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French Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Painted Slipper Chair in Fortuny Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted wood slipper chair from circa 1930 features a delicately carved scrolled back. The chair is raised
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Six Dining Chairs By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Dining chairs, scroll back with brass edge and back details. additional dims; Seat dims 18" X 18
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
oversized arms and scroll back give this chair such presence. The beautiful caramel colour mellows and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
oversized arms and scroll back give this chair such presence. The beautiful caramel colour mellows and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Salon Chairs, English, Edwardian, Scroll Back Armchairs, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique salon chairs, English, Edwardian scroll back bedroom armchairs displaying
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Ten Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual set of ten Biedermeier style chairs with fanciful curved and scrolled backs. These
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

English Regency Caned Riddle Back Ebonized Black Gold Scrolled Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage English Regency style pierced Riddle back armchair featuring ebonized black painted frame
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 4 Handmade Cast Iron Scroll Back Outdoor Dining Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Set of 4 artisan cast iron patio chairs, 2 sides and 2 armchairs. Features round sculptural backs
Category

Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

FABULOUS SET OF TEN CHAIRS BY TOMMI PARZINGER
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of Ten scrolled back dining chairs by Tommi Parzinger. The chairs are upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of Twelve Klismos Style Upholstered Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
and back. The scroll detail to the chair backs and the slender shaped legs make a chic statement
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Mahogany William IV Dining Chairs Circa 1835
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six English William IV mahogany dining chairs, with unique matching flame-mahogany backs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Modern Regency Style Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of eight hardwood dining chairs made in a modern regency style with a scrolled back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

English 1890s Wicker Chair with Intricate Back, Scrolling Arms and New Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wicker chair from the late 19th century, with intricate back, out-scrolling arms and new
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Scroll Arm Club Chairs with Channel Back
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency style club chairs with channel back detailing and sweeping scroll
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Pair of 1940 s Tufted High Back Chairs with Scrolled Arm Design
Located in New York, NY
Scrolled Arm Design,tufted back with Button Detailing and Ebonized Walnut Legs. Newly upholstered
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Set of 10 English George I Style Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
side chairs, the scrolled back splat, padded seat, raised on squared legs with an H stretcher. These
Category

Vintage 1950s American George I Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Painted Directoire Side Chairs Two Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A set of eight Swedish painted dining chairs with scrolled backs in the Directoire style. The set
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Suite of Six Elegant Early Victorian Antique Walnut Framed Dining Room Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
which is great for a dining chair. The frames are absolute pure class, they have a wonderful scroll back
Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair with gadrooned back bar turned legs and upholstered seat - 20"w
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Maitland Smith Sheraton Style Scroll Back Leather Desk Armchair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Maitland Smith Sheraton style scroll back leather seat desk chair armchair Featuring a spring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Swedish Birch Club Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
birch. Very comfortable chairs with scrolling backs and arms. Later upholstery which is in good order
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Birch

WENDELL CASTLE
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell Castle Studio, Set of eight scroll back dining chairs. Ribbon mahogany and leather. Each
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles X Style Scroll Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Scroll Arm Chair with rectangular back and down swept arms terminating in acanthus and fish scale
Category

Late 20th Century Charles X Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Tole Painted Caned Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
American Gothic scrolled arm and spindle back chair with old decorative paint suggestive of Italian
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of English Upholstered Buodoir Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of English velvet upholstered tufted scroll back arm slipper or Buodoir chairs.
Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Pair Black Iron Wire Fanback Garden Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional pair of black satin lacquered iron and wire fan back garden chairs. Scrolling iron
Category

Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wire

Pair of Unique Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of unique, Mid-Century, painted, wrought iron, patio chairs with scrolled backs and mesh seats
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Antarenni Kitchen Table and Chairs, a Set of 5
Located in Charleston, SC
work on chair backs and bases. This listing comes with 4 chairs and a table. Table measurements: 36
Category

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

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Table and Two Matching Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
bottom stretcher, and two matching chairs with scroll back decor and a pierced galette seat. All three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Matching Pair of William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in
Category

