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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
Refinished Pair of Victorian Style Press Back Spiral Maple Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished pair of Victorian style press back spiral maple chairs with cane seat. Cane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 40.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Gerrit Rietveld Pressroom Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld, 't Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
stainless steel and has a return mechanism, so that the Press Room Chair always moves back to its original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French De Stijl Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
George III Hepplewhite Linen Press in Golden Figured Mahogany, circa 1790
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
pattern book which particularly favoured oval panels in cupboards, presses, bookcases and chair-backs, was
Category
Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Linen Presses
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Press Back Arm Chair, Office Chair, American 1950, H609
American 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Press Room Chair in Coral Pink, Designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Eindhoven, NL
steel and has a return mechanism, so that the Press Room Chair always moves back to its original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Press Room Chair in Green Velvet, Designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Eindhoven, NL
steel and has a return mechanism, so that the Press Room Chair always moves back to its original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Press Room Chair in Soft Brown Nubuck, Designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Eindhoven, NL
steel and has a return mechanism, so that the Press Room Chair always moves back to its original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Set of Six Antique American Red Oak Press Back Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six charming antique late 19th century American red oak press back dining chairs including
Category
Antique 1890s American Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
S Dexter Antique Chair Press Back Chair, Circa 1920s
By Dexter Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Cute press back chair by Dexter. Made of solid maple with pine seat,
Good vintage condition. Wear
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Early 20th Century Press Back Adirondack Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folky press back rocking chair has a wonderful mellow patina and is in fine sturdy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Mona Liza Furniture Handcrafted Oak Press Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is a set of Vintage Mona Liza Fine Furniture handcrafted oak press back
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.5 in W 17.7 in D 19 in
Set 6 Carved Maple Press Back Chair, American 1900, H892
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set 6 Carved Maple Press back chair, American 1900, H892
American 1900
Solid Maple
Original
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Dining Chairs, Set of 4 Press Back Kitchen Chairs, Canada 1900, B2016
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, set of 4 press back kitchen chairs, antique furniture, Canada, 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 44.5 in W 16.75 in D 16 in
Early 1900s Press Back Rocking Chair with New Leather Seat
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very old press back oak rocking chair, circa early 1900s. Features reconditioned oak frame and new
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Oak, Press Back, Canada 1950, B2795
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage dining chairs, set of 4, Oak, Press Back, Canada 1950, B2795
Canada 1950
Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Press Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of press back chairs available for sale. The range of distinct press back chairs — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Find 28 antique and vintage press back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Press back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Press back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Sun at Six, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Richard Yasmine each produced beautiful press back chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Press Back Chairs?
Press back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,556, while the lowest priced sells for $449 and the highest can go for as much as $73,518.
Questions About Press Back Chairs
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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, 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 17, 2023Shield 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 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.
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