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Set of four side chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian brass side chairs featuring elaborate back-splats composed of swans, hearts
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Cane Back Dining Side
Located in Birmingham, AL
medallion shaped caned back with brass bow detail and generous upholstered serpentine seats with nailhead
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Swanky pair of 60's high back chairs with brass finials. Right out of a Rock Hudson -Doris day
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

1960 Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of Naugahyde lounge chairs in solid condition with tufted back detail and brass feet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Mahogany Brass Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylized X-frame Regency-style arm chair with cast brass arm risers, curved open back, striped silk
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Four Modernist Vintage French Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
finished with a French polish for luster. The front two feet are capped with brass. The back of the chair
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Brass Yoke Back Arm Chair By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Great petite arm chair from Mastercraft. Demure Asian styling with the yoke back and stylized
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair of Brass X Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of Brass X Back Chairs, circa 1960's. They have been reupholstered in a patterned
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Brad Chair Polished Brass Back and Velvet Upholstery Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Brad with curves on fully upholstered seat, polished brass long back and legs, with velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat bottom, seat back
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Round Back Chair with Brass Trim Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Brass Cantilevered Arm Chairs With Barrel Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
from the top of the back down under the chair provides really nice stability and added comfort.
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Round-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of round-back chairs are from Italy, circa 1960. It features new upholstery and original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Winner Pair of French Empire Carved Wood and Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
with beautiful details such as flowers in the front top corners and brass nail heads. Back of chairs
Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japanese Horseshoe Back Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese horseshoe back folding black and red lacquer chair. The seat is silk brocade over leather.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barrel-Backed, Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tufted leather and walnut, English library chairs with original brass nail heads.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table 14 Shield Back Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
fourteen Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs, mid 20th Century in date. The fabulous Vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III low squared-back chairs on casters circa 1860-1879. Turned and hand-carved ebonized
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Low Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s low back lounge chairs with wood base and brass ring detail, in vintage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inlaid Twin Pillar Dining Table 14 Swag Back Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
fourteen Regency Revival swag back dining chairs, mid 20th century in date. The fabulous Vintage brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Respecting the philosophy of first the design and then the comfort, to your consideration this beautiful piece of Mexican modernism professionally restored that has it all: design, c...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Chinese Huanghuali Folding Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. With carved dragons in the back splat, it has a a rope seat and brass detail all over the chair. Making
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant and Rare High Backed Chairs Midcentury Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and rare high backed chairs midcentury Italian, brass foot, original damask velvet, in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Leather And Mahoghony Barrel Back Library / Desk Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wonderful old chair shows its great "bones" with its perfectly proportioned barrel back
Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite and rare pair of armchairs labeled "Y-Back Captains Chairs" designed by Edward Wormley
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

Pair Of Edward Wormley Y-Back Chairs For Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
backs, brass feet, and retain their original white vinyl upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large High Backed Arm Chairs by John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High backed chairs of honey walnut frames and exposed spindle backs with brass capped legs and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four Edward Wormley Y-Back Chairs For Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
backs, brass feet, and retain their colorful original upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Deb Chaise Lounge Tufted Scroll Back Chesterfield Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture deb chaise lounge tufted scroll back chesterfield chair, measures: 70" Home
Category

20th Century American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco rosewood armchairs having barrel backs and supported on straight legs with brass inlay
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Button Back Library Chair in Fabric by Maharam, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
turned legs with brass castors. Measures: 33” W x 31” D x 32” H x 16” seat.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950 s brass arm chair by CHIAVARI
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Italian 1950's brass arm chair with compass back by Chiavari. This piece is often attributed to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cane Back French Louis XV Carved Chairs with Black Patent Leather Seats
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome pair of Louis XV style carved armchairs with cane backs and patent leather seats finished
Category

Vintage 1970s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Country Louis XV Style Vintage Cane Back Swivel Bar Stools Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage French country Louis XV style cane back swivel bar stools. Stools feature solid
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Patinated Brass Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A great pair of Art Deco caged patinated brass barrel back armchairs. These chairs have been newly
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Dining Chairs - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Curved back chairs with brass stretchers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Melchiorre Bega Armchairs in Walnut, Brass, Ivory Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in The Hague, NL
front legs and the striking brass plated back legs give the chairs a refined and distinct appearance
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Country French Dressing Table and Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
back chair has a raffia seat. Both are painted grey. Chair measure: 17" D, 17" W, 36" H.
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Raffia, Wood

A Stylish French Modernist 1950 s Mahogany Game Table With Four Matching Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
top of striped tiger mahogany raised on turned supports with brass toupie feet; each barrel back chair
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Pair of English Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of English Regency style mahogany armchairs with brass mounted backs, circa 1930. These chairs
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Henri II Leather Fauteuils
Located in Birmingham, AL
, having hand-carved walnut frames with original hand tooled leather seats and backs with brass nailhead
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Sofa Suite by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in London, GB
supports with brass feet, buttoned back sofa and chairs. Sofa size in product details Armchair sizes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Co Accent Chair Black with Cane Back
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
black painted wood frame, radial weave natural cane back inset, off-white canvas seat, brass ring upper
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass Italian Chiavaro High Back Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Italian company Chiavaro made this chair in solid brass. We have upholstered it in an acrylic
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Billy Haines X Back Brass Chair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Stamford, CT
William "Billy" Haines brass side chair with X cross back and center medallion. Legs are slightly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

High Back Brass Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
High back solid brass Chiavari ballroom chair, hand polished and with seat newly upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass High Back Chiavari Chair
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass chiavari chair with the desirable high back. This is the gold standard (pun intended
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass High Back Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
This is the gold standard in chic! Solid polished brass Chiavari chair with dainty splay feet
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scalloped Back Lounge Chairs w/Brass Bases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic pair of vintage chairs with scallop, channel stitched backs on polished brass bases. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Polished High Back Brass Chair by Chiavari, Italy, 1950
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful solid brass high back chair by Chiavari, circa 1950. It shows a very nice golden patina
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian High Back Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Italian high back brass Chiavari chair newly upholstered in Tibetan lamb.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Pair of High-Backed Chairs in Contoured Brass Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of high-backed chairs in contoured brass Italian design. In the manner Gio Ponti design.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Chiavari Vanity / Side High Back Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Solid brass Chiavari vanity / side high back chair, Italy, 1960s Chiavari is a small town at
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Style Arrow Back Solid Brass Italian Vanity Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's solid brass Italian vanity chair in vintage original condition with beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of six brass spindle back antique Chiavari dining chairs
Located in London, GB
With padded seats Chiavari chairs are named after the Italian city where they originated. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass Tacked Tufted Leather High Back Wing Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Country: United States Date: 1970’s Dimensions: 42″H x 34.5″W x 28.5″D Seat Height 17″ Materials: Mahogany, Leather Co...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Brass Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of brass back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and fabric. We have 334 antique and vintage brass back chairs in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Brass back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern brass back chairs are consistently popular styles. Brass back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chiavari, Milo Baughman and Mastercraft are consistently popular.

How Much are Brass Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,312, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $28,750 highest priced.

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 Brass Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Countless 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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, 2022
    Balloon 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Ladder 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, 2023
    Balloon 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.