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Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***Autumn SALE*** This impressive pair of Shanxi province black lacquer round back or horseshoe
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Rounded Back Chrome Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chic pair of Mid-Century Modern rounded back chairs in chrome upholstered in soft black leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ming Dynasty Style Chair
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Wood horseshoe round back chair in the style of Ming dynasty, with white and black upholstered seat.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Christopher Kurtz Quarter Round Ladder Back Chair
By Christopher Kurtz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-made armchair by Christopher Kurtz (b. 1975). Shown in oak; available in a variety of woods and finishes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Black Round Back Dining Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage * Elegant shape and style * Original wood frame * Open back panel
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Round Back Sculptural Vintage Italian Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round back sculptural Vintage Italian easy chair with brass legs, custom upholstered in an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Chair with Curved Back and Round Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
French walnut chair with a curved back and round, newly upholstered seat.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Channel Back Round Slipper Chair, Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
rounded channel back reflect a glamorous Hollywood Regency influence. This chair is stationary, it does
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Minimal Dining Chair Black Wengue Wood, White Velvet Seat Round Back
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Brutalist Minimal Dining Chair Black Wengue Wood, White Velvet Seat & Round Back The Tejo Chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Wenge

Caned Back Club Chairs
Located in Plainville, KS
Pair of rounded caned back leather club chairs. Seat height: 15" Seat depth: 19"
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Vintage 1960s Club Chairs

Nikea Chair, Low and Wide Rounded Back with Channel Tufting and a Deep Cushion
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
A low and wide rounded back with channel tufting and a deep cushioned seat offers an inviting chair
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2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lucite Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Chair has rounded back and seat as shown. Chair has a two inch thick rounded Lucite frame. Original
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Five-Piece Stick Wicker Dining Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
. High rounded back chairs with ample sized seats. Newer custom made seat pads. Measurements as follows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Exceptional Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Round form with spoke back sculptural chair with four dowel legs designed in the 1960s-1970s. Would
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Unusual Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of unusual round back Gustavian chairs with crest detail in original paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Round Back Hide Chrome Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage * Chrome frame * Curved back and arms * Seat and back re-upholstered in white
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Cocktail Chair Wit Blue Velvet Fabric Pierre Frey and Uzbek Embroidery
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
round back. This type of chair was used for drinking cocktails. The chair is covered with a deep blue
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of English Club Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large club chairs with rounded backs, outwardly scrolled arms, tight seat, raised on beech
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Cocktail Chair, Magical Maya
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
chair with a characteristic round back. This type of chair was used for drinking cocktails. Magical Maya
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Art Deco Style Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Art Deco style with round back, rounded arms leather lounge chair. Beautifully finished with nail
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Chair, Aztek Asra
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
characteristic round back. This type of chair was used for drinking cocktails. Aztek Asra is upholstered with a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple, rounded form of this chair’s back is brought to life by the striking, rippled grain of
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Antique Chinese Wooden Statue of God of Good Fortune
Located in SOMIS, CA
good fortune. This wonderful piece features him seated on a round back chair with dragon arm rests. In
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cocktail Chair with Pink Velvet Fabric Pierre Frey and Uzbek Embroidery
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
round back. This type of chair was used for drinking cocktails. The chair is covered with a velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s European Other Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Set of Four 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Minimalist Set of Three B&B Italia Dining Chairs in Steel Leather, Italy 1980s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in New York, NY
. With rounded backs floating above contrasting straight steel arms, an ethereal play on curves and lines
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Otto Schulz, Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden Circa 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
An antique pair of easy chairs. Round back. Uphostery in rafia. Sweden circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs

Three-Piece High Style Art Deco Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
one chair having rounded back form & the other a peaked spade shaped back. High style Art Deco form
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole
Located in New York, NY
Boldly fashioned with a thick and rounded curved back, the chair is comprised of large and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hungarian Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Hungarian round back chairs are from Budapest c. 1940 and is made from solid oak wood. They
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome pair of round back chairs are from Hungary and hade from solid walnut, circa 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of round back chairs are from Italy and made from solid walnut, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Round Back Chairs with Original Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
These round back chairs are from France and made from oakwood and rattan, circa 1900. A popular
Category

Early 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Pair of Round-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of round-back chairs are from Italy, circa 1960. It features new upholstery and original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round-Backed Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pair of Art Deco round-backed chairs are from Hungary and made from Macassar veneer
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Macassar

British Colonial Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome British colonial round back chairs are from Chiang Mai, Thailand and are made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive blue-gray painted Swedish round-back chair circa 1770-1789. Remnants of original or early
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Bentwood

Round Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant round back chairs are from France and is made from macassar ebony veneer with new
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Low Round-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Not children's chairs, these traditionally shaped low round- back chairs were meant for lounging
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Hungarian Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant set of six vintage round back chairs from Hungary. Reflecting a unique admiration for mass
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed if for pair of chairs.
Category

Vintage 1930s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for pair of chairs.
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Round Back Chair By Otto Wagner
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price displayed is for each item.
Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Exceptional Pair of French Round Back Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Nicely upholstered in off White Belgian linen. Flat metal legs with brass sabots. Stunning and very comfortable! THIS ITEM IS NOW LOCATED IN OUR MANHATTAN SHOWROOM: 200 LEXING...
Category

20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of 1920’s French chairs are framed in Beech Wood. Graceful with a curved backs
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Round Back Chairs
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage office chairs by Boling, made with great care and modern design. Sculpted back with curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Round Back Chair with Brass Trim Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Round Back Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined example of a Chinese Yuanyi, or round chair dating to the early 20th Century. The flowing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

French 1920 Louis XVI Set of Ten Round Back Chairs with Dupioni Silk Upholstery
Located in Round Top, TX
These Louis XVI chairs are from France. They have been painted black and upholstered in silk with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern round back chairs with tufted backs. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Barrel Back Chairs
Barrel Back Chairs
$1,610 / set
19th Century Chinese Round Back Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood round back chair with proportions generous enough to sit in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Barrel Back Midcentury Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of vintage modern round back chairs on casters. Once recovered these will serve as
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Round Stick Wicker Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of split reed or stick wicker rattan round back chairs, one arm and one is a rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Metal Patio Chairs by Rid-Jid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern round back chairs refinished in an industrial style finish. Clam shape backs with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Swivel and tilt, round backed chairs on chrome pediments. Original upholstery fabric very fun but
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
in the 1960s. The arms of this curved, round back chair bear similarities to the Paper Knife chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Gilbert Rohde Round Back Slipper Chair
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Rohde round Back Slipper Chair. Elegant Gilbert Rohde Side Chair for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Round chairs are called Papasan chairs.

  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield 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.