Skip to main content

Button Back Chair

to
34
225
180
397
9
9
84
62
11
10
9
8
6
5
4
3
2
3
126
268
18
29
156
33
2
1
6
10
25
45
44
19
2
1
230
155
92
89
62
200
126
121
103
72
406
398
398
7
5
3
3
2
Sort By
Button Tufted Sling Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Vintage button tufted sling back chrome lounge chair in white woven raffia upholstery. Pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Velvet Button-Back Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pewter silk velvet swivel chair with button back cushions on splayed metal legs, French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian leather button back easy chair Here we offer this very comfortable easy chair. Being of
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Button Back Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A comfy and luxurious sidechair with diamond-tufted roll back, tight seat, and turned front legs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slipper Chairs

Group of Four Buttoned Back Club Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A group of four recently upholstered Baker buttoned back club chairs covered in Salamandre fabric.
Category

Early 2000s American Club Chairs

Upholstered button backed slipper chair on walnut frame-Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered button backed slipper chair on walnut frame, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

20th Century American Chairs

19th Century East Anglian Button Back Rocking Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
19th Century East Anglian button back rocking chair. Good, solid useable condition. Some
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Arm Chair, Victorian, Walnut Button Back, Scotland 1870, B2572
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique arm chair, 19th century, Victorian, Walnut button back, Scotland 1870, B2572 Scotland
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Button Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Ebonised button back Victorian armchair with faux suede modern upholstery. Turned wooden arm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Antique Style Captains Chair Desk Chesterfield Leather Green Button-Back
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Gorgeous antique style reclining and revolving Chesterfield 'Captains Chair’ leather button-back
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Buttoned Grey Tall Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Beautifully upholstered in a dark grey silk velvet, you will find these 1950's lounge chairs to be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Velvet

Single French Buttoned Curved Back Armchair
Located in Tadcaster, GB
that gives it a French elegance that works well in an interior. The deep buttoned back makes this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

1960s Italian Button Back Club Chair in Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Button back club chair in navy blue velvet on tapered bronze legs. Italy, 1960's.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair recovered in a green linen with contrast buttons
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Single French Fishtail Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Tadcaster, GB
modern home. The deep buttoned back makes this extremely attractive. It gives it that cushioned cozy look
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

French button back library chair with unique carved arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French button back library chair with uniquely carved arms, apron and legs. Newly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Antique Victorian Armchair Button Back Mahogany 19th Century Velvet Salon Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful late Victorian Mahogany framed open arm button-back salon chair with curved back and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Antique Salon Chair Button Back Armchair Victorian Walnut 19th Century Nursing
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful 19th century carved walnut button-back salon chair with shaped back, upholstered in a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Leather Upholstered Mahogany Wing Chair with Deep Buttoned Back and Arms
Located in Salisbury, GB
Leather upholstered mahogany wing chair with deep buttoning, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of button backed barrel chairs on swivel bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oblong shaped barrel chairs on swivel bases, reupholstered in Knoll cuddle cloth
Category

20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of petite Jens Risom button backed lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nicely scaled Jens Risom lounge chairs on solid walnut frames. They have been reupholstered
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Linen

Button Back Barrel Back Leather Wing Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique barrel back and buttoned wing chair made by Howard and Sons of London upholstered in old
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique French Napoleon III chair, for upholstery
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French Napoleon III buttoned back chair, a lovely size and shape. It could be upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Napoleon III chair, for upholstery
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French Napoleon III buttoned back chair, a lovely size and shape. It could be upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Back Armchairs
Located in Tadcaster, GB
. These are a very stylish pair of Napoleon III French armchairs. The deep buttoned back makes these
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Back Armchairs
Located in Tadcaster, GB
These are an absolutely gorgeous pair of Napoleon III buttoned back armchairs. Rare design and top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

