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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Mid-Century chairs. Rounded open back walnut frame with white leather seat and back.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Loom Italia USA "Estel" Dining Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Woven wire dining chair with rounded back. Available in 19 different colors. Please inquire about
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Teak Troja Armchair for Magnus Olesen, Danish, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
the 1960s. The arms of this curved, round back chair bear similarities to the Paper Knife chair also
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Vintage Chrome Base Swivel Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
* vintage * round back style club chairs * unique chrome wrapped swivel base
Category

20th Century Chairs

Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of French leather club chairs, circa 1950 This pair of Art Deco round back leather club
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Danish Accent Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely small-scale vintage accent chair with rounded back. Newly reupholstered in a warm grey
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Art Deco Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The curved lines of this striking and exceptional armchair, known as a wing chair, with rounded
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Gregory Round Back Upholstered Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gregory Chair/ Upholstered Seat and Back with Plantation Grown Hardwood Legs/ 28"W x 28"D x 31"H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Rattan Round Back Side Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Rattan side chairs in weathered gray finish.
Category

French Armchairs

Scandinavian "Juliane Chairs by Johannès Andersen, Denmark, 1960 s, set of 4
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brussels , BE
for example have a soft rounded back. This set of four chairs would be an elegant detail for any
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century modern upholstered rounded back club chairs, circa 1960s - 1970s
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Gilbert Rohde Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Superb design and glamorous comfort. Pair of round back slipper chairs c. 1935 - 1940.
Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Pair of Aged Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of small club chairs with rounded backs and curved painted wood arms. Upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1960s Orange Cocktail Chairs
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Remarkable pair of round backed cocktail chairs.​ ​ They come in a bright orange color, which we
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of leather club chairs by Delaporte
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of round back club chairs.Black pear wood .
Category

20th Century French Club Chairs

18th C. French LXV Painted Side Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XV PAINTED SIDE CHAIR WITH LOOSE CUSHION WITH ROUNDED UPHOLSTERED BACK
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of 1970 s Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage 1970's swivel lounge chairs, with rounded
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Black Chrome Base Swivel Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
* vintage * round back style club chairs * unique chrome wrapped swivel base * reupholstered in
Category

20th Century Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swedish Mahogany Lounge Chairs, c 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Swedish Mahogany lounge chairs with rounded back with maple inlaid lines and floral
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. Rare, beautiful rounded and slatted curved back chairs with
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin X-Base Swivel Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New London, CT
A little less prevalent than the barrel-backed chairs with round wood swivel bases that Baughman
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Luxe Hollywood Regency Side Chairs in Embossed Velvet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco side chairs with neoclassical inspired round back design. The chairs are finished in a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Side Chairs in Luxurious Embossed Velvet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco side chairs with neoclassical inspired round back design. The chairs are finished in a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Deep, rich old growth teak is used to craft these beautiful dining chairs. Round upholstered back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Adrian Pearsall Club Chair w/ Sculpted Walnut Base, New Teal Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern round back lounge chair with sculpted walnut base. New foam and teal chenille
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French side chairs with rounded backs and exposed cherry frame in a mahogany finish
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors Sweden, circa 1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
strapping has also been restored. Rare, difficult to find pair of rounded barrel back chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair Of Ebonized Rounded Back Cane Chairs,
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 20th Century ebonized, rounded back cane chairs, upholstered seats, splayed legs
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Bruno Rey Dining Chairs/Set of Four
By Bruno Rey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bruno Rey round back dining chairs with signature details and finishing. Simple, would compliment
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of4 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable set of 4 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with rounded backs. Well-structured
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 Louis XVI style round cane back dining chairs 2 armchairs 6 side chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Cane

Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
back chairs were one of Leleu’s enduring and recognizable designs and incorporate several of his design
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Teak Swoop Arm Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Set of Dining Chairs with Rounded Back and Swooping arms. Features a sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Grosfeld House 40 s Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Grosfeld House round back, flueted legs, chairs. For additional chairs, armchairs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sleek set of vintage teak dining chairs. Round back that contours the body. Resting on solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Paul McCobb for Winchendon chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Architecturally stunning, with curvatures along the seat and rounded rails along the back, these
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Eight Exceptional Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An exceptional set of eight Louis XVI dining chairs with oval backs and round seats. These chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 Round Back Brass Dining Chairs
By Pierre Cardin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Round back dining chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin with orginal upholstery, set of 4.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs Designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Harold Schwartz
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional limed oak dining chairs by Harold Schwartz for Romweber. The comfortable rounded backs
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Round Back Swivel Chairs in Brown Wool
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round back swivel chairs in brown wool
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury/Modern Style Rounded Back Leather and Wood Chairs
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These comfortable midcentury/modern style chairs are as versatile as they are comfortable. They
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Six-Piece Stick Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
, 39" high, 34.5" high; rounded-back chair - 27" wide, 36" deep, 33" high; ottoman - 26" long, 24" wide
Category

Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets

Materials

Reed

French Louis XV Armchair, Wooden Frame
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
These lounge chairs have round backs. Made of finely carved walnut wood. The seats rest on curved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Leather Armchairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
the back with voluptuous curves that invite relaxation. The rounded back and arms of each chair give
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair

Art Deco period round leather chair with a low back, France c.1930
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco period round leather chair with a low back from France c. 1930. This unusual chair is
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Round Wrought Iron Salterini Barrel Back Patio or Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Pau, FR
Rare set of four dark green round wrought iron garden or patio chairs by Salterini. The chairs are
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

WHEEL BACK ENGLISH ARM CHAIR
Located in Hudson, NY
A CAINED ROUND BACK ENGLISH ARM CHAIR, WITH CARVED LEAF DESIGN IN THE CENTER
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Leather English Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English style barrel back chairs on castors with ring turned spindles and rounded, tufted
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Rounded Leather Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of small arm chairs with rounded backs and curved painted wood arms. Leather has
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sophie Lounge Chair
By Oly Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lounge chair with round back & hand-carved details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Channel Back Opposing Round Chairs Hollywood Regency. Palm Beach Regency
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great looking pair of rounded back arm chairs in the Biedermeier style
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Bamboo Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
classic pair of rounded back bamboo arm chairs with wood seat and these need updated cushions
Category

20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

French Barrel Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French barrel chair with rounded back and arms, matching ottoman can be purchased with chair or
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Suede Beregere Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of suede upholstered Bergere armchairs with cabriole legs and rounded seat back. The chair
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative pair of well made carved wood faux bamboo club chairs with rounded backs and
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Architect Designed Danish Vanity Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderfull Vanity/Occasional quarter moon low back chair. Round seat supported on four curved
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Round Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic round back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every round back chair was constructed with great care. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage round back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the round 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. Each round back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made round back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arc International, Milo Baughman and Wendell Castle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Round Back Chair?

Prices for a round back chair start at $650 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,750.

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 Round Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs 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
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round 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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Round chairs are called Papasan chairs.

  • 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
    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.