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Graceful Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of graceful Napoleon III ebonized salon arm chairs with balloon back, cabriole legs, and new
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pennsylvania Balloon Back Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6, Pennsylvania Balloon Back Chairs
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Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Balloon Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely solid mahogany balloon back chair on cabriole legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Four Balloon Back Chairs
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Antique French Balloon Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six antique French balloon back chairs, circa 1900. Retaining their original point which
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Set of four Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice set of four vintage Balloon Back chairs. charming hot air balloon motif carved into the
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Balloon Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of salon chic 1940's balloon back chairs.
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Set of 4 Decorated Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of four Pennsylvania balloon-back chairs. The chairs have their original paint decoration
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Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Set of Six Mid-Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive set of six mid-Victorian balloon back chairs. Finely carved and pierced splats. On
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Raalte, NL
Two lovely designed Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs from the second half of the 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Balloon Back Chairs.
Located in Roswell, GA
PAIR of Victorian walnut balloon back side chairs. BOTH CHAIRS have had previous antique repairs
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Quality Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, the circular backs have beautifully
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Upholstered Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian balloon back chair, rosewood, upholstered chair, Scotland 1880, B2396 Scotland
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Rosewood, Set of 2, Scotland 1870, B2482
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Balloon back chairs, rosewood, set of 2, Scotland 1870, B2482 Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique victorian balloon back chair, Walnut bedroom chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A Scotland 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Lips on Red
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Lips on Red
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Balloon Back Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Walnut Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back chair, hall chair, carved walnut chair, needlepoint, Scotland, 1870, antique
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Antique 1870s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Balloon Back Chairs.
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality PAIR of Victorian Balloon Back mahogany chairs with light beige velvet upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Leather Balloon Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fully upholstered congac leather over wooden frame with tufted buttons on inside back and arms
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Early 20th Century English Club Chairs

Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1164 Solid Walnut Original
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chair
Located in Stutton, GB
Victorian mahogany occasional chair, the shaped back with a carved lower rail, standing on cabriole
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1870, H1192
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 6 Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1870, H1192 Scotland 1870 Solid
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Pair of Victorian walnut occasional chairs, having a balloon back with carved lower rail
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Pair of Victorian mahogany occasional chairs, the shaped backs with a carved lower rail, standing
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

House of Jansen Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four Mahogany Balloon Back Dining chairs with Fan Shape Tapered Back Splats over Upholstered
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Balloon Back Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking victorian chair in leopard fabric.
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gold Giltwood Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of gold gilded Victorian wood chairs with Balloon back.
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Chairs

Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Balloon-Back Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back support. These chairs are in our Brooklyn showroom.    
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Gustavian Style Balloon Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Gustavian style dining room side chairs date to the 1960s and are attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Balloon Back Chairs Antique Mahogany Chairs Six Mahogany Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870 Solid mahogany with original finish Recently reupholstered Oval back has a carved
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Montgolfier Balloon Back Chair, Possibly Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Montgolfier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single 20th century Montgolfier balloon back side chair, possibly Maison Jansen, very comfortable.
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20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

c1940 Balloon Back Chair recently recovered
Located in New York, NY
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American Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet, Cotton

Set of 6 Scottish Mahogany Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
These chairs are beautiful and are structurally sound as they have been reglued. Rose colored
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs

Attractive Set of Eight Late 19th Century Balloon Backed Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive and sturdy set of eight mahogany balloon backed dining chairs. The upholstery is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Ballon Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely carved walnut balloon back chair with mauve upholstery with cabriole legs and heavily carved
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut chairs, pair of Victorian bedroom chairs or balloon back chairs, antique furniture
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Rosewood Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
A lovely solid rosewood balloon back chair with floral needlepoint upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Set of Six Victorian Chairs
Located in Manchester, GB
A lovely set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs. These are traditional and attractive
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Vintage 1980s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four (4) Petite Victorian Occasional Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cute set of four (4) Scottish Victorian balloon back chairs with original finish and needlepoint
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Balloon Back, LXVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of french style balloon back, dining chairs, with traditional LXVI style fluted legs
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Slate

Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Rosewood Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of Victorian balloon back rosewood chairs.
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Pair Balloon Back English Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair balloon back English mahogany side chairs upholstered seats in Bennison.
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs This set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Chair, Mahogany Upholstered Parlor Chair, Balloon Back, B2171
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chair, mahogany upholstered Parlor chair, Balloon back, Scotland 1890, B2171
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four French painted balloon back side chairs with upholstered seats of unfinished muslin
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20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Victorian walnut balloon back nursing chair with stuff over ‘Pink’ upholstered seat
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Antique Balloon Back Walnut Chairs, Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2472
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back Walnut chairs, dining chairs, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2472 Scotland, 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This set of four French side chairs have painted wooden frames with balloon form backs, derived
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, with a lovely reeded balloon back
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Outrageous Pair of High Balloon /Fan Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Outrageous pair of Balloon/Fan Back chairs. Wonderful scale and proportions, tight frames and seats
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Antique Dining Chairs Balloon Back Victorian Mahogany, Set of Ten
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous set of ten antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs dating from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

White Ptd Balloon Back Louis Chair Upholstered in Dedar Silk*
Located in Stamford, CT
White Painted Balloon Back Louis Chair Upholstered in Dedar Silk, Moire Blue/Black Stripe
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20th Century Chairs

Set of Six Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
classic ballon back dining chairs, newly upholstered in belgian grey linen
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent set of six Louis XVI style grey painted chairs with black leather seats. These
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Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian balloon back side chair, unbranded. Walnut with decorative floral carving to
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Balloon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Blue Mohair Upholstery
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Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs on turned legs, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

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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, 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 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
    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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Shield 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir 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.