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French Neoclassical Maison Jansen Iron and Bronze Folding Garden or Side Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's French neoclassical Maison Jansen style lyre backed folding iron side chair with bronze swan
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set of Ten Neoclassical "Swan" Iron Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of swan and lyre back neoclassical chairs. This is a grand set having a total of ten chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Vintage Country French Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Vintage Country French Chairs feature lyre backs and hand-carved embellishment in the
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Iron Swan Head Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of iron lyre back arm chairs with black vinyl seats, featuring brass swan head adornments.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century French Iron Garden Bench and Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
side chairs. Lyre back and whimsical foot on the front legs. Includes settee, two armchairs and two
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Iron and Bronze Lyre-Back Chair
By Palladio, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish Italian neoclassical Maison Jansen inspired iron and brass lyre-back chair with swan heads
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty pair of lyre back gilt and cane occasional or bedroom chairs, dating from around 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Antique English Mahogany Lyre Back Side Chair circa Mid-1800 s Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique English mahogany lyre back chair drew its design element from the Greek Classical period
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Antique 1850s English Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Lyre Back Outdoor Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your outdoor space with these Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Lyre Back Chairs. Featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set 8 Signed Maison Jansen White Paint and Giltwood Lyre Back Louis XVI Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
perfect and expect some stains and minor spots here or there. Desirable Lyre back chairs and hard to find
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Iron Lyre Back Swan Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s iron lyre back swan chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Antique Lyre Back French Slipper Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique French lyre back slipper chair. It has a painted frame and newly upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Paint

Set of 4 French Empire Walnut Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four French Empire Gilt Metal Mounted Lyre Form Back Dining Chairs, 19th century, each with
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Antique 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Set 4 Maison Jansen Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs Circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Maison Jansen dining chairs. Looking for sets of 4 beautiful chairs can
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

Lyre Back "Voyeuse" Chair in the Manner of Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
chair would be positioned with its back towards the players and be off to the side of the game table.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Midcentury Set of Four French Regency Lyre-Back Dining Chairs with Vinyl Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
studs, the stylistic lyre backs accented with brass wires for strings. Good vintage condition, with some
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Satinwood Lyre Back Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian lyre back satinwood chair, circa 1880 in date. The stunning
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

French Neoclassical Style Carved Lyre Back Italian Side Chairs Cane Seat a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian carved lyre back side chairs in the French neoclassical style. The pair features
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Early-Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lyre Back Accent Chairs Black Gold a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! This is a FABULOUS pair of Neoclassical style lyre back accent or occasional chairs comprised of black
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gilded Louis XVI Style Chair w/ Lyre-Back Upholstered Seat, France, ca. 1910
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
salon chair in giltwood (gold leaf applied over wood) with carved lyre-back, turned and reeded legs with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Eight Italian Regency Lyre Back Classical Form Dining Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Collapsible steel frame chairs, with brass swan head "finials" and brass feet. Interesting
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Lyre-Back Regency-Style Swan Head X-Form Wrought Iron and Brass Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorable Vintage Wrought Iron and Brass Regency Style Side Chair having a Lyre / Harp Form Back
Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of Four Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Neoclassical Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage lyre back regency or neoclassical style side chairs. Chairs feature; faux
Category

Vintage 1950s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Turn of the Century French Lyre Back Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
the light-footed silhouette. Lyre-shaped back splats, crowned with garlands, add a poetic element
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Carved Wood Neoclassical Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green painted, lyre back, side chairs with hand caned seats. Beautiful patination
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Antique French Country Dining Room Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 Antique French Country "Lyre Back" Walnut Dining Room Chairs.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Neoclassical Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style lyre backed folding wrought iron chairs with bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sassy set of four Italian iron and brass lyre back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

19thC LOUIS XVI STYLE LYRE BACK CHAIR
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC LOUIS XVI STYLE LYRE BACK CHAIR OUR INVENTORY #10-CH-009 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI style painted lyre-back chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of painted Louis XVI style lyre-back chairs with leather upholstered seats.
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Antique French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Lyre Back Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
An very pretty gilt wood chair with unusual lyre back form and a removable down seat cushion.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Slipper Chairs

Set of 6 painted Louis XVI style lyre back chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 Louis XVI style lyre back chairs painted ochre with sang de boeuf highlights.
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Iron Brass Lyre Back Chairs Table
Located in St.amford, CT
Set of iron and brass lyre back chairs and matching table. Table has a removable matte marble top
Category

20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of Lyre Back Chairs with Ram s Heads on the arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lyre back chairs with rams' head detail on the arms
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 6 Lyre Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Finish lacquer and Brass Dining Chairs. Beautiful Drape on Back. Brass Sabots
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lyre Back Chair with Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English 19th Lyre Back Arm Chair with Castors Great Desk Chair.
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

A Set Of Four Mahogany Lyre Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four 19th century mahogany single chairs in the Hepplewhite style with lyre shaped back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
lyre back details. The sabre legged chairs are sturdy and ready for everyday use. Crafted in the early
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Oak

Iron and Brass Lyre Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and Brass Side Chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Eight Swedish Painted Lyre Back Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Fairhope, AL
Set of eight lyre back dining chairs upholstered in a very light cognac leather with a brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very decorative pair of lyre backed chairs with beautiful carved detail.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Alexandria, VA
Very old copies of "Lyre back" chairs. Hand made and carved.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

19th C. Orchestral Harpist Chair (GMD#2623)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orchestral Haprist Lyre-Back Chair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

19th Century Lyre Back Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Delicately constructed French Turn of the Century Arm Chair with original Rush seat and painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six Paint-Decorated Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six Pennsylvania paint decorated lyre-back chairs. The chairs have a lovely free-hand floral
Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Louis XVI Lyre Back Voyeuse Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Small Voyeuse Chair with Lyre back and nice old weathered green paint with recent raw silk
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Slipper Chairs

Six "Lyre" Back, NeoClassical Dining Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
High build quality and stylishness standout on these very decorative dining chairs. These have a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Swan and Lyre Back Iron Gilt Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
backside. We have re-gilded the chairs, and reupholstered the seats in a sweeping fan design fabric. They
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of four lyre back French side chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four Louis XVI style cream painted and gilded side chairs, the chair back featuring well carved and
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

Pair of English Lyre Back Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A great decorative pair of late 18th century George III side chairs. The design of the backs is
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Swedish Biedermeier- Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 8 Swedish Biedermeier/Biedermeier Revival dining chairs in birch and ebonized birch. Four
Category

20th Century Swedish Chairs

6 Lyre Back Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
mahogany frames and foliate carved crest rails and lyres; brass strung. The slip seats are freshly
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six French Lyre-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six French mahogany, ebonized and partial-gilt lyre back dining chairs.
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
These chairs are related to chairs illustrated in English and American Furniture, by Cescinsky
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Twelve French Painted Dining Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 mid 19th century French painted dining chairs in the Louis XVI taste, with lyre backs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Lyre Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of lyre back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lyre back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Lyre back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of lyre back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Louis XVI and Hollywood Regency lyre back chairs are of considerable interest. Some lyre back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller lyre back chairs, measuring 15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Fornasetti each produced beautiful lyre back chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Lyre Back Chairs?

Lyre back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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 Lyre Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term wheatback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a sheaf of wheat. This is often a bit of an abstract representation, but at times it can be very detailed and carved to resemble wheat. Shop a collection of wheatback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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.