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Antique Pair of Chairs, Carved Walnut, Balloon Back, Scotland 1880, B2704
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pair of chairs, carved walnut, balloon back, Scotland 1880, B2704 Scotland 1880 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Balloon Back Walnut Chairs, Set of Four, Scotland 1890, B1690
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back Walnut chairs, set of four, Scotland 1890, B1690 Scotland, 1890 Original
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Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

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Walnut

set of 8 vintage balloon-back dining chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A quality set of 8 1960's balloon-back dining chairs after an 18th century, Louis XVI design. The
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Balloon-back Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice set of six classic Italian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, after an 18th century design by
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Circa 1888 Antique Swedish Writing Desk in Birch with Matching Ballon Back Chair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Unionville, TN
An exquisite 19th-century Swedish writing desk and matching balloon back chair, dated 1888, in the
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Desks

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Birch

Set of Five Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of five walnut open back dining chairs. Seats are newly reupholstered. Three seats
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Balloon Back Club/Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous oversized pair of Balloon Back club/armchairs, covered with an Italian 3 tone Fabric
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Birch, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, birch, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475. Scotland, 1880 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

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Birch

Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Walnut, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, walnut, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500 Scotland 1880 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Quality Set of Six Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of six Victorian, circa 1870 mahogany balloon back dining chairs. Solid, no
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of six Victorian Mahogany balloon-back dining chairs with fluted front legs and overstuffed
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Set of four quality Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, with a lovely shaped back carved
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 1960 s balloon back dining chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A set of six 1960's French ballon back dining chairs designed after a popular late 18th century
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six French Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Fairhope, AL
An exceptional set of six carved wood chairs painted with blue and dark grey undertones and having
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

4 English Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Spoon Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality set of four 19th century Swedish spoon back dining chairs. Constructed from solid
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Crown / Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
Set of Four Wonderful Early Victorian Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs, Circa 1840-1860. They are
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Eight Montgolfier Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Possibly Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Montgolfier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Montgolfier Balloon Back Side Dining Chairs, Possibly Maison Jansen, very comfortable.
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, 1755
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four antique Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs Scotland 1880 Solid walnut Original
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1870, B2161
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 antique Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs, Scotland 1870, B2161 Scotland, 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Meiji Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Antique Quality Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1890. Heavy with
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Antique 1890s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Ivory Upholstery, circa 1860
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs. New ivory upholstery. Seat height is 20".  
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1870. No loose joints
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of Four William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique fine quality set of four William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs. Quality leather
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Antique 1830s British William IV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Circular Victorian Walnut Centre Table and Four Matched Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
. Set of four mahogany Victorian balloon back chairs. Measures: Width 48 cm 19 in Depth 44 cm 17 1/4
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Sets

Set of Four Oval Back Side Chairs, English, circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Group of four English balloon back mahogany side chairs with subtle floral inlay of exotic woods on
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent pair of Louis XVI style grey painted chairs upholstered in black leather. The
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French Balloon Back Porter arm chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French Balloon Back Porter chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Ballooon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of 6 Victorian walnut balloon-back dining chairs standing on cabriole legs, circa 1870.
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Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th c. Victorian Balloon Back Skull Chair
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
19th c. Victorian balloon back scull chair custom designed by Anthony Baratta. Upholstered in pink
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Set of 12 French painted Louis XVI style dining chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 French painted Louis XVI style dining chairs with balloon back and upholstered seats
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Pair of Armless Paisley Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of upholstered balloon seat chairs with backs, circa 1940s, with wonderful 1970s paisley
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

Turn of the Century Beaudoir Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turn of the Century ballooned back slipper chair.
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Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Dining Chairs 10
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine set of 10 Victorian style mahogany 'Balloon' back dining chairs with excellent patina. Rarely
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

19th Century Set of Four Italian Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century Italian Provincial balloon back side chairs in damask stripe with gimp
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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Side Chairs

Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of six Victorian balloon back dining chairs with reupholstered seats in linen.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Victorian Oak Dining-Chairs
Located in Cambridge, GB
Set of eight Victorian oak balloon-back dining-chairs of good quality with a lovely patination; the
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six English Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant set of six mid-19th century. English black lacquer and gilt decorated balloon-back
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

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Lacquer, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

19th century set of six walnut dining chairs
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine set of six Victorian balloon back walnut dining chairs .circa 1860 . The chairs are in very
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Six Dining Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen *Saturday Sale!
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic set of six French Balloon Back Dining Chairs attributed to the famous design firm, Maison
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Elegant Pair of French Balloon Back 19thC Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely unusual form and condition. Balloon high backs bergeres/club chairs, generous size. If
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mohair, Wood

PAIR OF AMERICAN VICTORIAN EBONIZED WALNUT OPEN -ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with balloon-back molded chair frame, down-swept arms, and front cabriole legs; now
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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Superb Coral Motif Iron 7 pc Dining Set
Located in Miami, FL
dining table base, with 6 balloon back with branches dining chairs. Interesting textured finish.
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Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Faux Coral 7 Piece iron Set.
Located in Miami, FL
dining table base, with 6 balloon back dining chairs with branches manner faux Coral. Interesting
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Vintage 1970s Patio and Garden Furniture

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

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Silk, Wood

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

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Dining Chairs, Balloon Back Chairs, Walnut, Victorian, 1880, B1541
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, 4 balloon back chairs, walnut, Victorian, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dining Chairs, 6 Balloon Back Chairs, Walnut, Victorian, 1880, B1573
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, 6 balloon back chairs, walnut, Victorian, Scotland, 1880, antique furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Antique Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful walnut warm patina. The chairs are bridge size and very comfortable. Carving is elegant
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Jansen Style Balloon Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb Classic design: One armchair and 3 sides. Eye-catching faux leopard seats. Measures: Armchair is 38" tall x 22.5" wide.
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Vintage 1960s French Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Victorian Chairs, Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2017
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chairs, walnut balloon back occasional chairs, antique furniture, Scotland 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French pierced balloon back side chairs with newly reupholstered round seats in a soft
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Early 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French pierced balloon back side chairs with newly reupholstered round seats in a soft
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Early 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Occasional Chairs, Scotland, 1880, B1937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian walnut balloon back occasional chairs, Scotland, 1880 Scotland, 1880 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dining Chairs, Victorian, Balloon Back, Walnut, Set of Six, 1860, B830
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Dining Chairs, Victorian, Balloon Back, Walnut, Set of Six, Scotland 1860, B830 Scotland
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Walnut Cabriole Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
An elegant set of six Victorian walnut dining chairs, the balloon back having a nice carved centre
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Antique Mid-19th Century European 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    Cross 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, 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.
  • 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 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.