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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?

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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?
The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
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Pair of Verner Panton Style Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair design was t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Berga Mobler Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, pair of armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

E. Cobianchi for Insa Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Cobianchi for Insa, lounge chair with ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Italy, 1970s An Italian set of bulky easy chair and ottoman designed by E. Cobianchi. The lounge chair featur...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Emilio Guarnacci for 1P Pair of 'Ecuba' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, pair of 'Ecuba' lounge chairs, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, fabric, Italy, 1969 Stunning pair of lounge chairs by Italian designer Emilio Guarnac...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair. Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl Den Haag. A true example of Dutch Modern,Jan den Drijver designed this distinctive ...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A set consisting of a lounge chair and ottoman made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of fu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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