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Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Asian solid rosewood chair in Ming style with yoke-back. In excellent condition and ready
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs

Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two vintage oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" back chairs. The minimalistic shape, especially of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Midcentury Chinoiserie Walnut Yoke Back Low Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Chinese yoke back low lounge or slipper chairs By Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined and elegant yoke back armchairs. View our website at: www
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Scholar s Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese hardwood yoke back scholar's chairs, the frames with gently canted crest rail and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brass Yoke Back Arm Chair By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Great petite arm chair from Mastercraft. Demure Asian styling with the yoke back and stylized
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs with its original untouched surface. The chairs are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Set 6 Hollywood Regency Tamerlane Yoke Back Dining Chairs by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency yoke back dining chairs Tamerlane Collection by
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Burl, Wicker

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Low Ming-Style Silk Upholstered Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
common low yoke backed lounge chairs offered by furniture manufacturers like Century and Baker. Addition
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hollywood Regency Horseshoe Chairs in the Style of James Mont, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 20th century pair of chinoiserie Ming style yoke back horseshoe chairs by Schnadig. Wood
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860. These chairs would have been
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Inlaid Desk Chair, French, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice early 19th century yoke-back desk chair with subtle inlay throughout, with an upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Child s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century yoke back style child's chairs with arms, curved back splat, and woven
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official s Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs in ming style. Created in elm wood in the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
export market, mid 20th century, China. The pair of side chairs of yoke back form, and decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Hollywood Regency Round Extension Dining Table Thomasville Tamerlane Collection
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
by Thomasville, we have the matching Set of 6 Yoke Back Dining Chairs and 2 Piece China Hutch or
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Exceptional and rare pair of Chinese yoke back chairs.
Category

Antique 1780s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese Classic yoke back officials hat chair with woven cane seat and metal buttoned
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Antique high-backed Elm chairs with a smooth back support. At first this type of chair was used by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
scenes and lacquered finish. Called yoke because the back resembles a yoke for oxen, this Chinese chair
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Elm

Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official s Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six ming style Chinese carved Guanmaoyi yoke back chairs or official's hat chairs
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm

Antique Chinese Yoke Back, Horseshoe Chair in Patinated Wood, circa 1800-1849
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Beautiful sculptural bentwood shape
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Antique 1840s Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Black Lacquer and Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of black lacquer and linen upholstered loose cushioned seat yoke back chairs with tapered legs
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Asian Modern Yoke Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
also function as uncommon game table chairs. Curved yoke back that runs seamlessly into the 3/4 length
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, PVC

African Vintage Hand Carved Baule Tribal Low Chair Yoke Back
By Baule Tribe
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair handmade and comprised of
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rattan Cane Pair of Side Chairs Woven Diamond Yoke Back Off-White Twee
Located in Topeka, KS
seat cushions and woven diamond pattern yoke seat backs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Chinoiserie Ming Style Pair of Yoke Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Schnadig
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous pair of chinoiserie Ming style yoke back lounge chairs with a little Hollywood Regency
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage High Yoke Back Chinese Scholars Lounge Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 73" tall high yoke back Chinese scholars armchairs. Listing includes stately tall backs
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children s Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
"yoke-back chair," defined by its tall back, flat back yoke, and protruding top crest rail. The style is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Yokeback Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These classic armchairs from Hebei province have a traditional design known as "yoke-back chairs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Dragon Carved Yoke Back Official s Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Silk Upholstered Chinese Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
common low yoke backed lounge chairs offered by furniture manufacturers like Century and Baker. Addition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Art Deco Desk Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Art Deco yoke-back desk chair in mahogany, grain painted "faux rosewood", with black
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
By William Switzer
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Second Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Special listing for JUDITH- THOMASVILLE TABLE CHAIRS
Located in Topeka, KS
Floor: 26.25 Inches - Weight: 81.62 Pounds Set of 6 Yoke Back Dining Chairs- Gorgeous vintage
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wrapped Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs, the shaped back with openwork
Category

20th Century Chairs

Chinese Double Yoke Back Chair
Located in Washington, DC
Unusual and charming double yoke back armchair, Elmwood, 19th Century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sinuous enameled steel frames nodding to traditional Chinese yoke-back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Lacquer and Linen Asian Style Lounge Chair in the Manner of James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Bridport, CT
Single black lacquer and linen upholstered attached cushion seat, yoke back chair with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Pair of Yoke Back Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Side Chairs, Elmwood with Hard Cane Seats.The chairs are in original
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Elm, Cane

Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
yoke top crest rails and inset woven cane seats. Void of carvings, the chairs have an unadorned
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese yoke back rootwood chairs with pagoda shaped back top railing. Finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yoke Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Henredon, 1990s
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized pair of yoke-back Asian style lounge armchairs and matching ottoman by Henredon from the
Category

1990s Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yoke Back Mid Century Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in Summerland, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs yoke style by Maria Yee. Wonderfully comfortable Mid Century Modern look
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Unusually narrow Chinese "double seated" chair or bench with traditional yoke back, elmwood, 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Dining Table and Chairs and Benches Suite Ming Style Solid Elm Seven
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A Chinese Ming style ebonized solid elm dining suite, comprising rattan lined table, four yoke-back
Category

20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinese yoke back side chair Measures: 20.5"W x 16.75"D x 42"T, seat:23"T with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yoke Back Queen Anne Side Chair, Connecticut, circa 1760
Located in Southampton, NY
Yoke back Queen Anne side chair. Original red painted frame, rush seat, Connecticut, circa 1760.
Category

Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Yoke Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal yoke back chair for your home. Each yoke back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are many kinds of the yoke back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A yoke back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one yoke back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Baule Tribe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Yoke Back Chair?

Prices for a yoke back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,890.

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.

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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 Yoke Back Chair
  • 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 yoke chair is a style of chair that has a curved top rail. Yoke back chairs became prominent during the Tang dynasty, 618 - 907 AD, in China and get their name for their resemblance of a yoke for oxen. Yoke chairs were traditionally made of high-quality wood and are a favorite among woodworking enthusiasts and home décor collectors. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary yoke chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
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    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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