Vintage High Back Chair

158 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

For a lovely option for seating, or just for something classic to showcase your style, we have some lovely vintage high back chairs for you to take a look at. They are constructed with the style and care of Old Worlds craftsman, and will take your normal, ordinary room and give it a new lease on style. Take a look at this collection for details and options.

Carraton PU Leather Button Tufted Upholstered Office Chair With Nailhead Trim,Glam Green

Attractive Wingback Chair

Over-the-top design for an elegant, sophisticated dining chair with a high back and black velvet upholstery. The exquisite frame gives it a unique look, perfect for a classy, moody dining room.

Hillsby Oriental Area Rug in Teal/Beige

Incredibly awesome vintage high wing

Tall wing backs are characteristic for vintage arm chairs. This high back one sports juicy yellow velvet upholstery and traditional nailheads trim accent. Carved legs complete this classic, yet striking design.

Nurture& The Glider Plus - Premium Nursery Power Recliner | Adjustable Head and Lumbar Support

Black on black high back queens throne

This beautiful, high-backed chair is an incredibly fascinating piece of furniture that is perfect for any original interior design. Beautifully carved base with velvet upholstery creates a complete whole, bringing to mind the royal throne.

This vintage arm chair is, simply, astonishing in its design. It has a sturdy hardwood frame with gorgeous curvature, with a lovely-tufted back and beautifully-shaped seat, both upholstered in a pink satin fabric.

Jonti-Craft Feeding Chair

Vintage high back chair- b-real happy

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british-lord: ♔The Old High British Aristocracy♔

A magnificent piece of furniture for luxurious living rooms that crave for striking and comfortable masterpieces. The sofa has a very high, button-tufted back with rolled arms and 2 removable seat cushions - all upholstered in purple velvet material. It rests on highly-polished metal legs.

Constituting a bold mid-century project, these two chairs just cannot be separated. They complement each other perfectly, being like each other's mirror reflections. Their unique design amazes with their high backrests and curved, one side armrests.

Top quality antique Jacobean chair handcrafted from scratch. The chair is constructed from a sturdy wooden frame and features a leather upholstered backrest and seating area. The wood is then finished in a glossy black finish for that outstanding touch of midcentury class.

Boasting with characteristic, rich rolled arms and wood silver-finished legs, this unique purple high back chair will add eclecticism to any interior. It has a premium foam construction for greater softness. Measures overall 34.6"L x 30"W x 66"H.

Amot Feeding Chair

Cozy Wingback Chair

Feeding Chair

Jakyrah High Back Executive Faux Leather Office Chair with Back Support, Armrest and Lumbar Support

Laminate Adjustable Rectangle 3 Students Activity Table & Chairs

Cathedral Back Chair

Vintage High Back Chair

The most characteristic of this vintage high back chair is its navy upholstery with huge blue dots, around which a rich beige pattern develops. But the frame of this chair catches the eye with a dull matt finish and metal mesh on the armrests.

Joliet High Back Club Chair

With classy tufting and beautifully curved sides, this tastefully crafted club chair adds a substantial element of refined style to any living space. Crafted of solid wood and soft, durable polyster fabric, it has quality in ever detail.

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Vintage High Back Chair

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

Vintage high back chairs don’t just offer extra seating, but they’re also a great way for you to add a brand new style reference, color or silhouette to any room. Read on as we’ve compiled tips on how to spot the best one for your home.

How do I get the right size vintage high back chair?

If you are wondering which chair can fit your home, you first need to consider the room’s size. It is always a good idea if you make a floor plan like what interior designers do when figuring out several different ways of ensuring a furniture’s fit.

A good floor plan will also ensure that you utilize the available space in your room efficiently and avoid clutter. What’s more, you’ll be able to set enough room for a walkway around your vintage high back chair.

Remember as you’re getting the measurements of your space to take note of furniture-to-wall-clearance, so you don’t get the vintage piece that doesn’t feel right or fit into your space. If you have a room that’s rather small in size, a huge vintage high back chair can look overbearing. In a large living space, a tiny chair will also look off.

What's the best upholstery for a vintage high back chair?

Look for a type of fabric that is resistant to staining apart from being high quality. A good quality fabric will be able to give you more comfort and last a lot longer compared to an inexpensive material. If you have toddlers or pets, then it is definitely a great idea to get a vintage high back chair that has a stain-resistant fabric as spills are more likely to happen.

When you’re checking out the upholstery material of a vintage high back chair, don’t forget to assess whether its color can coordinate with your room’s style or not. Every piece in a room must look great together. The furniture pieces don’t have to match, but they should at least complement each other. If you choose the right color for your vintage high back chair, you will enjoy a more conducive atmosphere for dinner parties and get-togethers. It is, therefore, a good thing to adhere to one theme.

If you’re having a hard time choosing a color for your chair as it’s crucial from the fact that it affects a room’s mood, just opt for neutral wood colors. You can add a pop of color through cushions or throws. If you get tired of the color, you can simply change the throw pillows instead of getting a chair in another color.

How do I make sure the construction of a vintage high back chair is durable?

When you are selecting a vintage high back chair, it is imperative that you select the item that has a quality construction. As much as possible, only choose the one that is made of solid wood. Although that would be your best bet when it comes to durability, your wallet may not like it. However, you have to remember that the piece has already lasted generations and it will continue to do so. This means you’re making an investment on the right piece of furniture.

If your budget really won’t be able to accommodate a quality craftsmanship, your other best options are imitation wood pieces.