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Vintage Leather Sling Back Black Leather and Bamboo Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This is a super chic vintage chair from Spain. It's great next to a short cocktail table. It's in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
LC1 Style Canvas Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
sling back and seat.
Club chair, armchair.
Measures: Arm height 21.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Style Sling Chair & Stool Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
.
New leather sling back rest.
Chair 35.75 tall x 23.75 w x 26.5 d Seat h 17.75
Arm 24.75
Stool 14.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmi, Ecuador, c. 1960's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1952, USA. The iconic sling-back T chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and legs with steel cross
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
T-Chair by Katavolos, Littel & Kelley for Laverne Intl w/ Custom Leather by AVO
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sling back T-chair originally designed by William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 30.5 in
Arne Norell Wenge and Calfskin Sirocco Safari Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
on the back sling of one chair. Sold and priced as a pair. Please message me for a personalized
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wenge
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Atelier Sonja Wasseur
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Atelier Sonja Wasseur, featuring an adjustable buckled back
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Basildon, London
frame, the chair features a black leather sling which holds the back and seat cushions, both upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.01 in W 27.26 in D 44.01 in
Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Basildon, London
frame, the chair features a black leather sling which holds the back and seat cushions, both upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.01 in W 27.26 in D 44.01 in
Mid-Century Leather Safari Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be borrowed during
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of 2 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sling-back T chair as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture series in 1952. With
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Safari Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
leaders and most famously Pope John Paul II who, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Set of 6 French Sculpted Oak and Studded Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
supportive by webbing and stuffing the seat instead of using the sling method of the chair back. The same
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tooled Leather Sling Safari / Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be borrowed during
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be borrowed during his 1985
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ben Soleimani Benton Dining Chair
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Benton leather sling back chair takes its cues from the archetypal director chair, offering a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ben Soleimani Benton Dining Chair in Matte Saddle - Carbon
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Benton leather sling back chair takes its cues from the archetypal director chair, offering a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Design Institute America Sling Back Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Newly reupholstered set of four DIA chrome sling back style dining chairs. Unique and stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Leather Sling Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single leather sling back chair, with chrome metal tube frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Pair of Ebonized Safari Sling-Back Chairs Upholstered in Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ebonized safari sling-back chairs upholstered in canvas.
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Pair of Michel Arnoult Leather Sling Back Chairs
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of armchairs by Michel Arnoult, manufactured circa 1960s, with sling backs and seats in tan
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 7 Saddle Leather Sling Back Dining Chairs by Jordi Vilanova
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Chicago, IL
A Set of seven leather sling back chairs by Spanish interior designer and furniture maker, Jordi
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lewis Mittman Sling Back Campaign Chairs
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of steel and brass leather sling back Campaign chairs by Lewis Mittman. In excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Falcon Sling Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: falcon leather seat and canvas back mahogany sling chair, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Pair of Spanish Low Sling Back Slipper Chairs in Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific pair of early 20th century low sling back slipper chairs. Beautifully constructed in
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Super Cool Sling Back Distressed Leather and Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stitched heavy leather sling back designed seat, padded arms and headrest.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
T Backed Sling Lounge Chair by Metropolitan Attub, Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Cincinnati, OH
T backed lounge chair with black leatherette cushions sitting on a metal tubed frame in a pewter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Dutch Colonial Solid Satinwood Caned Sling Back Planters Chairs, 1850
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Dutch Colonial Solid Satinwood Caned Sling Back Planters Chairs, c. 1850
Bleached Solid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
H 36 in W 24 in L 36 in
Odd Knutsen "Luna" Leather High Back Sling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Odd Knutsen "Luna" leather high back sling lounge chair and ottoman. Featuring a hardwood structure
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Odd Knutsen "Luna" Leather High Back Sling Lounge Chair for Hjellegjerde
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather sling seat suspended from a cherry stained wood frame lounge chair by Odd Knutsen for
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin High Backed Scoop, Cube, Sling Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pair of Milo Baughman "Scoop" or "sling" lounge chairs in great condition. They feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Pair of Canvas Sling-Back Campaign Folding, Adjustable Teak Chairs w/ Leg Rests
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of his and hers Campaign teak folding chairs with canvas sling seats. The back also adjusts
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Teak
H 38 in W 24 in D 38 in
A rare tall back sling chair in leather, iron & chrome atrib. to Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping , with solid iron combination , original patch work
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
A Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Sling Chair with Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Scandinavian modernistic sling back lounge chair, with carved rosewood frame and newly
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Sheepskin
Steel T Based Metro Furniture Corp Sling Chair Brian Kane Attr.
By Jules Heumann
Located in Chicago, IL
Architecturally inspired tubular steel T base, arms and back sling chair in pumpkin leather-like
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Reclining Sling Leather Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco reclining sling back leather lounge chairs. During production, the wooden parts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Pair Custom Leather & Wrought Iron High Back Lounge Chairs
By Paul's Custom Saddlery
Located in Chicago, IL
. Leather sling backs can be adjusted to recline via brass buckle strap supports. Six chairs available
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
1920 Cantilevered Chrome Armchairs with black leather sling seat
By Mart Stam
Located in Houston, TX
Four iconic cantilevered armchairs of chrome tubular steel with black leather sling seat and back
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos
Iconic Sling Back T Chair
The Leather Seat is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare T Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, William Katavolos
Located in Dorchester, MA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 36 in W 33.5 in D 29 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vatne Mobler, circa 1975
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sigurd Ressell falcon high back sling lounge chair and ottoman by Vatne Mobler, circa 1975.
The
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.25 in W 31 in L 38.25 in
Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as model 3LC in Laverne
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in L 32.29 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Chairs and Ottomans in the Manner of Jean Gillon, Pair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Brazilian sling back lounge chairs with ottomans with upholstered seats and armrests from
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 2 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sling-back T chair as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture series in 1952. With
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Set of Six Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of six chromed steel frame Mies van der Rohe chairs with sling back and seat laced up with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 French Vintage Worn Oak Stitched Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
supportive by webbing and stuffing the seat instead of using the sling method of the chair back. The same
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Curvaceous Pair of American Wrought Iron Sling-Back Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous pair of American mid-century wrought-iron sling-back outdoor arm chairs; each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Pace Collection Chrome & Ostrich Leather Sling Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
. Ostrich embossed leather sling seat and back. Very detailed chairs with black resin capped feet and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
A Pair of Sri Lankan Teak and Cane Planters Chairs
Located in London, GB
Sri Lanka, circa 1920
A pair of 20th century Sri Lankan sling back planters chairs in the British
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Ingmar Relling Danish Modern Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair by Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy Siesta high back lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 34 in
Westnofa Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Siesta high back lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Westnofa Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Siesta high back lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Ingmar Relling Danish Modern Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair by Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy Siesta high back lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Steel T-Based Sling Chair by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Chicago, IL
Architecturally inspired tubular steel T base, arms and back sling chair in pumpkin leather-like
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
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Sling Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of sling back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct sling back chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Sling back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sling back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern sling back chairs are of considerable interest. Some sling back chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller sling back chairs, measuring 22 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Michel Arnoult each produced beautiful sling back chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Sling Back Chairs?
Sling back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,125 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.
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 Sling 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 sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are sling chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
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