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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
1990s Thayer Coggin Sculptural Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ransom Culler. The chairs feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back design on a swivel wood base. Bold
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Custom Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs by Custom Craft Upholsterers, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of barrel-back swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Custom Craft
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960
s
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Mid Century tub barrel chairs by JD Originals. The rattan finished frames are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite barrel chairs in a
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original barrel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
comfortable sculpted barrel back design on a plinth base. Bold and striking, the pieces can be in any interior
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American single low back Barrel club, lounge chair made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1950s barrel back swivel chair designed by Henry P. Glass for J.G. Furniture. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This French Provincial style club chair features barrel back design, limed wood arms and legs with
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,800 / item
1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. The ultra rare barrel tub style chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style tufted chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The fabric is the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Seat Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This French Provincial style club chair features barrel back design, limed wood arms and legs with
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Marge Carson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs exudes an air of
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
had a Wabi garden. Wabi is for people who already have a lot. The chairs features a sculpted back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
had a Wabi garden. Wabi is for people who already have a lot. The chairs features a sculpted back
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Scalloped Back Club Chairs with Swivel Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage barrel back club chairs by Oskar Huber feature vintage patterned upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$810 Sale Price
55% Off
Wonderful Pair Croissant Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of croissant barrel back swivel rocker lounge chairs. We love the channel tufted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of barrel back swivel chairs in a dusty rose corduroy. Heavy and well designed with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl
Category
20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four tall spoon back chairs with rosewood legs and apron. Restored in unbleached linen with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large pair of mid 20th century barrel backed club chairs. Newly upholstered by us in Amara khaki
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite Hungarian curved-back chairs are handsomely designed with a rounded silhouette and a
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$5,600 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut frame lounge chair with barrel back rest and tufted green upholstery. A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Drawn with the quiet confidence of a single, unbroken line, this pair of French barrel-back lounge
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Fabric
$9,370 / set
Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hickory
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Parson’s Style Club Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
cushions are comfortable and practical. 1960's/70's style barrel-back frame. The perfect accent chair for a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolfin Head Arms
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair influences
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 60
s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural barrel-back desk chair with original channel-stitched green velvet upholstery, on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered barrel back swivel chair
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered barrel back swivel chair
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Regency Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the opulent comfort of the Hollywood Regency era with this vintage tufted barrel-back
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1985 Tufted Leather Tub Chairs, Set of 4
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four barrel back tub chairs made by Classic Leather Inc in 1985. Upholstered throughout in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,875 / set
Tufted Club Chairs by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of barrel back club chairs by Bernhardt features stylish flat chrome cantilever
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,000 / set
Pair Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional in original upholstery. White
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,800 / set
High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by classic mid-century style our tea chair has a rounded seat and base and tall back. The
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett
Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Walnut legs
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous smart library chairs. Curved back and arms with cane.
They have a brown velvet cushion
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$2,624 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Green Vinyl Swivel Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold statement to your interior with this striking pair of vintage barrel-back swivel lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$4,800 / set
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Round Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody. Black painted wood base under a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swivel Chair in White Boucle by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A faux shearling upholstered barrel-back swivel chair on a laminated walnut swivel base. Custom
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Ward Bennett Tufted Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Ward Bennett tufted club chairs
Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mulder for Tomlinson. The chairs have a bullhorn shaped barrel back. Each chair measure 27" wide, 24
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
functionality. The gracefully rounded back, barrel chairs look fantastic from every angle – ideal for central
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Stools
A sleek and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Newly Upholstered Emerald Green Velvet Swivel Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
These mid-century barrel back swivel club chairs have recently been reupholstered in an emerald
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and associates barrel-back leather chair
4-star anodized bronze
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Barrel-Back leather desk chair 6 available
4-star
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair. Item features a solid
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Directional croissant barrel back swivel chairs. This pair will need to be
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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 sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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