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Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Fir

Pair of 19th Century American Mahogany Armchairs
Located in CABA, AR
elegance of the William and Mary style. With their distinctive curved armrests and backs, these chairs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sculpted Curve-Back Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tall and slender, sculpted curved-back chairs. Chair has low, sloping arms that fit easily under a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Curved Back Chairs, c. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of curved back chairs, c. 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Curved Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Linen upholster and wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Ultrafabulous Samuel Marx Curved Back Chairs
By Samuel Marx
Located in San Francisco, CA
Originally designed for the residence of Mervyn and Kitty LeRoy. Awesome design. Just part of the extensive collection of Samuel Marx we have. Branded "Quigley"
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Samuel Marx Curved Back Chairs in Silk
By Samuel Marx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the Mervyn and Kitty Le Roy residence. Branded "Quigley" on bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Spun Fiberglass Slipper Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of spun fiberglass curve back chairs by Russell Woodard. Newly painted in original white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Pair of Modern Single Arm Wood and Upholstered Beige Chenille Chairs, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved back chairs with left and right arms, forming either a small settee or a pair of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Pair of Morton Curved Back Wing Chairs
By Modern Living Supplies
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted high back armchair. The chair is detailed with single loose down feather seat cushion on
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Walnut Chair with Curved Back and Round Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
French walnut chair with a curved back and round, newly upholstered seat.
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Baker Game Chairs Curved Back w/caning.
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of chairs completely refinished with ultrasuede chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Ultrasuede

Curved Back Modern Club Chairs after Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bronx, NY
Mahogany with beautiful legs, pair of most comfortable Mid-Century Modern curved back club chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Lounge Curved Back Lounge Chairs After Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of plush curved back lounge chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, neely and fully
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Mid-Century Curved Back Lounge Chair in Green Patterned Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century curved back lounge chair in pale green and dark green geometric patterned silk velvet
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern Danish swivel chair with curved back in wood and leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Vilnius, LT
A vintage mid-century modern swiveling dining chair with cognac leather seat cushions
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mahogany Göteborg Dining Chairs with Elegant Curved Back and Legs, Set of Four
Located in Memphis, TN
These matching mahogany Göteborg-style dining chairs have great form with elegant curved back and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sisli Chair, Slightly Flared Leg and Slim Back Pair with an Exaggerated Curved
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
A classic silhouette with flair. The Sisli chair’s slightly flared leg and slim back pair with an
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2010s Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
pedestal base. The table comes with a set of 6 curved back chairs, with quarter veneer and cream suede
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Modern, Handcrafted Italian Oak, Ladder Back Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in Perth , AU
complete with rush seating and elegant curved ladder-backs. These chairs are incredibly versatile in their
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2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Occasional Chair Jack
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
Scroll back chair with curved oak legs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Vintage Wrought Iron Accent Chair
By S. Salvadori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s wrought iron accent chair. Curved back and perforated seat. Possibly by Salvadori
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Swedish Neoclassic Klismo Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Swedish mahogany Klismo chairs with curve back
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Thonet style bentwood folding chair, curved back, padded canvas seat.
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

St. Lawrence Dining Chair Walnut Hardwood Leather Upholstered
By SENTIENT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary hardwood chair with curved back made from solid wood, and an upholstered seat. A
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2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Postmodern Yellow Metal Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1980s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vienna, AT
comfort while enhancing the cohesive look of the set. The chairs’ distinctive curved backs are both
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary upholstered dining chair by Laskasas (made to order)
Located in Porto, PT
open curved back of this dining chair contrasts with the simplicity of the seat. Amour curvy design is
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four 1950 s Red Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Valley Village, CA
Set of four 1950's red lacquered dining chairs. Slightly curved back and elegantly proportioned
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery
Located in Roswell, GA
encircles the fabric portion of chairs. Found in Northern France. The chair have a distinctive curved back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
simple crestrail and curved spindle back splats, the square legs with carved aprons, side and back
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Oak and Cane Side Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
curving back give this side chair a casual sophistication.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Set of Four Italian Walnut Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four walnut chairs with curved backs, ribbed back detail and rounded tapered legs
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Vintage 1930s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940 s
By Knoll, Elias Svedberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare chair, curved back on birch legs. Distributed by Knoll in the 1940's for a few years. new
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ejvind A. Johansson Pair of Easy Chairs
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Godtfred Petersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejvind A. Johansson. A pair of easy chairs with curved back and oak legs, seat and back with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Klismos Chair in Velvet Stripes Upholstery and Walnut Wood
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Curved back side chair or desk chair by La Maison Pierre Frey. Upholstered in Ken Fulk's Velvet
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Midcentury Bentwood Side Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This exquisitely crafted curved spindle back chair is designed with stunning architectural lines in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Decorative Tub Chairs Great Curved Back Supports
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful upholstered with nice fluid lines. Ebonized wood finish, Brunschwig and fils fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Midcentury Metal Side Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
legs and top of back support. Beautiful curved back rest. Chairs upholstered in vintage chartreuse
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of four Mid-Century Modern teak dining or side chairs with curved backs and upholstered seats.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Vintage Danish Walnut Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful walnut dining chair with curved back and arms. Newly re-upholstered in light grey fabric
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dining chair by Niels Moller (Model 71 in Rosewood)
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Buxton, GB
simplicity of the era. The chair’s light curve back is designed to embrace us and offers both style and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ten Dining Chairs for Mario Sabot: Black Lacquer, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent condition. With elegantly curved backs and frames, these chairs exude timeless appeal while
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Lacquer

Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
, extremely comfortable, curved low back chair, perfect for an authentic midcentury space or would blend
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Guariche style dining chairs, 1960´s, Central Europe, set of 4
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four upholstered chairs from the 1960s. Interestingly curved seat backs. The chairs reminds
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Wedding Chair with Curving Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Elegant early 20th century Chinese Ming dynasty style elm wedding chair with curving back and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pierre Guariche Set of Six "Chaise Tonneau"
By Pierre Guariche
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six curved, wooden backed chairs with black painted metal frames and faux leather seats, by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco U Base Dining Table and Six Curve Back Dining Chairs in Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dining table and chairs. Beautiful rosewood u base dining table with six curve back
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Tommi Parzinger 1950 s Custom Curved Slipper Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom creation by Tommi Parzinger for a private estate in early 1950's. Curved back slipper
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern High Back Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Curved arms with a high back chair. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern design. Seems to be original
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Madison Chair
Located in New York, NY
Curved, tight back lounge chair with loose seat cushion for maximum comfort and support. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Madison Chair
Madison Chair
$6,220 / item
Pr. 19th Century Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Curved back fruitwood arm chairs with carved mounts at front of arm, upholstered seat.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

M40 Chair by Henning Jensen Torben Valeur for Munch Møbler, Denmark
By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
with curved back and original black leather seat cushions. Many of the original furniture by Munch
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dining Room Table with Six Chairs by Françisque Chaleyssin, circa 1928
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Paris, FR
side. Four wooden spheres under the tabletop. Six matching chairs with curved back and squared section
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Early 19th Century Carved Leather Armchair
Located in Alpharetta, GA
eye in the room. Characterized by its tall back and curved arms, the chair is upholstered in a rich
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Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-century 1960s Three Piece Suite, Solid Cherry Wood and Velvet
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Zagreb, HR
-seater sofa and two arm chairs with curved backs, in original blue gray velvet upholstery, standing on
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole
Located in New York, NY
Boldly fashioned with a thick and rounded curved back, the chair is comprised of large and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Upholstered Wood Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fine pair of midcentury Heywood Wakefield upholstered wood chairs. Curved wood backs with gray
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Curved Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the curved back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every curved back chair was constructed with great care. There are 134 variations of the antique or vintage curved back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer curved back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A curved back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curved back chair over the years, but those crafted by Harvey Probber, Uultis Design and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curved Back Chair?

The average selling price for a curved back chair at 1stDibs is $2,983, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.

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 Curved Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.