William IV Rosewood Button-Back Leather Desk Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
William IV rosewood button-back leather desk chair Here we have to offer you, this superb rosewood
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Barrel Back Button Seats
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Barrel Back Button Seats
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Antique Louis XV Style Armchair French Button-Back Gold 20th Century Salon Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful early 20th century antique French Louis XV style button-back mahogany button-back
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Modernist Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful pair of partially open armed button backed chairs. Most likely French with oak legs and
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Antique Style Armchair Wingback Button-Back Brown Leather Chesterfield
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful almost as new Chesterfield style leather wingback button-back armchair, upholstered in
Category

20th Century Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Leather

William iv Mahogany Buttoned Back Leather Library Chair 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
William IV mahogany buttoned back leather library chair, 19th century, circa 1835 Magnificent
Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Button Back Armchair Matching Footstool 19th Century Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A quality late 19th century Victorian button-back armchair with matching footstool, recently
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Large Scale 1940 s Spanish Button Back Bergere
Located in New York, NY
A Large Scale Button Back Upholstered Bergere by Pierre Lottier in the Style of Napoleon 3rd
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Button-Back Black Leather Upholstered Library Chairs, circa 1890-1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The stylish and well-made library or side chairs in oak, having the original button-back black
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Armchair Button Back Mahogany 19th Century Gold
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late Victorian mahogany framed button back armchair with decorative carving to back and sides
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dining Chairs Ten Oak Leather Victorian 19th Century Button-Back
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
chairs in the manner of Gillow, ballon back inset with ebonized relief portrait roundels and overstuffed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Style Armchair Button Back Shabby Chic Walnut, 20th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful ’Shabby Chic' carved mahogany button-back armchair with shaped back, upholstered in a
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Armchair Button Back Mahogany 19th Century Red Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Victorian Mahogany salon armchair with overstuffed arms, back and seat, spindles to arms
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Vintage Button Back Armchairs on Chrome Tubular Legs
Located in New York, NY
1960's French pair of armchairs with curved seat and semi-detached bottom cushion on chromed metal legs. By Steiner Paris. Newly reupholstered in vintage abstract black and white print.
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs French Button-Back Gold Edwardian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful pair of early 20th century antique French Louis XV style button-back mahogany button
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Victorian Green Leather Button-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
supple inky green button-back leather, each being horseshoe shaped with rollover backs and gilled
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century Button-Back Leather Tub Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
‘club’ furniture from the early 20th century. The word "club" in club chair harks back to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Channel Back Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of channel back barrel chairs with buttoned back. Black legs with front nickel sabots
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Scallop Back Regency Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scallop Back Low Arm Chairs with Button Back. Down wrapped cushion.Newly upholstered in textured
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

English William IV Mahogany Buttoned Leather Reading Chair, 19th Century
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
19th century button back leather reading easy chair This 19th century. Button back leather reading
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970 s Curved Back Wing Chair in Black and Tan Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French curved back wing chair with button back cushions newly upholstered in black and tan
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wingback Chairs

Set of Six Modernist High Back Dining Chairs Designed by Erwin-Lambeth
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of six ultra chic dining chairs featuring high back design with rounded edges and button back
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Elegant High Back Dining Chairs Designed by Erwin-Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of six ultra chic dining chairs featuring high back design with rounded edges and button back
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Button Backed Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Button Backed Tub Chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Antique Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Upholstered chair with button back and sprung and cushion seat standing on square taper legs made
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Lirbrary Arm Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Hand carved library arm chair, buttoned leather back and seat, with brass nail head trim, scroll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Tufted Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chenille Linen Button Back Upholstered Chairs, French 32"H x31D x 18W
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Diminutive English Slipper Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A late 19th century English button back upholstered slipper chair resting on turned ebonized legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs

19th Century Leather Tub Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century leather tub chair. Deep buttoned back with mahogany turned legs, circa 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
bases. Button detail on backs of chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 1920s Danish Easy Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
1920s Chesterfield high back leather easy chairs with button back and base, sheepskin seats and
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Chairs

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Button Back Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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
    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
    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 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.