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Vintage Red Leather Armchair And Footstool, Mid 20th Century Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE LEATHER CHAIR AND FOOTSTOOL A stylish and very comfortable, Mid-Century upholstered button
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with button back in a beautiful burgundy
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Walnut Button Back Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pretty Victorian walnut button back bedroom chair later upholstered in silk, circa 1880.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

French empire, brass mounted reupholstered button back chairs (x6 available)
Located in Worthing, GB
Here we have a beautiful set of 6 French empire arm chairs. Priced individually. Quality
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gainsborough Leather Library, Desk Chair, England, circa 1930
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tobacco leather deep-buttoned back chair with upholstered studded frieze and mahogany stretcher
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Painted Button Back Armchair
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Nice shape, large size French button back armchair in original paint. Fully upholstered in our
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Suede, Linen

American Modern High Back Button Tufted White Lacquer Lounge Chair, James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Hollywood, FL
An American modern hi back chair. This arm chair has a high back for a comfortable seat while
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Midcentury French Button Back Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms in Mint Chenille
Located in New York, NY
Button back lounge chair with rolled arms newly upholstered in a mint chenille fabric. French
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

English Victorian Leather Button Back Cockfighting Chair, circa 1875
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
horseshoe shaped back that is deep buttoned upholstered in fine English leather, hand dyed and then antiqued
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20thC Leather Button-Back Club Armchair c.1915, Kentwell Hall
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
leather and rexine, having a button upholstered back and flanks, and scrolled arms to tapering oak legs
Category

Vintage 1910s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Barrel Back Chair by Selig
Located in New York, NY
Button tufted barrel back club chair with chrome base by Selig circa 1960 upholstered in grey Dover
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Club Chairs

English 18 C Mahogany Deep Buttoned Leather George III Wing Backed Armchair 1770
Located in GB
recently been reupholstered in Scottish tan hide and is deep buttoned in the back, arms and wings also
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Obtuse oxblood leather and Walnut wing back chair
Located in Hollywood, CA
Slightly distressed oxblood leather and Walnut wing back chair with button tufted back and piping
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage circa 1960s pair of swivel barrel back button tufted tub chairs by Milo Baughman. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Large Early 19th Century Regency Buttoned Leather Wing Armchair on Castors
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
29 inches or 74 cm buttoned chair back height.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kengu Pirate Brown Leather Chair Pair, Norway
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Notteroy, NO
dark brown button back removable cushion. The chairs featured are high back and in laminated rosewood
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Kansas Dining Chair in Synthetic Leather With Glossy Varnish Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
is a tribute to their courage. This button-tufted back chair is upholstered in Faux Leather, making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Upholstery, Synthetic

Frits Henningsen Armchair, Denmark, Circa 1932
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
& Mahogany Armchair Denmark circa 1932, the buttoned back chair with two gull like arm supports is finished
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of upholstered wingback club chairs with matching ottoman and white tufted button seat backs
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

St. Emilion French Upholstered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
range of hand-finished and upholstered French style button back benches, dining chairs, armchairs and
Category

20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kansas Bar Chair in Faux Leather with Polished Brass Detail
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
is a tribute to their courage. This button-tufted back chair is upholstered in synthetic leather, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Kansas Counter Stool in Faux Leather With Aged Brass Details by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
chair is a tribute to their courage. This button-tufted back chair is upholstered in faux leather, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Synthetic

Kansas Armchair in Faux Leather With Glossy Varnish Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
chair is a tribute to their courage. This button-tufted back chair is upholstered in faux leather, & has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Synthetic

