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Set Of 6 Eero Saarinen For Knoll 72CW Faux Leather Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Knoll 72CW open-backed chairs, armless, with fixed position, resting on ebonized wood legs in faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Transitional Open Back Dining Chair 'Customizable'
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Transitional open back dining chair upholstered in blue and gold vinyl fabric with metallic woven
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Molteni & C Devon Chair Open Back by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
dedication and passion.
Devon, a contemporary collection of chairs suitable for any space and circumstance
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Czech Cubist Side Chair, Open Back by Pavel Janák
By Pavel Janák
Located in Toronto, CA
Cubist side chair by Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák (1881 – 1956), a pioneer in stripping
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Art-Deco Mahogany Brass Open Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Art-Deco mahogany brass open back side chair with a red leather seat (matching armchair
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four Paul McCobb Winchendon Open Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely offered set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon maple dining chairs with open back and large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame:
Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sensational Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome Open Back Cube Chairs Mid-Century
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style open back chrome cube chairs. They are from Bernhardt’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Elegant Open Back Lounge Chairs By Erwin Lambeth Ca' 1960's
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant, lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth, New York, ca' 1960's. Very comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Pair of George III Rail Back Open Elbow Chairs With Cherub Damask Seats
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Pair of Antique George III Mahogany Rail Back Open Elbow Chairs Having Gold and Burgundy
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Side Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 36.42 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Ivory Upholstery, Open-Back Design, Mat Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Thin Plain Weave ivory fabric. The chair’s open-back design offers a light and airy feel, enhancing the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a contemporary design of straight lines, this armchair gives status and personality to the space. The matte wood detail on the sides provides a touch of design and elegance to t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Modern Open Frame Club Chairs w/Floating Seat & Back in Oak & Teal Fabric a Pair
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern oak open frame club chairs with a floating upholstered seat & back in teal
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.75 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
innovative interior projects. With an open-back design, the Olga chair showcases a perfect balance between
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
Olga Dining Chair in Black Wood Finish and Gray Fabric, with Open Back Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
sleek, curvaceous silhouette and distinctive open-back design, the Olga chair captures attention with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
Mat Dining Chair in Walnut Wood Finish with Open Back and Light Gray Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Mat dining chair from Uultis combines simplicity and sophistication with its upholstered seat
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Georgian period mahogany open armchair with fretwork back
Located in Malton, GB
back is very fine and has an almost Art nouveau look to it even though the chair is easily over 100
Category
Antique 18th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Elephant Carved 20th Century Open Armchair Brown Frame and Back Splat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
item. As the design is open arms, this makes it comfortable and can be used as an occasional chair in
Category
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 42.52 in W 26.58 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic and refined pair of camel back open-arm lounge chairs. Carved wood frames with a distressed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
1960's Original Vintage Dining Armchairs - Open Back - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs - Open Back.
We have a large quantity of these
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Sexy Pair Italian Gio Ponti style Tall Back Brass Side Dining Chair Mid-Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy pair Italian Gio Ponti style brass dining chairs with open back and tapered legs. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
of this collection, Ponti 969, is a playful rendition of the standout feature of this chair: its open
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Grosfeld House Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
3 American Victorian laminated rosewood open back side chairs with scroll design. (PRICED EACH
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
French Art Nouveau Walnut and Velvet Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut open back side chair with carved floral design and pink velvet seat.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
sabots and an interesting open back. These Italian modern chairs were recently upholstered in a stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Coastal Bent Loop Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
lounge chairs. With gracefully curved frames and an open spindle back, these chairs embody a relaxed
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of French Art Nouveau Leather Side Chairs
By Gaillard
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau walnut sleigh design open back side chairs with brown leather seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Grosfeld House Side or Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
sculptural open back of the chairs lends itself to the beauty of the fabric and curvature of the wood that
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Outdoor French Victorian Brass Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Outdoor French Victorian brass open back side chairs with stretcher and upholstered seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Illum WIkkelso Model-EK Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and an airy, open-back design. The chair has been completely restored, with new Pirelli webbing for
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Grete Jalk model 128 lounge chair in teak France & Son Denmark 1960
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
back of this beautiful chair with its organic shapes and clean lines giving it a stunning profile. With
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
have a very pretty walnut veneer. They have a very elegant design with an open work back. The chairs
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Set of Four Rustic Oak Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of four Italian oak rustic dining chairs with open backs, the top backrest is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Side Chairs for Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant pair of occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 12 Georgian Style Open Diamond Backed Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Georgian style (Mid 20th Century) mahogany lattice diamond back arm chairs with
Category
20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs with Harp Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight Regency style ivory painted dining chairs with open back and harp detail, and tie
Category
20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Lounge Chair with Open Back Design in Natural Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: teak wood offered in various stains.
Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Jim Peed, Drexel
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 49.5 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style.
The open backs and bottoms of the chairs are adorned
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered back and arms provide additional comfort from the traditional open back style of standard
Category
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
English Georgian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Cent) mahogany open arm chair with shaped back and upholstered in a
Category
20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Regency Style Bamboo Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Regency Style bamboo open arm chair with high back design and upholstered seat and back panel (19
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
19th century Desk Chair, England 1837-40
Located in Leimen, DE
smooth casters, providing easy mobility and convenience.
Round Shape and Open Back Design: The chair
Category
Antique 1830s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Ming Dynasty Style Wedding Chair with Carved Medallion and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
medallion, curving armrests and natural wood patina. The chair’s open back is elegantly adorned with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Oak and Rush Armchair by LOV, Netherlands ca 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lines of the sleek legs and semi-open back.
This beautiful chair’s simplicity and honest design
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster
By Monica Förster, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
the concept of the Artifort Suit chair. The open back provides both lightness to the aesthetics of the
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa & footstool by Monica Förster
By Monica Förster, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
the concept of the Artifort Suit chair. The open back provides both lightness to the aesthetics of the
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
French Louis XVI Moire Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI (18th Cent) white painted open arm chairs with oval back having a carved
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale style (late 19th Century) mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Open Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every open back chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an open back chair, we have 60 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the open back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An open back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made open back chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Uultis Design and Alfred Christensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Open Back Chair?
An open back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $535 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
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 Open Back Chair
- What are open-back heels called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What open-back heels are called depends on the design of the back. A high-heeled shoe with a completely open back is a mule. On the other hand, heels with a strap in the back to keep the shoes in place are slingbacks. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of heels from some of the world's top boutiques.
- What are open-back shoes called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What an open-back shoe is called depends on its style. If the shoe has a closed toe and a completely open back, it's a mule, while an open heel with a strap to hold it in place is a slingback. A sandal with an open back is usually referred to as a slide. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of shoes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It’s highly recommended that if you need to open the back of your Rolex watch, you take it to a Rolex dealer. A trained professional will use special tools to access the back. Attempting to open your watch by yourself — rather than visiting a professional — may cause damage to your luxury timepiece. If you want to open it anyway, it is said that you can open the watch with the use of a rubber ball that measures about three inches across. Press the ball hard into the back of the case, and twist it in a counter-clockwise direction. Find a collection of vintage and modern Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Waltham pocket watch, seek the help of an experienced watch repairer. Opening a pocket watch on your own could end up damaging the timepiece. A professional has the tools necessary to perform the task safely. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Waltham pocket watches.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
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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.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.