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Antique Set of 10 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1850 in date and made by Eadon
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Midcentury Salterini Style Balloon Back Porters Garden Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful high style and uncommon midcentury hooded iron garden chair. Flat black paint. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
These Dining Chairs Feature Typical Victorian Balloon Backs.
Circa 1860
The Chairs are Raised Upon
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,954 / set
Antique Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair with Upholstered Seat and Cabriole Legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
4 Vintage Mongolfier Balloon Back Side Chairs / Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Mongolfier Balloon Back side chairs/dining chairs were copied from an original French antique by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
Set of 3 1970
s Balloon Back Lucite Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 1970's Balloon Back Lucite Chairs reupholstered in Silver Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Set of Four English Balloon Back Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of mahogany hall chairs circa 1850. Gadrooned balloon form backs and saber legs with unpadded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly woven
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,313 / set
Set of Eight Balloon Back French Painted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant set of eight painted balloon back French dining chairs. 2 arms and six sides. Very
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Seats Which Have Recently Been Reupholstered.
Having Typical Balloon Backs with a Carved Centre Rail
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs 8 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
serpentine firm.
The typical victorian balloon back featuring a carved central rail.
Presented in good
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Pair of Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are a pair of outstanding 19th century Victorian antique mahogany Scottish balloon back
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Modern J. Robert Scott Green Silk Velvet
Macassar Balloon Back Arm Chair
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern J. Robert Scott Green Silk Velvet & Macassar Balloon Back Arm Chair
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Vintage Regency Balloon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining area with the American style Vintage Regency Balloon Back Dining Chairs. These
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Side Chair Rose Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian mahogany side chair, circa 1900. Features a balloon back with C scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
19th Century Set of Twelve Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century set of 12 balloon back dining chairs with fully upholstered seat on elegantly turned
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, the shaped carved backs above original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Antique Pair of Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian mahogany balloon back side chairs having magnificent shaped back
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience relaxed elegance with these Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs
Category
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
Category
20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV \ Victorian mahogany cloud balloon back dining chairs, circa
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Carved Walnut Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous set of 6 Victorian balloon back dining chairs
Period Victoria - Circa
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Harlequin set of 10 (5 plus 4 plus 1) Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set 6 French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine set of Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original white painted finish and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Occasional Side Chair Paid Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian era mahogany balloon back side chair. Features a nicely shaped back with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Pair of Fine Quality Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of fine quality Victorian walnut balloon back side chairs having a padded balloon back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Parlor Vanity Side Chair Tufted Nailhead
Located in Dayton, OH
pink velvet upholstery, tufted balloon back, and nailhead trim.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Scrolled Tufted Velvet Side Parlor Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian balloon back side parlor chair. Made of mahogany featuring scrolled form with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique early Victorian solid wood dining chairs, dating from around the 1840
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Victorian Style Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.
Reproduction mahogany chairs from a Victorian balloon back design.
Balloon back with carved backrest detail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs having charming mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Smashing Set of 6 Green Lacquered Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 French balloon back lacquer green dining chairs recently upholstered in complimentary
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Fine French Carved Balloon Back Bergere Chairs Curca, 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice pair of beautifully carved bergere chairs. They have faded upholstery but are in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 5 Balloon Back Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
style fabric circular seat which flow into a balloon back with gilt design. A strong and study set.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Leather Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1880 walnut balloon back dining chairs with leather seats.
Solid, heavy
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Victorian Light Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 8 Victorian light mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1890
Solid, heavy and strong
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 William iv Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality set of 4 William IV C1835 rosewood balloon or cloud back dining chairs.
No
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV rosewood balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
French Set of 4 Pierce-Carved Balloon-Back Side Chairs, Jansen-Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century. This set of vintage chairs from France each feature beautiful pierce-carved balloon backs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charming Pair of French Balloon Back Carved Wood and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Darling pair of French side chairs painted blue and red having balloon motife backs and
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Set of Ten Victorian Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of ten vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs, dating
Category
Vintage 1970s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Victorian Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of 12
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of twelve vintage Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs
Category
Antique 1770s British Dining Room Chairs
Suite Of 4 Victorian Style Hardwood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale a set of 4 Victorian style mahogany balloon back dining chairs with green
Category
20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Six Louis XVI Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six Louis XVI walnut dining chairs upholstered in a brown faux leather. Delicate carvings
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Victorian Revival Balloon Back Desk Chair 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage balloon back desk chair dating from the late 20th century
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
burlwood panels. Features a balloon back with carved moldings, acanthus detail, an intricate cameo crown
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair
B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chair (B). Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Balloon Back Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful set of 4 vintage bohemian bamboo rattan arm chairs. Each feature a balloon back with
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Boho Chic Balloon Back Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible set of 6 exceptional boho chic dining chairs. Each features a balloon back with a bamboo
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Eight Maybrook Mansion Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Nicely Carved Legs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Provenance: from the Maybrook Mansion Philadelphia Main Line. Partial Balloon back with a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Antique Duncan Phyfe Balloon Back Carved Rosewood Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Duncan Phyfe / Balloon back style dining chairs. Made of rosewood featuring serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Baker Furniture Milling Road Collection Studded Leather Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of balloon back side chairs from the Milling Road line by Baker Furniture. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Bergère Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are in a gorgeous greenish blue silk damask fabric with distressed painted frames
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Baker Furniture Milling Road Collection Studded Leather Balloon Back Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Studded leather balloon back side chair
Made by Baker Furniture Company - Milling Road
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Long Set of 12 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Victorian, Balloon Back
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long set of 12 antique dining chairs, English, Victorian balloon backs in mahogany dating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 4 Victorian circa 1880 walnut balloon back dining chairs.
No loose joints.
New
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Balloon Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal balloon back chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every balloon back chair was constructed with great care. There are 143 variations of the antique or vintage balloon back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a balloon back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A balloon back chair, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made balloon back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Grosfeld House are consistently popular.
How Much is a Balloon Back Chair?
A balloon back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,245, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
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 Balloon Back Chair
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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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