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19th Century French Ladder Back Painted Wood Arm Chair with Linen Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Tall ladder back painted wood armchair with loose upholstered Belgian linen seat cushion, circa
Category
Antique 1830s French Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 8 Robsjohn-Gibbings ladder-back, lacquered mahogany dining chairs. Table available in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$9,000 / set
Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful American antique primitive and rustic handmade rocking chair. This chair was made during
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gustav Stickley Eight Oak American Arts
Crafts Dining Chairs, Design 965
By Gustav Stickley
Located in London, GB
Gustav Stickley a rare set of eight oak American Arts & Crafts ladder-back dining chairs, design no
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Six Danish 1960s
Lis
Model teak dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A set of six 1960s 'Lis' model teak ladder back dining chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
# 393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair
Hardwood Construction, Rush Bottom ( Maple with
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Rush
English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning set of antique ladder back dining chairs were made of solid oak in England, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
red ladder back chair
Located in Seattle, WA
ladder back chair in red blistered finish showing hints of black paint
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
$1,200
Pair of Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of handsome ladder back chairs with a warm wood stain and a sturdy built.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,245 / set
18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th-19th century American ladder back chair
Classic ladder back chair with rush seat
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
English Country Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A set of five, rustic English country ladder back chairs from the 1850s made of elm and ash. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Elm
Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century American stained green ladder back chair of pine with a brown and cream spotted cow
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Materials
Pine, Wood, Cowhide, Hide
Pair of Ladder Back Chairs, Italy, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian pair of classically designed ladder back chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Set of Six French Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of mid-20th century, French rush-seat ladder-back chairs with carved flowers on the back
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,100 / set
Set of Ladder Back Chairs (Priced Individually)
Located in Austin, TX
A set of English ladder back chairs, each featuring turned supports and woven rush seats. Cushions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Painted Folk Art European Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted Folk Art European ladder-back chair
An individual piece painted as a gift with flowers
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Pair of Italian Tall Ladder Back Chairs by Chiavari
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of tall ladder-back chairs by Chiavari with delicate beautiful lines. Original painted wood
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Pair of Gio Ponti High Ladder Back Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of Gio Ponti high ladder back chairs, lacquered black wood frames with with rushed seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$2,550 / set
1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Italian Country Maple and Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Antique Pair of New England Farm House Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair,of farm house New England country ladder back chairs.Thrush seats,barn red(original finish)
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of 6 (2 arms + 4 sides) French Provincial ladder-back chairs with ultra-high backs. Walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Cane Side Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century gilt cane side ladder back chairs
Perfect occasional chairs to accent any
Category
Antique 19th Century European Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 6 French Country ladder back chairs in elm with rush seats.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
c.1840 Pair of Magnificent Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of ladder back chairs made from oak with magnificent hand-carved frames and the original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome replica of a 18th century ladder back chair with rush seat available in either arm or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Materials
Oak
EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL MUSTARD W/RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19TH C. ORIGINAL PAIR OF MUSTARD OVER RED PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIRS. MADE OF PINE WOOD. SOLD
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Pine
EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF FOUR HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS FROM THE STATE OF MAINE-ALL ORIGINAL WITH WOOD PEGS AND
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Group of Ten Compatible English Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Group of ten compatible English ladder back chairs with rush seats having variations in size, color
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
4 Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 high back chairs with unusual stretcher. Seats have new muslin upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800
Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs with Upholstered Seats c1830
Measures
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
c.1840 Pair of Hand-Carved Ladder Back Chairs w/ Original Needlepoint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of ladder back chairs with beautifully hand-carved oak frames and the original needlepoint
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Spanish Walnut Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Originating in Spain, this set of four ladder back chairs features walnut frames and rush seats
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of Green Stained Ash Ladder Back Chairs by Philip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Phillip Clissett A fine pair of green stained ash ladder back chairs, retaining their original
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Style Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs, a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Attributed Wrought Iron Ladder Back Chairs - a Pair. Item features round
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eight Swedish Painted Ladder Back Chairs Four Side and Four Arm
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight painted Swedish ladder-back chairs in beech wood, consisting of four side chairs and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Houston, TX
English ladder back chair with new rush seat.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Ladder Back Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in North York, ON
This pair of vintage ladder back chairs have been designed in the manner of Gio Ponti. The chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Side, Georgian, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany side chair, dating to the Georgian
Category
Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Chairs
Materials
Abalone
Single Italian Ladder Back Chair.
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful gold leafed very tall ladder back Italian chair.
Newly upholstered with a
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved shell
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Fruitwood
Danish Modern Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These Danish modern dining chairs have teak laddered backs nestled in white oak frames, austere and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Set of Eight English Mahogany Chippendale Style Ladder Back Chairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight English mahogany Chippendale style ladder back chairs with a carved scrolled crest
Category
Antique 1850s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19Thc Child
s Early Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early ladder back child's chair with suede seat.This chair is inn very fine condition.
Category
Antique 1820s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / set
Pair of High Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of tall ladder back European side chairs. Finials are painted black as the rest of the chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
Set of Eight Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight French oak ladder-back, rush-seat chairs with nicely-carved backs and front rails
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$4,550 / set
Set of 6 Vintage Danish Teak Ladder Back Chairs by SOS Stolefabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
the 1960s and 1970s. These ladder back chairs show quality in design and manufacturer and feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of 8 Vintage Lancashire Wavy Line Ladder Back Chairs, Oak, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 vintage Lancashire wavy line ladder back chairs. An English, oak and woven rush
Category
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Antique Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Mckinney, TX
Marked by sturdy craftsmanship and a timeless silhouette, these antique ladderback chairs feature
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,500 / set
Pair of Gilded Italian Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Two original high-back masterpieces with label on rear "Made in Italy." Gold gilded and wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six Painted Ladder-Backed Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of six French ladder-backed painted chairs with rushed seats.
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$4,895 / set
Set of French Provincial Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a gorgeous set of four of French Provincial style ladder back dining or kitchen chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cherry
19thc new england paint decorated ladder back chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc new england original paint decorated painted sides and back of chair found in connecticut
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Pine
19THC NEW ENGLAND WHITE PAINTED LADDER BACK CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PAINT LADDERBACK CHAIR,WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PATINA AND SURFACE CONDITION
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Karl Axel Adolfsson, Pair of ladder-back chairs
Located in London, GB
Woven rush seats and ebonised wooden frame
H113 x W43 x D41 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Tall Italian Ladder Back Chair After Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Nice original condition with fiber rushed seat. Marked "Made in Italy" on back of frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
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Ladder Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of ladder back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ladder back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rush. Find 1317 antique and vintage ladder back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of ladder back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ladder back chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some ladder back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller ladder back chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ladder back chairs over the years, but those made by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Ladder Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,342, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $54,000 highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About Ladder Back Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless 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, 2021A 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022To 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross 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.
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