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Spindle Back Chair Wire Support Antique
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic example of early American design and craftsmanship. This spindle back chair has great
Category
Antique 1880s American Primitive Side Chairs
Materials
Wire
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
A fine 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 32 in W 18 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Wood Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century, Tapiovaara inspired, blonde spindle back chairs with slightly low seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair' and it's makers are thought to be
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair' and it's makers are thought to be
Category
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Vintage Boho Rustic Spindle Back Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
spindle back design. Beautiful all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
the top back, 20" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17" and Seat width is 16.5".
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 blonde Farstrup spindle back dining chairs. In original condition with normal wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.375 in W 18.75 in D 19.75 in
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Late 18th Century Harlequin English Lancashire Spindle-back Chairs Set of 4
Located in Louisville, KY
These mid 18th Century English Harlequin Lancashire chairs are an amazing reflection of a time when
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm
H 39.25 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
design is typical for the early Danish Modern movement of the 1940-1950s where the spindle back was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of Three Elegant Chinese Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
The chairs are constructed with a back top rail, which is supported by round posts that continue
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Spindle Dowel Back Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice spindle back chairs with newly upholstered seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Danish design dining spindle back chairs in teak.
The seats are upholstered in a grey salt
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of six Mid-Century Modern spindle back chairs manufactured by Heywood Wakefield.
Sidechairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Danish Rosewood Spindle High-Back Formal Dining Chairs Vintage Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Denmark in 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of 8 Wooden Vintage Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These fantastic vintage wooden spindle-back chairs from the 1970s, designed in classic English
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 charming folk art style spindle back chairs made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
English Solid Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A quality set of English Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs. The set consists of two with arms and six
Category
20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fannett Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set Of 2
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Bunnik, NL
Set of 2 dining chairs made of teak plywood and black painted legs and spindle backs. Chairs are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Patricia Urquiola Designed 'Nub' Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spindle back chair in ebonized wood was designed for Andreu World by Patricia Urquiola
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
handmade farmhouse plank bottom seat spindle back chairs. These classic country chairs date from the first
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of Rare Lacquered Red Dutch Rush Seat Dining Chairs x 4
Located in Leicester, GB
A set of four rare spindle back chairs in the most beautiful strawberry red lacquer. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available
1940’s
Category
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 34.26 in
Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful antique French bronze Chiavari spindle back chair with padded seats upholstered in golden
Category
Vintage 1910s French Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 36.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
Reproduction Spindle Back Red Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back red side chair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Reproduction Spindle Back Whitewash Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back whitewash side chair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Reproduction Spindle Back Yellow Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back yellow side chair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back rocker, this gently rocking chair is very comfortable, having arms and a tall
Category
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space.
Please confirm location
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The wood is milled on our finely tuned machines, then shaped by hand into spindles, legs, back rests
Category
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chair of fine hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in segmented gray blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Reproduction Spindle Back Slate Armchair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back slate armchair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Spindle-Back Dunbar Model Dining Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s, this dining chair features a spindle-back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chair. This beautifully
Category
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Handsome Square Back Spindle Side Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Handsome Square Back Spindle side chairs with delicately carved foliage and beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted spindle chair with walnut base and leather seat, perfect for use at a desk or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Set of 5 white
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair primitive American antique 19th-century spindle or rod back wood chairs. Handmade with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Reproduction Spindle Back Light Green Side Chair with Blue Underneath
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back light green side chair with blue underneath.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Reproduction Spindle Back Powder Blue Armchair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Reproduction spindle back powder blue armchair.
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Seat Dining Side Accent Chair. truly antique furniture with 5 spindle back. One of the spindles appears
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Set of six elm spindle back dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of six elm spindle back dining chairs, the shaped backs with a carved central back splat. To
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.88 in W 17.72 in D 17.13 in
Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Spindle Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Spindle back dining chairs in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Gustav Stickley High Back Spindle Dining Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley High Back Spindle Dining Chair from the early 1900s. It is in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Goat Hair, Cotton, Oak
Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back / paddle arm Lounge Chair.. Made in Denmark. Handsome
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Organic Curved Back Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Ster Gelderland Style rocking chair with spindle back, and rush seat. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 39 in W 24 in D 35.75 in
Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
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Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of spindle back chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, all spindle back chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 258 antique and vintage spindle back chairs in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Spindle back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian spindle back chairs are consistently popular styles. Large spindle back chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller spindle back chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many spindle back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and George Nakashima produced popular spindle back chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $32,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Spindle Back Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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 balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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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