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1950 S Czech Harlequin spindle back Dining Chairs By Ton Set of 2
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
spindles. Curved and comfortable seats Raised on splayed legs The chairs are made of beechwood with oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Danish Modern Wood Spindle Chair, 2 available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood occasional chair with spindle back. Dark walnut, seat and back cushions in off white Naugahyde
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Wood Spindle Chair, 6 available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood occasional chair with spindle back. Dark walnut, seat and back cushions in off white
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

pair of Chinese high back chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid 20th century Chinese handmade chairs with spindle backs, one armchair and one sidechair only
Category

Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Green Painted Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An attractive tall back windsor chair in elm, with green paint, the shaped crest over spindle back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Tapiovaara Spindle Back Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tapiovaara Spindle Back Arm Chair with natural hemp linen cushion. Expertly refinished in black
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Tall-backed chair with spindles
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual ebonized tall-backed armchair with horns and spindles upholstered in cream textured
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

High Backed Windsor Chairs by Actor George Montgomery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pair of high backed Windsor styled spindle chairs was built by him, and signed on the undersides of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Windsor Chairs

Nickey Kehoe Spindle Back Viewing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deep repose and generosity for lounging. This spindle chair is upholstered in a navy linen.
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

English Ebonised Oak Spindle Back Wing Chair
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
English ebonised oak spindle back wing chair
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Nickey Kehoe Collection Spindle Back Viewing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deep repose and generosity for lounging. This specific spindle chair is newly upholstered in Artemis
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Period Regency spindle back open arm chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
A carved mahogany open arm chair with unusual turned front legs and turned back supports; thought
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Unusually Large French Spindle Back Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large amply proportioned Armchair. Original Ivory and French Blue Paint. Now luxuriously upholstered in Down filled plush.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Upholstery

Pair of Modernist Wooden Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French Modernist wooden spindle back arm chairs in a high gloss black with newly
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
, from the kitchen of Stillington Hall, Gloucester, Massachusetts, each with spindle back and vasiform
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Spindle Back Windsor Style Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight comb-back armchairs in distressed brown paint. Sold as a set.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Primitive Armchairs

Nickey Kehoe Collection Spindle Back Viewing Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design. Gentle back pitch cushioned by down and feather wrapped high density foam core cushions offer
Category

2010s North American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of diminutive tourtoise bamboo side chairs. Spindle backs, 15" round oak seats.
Category

20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

CHINESE CHILDREN S CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese 19th century elmwood spindle backed children's sized chairs. With
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Tall Spindle Back Mission Arm Chair By Gustav Stickley
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A beautiful large spindle back arm chair,having eleven thin spindles running up back and nine under
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Antique Windsor Chair Oak Spindle Back Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful antique Victorian solid oak spindle back elbow chair, circa 1860, elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Lake House Lifeguard Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
A truly one-of-kind utilitarian creation, this homemade lifeguard chair was created from a spindle
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A perfectly matched pair of 19th Century Chinese Spindle Back Arm Chairs made of poplar with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Pair oF Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking spindle and panel back Swedish chairs with painted finish.
Category

20th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Spindle Back Arm Chair, Finland, 1960 s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak arm chair with black spindles, attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara. Measure: The height of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Beech and Ash Childs Rocking Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A beech and ash spindle back child's rocking chair. circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Sculpted rosewood and leather "Gelli" spindle back lounge chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully scaled solid rosewood lounge chair with loose black cushions and brass accents
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Swedish 19th c. Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully restored classic Gustavian chairs. Spindle back with neo-classic leg with rosette at
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Maurice Pre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spindle back lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Set of Six Rush Seated Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Absolutely charming set of 6 rush seated vernacular spindle back antique dining chairs dating from
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Set of 6 Antique Yew Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of 6 Antique Rush Seated Spindle Back Yew-wood Antique Dining Chairs (5 single chairs and 1
Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Chairs

