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Chinoiserie Blue and White High Back Chair from the Miami Viceroy
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Embroidered, Asian inspired satin trim captures light softly and finishes the chair like a bow on a present
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous set of six early 20th century polychrome high back chairs with strawed seats.
Each
Category
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s MCM Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
grains contrast the fabric nicely. Crafted of walnut with bow-tie accent on the chair backs the lines and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sheepskin Bow Wood Chair
By Steiner
Located in London, England
Upholstered in soft sheepskin, this chair features a steam-bent oak frame that is both luxurious
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$4,613
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
$1,372 / set
Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved mahogany, reeded and sabre leg Klismos design upholstered bow back library or desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain
s Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Country House Captain
s Chair, English Elm, Smoker
s Bow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts
Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
same floral upholstery as the seat and arm rest. The top crown of each chair displays carved bows with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Chippendale Armchair with Spanish Feet American Circa 1760
Located in Hudson, NY
A pierced splat cupid's bow crested Chippendale great chair. This imposing Chippendale arm-chair is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Windsor Armchair in Oak, English Edwardian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
backrest and the iconic bow-shaped upper rail.
The chairs are supported by four sturdy legs, which taper
Category
Mid-20th Century English Romantic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and ribbon swag bows
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs. Each chair has different
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
whole piece is well executed with a lightness of style emphasised by the curved sweeping arms and bow
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5318 late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5317 late Victorian beech elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
bow chairs, each having shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Antique smokers bow chair
This beautiful late 19th century Victorian Country house smokers bow
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Original Allan Gould "Bow" Chair and Ottoman
By Allan Gould
Located in Lambertville, NJ
finish. (dimensions are for chair only).
Note: Cotton cord is soiled and several strands are frayed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Ash
Charming Bow Arm Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming bow chair would work well with Swedish Style decor or Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,895
English Bow-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century rustic English bow-back Windsor chair; yew wood, bentwood and spindle back, pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Yew
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain
s Chair, Late 1800
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Late 1800, Victorian bow-back elbow Captain's chair made with turned spindles and a beautiful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of bow-back Windsor side chairs, each with nine spindles, bamboo turned legs and stretcher
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Country Windsor Chairs
$1,200 / set
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs
Materials
Elm
18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century pine saddle seat and bow back windsor side chair in excellent condition. The saddle
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bow Back Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Summerland, CA
18th century
Black painted surfaces. Stylized baluster and
bamboo turning with dramatic pinched shield
shaped seat and wide leg splay.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,500 / set
American Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fine 18th century American bow-back Windsor side chair with crisp turnings, including a bulbous
Category
Antique 1780s American Windsor Chairs
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Italian Bow Back Chair by De Baggis, 1960
s
By Angelo De Baggis
Located in Lingfield, GB
Vintage Italian pine bow back chair circa 1960's
Designed and produced by De Baggis of Northern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Country Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Painted Maple
Upholstered Dining Chair - Dining Chair BOW
By Hachi Collections
Located in Brooklyn, US
Materials :
Solid maple black color Polyurethane finish
Gray natural leather with 1” form cushion upholstery seat
Size [Inch]: W 16" x D 16" x H 32" [18 CH]
Available in : Cust...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Contemporary White Oak
Upholstered Dining Chair - Dining Chair BOW
By Hachi Collections
Located in Brooklyn, US
Materials :
Bleached white oak polyurethane finish
Velor with 1” form cushion Upholstery seat
Size [Inch]: W 16" x D 16" x H 32" [18 CH]
Available in : Custom size and finished.
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Allan Gould String "Bow" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Allan Gould
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A beautiful well preserved 1950s example of one of Allan Goulds most iconic designs. The combination of cord and metal framing provide a sturdy, yet airy appearance making it a great...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Double Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
, circa 1840.
Measures: 46" high x 21.5" wide x 14.5" deep.
A Classic double bow high
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Two Bow-Back Windsor Chairs by E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, bow back, imbuia windsor dining chairs by South African furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Imbuia
Bow Armchair, Fur Fabric, Designed by Mehmet Orel
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
BOW ARMCHAIR
Attracting attention with its oval unusual form, Bow Berjer is an ideal design for
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Example of an Early 19th Century Stickback Double Bow, Windsor High Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Early 19th century handcrafted stickback double bow - Windsor high back elbow chair, made of yew
Category
Antique 1820s British Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
French, 19th Century Louis XVI Chair Covered in Teal Mohair
Located in Oregon, OR
contrasting teal tweed on back medallion of chair. Lovely French bow, scroll detail and flowers.
Note: see
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa set of six high back walnut dining room chairs, each with bow shaped backs and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Allan Gould Lounge Chair with Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Allan Gould
Located in Maastricht, NL
An Allan Gould 'bow'' lounge chair with a matching ottoman. The pieces are made of a black iron
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
$12,926 / set
Handsome Chippendale Side Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair with bow shaped crest and pierced splat over a reworked seat
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 18th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of six mahogany side chairs with cupid's bow crests, carved ears and open carved splats on
Category
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
ANTIQUE BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS, c. 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted English high-back broad Windsor arm chairs. Elmwood, pierced splat, unusual crinoline
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Elm
$6,500 / set
Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Victorian figured elm smokers bow antique carver chair
This beautiful late 19th Century
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A PAIR OF ARM CHAIRS WITH BOW BACKS,LOW SEATS, CENTRAL CARVED BACK SPLAT AND APRON, FLARED SEAT
Category
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$3,250 / set
19th Century Windsor Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bow-back broad armed windsor chair, circa 19th century. This sculptural hardwood side chair or desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Hardwood, Oak, Wood
French Fauteuil Armchair with Silk Upholstery
Located in Cookeville, TN
Distressed cream color paint highlights the details on this French fauteuil. The top of the chair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English Smoker
s Bow Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of English figured yew wood Captain / Smoker Bow chairs, late 19th century, throughout with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Wood
$850 / set
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Bow Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of bow chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bow chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Find 91 antique and vintage bow chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bow chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bow chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul McCobb, Hugues Steiner and Allan Gould each produced beautiful bow chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Bow Chairs?
Prices for bow chairs start at $350 and top out at $24,529 with the average selling for $2,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Bow 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.
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