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French Pair of Early 19th C. Bergère Chairs w/Tall Arched-Backs
New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of carved-wood and upholstered bergère chairs from the early 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Italian Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Armchair with Red Tufted Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
casters. The tall fruit wood chair with arched back and rolled arms is upholstered with a red tufted
Category
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Coastal Stick Rattan Arm Chairs After Albini, a Pair
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage Coastal arm chairs. Beautiful stick rattan in a clean arched back shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Outdoor Metal Chairs set of Eight in Mario Papperzini Style
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, large vintage chairs hand crafted custom found in a large estate in Santa Barbara.
Great Moorish arched
Category
Vintage 1980s American Moorish Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Oversized Library Club Armchair Lattice Queen Anne Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
arms and an arched back. The chair is supported by cabriole legs leading to pad feet. Upholstered in a
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with an arched back with original leather, one chair the leather is distressed, carved arms
Category
Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Two-Piece Chaise from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
rests to the arched back. The two-piece chair and ottoman have been reupholstered with comfortable down
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Down, Suede, Wood
Pair of Arched Back Chairs Upholstered In Cowhide
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautiful arched back chairs upholstered in a stunning brown and white cowhide finished
Category
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Set of Ten Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Arched Back Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of ten antique Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs with arched backs, carved wheat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Arched High Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These chairs have a unique arched back. Exposed wood frame with scroll leaf detail on the base
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Tripticus Arch and Column Back Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tripticus Arch toil seat chair
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Arch Back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rounded and arched back armchairs, mahogany frame, newly upholstered in a red/beige floral
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Spanish Revival Armchair with Arched Back
Located in Pasadena, CA
Armchair with new Belgian velvet upholstery, circa 1920s. Carved walnut frame.
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Louis XVI style panited arch back chairs. Painted wood with detail carvings and open
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Pair of Low Arch Back Leather Lounge Club Chairs with a Solid Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of maroon leather lounge chairs with a solid walnut inset square base.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Eight High-Back Cane Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dorchester, MA
chrome frames with the warmth and comfort of cane set into slightly arched backs. All eight chairs are
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Hollywood Regency Iron Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
circa 1940s. Extremely well crafted iron chairs with arch back. Original finish. Some rust.
33" H
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Beautifully Painted Swedish Chairs
Located in Fairhope, AL
Set of 12 beautifully painted light gray chairs with arched top. On the chair back is a sheave of
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
French Wing Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A well proportioned French Louis XIV style upholstered wing chair, the arched back and down swept
Category
Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
$2,300
19th Century Italian Tuscany Charles X 12 Cherry Chairs, 1820s
Located in Roma, RM
wood, with griffins carved on the back, gilded and ebonized, cabriolet leg, arched back that make the
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of Four Mid Century Belgian Bentwood Industrial Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of Belgian industrial dining chairs. Arched bentwood backs and seats with copper alloy
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Copper
Antique Smokers Desk Chair Armchair Solid Oak, 19th Century, Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian solid oak smokers bow armchair or desk chair, arched back and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Tufted, Asymmetrical Fireside Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of olive, asymmetrical, arched back fireside chairs, original tufted upholstery. Dramatic
Category
Early 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
Paul McCobb Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and a gracefully arched back. Both the chair and ottoman rest on four tapered walnut legs that have
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of brown mohair lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of brown mohair swivel chairs with arched backs and arms designed by Vladimir Kagan with
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Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Country French Dining Chairs, S/8
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight country French elm dining chairs with arched backs, cabriole legs and shaped
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Ten Antique Swedish, Gustavian Style Dining Chairs Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of ten antique Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs with arched
backs with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French Napoleon III arched back upholstered chair having slightly rolled arms. Raised on turned
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Pair of Mahogany Gainsboro Chairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of generously-sized mahogany Gainsboro chairs with arched backs. The arm supports carved
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Set of Four Metal Outdoor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four outdoor white painted metal mesh wire garden chairs. The chairs have a unique arching
Category
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Weiman Warren and Lloyd Lucite and Upholstered Chairs
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd
Located in Cambridge, MA
back of the chair, adding a symmetry and delicacy to the design; brass accents are the perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Curved Walnut Armchair, 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
A solid pair of curved arm and arched back side chairs in lacquered walnut with new wool upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of French Napoleon III chairs having arched back and continuous arms raised on carved legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Pair of large beechwood armchairs from France
Located in Houston, TX
stretchers the arms and the arch at the back. These chairs require a skilled eye in their assembly because of
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Iron Wirework High Arch Top Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Long Island, NY
A pair of unusual fanciful iron wirework chairs with arched tops and barrel
Shaped backs. Ornate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wire
Single Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Arch Back Desk Side Chair by Celina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black leather. The back is a smooth arch and is intended to have no padding or support.
Seat depth
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a gracefully arched back. Both the chair and ottoman rest on four tapered wood legs that have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1920s Set Of Six Spanish Revival Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of 6 Spanish Revival dining room chairs with arched backs and brass railheads trim. New linen
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gothic Revival Painted and Caned Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming country Gothic Revival side chair with arched back splat with pierced quatrefoil shapes
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Regency Hall Chairs in Gothic Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
and rare.
The triumphal arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic 'Elizabethan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Walnut Cane Seat Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Walnut cane seat desk chair, the arched back terminating with scrolled arms, center splat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall French Art Deco Salon Chairs with Rounded Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall arched-back slipper chairs from France, circa 1930s. A thin Mahogany frame with a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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Arch Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of arch back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct arch back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Arch back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial arch back chairs are consistently popular styles. Many arch back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Arch. La Metal Arredo Paterno D. Milano and Baker Furniture Company produced popular arch back chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Arch Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,182, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $13,600 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 Arch 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield 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.
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