20th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Damask

Pair of French 19th Century Gold Velvet Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French Napoleon III armchairs with gendarme back and scrolled arms. These chairs are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

FRENCH IRON GARDEN SET
Located in New York, NY
support; high back chairs with center medallions, draped garlands and pierce work seats to match the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel John Wall
Located in London, GB
piece has a scroll handle and chair back thumb piece. Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm Diameter
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
Located in London, GB
cut edge and floral spray on the top of the dome. This piece has a scroll handle and cast "chair back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Pair of French 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic pair of French Napoleon III armchairs with scrolled arms and back. The chairs have been
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The Mustard Pot is in excellent condition and has a blue
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

An extremely rare George III Mustard Pot made in Sheffield by John Watson
Located in London, GB
contemporary initial "C". The very unusual reeded scroll handle and "chair back" thumbpiece are both designs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Chaise Longue, Edwardian Daybed, English, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Double ended sofa daybed presented in fine order Raked and scrolled one end with chair back and arm
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

White Cotton Victorian in Deconstructed Style Tufted Scroll-Back Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning original Victorian lounge chair, professionally restored in a deconstructed style
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Pine

Set of 6 Painted French Directoire Style Dining Chairs, C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 6 Painted French Directoire style dining chairs C 1920. The Scrolled-back chairs have
Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Scroll-Back Vanity Chair in Cream Velvet with Splayed Legs
Located in New York, NY
A Hollywood Regency scroll-back vanity or desk chair in cream velvet upholstery with splayed legs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Rose Tarlow Black Chinoiserie Scroll Back Puccini Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Black Chinoiserie Scroll Back Puccini Arm Chairs. Each freshly upholstered in
Category

Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dramatic Pair of Wing Back Scroll Arm Chairs Attributed to Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dramatic pair of wing back scroll arm chairs attributed to Kittinger, Classic styling, presently
Category

20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Regency Directoire Style Scroll Arm Back Lounge or Club Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Modern regency style scroll arm & back lounge or club chair in salmon & white stripe cotton linen
Category

Early 2000s American Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

1900s Turn of the Century French Slipper Chair with Out-Scrolling Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century slipper chair circa 1900 with out-scrolling back, turned legs in the
Category

Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Regency Style 1870s Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs with C-Scroll Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
décor. Each of our mahogany chairs presents a lovely slanted back, adorned with a C-scroll crest
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ultra Chic Pair of Mid-Century Scroll Arm Chairs with Spoon Back design
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Mid-Century occasional chairs with accentuated scroll arms and stylized spindle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Worn Brown Leather Club Chair with Scrolled Arms, Tufted Back and Turned Feet
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and comfortable brown-leather club chair with scrolled arms, tufted back and turned
Category

Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Tufted and Scrolled Slipper Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of high-backed tufted and scrolled slipper chairs and upholstered in an ivory cream satin with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Slipper Chairs

Taylor King Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of scroll-back Odom style Club chairs, upholstered in a rich gold chenille tapestry with self
Category

American Edwardian Club Chairs

Set of Four French Iron Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of French bistro dining chairs featuring a heart shaped back with a floral scrolled
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Italian Carved Wood Side Chairs with Stunning Deep Gold Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
on four cabriole legs with scrolled feet. The chair backs and seats have been newly upholstered in a
Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Tufted Back Scroll-Arm Club Chairs in Crocodile Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid-Century arm chairs feature scrolled arms that taper out to meet the back which has
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
triangular chair legs, the scrolling arm-rests and chair back, further ornamenting the piece and adding extra
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Pewter

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Scroll Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of scroll back chairs available for sale. Each of these unique scroll back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 49 antique and vintage scroll back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of scroll back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scroll back chairs made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made scroll back chairs over the years, but those made by Century Furniture, Grosfeld House and Cornelius V. Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scroll Back Chairs?

Scroll back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,975, while the lowest priced sells for $520 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

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 Scroll Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs 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 balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 22, 2021
    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.