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1950s French purple silk Dressing Table Chair
Located in London, GB
Button-backed dressing-table chair re-upholstered in lilac silk. Gold painted legs.     
Category

Antique 1650s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs Inspired by Gio Ponti
By Paolo Buffa, ISA Bergamo, Gigi Radice, Gio Ponti, Minotti
Located in Houston, TX
upholstery with tufted button backs. These midcentury lounge chairs feature Cerused legs with brass sabots.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century Wormley designed for Dunbar club chairs with button back, loose bottom
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Lady’s Boudoir Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Upholstered Button-Back Lady’s Boudoir Chair C1890 Measures - 42.5"h x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Regency Red Leather Antique Library Chair, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an English Late Regency button-backed library chair in a beautiful aged burgundy red
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Newly Upholstered Paul McCobb Attributed Velvet Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered mohair velvet Paul McCobb attributed lounge chair. Button tufted back, refinished
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A lovely and stylish pair of French club chairs with original leather and buttoned backs. These
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Club Chairs

Pair of 1940 s Button Back Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These chairs are both chic and comfortable. Upholstered in a metallic creme fabric
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Shearling Chair, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Shearling Lounge Chair Denmark circa 1940 Button-back lounge chair from a Danish cabinet maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Styled Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A blue / teal colored wool blend upholstered lounge chair with button back and bottom seat cushions
Category

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

Posh Overman Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
tufted draped back and egg chair style, it swivels and has a star form chromed steel legs. Freshly
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Vintage Swedish Orange Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
comfortable lounge chair perfectly scaled for just about any room. The sculptural button tufted back gives
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modernist Button-Back Sculptural Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
arms which extend along the back to frame the buttoning and to give the chair structure, the ebonized
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of 50 s Turquoise Vinyl Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Button back pair vinyl chairs on tapered wood legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

19th Century Antique Salon Chair, Early Victorian Button Back
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an early Victorian, button-back, antique salon chair offering a comfortable seat and dating
Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Buttoned Back Tub Chair by Cornelius v Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very handsome Victorian high backed tub chair with buttoned detail. Standing on turned
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid Century Modernist Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Modern lounge chairs with sleek design have handsome profile with button back details
Category

20th Century Slipper Chairs

Antique Mahogany Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
has plenty of character. It’s also very comfortable with the deep buttoned curved back. This desk
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Swivel Club Chairs from Bullock s Wilshire
Located in Danville, CA
Great and super comfortable pair of button back Swiveling Barrel Chairs from Bullock's Wilshire
Category

Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Nubby Pink Tufted Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Chester, PA
A killer pair of mid-century modern nubby pink upholstered button back lounge chairs on walnut
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
each other and have single arm design, with button back details. The chairs float
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Large Portrait Of A Woman In A Lace Cap, Antique Original Oil Painting, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
face and friendly pale blue eyes. She is sitting on a red button-backed chair wrapped in a black velvet
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of Hollywood Slipper Chairs Designed by Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
feature button backs as well as pleated details along the tops and scrolled sides.
Category

20th Century Slipper Chairs

Extremely Comfortable English Style Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in North Salem, NY
Pine Pinstripe Herringbone Fabric. Chair button tufted back cushion is semi-attached and the front legs
Category

Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple

Pair of F588 Easy Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in London, England
Designed for Artifort, Netherlands. Extremely comfortable, swivel chairs with buttoned backs and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1940s Easy Chairs Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
button back lounge chair, bench and sofa designs that are still sold today. In any event they are
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Club Chairs Mama Papa Design
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mama Papa Design elegant Italian curved arm off-white Chenille button back
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Oak

Lounge Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber or Midcentury
By Harvey Probber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of comfortable midcentury down filled lounge chairs with button back and bottom cushions
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Elegant Mid Century Slipper Chair in the Manner of Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful slipper chair features ample seat design with curved back and button back details. The
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Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Upholstered Parlor Chairs, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
frames having shaped backs with foliate carved crests, button back upholstered, raised on cabriole legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Button Back, Club Chair, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, button back, club chair dating to the late 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Club Chairs with Orange Chenille Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
your sitting room. With rolled arms and back and button decoration, these chairs, upholstered in an
Category

Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Button-Back Gentleman’s Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Button-Back Gentleman’s Chair C1890 Measures - 44.25"h x 29"w x 26.5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Club Chair in Smoked Platinum Velvet by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
An sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist button back club chair by Adrian Pearsall in walnut and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Harold Schwartz for Romweber Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern button back lounge chairs were designed by Harold Schwartz
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Green Leather and Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Green Leather and Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1920. Button back leather chairs. Beautifully aged
Category

Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Leather Button Back Wing Chair with Mahogany Frame, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English leather button back wing chair with a mahogany frame circa 1940. Tufted with visible
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button-Back Parlor Arm Chair Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
button-back and seat, raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 38.5''H x 23.75''W x 32''D; seat height
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original horse shoe back gentleman’s club
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Chairs with Scroll Design by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
/> button back details (on end chairs). The side chairs measure as follows: 33"H x 18.5"Seat x
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Button Back Library Chair in Fabric by Maharam, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in 100% polyester fabric from Maharam, with contrasting buttons and original 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

Set of Six Modernist DIning Chairs in the Manner of James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Modern pagoda style dining chairs with shield back design and button back details
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Antique Dining Chairs, Set of Four English Victorian Mahogany, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
seats and upholstered back make these a very comfortable chair Desirable button-back with interesting
Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th century buttoned square back open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant 19th century mahogany framed buttoned square back open chair. Great design
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

MCM Paolo Buffa Style Ebonized Sculptural Button Back Arm Chair in White Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paolo Buffa Style Ebonized Sculptural Button Back Arm Chair Upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Button-Back Club Chairs in Book-Matched Walnut and Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious Art Deco button-back club chairs featuring deep-button detailing on the back with
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Swivel Lounge Armchairs
By Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice matched pair of modern lounge chairs,button tufted backs, bent plywood, naugahyde, aluminum
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Liz O Brien Editions Queen Anne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Queen Anne style dining armchair in ivory glazed maple with upholstered button-tufted seat and back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Antique Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
generous proportions, with deep buttoned backs & cushioned seats. These chairs have double hump backs
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
details to the tops. Plush deep buttoning to the backs make these chairs a very impressive pair
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very comfortable club chairs with button back detail. Turned arm.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chenille-Upholstered Library Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Gray chenille upholstered library arm chair, the buttoned back, arms, and seat fully upholstered
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Style Mahogany Boudoir Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
upholstered in the same pink fabric with buttoned backs. One chair has cabriole legs with open arms and the
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Regency period button-back leather chair.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs

Antique Leather Gainsborough Gentleman s Library Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English leather buttoned back Gainsborough gentleman's library chair with original
Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Darling pink velvet, curved and button back wood arm chairs. Arm height is 25 1/2".
Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Classic Milo Baughman Chrome Arm Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Milo Baughman Wide Armchair from Thayer Coggin. Chrome framed with buttoned back cushion
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.