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Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of fan back wrought iron side chairs, attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Boyer Scott
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 White Rattan Pencil Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
rattan, wicker pencil reed fan back dining chairs. Use these high back white painted chairs on the
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Mathieu Mategot Inspired French Wrought Iron Fan Back Patio Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
floral inspired fan backrest. This chair is constructed with solid core wrought iron professionally
Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
By Colette Gueden
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 Reilly-Wolff Associates 1950’s iron spindle fan back kitchen/side chairs A very nice
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Fan-Backed Arm Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
fan design to the back and a very comfortable seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Set of 4 French Fan Back Style Outdoor Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 French Fan back style iron chairs from the sixties. Beautiful lines and comfort
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Peacock Chairs by John Salterini, pair
By John Salterini
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous mid-century John Salterini attributed wrought iron fan back peacock chairs, a pair. These
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furni...

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fine Pair Of Antique Walnut And Cane Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brown Walnut. The chairs feature fanned backs with hand-pulled caning under oval finials echoing stylish
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Bennison Floral Fan Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Fan back chair upholstered in Bennison floral fabric. Fan back is 30.75" wide.
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Hollywood Fan Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A pair off Mid-Century Modern fan back chairs in the Hollywood style. Upholstered in velvet from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Grosfeld House Channel / Fan Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Grosfeld House Channel / Fan Back Chairs. Iconic. Asymmetrical Design. Well made and very
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Backed Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of channel fan-backed chairs upholstered in brocade in a style that is a combination of Art
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Brocade

Contemporary Fan Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
Our contemporary Windsor fan back side chair infuses a modern touch into a timeless design
Category

2010s Canadian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Fan Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous channel back chairs in Hollywood Regency/Deco style, asymmetrical fan back with contoured
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Glamorous Fan-Back Sidechairs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Glamorous pair of vintage, tufted, fan-back side chairs. Striking fan-backs curl in an elegant
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Fan Backed Swedish Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Beautiful fan backed Swedish upholstered lounge chair, 1940s  
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Luscious Fan Back Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of luscious brown, fan back, swivel chairs by Milo Baughman, circa 1970.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Fan Back Swivel Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NY
Single Vladimir Kagan swivel chair in soft grey color with pale blue tone. Curved back and sides in
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Hollywood Regency Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Fan Back Armchairs, circa 1940
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An Elegant Hollywood Regency pair of Dorothy Draper style fan back armchairs in the Original Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Contemporary Fan Back Arm Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
Our Fan Back Arm Chair is a contemporary take on a classic design that seamlessly blends history
Category

2010s Canadian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

francois carre petite fan-back iron garden chairs - a pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
cool old hollywood glamorous duo, dating back to 1930. works for the patio or inside. super
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of Four Biedermeier Viennese Chairs in the Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Charleston, SC
. The neoclassical fan back chairs are in the style of Josef Danhauser. The elegant form with the clean
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

English Chippendale Fan Back Chair, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Chippendale fan back chair, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of White Leather Asymmetical Fan Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of newly upholstered 1940's fan back chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Foam, Leather

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Fan Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning over painted American wicker fan back chair with spring seats and ticking pillow as
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs in White Leather
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs in White Leather
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fan Back Chairs and an Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of Hollywood Regency fan back chairs and an ottoman upholstered with channels in raspberry
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Sycamore

Glamorous Pair of 1940 s Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs in Smoked Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This pair of elegant 1940's Hollywood style fan back chairs are newly upholstered in a smoked
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Baroque Carved Fan Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative hand carved wood back chair. Great in the entry foyer or used as accent or desk
Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

1970s Bohemian Hollywood Regency Off White Painted Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning 1970s Bohemian Hollywood Regency off white painted rattan Peacock fan back chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 1940 s Fan Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany legs and upholstered in sage
colored velvet.
Category

20th Century Chairs

Pair of White Leather Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Leather Asymmetrical Chairs with Wood Trim and Brass Nailheads
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Glamorous Pair of 1940s Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs in Platinum Sharkskin
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of 1940s asymmetrical fan back chairs in platinum sharkskin. These stunning chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Fan Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Coastal bent rattan chairs. A chic high back in the coveted fan design
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Colonial Style Philadelphia Oak Windsor Fan Back Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Colonial style Philadelphia Windsor style chair features oak pegged construction with fan back
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Fan Back Chair and Ottoman for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
comfortable seat with excellent back support. This chair comes with a rare matching ottoman, also designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Woven Table Fan-Backed Chairs, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish 20th century pair of Italian rattan fan backed arm chairs with matching drinks table 1970's
Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fan Back Chairs with Light Blue Upholstery, 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of exquisite Biedermeier side chairs from the mid-19th century features fan shaped backs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini in Lacquered Wood and Leather
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini, circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Pair of Grosfeld House Asymmetrical Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By Grosfeld House, William Billy Haines, Dorothy Draper, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Grosfeld House asymmetrical channel back lounge chairs This stunning pair of Hollywood
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

PAIR OF FAN BACK RATAN CHILDRENS CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF MATCHING RATAN FAN BACK CHAIRS/RARE FORM AND STYLE -THIS PAIR OF CHILDRENS CHAIRS ARE IN
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Creme Lacquered Swan Chairs in manner of Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco fan back chairs with carved creme lacquered arms and base in the form of
Category

20th Century Chairs

Pair of Egyptian Style Rattan Cobra Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique and very well made Egyptian style rattan fan back chairs. Reeded rattan construction with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair Egyptian Style Rattan Cobra Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique and very well made Egyptian style rattan fan back chairs. Reeded rattan construction with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

English Fan Back Windsor Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual tall back English Windsor with deep seat, fan back.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Fan Back Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized walnut chair newly upholstered in Scalamandre creme silk fabric.
Category

20th Century Chairs

1940 s Fan Back Swivel/Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
This unique chair both swivels and rocks. It has ebonized walnut legs and sides
Category

20th Century Chairs

Midcentury Italian Fan Backed Grey Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of elegant Italian metallic grey velvet comfortable lounge chairs with a wide fan back and
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Fan Back Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fan back upholstered club chairs with tapered wood feet.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mahogany Fan Back Arm Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finely upholstered pair of Fan Back Armchairs. Each with a solid mahogany carved frame with a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc., Freda Diamond
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rattan Wicker Fan Back " Emmanuelle" Peacock Chairs
Located in New York, NY
element missing. Classic "Emmanuelle" wicker, rattan pair of high back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco Carved Walnut Fan Back Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved Walnut fan back vanity chair with ebonized walnut splayed legs, detailed back and
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic pair of Mid-Century Modern peacock or fan back chairs produced by Russell Woodard. Features an
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Early 20thc Bar Harbor Fan Back Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20thc Bar Harbor, Maine fan back white wicker chair in amazing as found condition. This
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Set 6 whimsical and unusual "fan-back" painted side chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six whimsical and unusual fan-back, painted chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

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Fan Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fan back chair you’re looking for. Each fan back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and fabric. There are many kinds of the fan back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fan back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fan back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pietro Costantini, Ficks Reed and John Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fan Back Chair?

Prices for a fan back chair start at $495 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,695.

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 Fan Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.