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4 Vintage English Country Lancashire Oak Spindle Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
spindle back and turned supports.
Category
Vintage 1980s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Lounge Chair in Lamb’s Wool by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm lounge chair made of stained and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak Wood Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of six solid teak wood dining chairs with tall flat spindle backs
in the style of G-Plan/ Ib
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lambert Hitchcock Stenciled Ornate Ladder Spindle Back Side Chairs, a Pair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully designed and painted pair of Lambert Hitchcock spindle ladder back chairs in great
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
Mid Century MODERN Walnut Spindle Back DINING CHAIRS, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Incredible Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs. These elegant high back
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Spindle back Folk Dining Chair by De Ster Gelderland 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful spindle back dining chair made from solid Birch, designed and manufactured by De Ster
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Mid-Century spindle back cherrywood loungechairs.
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Exceptional pair of cherrywood spindle back lounge chairs with fresh and new bouclé fabric. This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Cherry
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Spindle Back Dining Chair, Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Gorgeous and iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Set of Sixteen 19th Century Ebonised Swedish Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Set Of 16 Chairs Circa 1880.
Carved Backs With Inset Spindles, Standing On Turned Legs At
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Midcentury Design Spindle Back Café 8 Chairs by Vervoort, Tilburg Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Design Spindle Back Café Chairs by Vervoort Tilburg. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four iconic mid-century modern solid birch spindle back dining chairs
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Spindle High Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle arm chairs or captain
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts
Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
By L
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts
Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
By L
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Antique Set of Eight Early 19th Century Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Spindle Back Dining Chairs Having
Rushed Seats In Good Order Throughout Raised On Elegant Turned
Legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts
Crafts High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
In the
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts
Crafts High Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
In the
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Harlequin Set of Seven Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A harlequin set of Georgian, spindle back, rush seated, dining chairs comprising five singles
Category
Antique 18th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Oak
Stunning Art Deco Spindle Back Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Bouclé 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Spindle Back Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Bouclé. Europe, 1940s.
Stunning art deco
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Wood Danish Style Lounge Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern spindle back oak wood danish style lounge club chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Spindle Back Side Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous minimalist Mid-Century Modern solid maple spindle back side chair, dining chair, or desk
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Grandessa
Spindle Back Armchair by Lena Larsson for Nesto/Pastoe
By Nesto, Lena Larsson, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
furniture shop which presented its wares in inspiring set-ups. Her "Grandessa" 1960s spindle back armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort
Category
Vintage 1920s German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brickell Set 4 Cherry Spindle Ladder Backed Side Chairs 1990s
By Brickel Associates
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a charming, custom set of four, cherrywood, spindle backed side chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Frits Schlegel Model 1594 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
low profile and the spindle back - beautiful from all angles and with a strong presence to show. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of Six Midcentury Danish Modern Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern set of six dining chairs. This set includes four side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut spindle back dining chairs. Items feature spindle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Amish Oak Country Pressed Back Spindle Chairs, a Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of 4 vintage Amish oak Country pressed back spindle chairs. Beautiful carvings on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Antique Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle
Pressed Back Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Antique Set of Six Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle & Pressed Back Dining Chairs Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
6 mid century spindle back American modern walnut dining chairs black vinyl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 mid century spindle back American modern walnut dining chairs black vinyl Upholstery seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of 4 Classic Rush Seat Spindle Back Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super high quality set of 4 classic Italian rush seat walnut chairs with intricate splayed spindle
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Paul McCobb Spindle Back Side Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage pair of spindle-back side chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Set of Six Spindle Back Captain
s Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely set of six captain's chairs designed and produced by George Nakashima from Nakashima
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Four Antique Foliate Pressed
Spindle Back Oak Chairs with Caned Seats C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Foliate Pressed & Spindle Back Oak Chairs with Caned Seats C1910
Measures - 40 1/4"h x 18"w x 20 1/2"d
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
MCM Maple Spindle Barrel Back Dining Chairs 2 Side 2 Arm Attr Statesville Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern maple spindle barrel back dining chairs 2 side and 2 armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Helge Sibast “No. 8” Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair
By Helge Sibast
Located in Shippensburg, PA
series of tapered spindles that continue below the seat into the rear stretcher, circa 1960s. The front
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts High Back Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle dining chairs
By L
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The chair features solid maple construction and nice
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Six Edmond Spence Dining Chairs for Keller. Restored. Walnut with Spindle Back
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 armless dining side chairs by Edmond / Edmund Spence for Keller. These have been expertly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Black Lacquered Varjonen Spindle Back Dining Chair Finland -Set of 6
By Varjonen
Located in Bensalem, PA
Wonderful set of 6 black lacquered wooden chairs by Varjonen made in Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of 4 Beech wood Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairs in beech. Clean lines with bowed back rests
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set 5 Vintage English Oak Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat Lancashire Spindle Back
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 5 Vintage English Oak Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat Lancashire Spindle Back.
Direct from
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Vintage 1940s British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Rare Set of 8 Victorian Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs Solid Carved Elm
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of 8 Victorian Elm Windsor Spindle back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Lancashire Dining Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seat - Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seats
Approximate measurements in inches
38.25" high at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Danish Modern Windsor Style Spindle Back Armchair in Leather Seat
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
seat, circa 1950s the chair has been totally restored refinished and has new leather seat, its made in
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Helge Sibast for Sibast Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Model 422, Set of 6
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 teak spindle back dining chairs model 422 by Helge Sibast for Sibast. Teak frames with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
A Pair of Ebonized Spindle Back Armchairs by John Widdicomb
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by head designer for John Widdicomb Co.: J. Stuart Clingman. Jack Lenor-Larsen fabric in rich gold/honey tones over these beautiful armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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.
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 Spindle Back Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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