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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
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Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Chairs

Antique Style Button-Back Leather Desk Chair Captains Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique style button-back brown leather swivel office chair, standing on five leg base
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20th Century Armchairs

Mid 20th Century Design Crab Claw Chair
Located in London, GB
Crab Claw Chair with button back upholstery This fantastic Chair will add great style to any
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Club Chair with Button Back with Ball Feet, French, circa early 20th Century 34" H x 39" D x
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20th Century French Club Chairs

"Tucker" Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Leather Button Back "Tucker" Club Chair with Nail Heads 37" W x 41" H x 36 1/2 "H/Seat 19
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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Parlor Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian carved walnut ladies button back parlor, occasional chair, Scotland 1870, B2849
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Leather Armchair Victorian Lounge Salon Library Chair Chesterfield Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Victorian Mahogany leather button-back library chair finished in green leather standing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hudson, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin walnut barrel back, button-tufted, swivel chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Walnut, PVC

Pair of Swivel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of button tufted barrel back swivel chairs by Kroehler, circa 1960 upholstered in taupe Parris
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Vintage 1960s North American Swivel Chairs

Red Vinyl Chair and Ottoman
Located in Spokane, WA
Red vinyl, button back, rocking chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

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PVC

Pair of Harvey Probber barrel chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of button backed Harvey Probber swivel chairs with tilt mechanism.
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20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Noboru Nakamura for IKEA Bore Lounge Chair and Footstool Leather 1970s Very Rare
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful 1970s original Noboru Nakamura Bore leather button back lounge chair with matching
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1920s Danish Easy Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
High back leather easy chairs with button back and base, sheepskin seats and original green leather
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Pair of Finn Juhl Fireplace Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl Fireplace Chair A pair of teak easy chairs. Button fitted back and loose seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of 1930s Danish Easy Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
1930s Chesterfield style high back leather easy chairs with button back and base, sheepskin seats
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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Edwardian Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of Edwardian style buttoned back slipper chairs on turned front legs with brass casters
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Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Slipper Chairs

Pair of English Green Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Button Tufted green leather Wing Back Chairs. "English Green Leather Wingback
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Vintage 1940s English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair Asymmetrical Hollywood Glamour Regency Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of asymmetrical lounge chairs. Button tufted back.
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Leather Library Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair late 20th century leather, wood framed library chairs with button backs.
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Late 20th Century Side Chairs

Late 19th Century Leather Gentleman s Club Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic late 19th century English gentlemans buttoned back club chair with the most amazing
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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Danish Lounge Chair by Thorald Madsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Hudson, NY
High back, button tufted lounge chair with high curving arms, square mahogany stained beechwood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Early Victorian Leather Club Chair, Circa 1860
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual Victorian rich luggage-colored button-back club chair with down swept arms, tight seat
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs on Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of button backed lounge chairs on walnut swivel base, mfg. Available COM. Each chair requires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Gentleman s Leather Club Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful pair of late 19th Century gentleman's buttoned back brown leather club chairs with a
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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arts Crafts Armchair Lounge Smokers Chair 20th Century Oak
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous early 20th century Arts & Crafts oak button-back armchair or smokers chair circa 1920s
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs in Silk Ikat Upholstery
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Great dining host chairs, occasional chairs, or bedroom chairs, with button back details and self welt
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Silk

Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Leather Buttoned Back Library Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique leather buttoned back library chairs, newly re-upholstered
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Quality William IV Carved Mahogany Leather Button Back Library Chair
Located in Stutton, GB
Quality William IV carved mahogany leather button back library chair having a quality carved
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20th Century European William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent antique late Victorian 19th century green fabric button back nursing chair, the chair
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Velvet

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent Antique late Victorian 19th century green fabric button back nursing chair, the chair
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Tub Chairs Attributed to Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of superb Hollywood style tub chairs or club chairs with curved back design and with button
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

