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George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
Walnut and Hickory Construction
Single Board carved Sap
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chairs Solid Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of 6 straight back chairs designed by George Nakashima Studios c. 1960s. Hand carved spindles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century.
These are straight back
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
A pair of Italian mahogany "upright" small side chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair is distinguished by the old leather seats and turned elements. These straight back chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A pair of Italian Renaissance Revival mahogany "upright" side chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair is distinguished by the old leather seats and turned elements. These straight back chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 34.25 in W 17 in D 16 in
Pair Yellow Straight Back Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair yellow straight back stools. Provincial Sicilian "panchette" made of fir with decoratively
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Fir
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has been replaced with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Six Painting in Red Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood Straight-back chair. The bright red and gold frames highlight each painting.
The chair is 55
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straight barrel legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
1960’s Straight Back Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960?s straight back bentwood dining chair by Ton ? set of eight
1960?s straight back bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back & Ebonized Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood finish. The straight high back gives these chairs a more modern appearance and offer great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 40.25 in W 26 in D 28 in
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company Chair in Cane
By Douglas Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
American furniture. The straight high back gives this chair a more modern appearance. Also note the lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
set of 4 chair by Melchior Bega circa 1950
Located in TARBES, FR
furniture.
Curved front legs and straight back legs give these chairs a distinctive and refined look
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Modern Manhattan Chair Made with Oak and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
developments of modern architecture.
With its sober design and straight back, the Manhattan chair is the
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
and middle bottom stretchers, connecting the straight back legs. The chairs have been photographed in
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C. 4 Swedish Grace Style Blonde Wood Side Chairs with Paisley Fabric
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Morristown, NJ
.
The chairs feature straight backs, subtle curves, and finely proportioned legs, all hallmarks of this
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Set of 6 1960’s Scandinavian modern oak and leather armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
designer chairs made in oak. Leather saddle seat joined to the frame. Modular design chairs, straight backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fine Quality Regency Style High Back Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Walnut arm chair, it has a straight deep back, the chair is upholstered in a dainty regency stripe
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III wing chair, the straight back with outscrolled wings raised over
Category
Antique 1790s Irish George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Mordern, Brutalist Table and Chairs Set
By Charlotte Perriand, Olavi Hanninen, Pierre Chapo
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
mind. The chairs feature straight backs and square seats, while the armchairs offer additional support
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Elm
Vintage 13 ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite design, such as shorter more curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair backs, all
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 156.7 in D 48.04 in
Pair of Bill Sofield Baker Contemporary Upholstered Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
chairs with straight backs and slightly flared arms are upholstered in a beautiful slate blue fabric with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Gold Tone Upholstered Barstools
Located in Locust Valley, NY
front and back. Chair backs and seat are a rounded angular shape. Fabric is geometric with gold, peach
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Metal
The Hunchback / - Strange beauty -
By Reiner Schwarz
Located in Berlin, DE
protruding from the straight back of the chair, but her whole body consists of hump-like bulges. However, she
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
Waka Waka Contemporary Straight Back Wood Dining Chair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waka Waka straight back chair is one of our most subtle silhouettes, intended as an elegant seating
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Italian Style Hall Chairs with Gilt Finials
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking pair of straight back chairs with giltwood finials
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Oil on Canvas, American Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
curls and a lace cap in her hair. She sits on a wine colored upholstered straight back chair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Waka Waka Contemporary Leaning Back Wood Dining Chair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bed and clean joinery. Pair with our straight back dining chair.
CNC machined parts in Baltic
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Organic 93” Slab Walnut Dining Table- Hand Crafted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straight back chairs with wood legs as shown are available in separate listing.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Upholstered White Wash Dining Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
White wash upholstered dining chair with straight back and trellis design to rear.
Can be ordered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded fabric with piping
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Two Mid Century 'Karin' Dining Chairs by E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, straight back, imbuia dining chairs by renowned South African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Imbuia
H 91 in W 39 in D 43 in
1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, and tapered straight legs. Chair backs and seats are upholstered in a beige color delicate threaded
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
the Straight-Backed chair designed by George Nakashima 1947
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six walnut side chairs with hand-hewn hickory spindles and shaped seats, on four splayed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hickory
Early George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful early version of the N19 straight back chair in birch. Designed and made by George
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair Louis Philiippe Straight Back Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of circa 1850 mahogany arm chairs have beautifully scrolled arms and curved legs and new
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
more comfortable than a straight back chair. Can be used as a desk chair, dining chair or hall chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Straight Back Chaise Lounge Chairs -a Pr
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
Relax in style with this pair of Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Straight Back Chaise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 48 in
Pair of Straight Back Luxury Duresta Brown Leather Club Armchairs
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather luxury Contemporary straight back club armchairs RRP £3900
Please note the delivery fee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Gary Kulak Large Straight Chair Contemporary Modern Metal Floor Sculpture 1981
By Gary Kulak
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
whimsical composition of a tall straight back chair. Per the artist, "At the center of my sculptural
Category
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 72 in W 8.5 in D 8.25 in
Continental Faux Bois Garden Set, circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
have impressive wood grain and patina, with straight backs.
Chairs measures: H: 29" L: 17" D: 19".
Category
Early 20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941
By Paul Follot
Located in Paris, FR
is set on four fluted and tapered legs. The front legs of the armchairs and straight back chairs are
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Queen Anne Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Virginia, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne walnut wing back chair with straight back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms
Category
Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cotton, Muslin
H 45 in W 32.5 in D 31 in
Lovely Aged Oxblood Brown / Red Height Straight Wingback Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
full deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish
This is as mentioned a nice and straight back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.71 in W 35.04 in D 33.86 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
stunning wood grain. The straight high back gives these chairs a more modern appearance. Upholstery is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Antique Georgian Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
and supportive, with removable drop in seats. There are six straight back side chairs and two matching
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Classic Straight Back Spindle Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of spindle arm chairs in the style of Napoleon III. Straight back. Covered in vintage Belgian
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Vintage Grand Set Ten Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic English made set of ten Hepplewhite style Shield Back dining chairs, dating
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Pair Louis Philiipe Straight Back Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of circa 1850 mahogany arm chairs have beautifully scrolled arms and curved legs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique English set of ten mahogany shield back dining chairs of "Hepplewhite
Category
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.77 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Painted Pine Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A single plank seat ladder back chair with straight top rail, gently curved back, sabre legs to the
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Chairs
Materials
Pine
1960's Dining Table & 8 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
back chairs and a pair of carver armchairs.
The table has an extra leaf to extend the dining area
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs by Baker
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of straight back upholseterd arm chairs by Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
set of 6 dining chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
nice set of 6 gloss white dining chairs. straight backs, but comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Pair of English Antique Slipper Chairs (William & Mary Style)
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual pair of tall straight back slipper chairs. With mahogany wood frames and all new upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
A pair of Art Deco club chairs, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The square shaped chairs with straight backs, upholstered arms and decorated with stylized carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Industrial Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 iron straight back dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Straight Backed Chair
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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, 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.
- 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.
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