Upholstered Armchair
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A 19th century buttoned back easy chair raised on turned tapering legs and brass castors
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Unique Re-Invented Silver Leather Armchair with Stool by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
armrests, a luxuriously comfortable padded seat and the back features button detailing. Dimensions
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Button Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mid Century Button Back Chairs on casters, just recovered.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Early Victorian Iron Frame Button Back Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Early Victorian iron frame armchairwith button back detail. The chair is beautifully re
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Barrel/ Button Back Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
channeled backs and tufted seats with an abundance of button detailing. Bennett left the backs of the chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Stained Birch Button Back Chair in Smoked Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
shorter back legs with protuberant ends in walnut stained birch. The gently curved butterfly back offers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Set of Six French Forties Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Large, substantial, high, button back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Victorian Club Chairs, England circa 1895
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Victorian Club Chairs, England Circa 1895 Button-back chairs newly upholstered in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Wingback Chairs in Cotton Mohair by Pierre Frey, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
button back chairs on original legs and castors. Measures: 33.5”W x 27.5”D x 43.75”H 22.75” seat.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Wood

Pair High Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Original iridescent green silk fabric button back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Pair of Striped Cube Club Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
Fabulous pair of striped silk button back chairs. Classic low profile cube shape with button back
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Button Back McGuire Dining Chairs by Barbara Barry
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of button back chairs (model M-266) designed by Barbara Barry for McGuire furniture of
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

SMALL BUTTON-BACK TUB CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
EARLY 20TH C BUTTON BACK BEDROOM CHAIR
Category

20th Century British Slipper Chairs

Victorian Button Back Leather Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This is a wonderful Victorian button back tufted chair in a delicious mustard leather with a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Wing Back Chair with Button Back Details
Located in New York, NY
Modern style wing back/club chair with strong lines and streamline details. Chair
Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Deep Seated Button Back Club Chair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine and generously proportioned 19th century English club chair in the manner of Howard and
Category

Antique 1880s English Club Chairs

Pair Leather Wing Back Chairs Deep Button Armchairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Chesterfield leather wing back chairs Classic English library meets gentleman's
Category

Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tiered Barrel Back Button Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique stepped and curved back lounge chair in original olive cotton velvet. Button tufted slightly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

High Barrel Back Button-Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and very unusual, these button tufted high back club chairs have been completely restored
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Modernist Occasional Chairs w/Button Back Details
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chairs with striking profile, have curved back with angled sides. Chairs
Category

20th Century Chairs

Button Back Mid-Century Club Chairs Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of 1960's club chairs in custom oyster linen. Dark stained legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Vintage English Button Tufted Green Leather Wing Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage classic English-made button tufted leather wing back armchair with rolled arms and brass
Category

Vintage 1960s English Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of button-tufted round back lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of button-tufted, round back lounge chairs with bases in walnut, American 1960’s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Pair of 1940 s Button Back Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious club chairs with vertical button back detail and arms with scroll design.
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
fine point. Button tufted and chaneled backs have a slight curvature.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Leather Buttoned Back Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
leather and features a deep buttoned back and wide seat with a separate seat cushion. The chair has brass
Category

Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Salon Chair, English, Button-Back, Bedroom, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique salon chair, an English button back bedroom chair dating to the Victorian era
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940 s High Back Slipper Chairs with Button Back Details
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood slipper chairs with button back details, slightly winged sides, and
Category

20th Century Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Button-Back Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glamourous 1940's Hollywood button-back club chairs newly upholstered in platinum sharkskin
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair Curved Back Club Chairs With Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted lower back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available to create a set of three
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Pair Curved Back Club Chairs With Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted lower back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available to create a set of three
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable and generously scaled English button barrel back rolled arm library chair on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair Interior Crafts Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of button tufted, cut and striped gold velvet lounge chairs with rolled sloping arms and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair High Back Button-Tufted White Linen Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and exquisitely designed lounge chairs in a new heavy white linen upholstery. The front
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Button Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal button back chair for your home. Each button back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 131 variations of the antique or vintage button back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the button back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each button back chair bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Interior Crafts, Ward Bennett and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful button back chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Button Back Chair?

Prices for a button back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $531 and can go as high as $12,475, while the average can fetch as much as $3,292.

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 Button Back Chair
  • 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.