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1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchair 1950
s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
appearance due to the use of only natural materials.
The chairs fits in a Brutalism, Rural or Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Solid Beech Ladder-Back Armchairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of French Solid Beech Ladder-Back Armchairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s
This elegant pair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
L.
J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Ladder-Back Armchair, c. 1910, Signed
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchair by L.
J.G. Stickley dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910. The chair features a bold
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,872 Sale Price
22% Off
Pair Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" Armchairs in Oak and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built in oak and beechwood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Beech, Oak
Pair of Mid 20th Century Walnut, Caned Back Fireplace Low Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
These very comfortable antique ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Spain, circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Eight Mid-century Liceu de Artes e Officios Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Sao Paulo Brazil. Hand sculpted of beautifully grained Caviuna tone-wood with with a ladder back
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Germa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
in 1974. Featuring a bold sculptural form, these chairs stand out for their distinctive ladder-back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$5,629 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Postmodern Les Amisca Quebec 69 Spider Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern pieces. The chair, almost with an André Dubreuil style, features a ladder back steel frame and is
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
of Irish chairs include the ladder-back kitchen chair, the country carpenter’s chair, the Windsor
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Maple Colonial Revival Dining Table by Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
-back chairs or modern minimalist seating, it brings natural warmth to any space—beautifully bridging
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Michael Taylor Game or Dining Table for the Baker Furniture Co .
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. The ladder back chairs are upholstered in a luxurious soft patten leather with brass stud tacking to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladderback
Woven Rattan Seat Arm
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb. These chairs have
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Post-War Armchairs, Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
materials, these chairs are a testament to mid-century French modernism.
Features:
Material: Constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Design Coat stand and Foldable Stairs “Dilemma” by Piretti, Italy 1980s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Renens, CH
and durable. When not in use as a ladder, the coat rack elegantly fits back into its base, making it a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Round Extension Dining Set by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining table that extends up to 83 inches with two 20 inch leaves and 4 elegant, high ladder back , model
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
feature two ladders in the back embellished with round finials at the top. The wide and deep seat is
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Skovby Mobelfabrik Dining Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The sleek set of four dining chairs boast teak frames with ladder back rests and a padded seat covered
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,800 / set
Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
English furniture, particularly the refined ribbon-back and ladder-back chairs of the Chippendale style
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
solid wood crafted in France around 1900. This rustic chair has nice geometric carvings in the ladder
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Danish Pine and Rope Armchair, 1960s – Nordic Minimalism
Located in Almelo, NL
authenticity and charm.
This chair embodies the key principles of Danish mid-century design: simplicity
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century cowhide ladder back chair with a gorgeous wood frame and spotted cowhide seat. Perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Pair of Ladder-Back Side Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Ladder-back, chrome framed side chairs inspired by the very famous, Italian architect and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, and solid back legs & back/side stretchers. Made in the USA, in the mid 20th Century.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Maple with carved arched ladder back design, curved arms with turned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Set of Six English Oak Painted Mid-19th Century Ladder Back Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely set of six English oak painted mid-19th century ladder back chairs with rush seats
Category
Antique 1860s English Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak
Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 8 Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak
Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid oak with ladder back design, rush
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Beech, Model J48
By Poul Volther
Located in Ottawa, ON
Set of four elegant Poul Volther dining chairs in beech with grey upholstery.
Model J48 ladder
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Highly Decorative Ladder Back Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Marelli
Colico, Paolo Buffa
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
After graduating from the Politecnico in his native Milan, Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) worked at the office of Gio Ponti for some time. Before long he embarked on a solo career. During t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Mahogany
Italian Ladder Back, Cabriolet Leg Chairs with Hoof Feet and Rush Seats
Located in Oregon, OR
Beautifully designed Italian ladder back chairs with cabriolet legs, hoof feet and rush seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Fort mill, SC
A matched un-matching 1950's his and hers pair of traditional Spinetto, Italian ladder back chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Rope, Bentwood
Poul Volther Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Poul Hundevad, Poul Volther
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of six ladder back dining chairs attributed to Poul Volther (or Poul Hundevad). Excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Six Danish modern ladder back dining chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Vamo Sonderborg, maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Charles Dudouyt Light Oak
Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, fruit stenciling to front of crest rail, finial capped stiles, rush seats, turned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, fruit stenciling to front of crest rail, finial capped stiles, rush seats, turned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
ladder back design, finial capped stiles, slightly curved arms with turned supports, rush seats, turned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Set of Four Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four French ladder back oak chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti having reupholstered seat in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Poul Volther Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking sculptural set of four Danish modern teak ladder back dining chairs are attributed to
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Set of six dining chairs, mahogany dowel frame, ladder back, and upholstered seats. Comprising two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Midcentury Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Seattle, WA
This is set of four midcentury Beech ladder back dining chairs with rush seats in the style of Gio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Set of Six Teak Ladder Back NO Moller Dining Chairs Model 82, Newly Woven Serats
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
J.L. Moller are the taller five rung ladder back chairs - model 82. The wood is freshly oiled, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern High Back dining chairs by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, Germany
A set of four tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, circa 1950's. The chairs frames are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Marden Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Curvaceaouse, elegant frame with comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs by Skovby, 1950s, Set of 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This sleek set of four dining chairs features stunning rosewood frames with ladder backrests
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
English Ladder Back Arm Chair (GMD#2797)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Carved and Painted Walnut Ladder Back Chair with Rattan Seat. note: arm height is 27H
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Rattan
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Châtaigne
Mid Brown
Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
might be challenging on 3-legged chairs. P. Tenderstools are chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760
Located in Richmond, London
A very elegant mid-18th century George III Chippendale-period armchair, or desk chair of wide
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Brass and Leather Chairs, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Our P. Tendercool chair bases are made from solid sand-cast
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$24,000 / set
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Truffe Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Tenderstools are chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Our P. Tendercool chair bases are made from solid
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Grey Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair
Located in Bangkok, TH
-legged chairs. P. Tendercool's chairs are chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Our P. Tendercool
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Blue Leather and Brown Sand Cast Brass Chair by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
on 3-legged chairs.
P. Tendercool's chairs are chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Our
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Blue Leather and Golden Sand Cast Brass Chair by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
challenging on 3-legged chairs.
P. Tendercool's chairs are chairs, not ladders.
Brass or bronze base
Our
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Vieux Rose Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Tenderstools are chairs, not ladders.
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Leather Chair with Hand-Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
, not ladders.
Brass or Bronze Base
Our P. Tendercool's chair bases are made from solid sand-cast
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Ladder Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century ladder back chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century ladder back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and natural fiber. There are all kinds of mid century ladder back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century ladder back chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century ladder back chairs over the years, but those made by Chiavari, Koefoeds Hornslet and Niels Koefoed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Ladder Back Chairs?
Prices for mid century ladder back chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century ladder back chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,426.
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.
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