Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1970s American Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Lucite
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
1840s American Louis Philippe Antique Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Muslin
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Slipper Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
1970s French Vintage Slipper Chairs
1960s Danish Vintage Slipper Chairs
Stainless Steel
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20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
1950s Norwegian Vintage Slipper Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Antique and Vintage Slipper Chairs
Antique and vintage slipper chairs are popular fixtures in modern interiors due to their armless, compact designs with high backs and short legs making them perfect for even the tightest of spaces.
Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century. They were used in private dressing rooms and bedrooms for upper-class women to easily slide into their shoes, often assisted by a maid, when corsets and heavy petticoats made dressing a cumbersome task. Since this emergence in the boudoir, slipper chairs have become an essential piece of furniture in modern homes.
In the 1950s, American interior designer Billy Baldwin — whose clients included Jackie Onassis and Bunny Mellon — placed slipper chairs in the living room for the first time. He saw them as the ideal chairs for entertaining. Their low seats and tall, curved backs invite guests to sit; the lack of arms, however, places a limit on comfort.
Slipper chairs can be found in various styles, from the classic mid-centuy modern with unadorned legs to 1930s French Art Deco with a shorter back. Edward Wormley designed some of the most iconic mid-century modern slipper chairs with tapered legs, a round wood base, button tufting and a tall back.
Today, slipper chairs are among the chairs you should know. They can be used to frame a coffee table or contribute to a sense of balance in a space. A slipper chair can fit next to a bookshelf or be tucked into a corner along with a small side table to create a charming reading nook. In entryways, a slipper chair can be used while you put on your shoes. It is also an elegant addition to the bedroom or home office, where its soft shape adds a casual contrast to more rigid furniture.
You can find slipper chairs in materials such as fabric, wood and upholstery on 1stDibs. Browse a wide selection of styles, including mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco.