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Leather Tufted Curved Back Chairs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful leather tufted curved back chairs with brass tacks and wood legs.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lucite Curved Back Chair with White Shearling Fur
Located in New York, NY
Single Lucite curved back chair with genuine shearling fur. This is a pre-owned chair in good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fur, Lucite

English Leather Curved Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English leather tufted chair with nail heads and curved back.
Category

Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kofod-Larsen Curved Back Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An architectural chair by IB Kofod-Larsen for Christiansen & Larsen in molded teak with a beech
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange outdoor metal curved back chairs Offered is a pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Mont Style Curved Back Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Generously scaled curved backs and seats on elegant black ebonized frames with new grey ribbed silk
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Woodard Outdoor Iron Dining Table and 6 Chairs Curved Back Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard Outdoor Iron Dining Table and 6 Chairs Curved Back Chairs Offered is a Woodard Outdoor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940 s upholstered curved back chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of robin's egg blue 1940s barrel back chairs with dark oak legs,reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Grosfeld House Curved-Back Chair with Tassle Embellished Saber Legs
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamourous Hollywood Regency style chair by Grosfeld House, channeled curved back, saber legs with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 1950s German Curved Back Chairs by Arch, Traulsen in Mohair Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair by Traulsen architects in mohair in very good vintage condition. Very sculptural chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Ivory Tweed Curved Back Teak Chair, Danish, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury chair, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curved back lounge chair in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The curved back chair
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950 s French Pair of Red Leather Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Pair of red leather curved back chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tufted Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Curved back chairs with light tufting on both front and back and with ebonized
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Cream Leatherette, Mahogany Framed Pair of Side Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany frames of these curved back chairs are decorated with raised lattice work patterns on
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Pair of Petite 19th Century French XVI Style Carved Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of petite 19th century French XVI carved and painted curved back chairs. Very nice
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Curved Back Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage curved back swivel chair from the USA, 1970's. Open curved back with thick seat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Curved Back Klismos Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Klismos style chair.The chair features a curved back and splayed legs in ebonized Walnut
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Curved Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
1990’s curved back swivel lounge chairs with Boucle and alpaca new upholstery.
Category

1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Leather Curved Back Side Chair
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved back side chair, featuring leather back and mohair brown seat. Finished in a rich
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Wood

Pair Curved Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
This is an elegant pair of vintage tall curved back slipper chairs. Rolled collar. Detached seat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Tufted Curved Back Wing Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sumptuous Edwardian Hepplewhite style Mahogany wing chair featuring curved back, scroll arms
Category

Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pr of Curved Back Deco Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pr of very sculptural french deco style chairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Curved Back Vanity Or Dressing Table Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Upholstery-ready exquisite curved back vanity chair. This carved 18th century french style chair
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of Curved Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of vintage curved back swivel chairs from America, 1970's. Great open curved back with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century dining chairs with dramatic curved backs crafted of teak, on white oak frames; newly
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Foam, Teak, Wool

Art Deco Skyscraper Machine Age Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Machine Age curved-back chair and ottoman, attributed to the legendary Austrian
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Six Mid-Century Danish dining chairs crafted of walnut with dramatic curved backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Curved Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Cane back curved lounges in solid bleached mahogany wood original patina
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Curved Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
reupholstered with great plains nubby cotton weave. Curved back with channeled and tufted details.   
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Cane Back Pair Chairs, Spain, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Spanish pair of curved cane back chairs. Beechwood. Newly reupholstered in boucle
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Harvey Probber Curved Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. lounge chairs, mahogany wood frames with caned backs reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century High Back Chairs with Curved Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Mid-Century curved high back chairs in ebonized walnut and teal sharkskin
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair, Curved-Back Klismos Chairs (2 pairs available)
Located in Bellport, NY
Open curved backs and generous seats on black lacquer frames;front leg rounded profile,back sabre
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Pair of Leather Curved Back Side Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved back side chairs, featuring leather back and mohair brown seat. Finished in a rich
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Wood

Vintage French Curved Back Cane Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
comfortable from the curved back and sturdy frames for hours of enjoyment.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Dramatic Curved Back Teak Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Six Danish teak dining chairs with dramatic curved backs on white oak frames with original wool
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Danish Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Danish teak dining chairs with elegant curved backs with pair of vertical slats
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Lucite Mid-Century Curved Back Vanity Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original Lucite Mid-Century curved back with cut out. Newly upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Klismos Sculptural Chair with Curved Back Details
Located in New York, NY
Elegant high back chair with klismos back detail. The chair has an ebonized walnut frame and leg
Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Dunbar Dining Chairs - Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Curved back chairs with brass stretchers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Luxe Pair of Klismos Chairs With Curved back Design
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of chairs feature an ebonized walnut sculptural frame with a curved back design
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Curved Back Deco Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Newly reupholstered in fine leather with antique brass stud detailing.Ebonized mahogany legs.
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Set of Six 19c Directoire Curved Back Walnut Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - Unique set of 6 polished walnut wood chairs purchased from Lucca region of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Curved Shell Channel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of curved shell channel back lounge chairs. Beautiful channel shell back design upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Luxe Mid-Century Modernist Curved Back Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous chair features a curved back design with button detailing and ebonized walnut legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Black Leather Curved Back Club Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These traditional chairs feature a curved, sloped arm with a black leather chair back adorned with
Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four 4 Vintage Klismos Style Iron Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in North Miami, FL
Four wonderful Klismos style curve back chairs - newly powder-coated. Chic in style and great
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Curved Barrel Back Club Chair In Wintergreen Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic modern low club chair with loose seat cushion and button tufted back in recent wintergreen
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Four Danish Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
. Handcrafted with dramatic curved backs in teak. Perfectly restored and upholstered in an olive leather over
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

White Boucle Upholstered Curved Back And Base Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's Italian pair of curved back and base chairs Newly reupholstered in boucle fabric Single seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Six Midcentury Walnut Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish walnut A-frame dining chairs with cross stretchers under seat for support, and curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Mahogany Curved Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of contemporary curved back slipper chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs By
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of wood chairs with caned curved backs and upholstered seat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood chairs with caned curved backs and upholstered seats. View our complete
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Curved Back Club Chairs With Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted lower back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available to create a set of three
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Pair Curved Back Club Chairs With Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted lower back with nice single welt detailing. A third chair is available to create a set of three
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

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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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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.
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    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.