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Vintage Set of Twenty Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twenty Federal Revival shield back dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut
Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well crafted Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Shield Back Dining Chairs in Ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs, recently
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Craftsman having bellflower and sunburst details, shield backs, tapered legs, and glamorous white leather
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$9,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique George III Accent Side Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 19th Century Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 2 antique 1800s George III accent side chairs shield back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of assembled George III Dining Chairs after a model by George Hepplewhite. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
shield back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs combine neoclassical refinement
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Harlingen, TX
design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & back detail. Hand
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Regency style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
In the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set comprises a Sheraton Revival set of six shield back dining chairs, made by the
Category
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Hepplewhite style (19th Cent) carved mahogany shield back side chairs with triple
Category
Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Located in Southall, GB
, this period is known for its light, graceful pieces often featuring shield-back chairs, serpentine
Category
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Grey Linen Side Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Shield back side chair in grey linen with nailhead trim.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
$1,600
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
caramel hues accentuate the chair
Striking shield back with rolled crest rail and pierced back splat
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Edward Club Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
distinctive shield back makes this chair a Stand out piece in any room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
$3,415 / item
Pair of Petite Mahogany Salon Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of lovely little carved mahogany shield-back salon chairs with elements of both Georgian and
Category
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,250 / set
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with New Linen and Suede Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four side chairs designed in the Louis XVI style, featuring elegant shield backs. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Suede, Linen, Wood
Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent set of six large seat mahogany dining chairs, with shield backs, newly upholstered pale
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Shield back side chairs depicting the Price of Wales feathered back circa 1880
Please note the delivery
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany 8 Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) mahogany Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs
These chairs feature shield backs with
Category
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Regency style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of George III Heppelwhite Mahogany Carver Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely late 18th century George III Heppelwhite shield back carver chairs. Raised on square
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs by Kindel, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of four mahogany shield back dining chairs by Kindel, 20th Century. Two side chairs and two
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Georgian or Regency style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Regency style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
$3,800 / set
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
. Very pretty design. The chairs have shield backs with a diamond lattice pattern, and extravagant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Arm Chairs in style of Hepplewhite
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antwerp, BE
This nice set of 2 solid walnut single arm chairs in Hepplewhite style shield backs with central
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of generously proportioned English Sheraton mahogany shield back arm chairs with over rail
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
In
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
receipt is attached in the photo gallery.
These 19th Century antique shield back arm chairs would work
Category
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,800 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Vintage Oval Dining Table
6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
his label on the underside, with the matching set of six shield back dining chairs, all made by the
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Sheraton style arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Sheraton revival shield back arm chair, with wonderful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table
10 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Back dining chairs, dating from the mid 20th century.
The table is of fabulous quality, in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Amboyna
Vintage 12ft Twin Pillar Dining Table
12 Federal Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
brass castors.
The superb vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs also date
Category
Late 20th Century English George III Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
style is characterized by bold patriotic symbols such as eagles, shield-shaped chair backs. Delicate
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
arms. Shield shaped seat backs.
The chairs have some paint loss and the fabric should be upholstered
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
found painted on shields on the backs of hall chairs:
a. Montacute House, long set of eighteen, circa
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Shield Back Chair
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of English Sheildback chairs. The arem detail is unique and makes these possibly Italian
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$5,525
Pair of Edwardian Style Shield Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side chairs with original distressed finish and new taupe shantung silk upholstery. Great
Category
Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs
Set of 6 Shield Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved & constructed beechwood frames with a shield shaped back and saddle seat. Top of arms
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$13,000 / set
SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine set of Hepplewhite-style side chairs, with their backs in 'shield' form, delicately carved
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs
Located in Kensington, MD
A fine set of eight English Georgian Style carved mahogany shield back chairs, circa 1870. Two arm
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Assembled set of eight Federal and Federal-style carved mahogany shield-back
chairs
circa 1800
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$8,600 / set
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the
Category
Antique 1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Empire Style Chairs Shield Back Beechwood Initials CA
Located in New York, NY
Pair Empire Style Chairs Shield Back Beechwood Initials CA
Category
20th Century Russian Chairs
Materials
Beech
A Pair of Painted Satinwood English Shield Back Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of English, Hepplewhite period, paint decorated satinwood side chairs. The shield shaped
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
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Shield Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shield back chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all shield back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 473 antique and vintage shield back chairs in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Shield back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Regency and mid-century modern shield back chairs are consistently popular styles. Shield back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by William Tillman, Baker Furniture Company and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are consistently popular.
How Much are Shield Back Chairs?
Shield back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,629, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $78,059.
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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.
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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.
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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 Shield Back Chairs
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Countless 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022While 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, 2022Balloon 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, 2022Reupholster 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, 2022To 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, 2022Ladder 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
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