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19th Century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back and upholdtered seat Chair. Good
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1960s Asian Chinoiserie Scholar Splat Back and Larsen Cushions Armchairs – Set
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
feature is their splat back design, a solid vertical panel positioned between the backrest and the canned
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

George III Lancashire pair of assembled side chairs with ladder backs
Located in Buchanan, MI
An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs and rush woven seats
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Jeffrey Greene Mid-Century Modern Walnut High-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century (1970s) American Modern walnut high back dining chairs with a tapered backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" scrolled splat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Italian Giltwood High Ladder Back Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian giltwood high ladder back chair from the mid-20th century, with new upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Collinson Lock, Thomas Edwards
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement rosewood high back
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Collinson Lock, Thomas Edwards
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back chair with
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian Walnut ladder back side chairs with woven rush seats, in the manner of Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Late Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany and velvet Upholstered Seats. Measure 18" in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century walnut Spanish rocking armchairs with bars back and leather seat Measures: Height to
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

4 English Midcentury Scorched Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Slatted Backs
Located in Dayton, OH
century, with slatted backs and rattan accents. Charming us with their rustic presence and nice patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: this exceptional set of eight rare model VK-103 'Shield-Back' dining chairs, designed by Vladimir Kagan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair. Item features beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
1910s Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladder Back Arm Rocker in the Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo

Dorothy Thorpe Style Midcentury Silver Fade Cocktail Glasses Barware Set of 8
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
barware set They will create a dramatic display for a back bar or table setting. These are from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking
Category

Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of four mid-century Mayan sun face back iron bar stools by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
-shaped back centered by a stylized basin motif. The original blackened wood finish is beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat panel depicting Cherubs
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Portuguese Walnut Side Chairs with Pierced Backs Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Milford, NH
crested backs, carved cabriole legs with scroll carved stretchers with shell decoration, and woven seats
Category

20th Century Portuguese Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Iron Scroll Back Zinc Coated Outdoor Garden Cafe Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of heavy duty iron scroll back side chairs. Perfect for the garden. Zinc Coated for
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
By Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame, caned seat, strong iron legs. Vintage modern Salterini style design.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Pair of Mid Century Inspired Bar Stools Edward Wormley
Located in Ware, GB
accentuated with two brass bars to the back, along with further brass detailing to the feet and footrest bar
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Rustic Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
antique Persian Mahi Tabriz rug eloquently marries modern rustic charm with laid-back luxury, making it a
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder-Back Side Chair with Rush Seat, 1950s
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
. This elegant chair features a sculptural ladder-back design with gracefully tapered legs and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair Measures 20" in width x
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique American Primitive Cherry Wood Woven Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Cherry Wood Woven Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chair. Item features woven
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Antique English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of George II period mahogany hall chairs. The shaped, concave backs are painted with a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Art Deco Amsterdamse School High-Back Side Chair by Michel de Klerk, 1916
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School high-back side chair. Design by Michel de
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
the top back, 20" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17" and Seat width is 16.5".
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair. Circa Mid 19th Century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Shaker Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Kessler French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair
By Kessler Industries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Style Cast Metal Tall Back Side Chair by Kessler. Item features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Our Monarch chair is an exquisite creation designed by Archer Humphryes Architects that transcends the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafted masterpiece is a harmonious...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lambskin, Oak

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair, the leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage-Worn Persian Mahal Rug, Laid-Back Luxury Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
78237 Rustic Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 07'05 x 10'08. Laid-back luxury meets patriotic flair in
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, Rustic Refined Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
72724 Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, 06'08 x 09'08. Artfully composed and harmoniously balanced, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kayseri rug captivates with its nostalgic beaut...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
legs, spindle backs, laminated wood construction, clean modernist lines. mid to late 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four
Category

Antique 1790s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

Back On The Saddle Swing In Turquoise Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
can carry out from their homes. Seat Dimensions: 30 x 60 cm / 12 x 24 in Back Dimensions: 52 x 11 cm
Category

2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the back of one, this doesn't of course mean they need reupholstery as they are perfectly functional
Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Selig, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

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An assortment of back bars is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct back bars — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 1049 antique and vintage back bars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 53 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Back bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Back bars bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made back bars over the years, but those made by Chiavari, Emeco and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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