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Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody style Splayed Leg Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Lawrence Peabody style barrel back lounge chairs. This pair will most certainly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo barrel back arm club chairs. These charming chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
4 Antique American Oak Barrel Back Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Captains Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Caboose Chair was first designed for the Union Pacific Railroad and was put into every caboose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Chairs
Materials
Oak
New Basket Weave Wool Flax Blend Upholstery Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs newly upholstered in basket weave wool/flax blend
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd lounge chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel or
Category
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unusual Pair Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back swivel chairs by Metropolitan Furniture co. We have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Jules Heumann for Metropolitan wide seat chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs (A) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item features cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1970s Mastercraft Brass Barrel Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mastercraft
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary set of Brass Barrel Back Arm/Dining Chairs from Mastercraft. Arguably the rarest of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6. Listing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flatbar Barrel-Back Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar barrel back lounge chairs. These chair have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered - 4
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Caster Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Art Deco Barrel-back Tripod Bergere
Located in San Francisco, CA
of graceful form with sloping barrel-back above a loose cushion; the back fitted with a bentwood
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1960s French Toile Barrel Back Wood Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Alexander
Mary John Richard Oversize Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs - a Pair
By Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alexander & Mary John Richard Oversize Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Barrel Round Back Swivel
Rocking-Gliding Tub Lounge Chairs Baughman MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Precedent
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Barrel Round Back Swivel & Rocking-Gliding Tub Lounge Chairs Baughman MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back scallop upholstery swivel lounge chairs Milo Baughman design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,400 / set
Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on either side, behind curved front doors. Barrel-back
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$10,451 / set
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs with Red Microfiber
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Georgian-style barrel back linen and burlap wingchair with deconstructed back and sides. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,826 / item
Post Modern Asymmetrical Velvet Barrel Back Swivel Chairs on Bronze Base - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Grey Velvet on a Bronze
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Oiled Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Wrap Around Back Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair
By Niedermaier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mario Bellini Style Custom Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Pair Pucci Barrel Back Rolling Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Milo baughman style rolling lounge chairs. The Pucci inspired woven fabric is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Bensalem, PA
Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chairs by Selig. Both chairs will need to be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chic Pair of White Painted Barrel Back Club Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic pair of curved barrel back Hollywood Regency club chairs, newly transformed with white paint
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,760 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Selig Blue Tweed Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Chrome Base
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous barrel back midcentury Selig chair attributed to Milo Baughman that sits on a suspended
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs
Offered is a pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Barrel Back Tub Swivel Lounge Slipper Chairs Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back tub lounge slipper chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Billy Haines Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of sculptural Billy Haines style barrel back lounge chairs. Upholstery is clean but is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Barrel Back Chrome Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman style of tufted barrel back tub chairs. The original upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury
By Erwin Lambeth, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman style chrome thin frame barrel back lounge chair. This chair retains its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage upholstered lounge chairs on rolling casters with loose seat and back cushions which are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage barrel back lounge chairs. Stamped on underside. very well crafted.
In the manner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Hollywood Regency Carved Barrel Back Armchairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in East Freetown, MA
Hollywood Regency pair of carved barrel back side chairs. Chairs have satin covered cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$799 Sale Price / set
71% Off
As is Milo Baughman style Bernhardt Flair swivel tilt barrel back lounge chair
By Milo Baughman, Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Decorator designer special . Swivel and tilt barrel back lounge chair in as is condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs
On turned and tapering legs and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage John Stuart Mid Century Modern Purple Barrel Back Club Lounge Chair Pair
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage John Stuart Mid Century Modern Purple and Brown/Orange Lattice Floral Print Barrel Back Club
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back
By Milo Baughman
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous upholstered chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. Newly upholstered in a green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Barrel Round Back Off White Leather Upholstery Swivel Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Red White Tufted Upholstery Round Bech Pouf Hassock Ottoman Brass Castors MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
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Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barrel back chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every barrel back chair was constructed with great care. Find 860 options for an antique or vintage barrel back chair now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrel back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barrel back chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Barrel Back Chair?
A barrel back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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 Barrel Back Chair
- 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.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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