The ladderback is a classic look acquiring continual, subtle updates. From the wood back with woven seat of the Shakers to low, mid-century Wegner, you'll find a great range of looks, sources, ages, and prices:
The ladderback is a classic look acquiring continual, subtle updates. From the wood back with woven seat of the Shakers to low, mid-century Wegner, you'll find a great range of looks, sources, ages, and prices:
Top row:
• "A lovely pic of a typical tall ladder back chair - Shaker House" from Best Shaker Chair Sources 2009
• Danish Modern Ladderback Chair from Danish Teak Classics
• Wegner from Room & Board ($1690)
• c. 1780 Five-Slat Ladderback Armchair from Olde Hope Antiques
• Plantation Teak Folding Side Chair with Ladder Back & Seat from Restaurant Bar Furniture ($511)
Bottom row:
• Teak/Aluminum Ladder Back Restaurant Chair from TablesChairsBarstools.com ($66)
• Isabella Chair from Pottery Barn ($139)
• Ladder Back Chairs with Upholstered Seat - Set of 2 from Target ($289.99)
• Wynn Ladderback Chair from Pottery Barn ($229-$299)
• Classic Ladderback chair from L.L. Bean ($399)
I always want to like ladderback chairs but rarely do. They just look uncomfortable and farmhouse-y. Although those danish teak ladderbacks could make me eat these words.
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