Gone are the days when furniture lined the walls and didn't enter into the room. Nowadays we place console tables behind sofas, place lamp tables in the middle of the room with sneaky plug sockets in the floor and allow furniture to become a central focus in the room. This recent change means that more and more designers are taking an interest in the back of furniture as well as the front.
The Lace Back
One of the most innovative designs I have seen, taking inspiration form the the corset, this chair gives the impression of being open to the viewer. The gold back blends with the curtains and fireplace to create an encapsulated appearance.
Patterned Dining
Looking at a chair that always has it's back on show, the dining chair is perhaps the most important to consider when planning the interior. The fabric used on the backs of these chairs connects the black frame to the white base and adds pattern and focus.
Victoria Ghost
A delicate take on the Victoria Ghost Chair designed by Phillip Starck. This chair is beautiful from the front and the back.
Simplistic Contrast
Although the back of the chair is plain and simple, this creates a contrast to the front which boasts strong colour and deep buttoning detail. The colour is contained within the dining area, while the back matches the monochromatic surroundings.
Ikat Black
In this design, all colour and pattern radiates from the back of the chairs out, into the room. The bold organic pattern contrasts to the regimented repetition to create a stunning feature.