Paul McCobb set of 4 Planner Group side chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
4 iconic Paul McCobb blond maple shovel seat spindle back side chairs for Winchendon. engraved
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Milo Baughman Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair Milo Baughman spindle back club chairs upholstered in burnt gold velvet. Cushions very soft
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig beech spindle back hoop chair with original pineapple soft nubby woven
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle back sculpted contribute to this chair being identified as a true American Mid Century Classic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Pair of Chairs Farmhouse Rush Seat, 19th Century Solid Oak
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique farmhouse solid oak rush seated chairs, spindle back supports raised on turned
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Cattail Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spindle back cattail lounge chairs in lacquered wood with original upholstered cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Windsor Chairs
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A set of six spindle back Windsor chairs. Of traditional form, having a beechwood frame and rail
Category

Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs

Antique Chairs Farmhouse Rush Seat 19th Century Solid Oak Pair of His and Hers
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful pair of antique farmhouse solid oak rush seated chairs, spindle back supports raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early American Side Chairs
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely pair of spindle-back wooden side chairs constructed of oak. Beautiful patina. C. 1890s.
Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Windsor Style Children s Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Cute spindle back child's rocking chair. The perfect gift for the grandchildren! Dimensions: 20
Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 8 Swedish Painted Side Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
SET OF 8 SPINDLE BACK SWEDISH PAINTED SIDE CHAIRS. SPRUNG SEATS- ROUND FLUTED LEGS
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Side Chairs, circa 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking pair of spindle back side chairs, no markings, just "Made In Sweden" on the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Engstrom Myrstrand Vintage 1953 Peacock Lounge Chair
By Gunnar Myrstrand, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
back arm chair. Ref: New Furniture V2 pp.35 No.115 Chair used to represent Swedish design at the 1954
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair Attributed Alf Svensson, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern spindle back lounge chair with arm rests from the 1960s. The designer is yet
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Folk Art Chair, Wood and Antler, circa 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adult chair, nor did it ever have traditional legs. This is and has always been a child's spindle back
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Exceptional 1980s Spindle Back Modernist Arts and Crafts Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Rare and Exceptional Spindle Back Modernist Arts and Crafts Chair. USA. 1980's. This sculptural
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bedroom Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century Regency Period faux bamboo painted bedroom chairs, with spindle backs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

18th Century English Elm Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
commensurate with age, sound structure. Offer for sale a period elm spindle backed rocking chairwicker
Category

Antique 18th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Danish Spindle-Back Teak Chairs by Helge Sibast, 1950s-1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Danish 1950s-1960s teak armchairs with spindle-backs by Furniture Designer and Maker Helge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Wool

Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
Six Arne Vodder spindle back Danish teak dining chairs for Sibast. Newly upholstered is black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Hollywood, CA
Set of six Rosewood spindle back dining chairs attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli with curved
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Chairs

Materials

Silver

Six Arts Crafts Handcrafted Chairs
By Caledonia Studios
Located in Berkeley, CA
to Stickley slat-back spindle chairs. Please note: Each chair's spindles were created from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
Located in Ely, GB
Super Stylish Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Fanett’ Spindle Back Rocking Chair, for Asko. Tapiovaara began
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Pair of Beechwood Slipper Chairs-Signed
By Yngve Ekström
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Swedish modern pair of beechwood and brass spindle back slipper chairs attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six spindle back dining chairs, two arm and four side, upholstered in cordovan velvet circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

His Her s Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Nielson
By France Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and shapely spindle backs these stylish arm chairs are big on both design aesthetic and comfort. New
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of spindle back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct spindle back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 894 antique and vintage spindle back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of spindle back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of spindle back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts spindle back chairs are of considerable interest. Many spindle back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima produced popular spindle back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?

Prices for spindle back chairs start at $1 and top out at $79,510 with the average selling for $2,486.

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.

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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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Questions About Spindle Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other 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 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 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.
  • 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.