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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
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman attributed Chrome Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Spectacular Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Asian Influenced
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Mid-century modern pair of Asian influenced club chair . The vintage fabric is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair.
Chrome is in excellent condition. Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans Werner style newly upholstered lounge chairs. Tapered legs
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Akita Mokko
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Birch
Stunning Pair Milo Baughman style Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman style chrome tub chairs. The faux blue leather will need to be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restoration Hardware Barrel Back Stools Newly Reupholstered - Set of 3
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
chair evolved into myriad styles and roles that preserved its comfort. Our reproduction of a 1940s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Oak
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
Each one of sleek
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Pair of John Stuart Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of labeled John Stuart swivel barrel back lounge chairs. These chair provide
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Butcher Block Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare pair of Milo Baughman style butcher block barrel back swivel chairs. This is the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair, Vintage Dark Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1950-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of vintage leather club chairs are welcoming with barrel shaped arms and tufted backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chair Armchair W/ Skeleton Arms - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan barrel-backed dining armchairs with skeleton arms and
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Barrel Back Armchair in Wool, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1900
Newly upholstered in 100% wool by Holland & Sherry on lions claw legs.
32”w x 34”d x 45”h x 14”seat
Ref. CHAIR1325
$ 8,200
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Oak after Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of oak lounge chairs in the the style of Lou Hodges. The chairs feature solid oak framing with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Chairs Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Armchairs - Set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four original cream color leather barrel back dining chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Six Piece Rattan Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Vintage Rattan Barrel Back Chairs with accompanying ottoman and side tables. In nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$5,500 / set
Pair of Stylish Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculpted crescent shaped backs, stylish vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straight barrel legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman chrome flat bar floating lounge chairs. This is a rare pair of low profile
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker
Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
warm coastal aesthetic. Each chair features an elegant barrel-back silhouette with gracefully rolled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Paint
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base
By Selig
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
Walnut
Set of Five Poul Kjaerholm Style Barrel Back Dining Chairs Table, Midcentury
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of five Poul Kjaerholm style barrel back dining chairs with their original ebonized
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Barrel-Back Swivel Club Chair w Walnut Base in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Era: Circa 1970s
Attribution: In the style of Milo Baughman
Design features: Barrel-back silhouette
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Custom Barrel-Back Armchairs in Leopard Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of barrel-back cutout armchairs in custom leopard velvet. Made to order and can be
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
the 1920s. Its design offers an intriguing combination of the antique English barrel back style, fused
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch
Asian Inspired Barrel Back White to Beige Lacquer Dining Chairs Mid Century Mint
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Inspired Barrel back white to beige lacquer dining chairs mid century mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Rattan Barrel Back Armchair with Skeleton Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single-strand rattan barrel back armchair with skeleton arms.
Restored to new for you.
We only
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Large Oversize Lounge Fan Back Barrel Armchairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Good condition upholstery with a few light sigs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club chairs with
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Walnut Caned Tufted Velvet Barrel Back Bergere Club Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XVI style bergere arm chair. Made of walnut featuring a barrel back with
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
standing 31.5" in height. A matching top grain leather barrel back chair in our inventory in a separate
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols
Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1980s McGuire Rattan Barrel Cane Back Dining Chairs and Table, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this dining set. The ultra rare
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
A Pair of Swedish Stained Birch Barrel Back Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish stained birch barrel-back armchairs, Circa 1940s, each with a generous curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Birch
3 Finch Furniture Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Barrel Back Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
with a barrel back design and unique x shaped supports. The chairs feature a floral cushion and back
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960
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By Edward Wormley, Nanna Ditzel, Tom Dixon, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of barrel-back lounge chairs stamped "1968" after Nanna Ditzel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Woodard Style Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set 5p
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(1) round pedestal base table with umbrella hole and 4 barrel back chairs. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$7,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category
Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
barrel back armchair and matching footstool
A lovely pair and of the finest quality I have ever seen
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stylish Pair of Art Deco Style Barrel-back Shagreen Bergeres by Lx Rossi
By Lxrossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
each custom made chair by Lx Rossi with in-curved sloping back cascading down to outscrolled
Category
2010s American Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Shagreen
Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
barrel chairs. Studded around back. Tapered Angular legs. Dimensions: H: 29.5 inches: W: 25.5 inches: D
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design and is finished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Chippendale Brown and Red Faux Bamboo Wood Barrel Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Furniture Company. This solid wood barrel back tub chair is created from wood and has a red box cushion seat
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite barrel chairs in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mentioned this chair has been restored from the ground up, the leather upholstery has been washed back, hand
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bergere barrel chairs in customized original upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
American Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Barrel-Back Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of barrel-back form with a curved backrest, upholstered in black leather with brass nailhead trim
Category
Mid-20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Natuzzi Beige Leather Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare iconic textured leather swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Midcentury Chrome Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four Mid-Century Modern barrel back dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo chrome
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan "Classic Club Chair" Channel Back Swivel Chairs, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Directional Inc., 1990s. Each professionally custom upholstered swivel chair, barrel back style, covered in an
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s MCM Green Vinyl Barrel Club Slipper Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite barrel chairs set
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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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 are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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.
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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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