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1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

PAIR Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
PAIR Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs with down cushion and feather filling
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

Pair of Vintage Asymetrical Channel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Asymetrical Channel Back Chairs with Teal Corduroy Velvet Fabric seat
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Vintage Channel Back Chair in Grey Linen
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage channel back chair with grey linen upholstery and dark stained cabriole legs.
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Pair of Channel Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of channel back chairs completely re-upholstered in muslin, ready for your fabric.
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Chic Pair of Deco Channel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newly upholstered channel-back chairs with playful toile leaf pattern flocked-velvet
Category

Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Channel Back Chair
Located in Scarsdale, NY
covered in sailcloth and ready to be done in new fabric. It is extremely comfortable. The channel back
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Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of newly upholstered channel back asymmetrical fan chairs. White slubby cotton. 35"H X 30
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Channel Back Chairs
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Mid-Century Modern channel back armchairs with nailhead trim and new upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design
Located in Oakland, CA
. Nothing better than the comfy feel of a channel back chair, often seen during the Art Deco period. The
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Danish Cognac Leather and Studded Diminutive Club Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
gorgeous cognac leather and elegant channel back. Chair is in terrific vintage condition with normal wear
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Glamourous Hollywood mohair side chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful newly restored vintage pair of Hollywood style channel backed chairs. I just love
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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Channeled Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Channeled back small wing chair on carved ball and claw feet.
Category

20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Channel Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in Geneva, IL
PAIR OF GLAMOROUS SILVER COLORED BROCADE VELVET 1940S SLIPPER CHAIRS. CHAIRS HAVE CASTERS ON THE
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

Pair of Channel-Back Lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
a pair of channel back side chairs with oversized, down seats. As shown, fabric appears bright
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Dunbar Channel Back Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
An elegant high back lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in a linen strie
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940s Channel Back Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
cotton velvet on linen ground. Channeled back rest. Curved H stretchers. In the style of Grosfeld House
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Chairs

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

Mid Century Channel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern channel back lounge chairs in new faux white ostrich skin. Spring seat cushions.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

1940s Channel Back Linen Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Channel Back Linen Wing Chair with aged brass nail head. Feather filled cushion. New
Category

Vintage 1940s Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Channel Back Leather Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage * Detailed with linear channel backs * Rolled top * Smooth
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Channel-Back Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs in pale, natural linen with tapered, dark mahogany legs. Price is for the pair.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

PAIR ITALIAN DECO CHANNEL BACK CLUB CHAIRS
Located in Bedford, NY
REUPHOLSTERED DECO CLUB CHAIRS- TAUPE VELVET- ITALIAN DECO SHAPE- BAREL BOTTOM --CHANNEL BACK
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Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Art Deco Channel Back Swivel Mohair Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco channel back swivel mohair fabric chairs. Hollywood style glamor with the soft quality and
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of White Tufted Channel Back Complimentary Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white tufted channel Back 'Complimentary' chairs - Vintage High Hollywood Deco Period.
Vintage Channel Back Tufted Swivel Chairs, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of swivel club chairs featuring channel back upholstery in a textured white fabric. Very
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair French Art Deco Channel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A pair of lounge chairs created in France during the 1930s feature rounded bent wood arms and and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Channel-Back Leather Library Chairs, England, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handsome Channel-Back Brown Leather Library Chairs with Brass Tack Detailing and Wide
Category

20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Pair of 1940 Plum Velvet Curved Channel Back Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 40s Hollywood Vintage Channel Club Chairs in Plum Velvet Recently Reupholstered.
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Channel Back Low Slung Swivel Chairs Attributed to Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These 1970s era swivel chairs retain their vintage woven grey textured graphic fabric which is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Chromcraft Dynasty Velvet Channel Back Tufted Brass Dining Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six vintage Chromcraft dining chairs in the manor of Milo Baughman feature a heavy brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Leather Club Chair with Fluted Channeled Back Detail with Piping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green leather club chair with fluted channeled back detail with piping and nail heads.
Category

Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

1940 s English Channel Back Barrel Chairs with Nail Head Detail
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Channel back tub chairs upholstered in Deep Pink fabric with nail head detail.
Category

Vintage 1940s British Club Chairs

High-End Grey Channel Back Parsons Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
High quality pair of Parsons chairs. Covered in a silver sage, or grey-green fabric. Maker and age
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair channeled back armchairs with black lacquered bases
Located in New York, NY
Bases newly relacquered, reupholstered in khaki knit fabric
Category

20th Century American Chairs

English Channel-back Leather Armchair Circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Channel-back leather armchair circa 1940
Category

20th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Danish 1940s Low Club Chairs with Channeled Backs and Arms
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of 1940s Danish low club chairs with channeled upholstered backs and channeled out-curved open
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Linen

Manner of Ward Bennett Marked Jack Lenor Larson Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By Jack Lennox Larson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and elegant, in the manner of Ward Bennett, pair of channel back leather barrel lounge
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Channeled Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Channeled slipper chair with rolled back and exposed wood legs upholstered in brown wool
Category

20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Rare Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Rare Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair. USA, 1970s. An oversized channel tufted barrel back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Orange Channeled Swivel Club Chairs with Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
Gorgeous pair of channel back swivel club chairs. Beautiful brass base and brand newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th c. single channel back wingback chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th c. single channel back wingback chair
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late Georgian Channel Back Gentleman s Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late Georgian Channel Back Gentleman’s Library Chair, England, Circa 1830 31 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery

PAIR OF HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD CHAIRS
Located in Geneva, IL
PAIR OF INTERESTING HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD CHAIRS WITH CHANNEL BACK UPHOLSTERY ON CHAIR BACKS
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Danish Large-Scale 1940s Club Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish large-scale 1940s club chair with channeled back upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

WHIMSICAL PAIR OF 1940 S LEAF MOTIF CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical and Chic ! Pair of 1940's channel back leaf motif chairs.Superbly refinished in a white
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

English Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Barrel and channel backed stylized wing chair with mahogany legs.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Leather "Tulip" Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
A leather chair with channeled back and splayed side arms; the side and front of the arms and
Category

Early 20th Century French Club Chairs

Deco Armless Swivel Shadow Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
CHANNEL BACK SWIVEL CHAIRS IN THE ART DECO STYLE..TEXTURED FABRIC- RECENTLY REUPHOLSTERED
Category

Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1970s Swivel Tub Chairs
Located in Bridport, CT
Sexy pair of linen covered newly upholstered channel back tub chairs on swivel.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of 1940s Danish Oak Club Chairs with Channeled Backs
Located in Hudson, NY
The oak frame chairs with exaggerated open arms. The chairs upholstered in muslin with channeled
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of 1930s Curved Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of cozy, Danish modern curved club chairs with channelled backs and stained beech legs circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Danish Rose-Colored Club Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
1940's Danish channeled back club chair in original rose hued leather with perfect patina. Super
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs in Doeskin Leather
By Ward Bennett
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of channel back lounge chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel in tan doeskin leather. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of French channel back leather club chairs. Chairs are heavily distressed, but sit well.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

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Channel Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of channel back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, all channel back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 351 antique and vintage channel back chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Channel back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Channel back chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many channel back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones and Directional produced popular channel back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Channel Back Chairs?

Prices for channel back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, channel back chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $254,637, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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 Channel Back Chairs
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 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 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.