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Massive Edwardian Style Barrel Back Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Edwardian Style Barrel Back chair,with lots of extra room,black legs on brass casters,new
Category
20th Century English Chairs
Pair of Elegant Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back chairs with elegant lines. These chairs are generously proportioned and
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs with hand carved black detailing and new upholstery
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$8,995 / set
Hollywood Regency Barrel-Back Chairs (Pair)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency barrel-back chairs, newly upholstered in pale blue velvet punctuated with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19THC BARREL BACK CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC BARREL BACK CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT,GREAT FORM AND PATINA
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Late Gustavian Barrel Back Chair with great carvings.
Depth of seat is 18.5"
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Barrel Back Chairs in Psychedelic Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of barrel back chairs in unique psychedelic upholstery. Dated 1926 deco in form on casters.
Pair Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully Scaled Swedish Barrel Back Chairs Decorated With Empire Motifs, with Lion Heads on The
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Gustavian barrel back chairs with lion's head at ends. Original paint with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$11,000 / set
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Great Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back chairs in recent light colored microsuede. IN
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Fabulous Pair of Pink Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
Striking pair of fluted / channeled barrel back chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$7,950 / set
Pair of Baughman Style Tufted Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tufted barrel back chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman. newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Single Barrel Back Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Empire single barrel back chair.
Mahogany wood.
Newly reupholstered in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Tufted Barrel Back Chairs Custom Quality
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of tufted barrel back chairs. Possibly Baker. Beautifully upholstered in a dove white with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion’s Heads, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish barrel back chairs with lion’s head carving on arms upholstered in linen. They are priced
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Barrel Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barrel back arm chair with upholstered seat. New muslin upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,150
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Chairs by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A wonderful pair of barrel back chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler in the 1930's. Newly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Neoclassical Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of barrel backed chairs made in Sweden during the Neoclassical time / Gustavian
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern round back chairs with tufted backs.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,610 / set
Set of Four French Louis XV Cane Barrel Back Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful set of four French Louis XV cane barrel back chairs. Needs upholstery otherwise in
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Chairs New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of newly upholstered Mid-Century Modern barrel back chairs on oiled walnut legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Barrel Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly upholstered round back arm chair with louis XV style legs.
keywords: club
Category
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,400
Barrel Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with sloping in-curved back over a loose cushion seat flanked by fluted supports capped with carved
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,200
Pair of Mid Century Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
These vintage, barrel back chairs are made by famous American designer, Milo Baughman. They have
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft Mid Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of outstanding heavy brass barrel back chairs by Mastercraft newly upholstered in Kravet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pair of Bespoke Floral Swivel Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
bespoke floral swivel barrel back chairs. These chairs sat a bit low, so our Connecticut workroom added a
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Club Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
$2,100 / set
Unusually Wide Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusually wide barrel back chair by Milo Baughman. You will love the oversized large-scale of this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Barrel Back Chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture
By Jules Heumann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of barrel back chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture.
New cotton/silk contract
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Newly Lacquered in Black Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, newly lacquered in black, barrel back chairs with new feather cushions. Lacquer color is
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Feathers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined pair of Gustavian barrel back chairs, showcasing gently curved backs, fluted legs, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 20th Century Italian Barrel Back Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Italian channeled barrel back chairs professionally reupholstered in cognac leather with
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Midcentury Barrel-Back Chairs in the Manner of John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of mid-century John Widdicomb style barrel back chairs having new velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel-back chairs, c. 1800, having floral and foliate detail hand carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Neoclassic Black Lacquer and Gilt Rams Head Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of neoclassic black lacquer and gilt rams head barrel back chairs, great scale and detail
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Barrel Back Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern design barrel back chairs. The chairs have a chrome base and are upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rosewood Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of rosewood Art Deco barrel back chairs by Baker. A finely upholstered pair of ebonized and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of beige faux leather barrel back chairs. Features bronze nail head trim and a tapered wood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$1,000 / set
Nice Rare Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin barrel back chairs with walnut legs. These barrel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Black Leather and Gold Steel Rounded Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, midcentury style gold and black curved barrel back chairs. They have the coveted Milo
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair early 19th c. Swedish barrel back chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Swedish barrel back chairs with applied Empire motifs and saber legs. Scraped to original
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Austrian Early Art Deco Mahogany Barrel-Back Chair; Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Austrian early Art Deco mahogany barrel-back chair with reticulated arms in the Chinese
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Club Chairs
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chairs in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of carved teak barrel back chairs. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Wide Barrel Back Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bennett barrel-back chair given its roomy, oversized frame. The original fabric shows minor spotting in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Handsome Pr of English Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of English arts and crafts black walnut barrel-back chairs; each of pegged
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel Mechanism, USA 1990
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and comfort, the Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arts
Crafts Barrel Back Chair By Liberty
Co
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts mahogany barrel back chair
Serpentine front
Drop in rush seat
Liberty & Co
Circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
A Chic Pair of Italian 1960
s Brown-Lacquer Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic pair of Italian 1960's brown-lacquer barrel-back chairs; the gracefully sloping incurved
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Pair of Newly Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs with Yellow Velvet with Bird Motifs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and stylish barrel back chairs. They have been freshly upholstered with a lime yellow
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Hollywood Regency Grey and Coral Velvet Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chair
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of lovely grey and coral pink velvet modern Hollywood Regency barrel back chairs with faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Barrel Back Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barrel back button chair with walnut frame and brass sabots. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of French Empire 1860s Barrel back chairs or of the La Belle Epoque Period (The Gilded Age
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
$2,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs and Ottoman Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of French Art Deco giltwood barrel back chairs and ottoman with floral detailing.
Ottoman
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Period Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Stockholm 1820
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming pair of early 19th C. Gustavian barrel back chairs. Partly retained original paint.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Barrel Back Chairs. Sweden circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of barrel back chairs, Sweden circa 1860, with rounded form, figural lion head hand rests
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian / Neoclassical Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of barrel back chairs in ALL original. Stripped to their original paint. Curved backs with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs in Handrubbed Walnut with Rectilinear Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back chairs were realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022Ladder 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon 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.
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