A Pair of Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
shave tight seat with a loose, buttoned back cushion. Chairs are have been refinished and newly
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique Leather Armchairs Pair Library Chairs Victorian Mahogany Button Back
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of antique Victorian gentleman's leather button back armchairs, circa 1870 with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Finn Juhl "Fireplace chair" Model BO-59 for Borvirke, Denmark, 1946
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Woudrichem, NL
seat cushion and buttoned back. The chair has an elegant solid beech frame with organic form arms and X
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Sculpted Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
restored walnut frame with new light grey textured fabric and tufted button back. Reclining mechanism hides
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Armchair Button-Back Salon Lounge Nursing Chair Victorian Walnut
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late 19th century Victorian walnut salon chair, recently reupholstered in a ‘Cream Gold’ fabric
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

Reclining Chair and Ottoman by I.B. Kofod Larsen for Selig, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
with a great blue canvas stripe fabric. Pattern matched with button tufted back cushion. Chair reclines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Reclining Chair and Ottoman by I.B. Kofod Larsen for Selig, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
with a great blue canvas stripe fabric. Pattern matched with button tufted back cushion. Chair reclines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Style Club Chair Leather Button-Back Armchair Duck Egg Blue
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique style 'Club Chair' mahogany framed studded and leather button back with curved back
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Armchair Button Back Victorian Mahogany Salon Chair Library 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Victorian mahogany button-back library armchair with shepherd crook pad upholstered
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Rosewood Dining Chairs, Mid-20th Century Design
Located in London, GB
upholstery, button back. Each chair is 8o cm high at the back 44 cm high to the seat 51 cm wide and 47 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Hollywood Regency Buttoned Desk Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A custom designed Hollywood Regency style buttoned back desk chair covered in chartreuse green
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Victorian Button Back Arm Chair in the Manner of Howard and Sons c. 1870
By Howard and Sons
Located in Heathfield, GB
and both seat and button back are very well padded. it is an extremely comfortable chair, you feel
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Leather Armchair
Located in Millwood, VA
Danish Mid-Century leather wing chair with buttoned back and brass studding. This is a very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Button Back Sofa Settee and Armchair Rosewood Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
brass casters, together with a matching Victorian button back nursing chair, in matching upholstery, on
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
A custom pair of barrel back chairs with button detaling on an espresso stained mahogany legs
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Large-Scale Danish 1940s High-Back Armchairs with Crook Arms
Located in Hudson, NY
in a checked pattern fabric with button backs. A comfortable chair design for a larger person.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Upholstered Cock Fighting Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
and complimenting trim and button back. A cockfight chair, with broad armrests that form a yoke with
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Vintage 1930s English Armchairs

Harvey Probber Mid Century Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant curved button back low arm occasional chair newly upholstered in a black and cream
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Pair of Winged Parlor Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Hudson, NY
Stylish 1930 pair winged button back salon chairs. Mahogany frame with carved leg details
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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Stunning Quality Brown Leather Georgian Style Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Darwen, GB
A stunning quality brown leather Georgian Style deep buttoned hooded porters chair. The back of
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Midcentury Lounge Chair in Woven Grey, circa 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
button back details. The chair has narrow splayed legs in black enameled metal with brass fittings
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Matching Footstool, circa 1970s, Swedish
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Exquisite vintage retro Bruno Mathsson (Swedish 1907-1988): Tubular chrome chair with button back
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20th Century Armchairs

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, and features triple button back details. The chair has narrow splayed legs in black enameled metal
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hans Wegner Style Armchair Papa Bear Chair Danish Teak, Mid-Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
black piping and button back, the chair is extremely solid with no weakness to the joints and very
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Quality Large Leather Topped Antique Style Pedestal Desk and Leather Chair
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
buttoned leather swivel desk chair. Removed from a fine country house on the Worcestershire
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20th Century Desks

Pumpkin Sofa Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Pumpkin-colored three piece sofa set, sofa a two tub chairs with buttoned backs and beech turned
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20th Century Danish Living Room Sets

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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 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 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 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
    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
    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 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 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
    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.