguitti Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
brass with adjustable chair back to adjust the height for your personal use. Lowest position is 33.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Le Corbusier For Cassina Italian Cow-Hide Chair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rests and adjustable back. LC1 lounge chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Richard Schultz Chaise Lounges for Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Richard Schultz lounge chairs with adjustable backs and wheels.
Price of $3400 is for a set of 4
Category
Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Chaise Lounges
By Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Papperzini for Salterini chaise lounge chairs, adjustable backs for Lounge or day bed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Modernist Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual faux rosewood, faux leather and nickel adjustable back puzzle chair by an unknown
Category
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$4,200
Japanesque Adjustable-Back Armchair
By Philip Webb
Located in Southport, CT
, loose seat and back cushions.
The adjustable-back armchair popularly known today as the “Morris Chair
Category
20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Adjustable High-Back Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
French Industrial Kidney Back Adjustable Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful industrial metal kidney back chairs. Adjustable seat height ranges from 17" to 24" Priced
Category
20th Century French Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Italian Armchairs With Adjustable Back
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian armchairs with adjustable back with a stained walnut frame.
Pulling up on the arms
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Wooden Outdoor Easy Chair with Adjustable Back Rest, Foldable Swiss Design 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Wooden easy chair for indoor or outdoor use. The adjustable backrest allows three different seating
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Alf Svensson Armchair with Adjustable Back in Beech and Leather
By Alf Svensson
Located in Ottawa, ON
Alf Svenssen armchair with adjustable back in beech. New leather upholstery, DUX furniture, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
A Pair of Modernist Adjustable Back Armchairs with Wings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modernist organically shaped armchairs. Adjustable back wooden frame with wings
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique French Hand Painted Iron Adjustable Campaign Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
painted details, with cane panels, and the original velvet cushions. The chair back adjusts from upright
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Chairs
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Mahogany armchair with adjustable back, England circa 1870
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An Mahogany Arts and Crafts Armchair with adjustable back , known as the "William Morris Chair
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Oak and Steel Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
with steel back support of beautifully curved back. Chair is adjustable and works well - original
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Oak
Mahagony Morris Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Mahagony Morris Chair with Adjustable Back. French, Circa 1910, Spindle Arm Support
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,700
Etched Leather Antique Barber Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Etched Leather Antique Barber Chairs with nail heads and padded leather back. Adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
19th Century Hair Salon Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. pine chair with adjustable back & seat, from hair salon, French.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Pine
Herman Sperlich Ironrite Health Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern, Unusually Formed Adjustable Back Metal Chair. Example of this design found at MOMA
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Scrubbed Oak Morris Style Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of oak Morris style chairs, adjustable back. New Belgian linen cushions are down filled.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
Set of 8 Beauborg Chairs by Michel Cadestin
Located in London, GB
A Set of 8 Wire Framed Chairs with Adjustable Backs Designed by Michel Cadestin for the Pompidou
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Le Corbusier for Cassina Italian Cow-Hide Chair
By Cassina
Located in Chesham, GB
rests and adjustable back. LC1 lounge chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Streamlined Maple Morris Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Single maple colored morris chair with adjustable back. Sweeping deco lines combine with a relaxed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Art Deco Style Wicker Deck Lounge Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Art Deco style multicolored wicker lounge chair with adjustable back and detachable leg rest that
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
American Art Deco Industrial Executive Desk Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
, Pennsylvania. The aluminum bodied adjustable swivel chair with swept back arms, streamline legs and castered
Category
20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
This adjustable high back lounge chair with matching ottoman was designed by Folke Ohlsson for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Josef Hoffmann Sitzmaschine Chair circa 1905 Austrian Rare Museum Quality
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
of Modern Art:
Josef Hoffmann ‘Sitzmaschine' Chair with Adjustable Back (model 670) c. 1905 The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
English Early 20th Century Pair Black Leather Folding Campaign or Deck Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English pair of walnut campaign or deck chairs upholstered in black leather with adjustable backs
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Edward Wormley Leather Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel Back Leather adjustable Desk Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rattan Folding Lounger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous French rattan lounge chair with adjustable back and removable right arm.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,200
Hairdresser
s Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century pine chair with adjustable back & seat from hair salon, France.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Pine
$3,240
Arts
Crafts Morris Chair By Quaker Craft
Located in Bedford, NY
OAK WOOD MORRIS ADJUSTABLE BACK RECLINING CHAIR..ORIGINAL MECHANISM- ORIGINAL LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of lounge chairs attributed to Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backs. If you have any questions about this item or about
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Chrysalide Table and Chairs by Denis Doisteau
Located in Dorchester, MA
accompanied by four tall-back chairs with adjustable seat backs. Chairs measure 19"W x 20"D x 45.5 H x 19
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Materials
Ash, Glass, Textile
PAIR OF RED AND WHITE STRIPED CANVAS BEACH CHAIRS
Located in Geneva, IL
RED PAINTED WOODEN BEACH SLING BACK CHAIRS. ADJUSTABLE BACKS - WONDERFUL OLD ORIGINAL RED STRIPED
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Jacob Kjaer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
leather. The backs are adjustable. These chairs are from the collection of Michael Ellison (author of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pair of Czech Reclining Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Czech modernist reclining armchairs in walnut. Hardware on chair back allows to adjust
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs
Børge Mogensen BM-2254 Reclining Armchair and Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Spectrum 100% pure wool. Solid oak frame. Brass details. Adjustable recliner back. A very comfortable chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cane, Oak
Lewis Brothers Patio Pieces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
adjustable- back chaise and a armed chair, for one price.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
British Campaign Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic British Campaign folding, adjustable mahogany sling back chair, circa 1900, with its
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1920s, Original Bauhaus Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Bauhaus
Located in Hudson, NY
All original chrome steel and oil cloth upholstery, easy chair with adjustable back, lose cushions
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Le Corbusier for Cassina Italian Cow-Hide Chair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Chesham, GB
rests and adjustable back. LC1 lounge chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Charlotte
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century English, Mahogany Spool Chair with an Adjustable Back
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century English spool chair in mahogany with an adjustable back.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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Adjustable Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adjustable back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each adjustable back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage adjustable back chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an adjustable back chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An adjustable back chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made adjustable back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Ghyczy, Chromcraft and Dunbar are consistently popular.
How Much is a Adjustable Back Chair?
Prices for an adjustable back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $7,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.
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 Adjustable Back Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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.
- 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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