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Pair of 1960 s Italian Round Back Chairs on Metal Legs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian round back chairs with metal legs. Newly reupholstered in a black and white
Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960 s Italian Round Back Chairs on a Tulip Base
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian round back chairs on brushed steel tulip bases. Newly reupholstered in a
Category

20th Century Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Finely upholstered in soft Pink cashmere wool. Flat metal legs with brass sabots. Stunning and very comfortable!
Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Rounded Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of mid-century rounded back side chairs on fluted legs with brass caps, upholstery in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Pair of 19th c. French Round Back Chairs with Tufting
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th c. French Round Back Chairs with Tufting. In good condition, unusual to find a pair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of 19th c. French Round Back Chairs with Scrolled Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
REDUCED from $2,900 - New Shipment Coming! Pair of 19th c. French round back chairs with scrolled
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

A Rare Elegant Round Back Chair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This rare chair, with its back and frame in European walnut, is ideal as a comfortable desk chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Custom Small Round Back Chair in the French Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Small Custom Made to OrderRound Back Chair in the French Art Deco Style, C.O.M., Other finishes
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Round Back Napoleon Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Ripped style Napoleon round back chairs with original upholstery on turned legs, French, 1930s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Set of 8 "John Widdicomb" Signed Round Back Upholstered Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plymouth, MA
Beautiful set of 8 John Widdicomb chairs. Each round back chair has a plaque labelled "John
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

PAIR of Vintage Tub Chairs Baughman Style
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very comfortable pair of round back chairs on chrome frames in the manner of Milo Baughman. Loose
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of round-backed chairs in the neoclassical style, Sweden, circa 1900. Beautiful laurel carving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sleek rounded back chairs crafted from solid teak. Rounded back contrasted with angled back legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Pair of Tub Chairs in Natural Linen
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of round-backed chairs with tight seats, on tapered dark mahogany legs with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Modern Mid-Century Teak and Wool Upholstered Corner Chair
Located in Bridport, CT
Gorgeous teak rounded back chair. Newly upholstered with grey wool fabric. The grey fabric looks
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Set of Four "Machine Age" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four period Modernage round-back chairs exhibiting clean machine age design elements. This
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Round Back Club Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Simply lined, and perfect for everyday style this round back club chair is part of an upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Round Back Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
PRIVATE SALE!
PAIR AVAILABLE / $1,500 EACH (Original Price $3,200 Each)
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Round Back Slipper Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This wonderful muslin covered slipper chair features a sleek iron skeleton frame in a bronzed
Category

Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

Danish Rosewood Armchairs by Hugo Frandsen for Børge M. Søndergaard, 1964
By Børge M. Søndergaard, Hugo Frandsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
! One of the Danish midcentury classics. This rare round back chair was designed by Dane Hugo Frandsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Round Back Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round back club chairs, newly upholstered with linen.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Round Back Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French pair of round back leather club chairs with ottoman. Original leather, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Round Back Lounge Chair with Sheepskin
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage Danish round back lounge chair with new sheepskin upholstery. The chair has round oak front
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Gilbert Rohde Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Hard-to-find PAIR of Gilbert Rohde round-back chairs in totally original condition, c. 1938.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Rounded Back French Chairs with Skirts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Chairs with Rounded Back Upholstered in Beige Belgian Linen 13
Category

Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs

Pair of Rounded Back Wood Carved Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning pair of lounge chairs fashioned of carved ebonized wood and newly upholstered in a rich
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Gilded Salon Chair with Open Carved Back Round Velvet Seat
Located in Pataskala, OH
A gorgeous Louis XV style salon chair in giltwood with intricately carved back, slightly curved
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Set of 6 Teak Spindle Back Round Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Teak Spindle Back Round Chairs. Features Y-shaped legs with cross bars and new oatmeal
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Tufted Green Leather Round Back Desk Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tufted Green Leather Round Back Desk Chair, piece has brass casters and nailheads, mahogany
Category

Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

VICTORIAN LEATHER DESK CHAIR TUFFETED ROUND BACK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chair mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Teak Wood Chairs, Flat Armrest Slatted Back Round Tapered
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century teak wood chairs, flat armrest slatted back round tapered legs "Greta Falk
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Pair of Round Back Swivel Chairs with Teak Star Base
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rare pair of matching Danish swivel chairs on a teak star base. Excellent original condition, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Pair of Round Backed Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of upholstered armchairs with carved detail, Sweden circa 1890. Rounded backs and loose
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of Rounded Back Sidechairs
Located in Plainville, KS
Chair #1 Legs: 14 1/2" Seat depth: 17 1/2" Seat height: 20 1/2" Overall
Category

20th Century French Side Chairs

Pair of Rounded Back Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rounded back bamboo and rattan armchairs, circa 1970.
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 French Painted Louis XVI style Rounded Back Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Set of 6 French Painted Louis XVI style Rounded Back Dining Chairs. Antique chairs recently
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Set of Four Vintage Danish Teak Round Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
condition and fantastic design makes this set of chairs highly sought after. Features teak frame and round
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Italian Curved Back Round Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 1970's Italian curved back round chrome dining chairs. Upholstered in original material
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Round Backed Swedish Bergeres
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of bergeres with rounded form and scrolled feet, Sweden circa 1930. Loose cushions and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Round Back Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Newly reupholstered in raw silk in grey tone. Flat metal legs w/ brass sabots. Perfect for any decor!
Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Round Back Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Newly reupholstered in a luxurious Chocolate Cashmere Wool & Cotton blend . Flat metal legs w/ brass sabots. Perfect for any decor! Stylish & Comfortable!
Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Vintage Rustic Klismos Style Back Side Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Rustic Klismos style back side chair. Round seat and square legs. Country chair with
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Round Back Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th c. round back bergeres in the Louis XVI style in original finish
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Pair of Rounded Back Armchairs with Black Lacquered Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rounded back armchairs chairs in brown cotton velvet
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Findahls Møbelfabrik Style Dining Chair with Rounded Back, Set of Two
By Findahls Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden dining chairs in the style of Findahls Møbelfabrik, sold as a set of two. Refinished in
Category

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

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Round Upholstered Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Vancouver, BC
Comfortable and well-designed dining chair by Kai Kristiansen featuring his signature angled rear
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Round Back Swivel Chair in Hand-Painted Zig Zag Livio de Simone Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Milo Baughman round back swivel chair, upholstered in hand-painted Livio de Simone fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Vintage Baker Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of round back chairs with caning and upholstered seats. Note: Chairs are in
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chair, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Round wood barrel back chair by Selig of Denmark. Suede upholstery. Chrome base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Walnut Bases, New Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of vintage swivel barrel back round lounge chairs. Circa 1970s. New chartreuse green
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Split Reed Card Table with Four Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Split reed card table with glass top insert and four matching rounded back chairs. Please note of
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Thonet Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Round back wooden bistro chairs. Price is per chair.
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of LADY S CHAIRS
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese Lady's Chairs round seats, back, original finish Shanxi Provence, China
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Four Grosfeld House Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 iconic Grosfeld House chairs with round backs and fluted legs. Original finish and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

Set of Four Chairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four oak chairs with rounded backs, scrolled uprights supporting the armrests resting on
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

1930s French Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 'close pair' of 1930s French round-back club chairs or armchairs. They vary slightly but look
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

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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
    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
    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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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.