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Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
unique stained woodwork with a slatted seat for back comfort. This chair exudes tons of character with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Newark, GB
finials to the tops of each chair. - Distinctive slat back in a decorative 'H' style which adds comfort
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

GEORGE NAKASHIMA ; SLAT BACK CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima studio produced slat backed chair and footstool , beautifully constructed by a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Good Form Set of Four Aluminum Slat Back Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Aluminum Slat Back Chairs From General Fireproofing. Classic Style With New Upholstery. Two Arm And
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Black Wood Frame Slat Back Chairs with Ottomans
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These transitional style slat back chairs are part of the Carrocel Custom collection. Each chair
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Gustavian Slat-back Chairs, Set of Ten, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
19th century Gustavian slat-back chairs, set of ten (10), Origin: Sweden, circa 1810. Provenance
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Svend Åge Madsen Slat Back Chair for Moreddi
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend A. Madsen Afrormosia teak chair for Moreddi, circa 1960s, Denmark. The chair features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Naugahyde

Fantastic Vintage Postmodern Bent Wood Slat Back Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of green Postmodern lounge chairs. Chic bent wood with an open slat back. Super
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th C. Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Small primitive slat back chair. ( notice the direction of the slats. ) Beautiful peg construction
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Set of Four Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great set of four slat back chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Sleek mid century elegantly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century style whitewashed finish slatted back chair with linen upholstered seat. It includes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

English 20th Century Decoupage Dining Chairs, a Set of Six
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with gold moths. The slat back chairs have a simple style, with gold accents. Measures: Seat height 18
Category

20th Century English Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

2 Vintage Hickory Chair Mahogany Slat Back Suede Dining Accent Arm Chairs Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of Hickory Chair dining armchairs. Made of mahogany featuring slat back with sloped
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Slat Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian slat back farmhouse kitchen chairs A good sturdy pair of Victorian slat back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Room Set, Table and Six Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
upholstered slat back chairs, circa 1960 Measures: 29" H x 59" W x 33" D (two leaves 19.75" W), table
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Oak Slatted Back Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome oak slatted back barrel shaped upholstered lounge chair. It is in wonderful vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian beech and elm slat back carver chair This superb old granddad chair has been cleaned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Chair, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern oak slat back dining chair with tapered oak legs. Crafted in rustic oak this chair has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Slat Back Lounge Chairs in Turquoise Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of pair of lightly refinished midcentury blonde slat back lounge chairs with new
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Slat Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These midcentury style dining chairs are truly unique and elegant. Each chair has a backrest of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Beech and Elm Slat Back Carver Rocking Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian beech and elm slat back carver rocking chair This superb old granddad chair has the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk and Chair
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
cup handles throughout; oak rolling slat back chair, 20th century Measures: 48.5" H x 49.5" W x
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs in Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Set of six mid-century slat-back dining chairs re-upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Cushions made to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Cushions made to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive country or farmhouse thumb back windsor chair.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Italian Lacquered Slat Back Dining Chairs
By Buying Design
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous set of six Italian lacquered slat back dining chairs by B&D Home Florence, Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Set of Eight Midcentury Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
slat back design. The chairs have an intentionally aged, distressed painted patina by Rachel Ashwell
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Vintage Italian Slat Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury chairs with solid wooden frames and woven rattan seats.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage black harvest Colonial Windsor Hitchcock style rocking armchair / rocker featuring an ebonized finish with gold accents and stenciled fruit. Dimensions: 25.5" x 30" x 41.5",...
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early Folk Art Maple Slat Back Child s Chair with Rush Seat, 18th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early Folk Art child’s chair offers maple construction with slat back over rush seat, 18th
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Antique 18th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Jacobean arm chair. Features a scrolled serpentine rail over slat back. Features square
Category

Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Mission Arts Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs with Hard Seat Cushion - Set of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 12 Vintage Hepplewhite Style Slat Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of twelve vintage Hepplewhite style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with slat backs
Category

20th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Modern Slat-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Two armchairs and four side chairs with original wool-blend upholstery seats. Price includes
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Antique 1680s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of four chairs. Each chair features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Nichols Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"
By Nichols Stone
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Nichols and Stone windsor rocking chair or rocker featuring a slatted bentwood bow back
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage slat leg rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Designed in the manner
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Slat Legs and Back Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage slat leg rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Designed in the manner
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Slat Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 33.8” x W 17.3” x D 16.1” x SH 18.5” Set of 4 Mid Century Modern slat back dining
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Baker Wood Slat Back Side Lounge Accent Chair 1960s Orange
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, newly reupholstered side lounge chair, by Baker Furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant swivel office chair by Fritz Hansen, crafted in oak around 1920. The design features
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique William Mary Style Walnut Pierced Slat Back Desk Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique William & Mary style dining, desk or library chair. Made of walnut featuring pierced slat
Category

Early 20th Century William and Mary Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts L JG Stickley Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocking chair in the manner of L & JG Stickley offers slat back over
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Slat back Lounge by George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great pair of Lounge chairs by George Nakashima. removable cushion,wood slat backs
Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Ebony Pace Modern Collection Dining Chairs, Set of Four Slat Back
By Pace Collection
Located in Manhasset, NY
A set of 4 slat back ebony side or dining chairs from Pace Modern collection each having long sleek
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony

Eight Chippendale Mahogany Reticulated Slat Back Claw Foot Dining Chairs c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
carved foliate central element over reticulated slat backs, raised on cabriole legs with stylized
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

1950 s English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. England has a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Arts Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Restored Slat Back Rattan Dining Chairs and Armchairs Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired mid-century slat back, arched leg rattan dining
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Each chair features
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Modern Oak Slat Back Dining Armchair, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern oak slat-back dining armchair with tapered oak legs. This beautiful chair is crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Teak Danish Modern Slat Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs with unique sculpted backs, and beautiful wood grain throughout. The
Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Restored Slat Back Rattan Dining Armchair Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage mid-century slat back, arched leg rattan dining room chairs. The chairs feature a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Curved Slat Spindle Back Rustic Modern Solid Oak Tub Chair Ottoman by Howard
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Ten Mid-Century Modern Slat Back Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of ten Mid-Century Modern slat back black leather dining chairs. Each in a rosewood finish with
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Slat Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slat back chair for your home. Each slat back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 376 options for an antique or vintage slat back chair now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a slat back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each slat back chair bearing mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made slat back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Slat Back Chair?

The average selling price for a slat back chair at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $118,565 for the highest priced.

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 Slat Back Chair
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon 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, 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.
  • 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir 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, 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.