$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Club Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
This fine-quality chair has stitched waffle-pattern upholstery. The chair has an oval backrest with an x-cross on the back.
Fabric, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined iconic set of six oval X-Back dining side chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture.
Fabric, Beech
$2,777Sale Price / set|50% Off
Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X Back Linen Upholstery Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming, understated set of dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Regency Style X Back Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Giltwood
By Thomas Pheasant, Tommi Parzinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements as seen in the works of Tommi Parzinger. Includes two Gazelle like re-curved arm c...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Contemporary Oval X-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern oval x-back club chairs or lounge chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Carved mahogany frames, with tan upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Oval Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive set of 6 dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. This set is without arms (although we do have 2 arm chairs available in a separate listing). These chairs ar...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Barbara Barry Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight Barbara Barry for Baker attributed dining chairs featuring Barry's iconic oval x-back.
Fabric, Beech
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H 29.75 in W 108 in D 48 in
Dining Table with X-Back Dining Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent signature design by Barbara Barry. In overall very good condition with some minor rough spots on the table edge. Extension dining table dimensions are given below, includ...
Mahogany
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H 38 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
Set of 2 Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture X Back Dining Chairs with Arms
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 2 X back dining chairs with arms designed by Barbara Barry for Baker.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Oval X-Back Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A twist on a French neoclassic form. Oval X-splat to the back and fully upholstered to the front. Exposed wood frame with flaring arms and tapered legs. This chair converges to a foc...
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H 27.5 in W 26.13 in D 29.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Regency Style Oval X-Back Lounge Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Southampton, NY
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company Regency Style Oval X-Back Lounge Arm Chair These beautiful and comfortable lounge chairs are in mint condition, recently reupholstered in w...
Wood
Barbara Barry X Back Slipper Chairs for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural X back slipper lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 2000s.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Barbara Barry Collection for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair designed by Barbara Barry.
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X Back Chairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in North Canton, OH
One of the most widely recognized and iconic Barry designs for Baker. These X back beauties are in exceptional vintage condition. Condition Disclosure: Please understand nearly all...
Upholstery
Barbara Baker Oval X Back Chairs for Baker, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fabulous set of eight Barbara Barry oval X back chairs for Baker. These lovely chairs are in a mahogany finish.
Fabric, Mahogany
White X Back Baker Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White X-Back Baker chair with pink Faux Ostrich Vinyl seat.
Wood
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H 37.25 in W 27 in D 18 in
Stunning Pair of Oval X-Back Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Jupiter, FL
A twist on a French neoclassic form. Oval X-splat to the back and fully upholstered to the front. Exposed wood frame with flaring arms and tapered legs. This chair converges to a foc...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Barbara Barry Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of eight dining chairs. Bearing the signature Barbara Barry X-back, the oval dining chair features a refined mahogany wood frame and inset back upholstered in a beautiful corn ...
Leather, Wood
Barbara Barry Oval Dining Table and Eight Oval X Back Chairs for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fabulous Barbara Barry dining set for Baker. The Mahogany dining table is in the style of the 19th century English dining table, paired down to a more elementary form, the extended...
Mahogany
Set of Eight Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
Bearing the signature Barbara Barry X -back these oval dining chairs feature a refined wood frame and inset upholstered back in java finish with x pattern cream velvet fabric. Set of...
Upholstery, Wood
$10,020 / set
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$652Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
Slope Arm Sofa by Baker Furniture, Beige Silk, Late 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making it ideal for lounging or ente...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six French square back dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a distinctive square back and seat with a Gustavian style...
Fabric, Beech
$2,980Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Organic French Riviera Dining Chairs – Set of 4, Mid-Century Rattan Artistry
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of mid-century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
Rattan
$9,198
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 35.44 in
1960s Three Seater Chesterfield In Sturdy Leather By Norell AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful and highly collectible 1960s Chesterfield three-seater sofa, designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell AB, Sweden. This piece is a refined Scandinavian interpre...
Leather
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
W 28.75 in L 159.45 in
Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Barbara Barry for Baker White Bouclé Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker White Boucle Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 37 deep x 34.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 23 inches We take our photos in a con...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,471Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century High-Back Armchairs in Mustard Mohair Velvet
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
A quintessential example of the post-war European modernist movement, this distinct pair of lounge chairs represents the pinnacle of tactile comfort and structural discipline. Design...
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Max Tufted Club Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood modern pair of large max club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The chairs feature a large hardwood frame with slightly different but complemen...
Brass
$2,601Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
$9,120Sale Price|24% Off
H 40 in W 80 in D 48 in
Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist 1970s Spanish Revival or Brazilian Colonial Style Hand Tools carved studded Leather wrapped stained Oak Full Bar L shaped set with 6 leather Hand carved Bar Stools with wal...
Steel, Iron
$850 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in New Bouclé Fabric by Spahn, Germany 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in New Bouclé Fabric by Spahn, Germany 1950s Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Spahn, Germany 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a of white bouclé fabr...
Bouclé, Beech
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.