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Set 4 Heywood Wakefield Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Heywood Wakefield solid Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back side Chairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 19 in D 20 in
English Chippendale Oak Splat Back Outset Corner Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale oak corner chair with a carved molded centered edge, flanking carved splat
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
1980s Modernist Dining Chairs with Burl Wood Back Splat
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
lines and burl wood panels on the front and back. New Sherpa faux fur seat covers.
Non arm chairs
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Six Walnut and Tooled Leather Splat-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of dining chairs, with four side chairs and two armchairs. Made of walnut with tooled salmon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique Pair of Windsor Bow-Brace Back Side Chairs with Decorative Splat, 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with a decorative splat and finely
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 17 in
Swedish Set of Six Vintage Side Chairs w/ Pierce-Carved Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
of vintage chairs from Sweden each feature gracefully round chair backs with pierce-carved splat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 6 Mid-Century Splat Back Arm and Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century maple armchairs and side Chairs with brass accents along back rail and arms
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric back splat, turned spool arms, a triangular wooden seat, and spindle side stretchers. The chair
Category
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.25 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Measures- 34"H x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of 6 English Dining Chairs w/Pierced Back Splats & Chinoiserie Style Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of six dining chairs, with soft colors and chinoiserie style painted influences
Category
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 44 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
French Provincial Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Pierced Back Splat and Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Curved cabriole style legs and elegant pierced splats on the backs. #6196
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
H 41.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
1960s Asian Chinoiserie Scholar Splat Back and Larsen Cushions Armchairs – Set
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
feature is their splat back design, a solid vertical panel positioned between the backrest and the canned
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 42.75 in W 21 in D 20 in
Vintage Elephant Carved 20th Century Open Armchair Brown Frame and Back Splat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved padded armrests. The back splat support shows a leaf carved on it, bringing fine detail to the
Category
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 42.52 in W 26.58 in D 25.99 in
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals
France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Pearwood
H 30.12 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
frequently encountered as the back splat of klismos chairs, in no example more familiar than in a group of
Category
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
traditional Chinese motif decorate the back splat of the chair, with graceful serpentine-like curves adorning
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Spoon backed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
mahogany burl veneered back splat gives these chairs a luxurious touch. Upgrade your dining experience
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs
By John Gee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
’ and (?) ‘WP’. SOANE MUSEUM, 4 plain splat back chairs marked with incised J within a G and with
Category
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
H 33.27 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 37.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine, early pair of Georgian oak hall chairs with turned legs and stretchers, and canted splat
Category
Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
An exclusive set of 6 Victorian Mahogany splat back dining chairs made by master carpenter James
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
English Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century English Georgian style carved mahogany armorial splat back side chairs with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Venetian Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (18/19th Cent) painted splat back side chairs with stretcher and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
same pink fabric and cording is used. Chair back splats are framed in carved wood. The backs, however
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.54 in
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
are a high quality dining chair with enough hand carved detail in the back for them to stand apart
Category
2010s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Essex Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
pierced back splat. The arm chair has scrolled arms at a height of 27.5 inches and a drop in seat at a
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
as some minor nicks to finish on legs. Small Expansion of joint to back splat. Chairs are quite
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with a smooth round tubular frame having a classic hat chair yoke style top rail and a wide, flat back
Category
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
12 Antique English Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs Supplied by Mario Buatta
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Morristown, NJ
chairs with pierced splat backs, and (6) side chairs of similar design, all of mahogany with pale green
Category
Antique 1890s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
open pierced splats with shaped backs, the elbow chairs having shaped open arms, newly reupholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Mahogany George II Queen Anne Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mahogany Geroge II Queen Anne Style Splat Back Dining Chairs
Includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Set of Eight Orum Mobler Ashwood Dining Chairs Table
By Ørum Møbler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
professionally cleaned and looks lovely, the chairs are stylish with elegant back splats.
Standard chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Michael Taylor Walnut 6 Dining Chairs Baker Furniture Far East Collection 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
Michael Taylor Far East Collection for Baker Furniture six dining chairs splat back Model 6325
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Armchair with Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
Official’s Hat chairs. Adorned with carved medallions on the back splat, the chair is raised on straight legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
18th Century continental satinwood armchairs
Located in London, GB
splats. The chairs with well-shaped set-back arms and stuff over seats supported on tapering legs ending
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
and intricately carved splat backs make this chair both stylish and desirable. The seat, adorned with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Chinoiserie Armchairs in Red Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of lacquered armchairs with chinoiserie details on the back splats and chair seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric design is used in back splat of the chair. This chair comes with a custom silk fabric cushion.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
3-Piece Set of Qing Dynasty Armchairs and Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
carvings on the back splat of the chairs are very delicate. The chairs are made from the core of elm wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chippendale Style Console, Wall or over the Mantle Mirrors, a Pair Italian
Located in Manhasset, NY
intricately pierced and carved chair back splats are common, and luxury upholstery is also a hallmark of the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Set of Six 18th Century Hand-Painted Italian, Lucca Vase Splat-Back Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Set of Six Hand Painted Vase Splat Chairs with Cabriole legs. 18th c. from Lucca
Three have
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 Antique Period American Colonial Pine Splat Back Chairs lLate 18th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Late 18th Century American Colonial side chairs circa 1750, having a contoured back with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six Antique Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
modification to the Classic Chinese splat back chair. Classic mortise and tenon joinery construction with
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Six Ebonized Bobbin Turned Splat Back Armchairs Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of six 19th century ebonized bobbin turned splat back armchairs dining chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 39.81 in W 20.08 in D 21.07 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Corner Chair with Simple Horizontal Back-Splats
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century walnut corner chair with simple horizontal back-splats.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of George III Sidechairs with Carved and Pierced Back Splats
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A well carved and beautifully patinated pair of mahogany chairs, ca. 1780, the crest carved with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Carved Satinwood Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, west Sussex
seat and also across the back splat. Each chair measures 18 in – 46 cm wide, 19 in – 48.2 cm deep and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of William IV Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
arm and a carved central back splat.
These chairs have recently been upholstered.
Size:
Height 34
Category
Antique Early 1800s British William IV Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten Mahogany Hepplewhite Influenced Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
chair having a pierced and carved back splat.
These chairs have recently been refurbished and are in
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ten Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Gothic
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
.
Back splat has the intricately hand-carved Gothic interlaced designs.
Further hand-carving to the legs
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Finely Carved Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
Located in Providence, RI
not enough, the arms and arm supports are fully carved as is the entire back splat, crest, etc. This
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Victorian Beech and Elm Splat Back Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian beech and elm splat back chairs.
The chairs are a classic design and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Splat-Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
An Ash and Elm splat-back Windsor armchair, North-East England, probably Yorkshire circa 1870
Category
Antique 1840s English Country Windsor Chairs
Set of four brass side chairs with elaborate back splat
Located in New York, NY
Set of four brass side chairs with elaborate back splat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of splat back chairs available for sale. Each of these unique splat back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Splat back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Splat back chairs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Thonet produced beautiful splat back chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Splat Back Chairs?
Splat back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,867, while the lowest priced sells for $403 and the highest can go for as much as $12,640.
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 Splat 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.
- 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 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 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, 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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