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Danish Modern Leather Wingback Lounge Chair with Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish lounge chair with footstool, circa 1960's. High wing back on lounger provides
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s, Danish swivel chair with footstool, original good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish swivel chair with footstool in original good condition: no smells and no stains
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
1970s, Danish adjustable lounge chair with footstool, brown leather, by Skippers
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair with footstool by Skippers Møbler. Original good condition: no smells
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 36.23 in
1970s, Danish design, oak wood rocking chair with footstool, furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish rocking chair with footstool. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Large Vintage Scalloped Rattan & Enamelled Iron Lounge Chair With Footstool, USA
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
Really unusual scalloped rattan & enamelled iron lounge chair with footstool, USA, c1980s. It's
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.47 in W 37.01 in D 29.53 in
Exclusive Art Deco Style Lounge Chair With Footstool By Schuitema, Model Horta.
By Schuitema & Zonen
Located in Schagen, NL
footstool manufactured by Schuitema an Zonen, The Netherlands. The chair aswell as the footstool feature a
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
French Upholstered Lounge Chair with Footstool, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
broad picture of French skill and style.
As this lounge chairs and footstool set shows, they put their
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Footstools, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
broad picture of French skill and style.
As these lounge chairs and footstools show, they put their
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered lounge chair and foot stool in 'Elegance' aniline leather (colour: Indian Red) on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colonial chair with matching footstool in walnut and black leather. By Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' in walnut and black leather with matching stool. By Ole Wanscher / P. J
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1940's Lounge Chair with Footstool in Italian Wool Felt
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome, inviting and ready for some serious R & R!
Fantastic 1940's Lounge Chair has matching
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century victorian mahogany and needlepoint upholstered chair with matching footstool
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Textile
Robert Haussmann Style Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1980s
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed comfortable chrome tube rocking lounge chair and ottoman, covered in soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modern, Walnut, Brass and Boucle' Malta Lounge Slipper Chair with Footstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta slipper lounge chair with matching footstool is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
Category
2010s South African Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 28.86 in D 33.55 in
Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Footstool in Beech, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a stunning lounge chair with matching footstool from the 1960s, expertly crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 37.41 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
footstools which are part of a suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Voorburg, NL
with matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The 'Bore' called chair and stool have a light
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 36.62 in
Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Voorburg, NL
chairs, with a matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The ‘Bore’ called chairs and stool have a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 36.62 in
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Art Nouveau Club Chairs with Footstools
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely and elegant Art Nouveau Italian armchairs or fauteuils with exquisite footstools
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
H 39.25 in W 31 in D 22 in
Borge Mogensen Easy Chairs with Footstool Model 227, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 227, produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
New and reupholstered cushions in Danish Kvadrat fabric.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1960s, Danish relax chair with footstool, very good condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair with a footstool. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Footstools in Brown Leather by Skoghaus
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of vintage brown leather lounge chairs with ottomans produced by Skoghaus Industri in Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 34.65 in
John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair with footstool.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Gold Leaf Footstool with Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful footstool is in great condition with hand embroidery and original beautiful gold
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Neoclassical Footstools
Materials
Ash
Eliofante Footstool
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante
A chair for children
A step stool for adults
The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Plywood
Eliofante Footstool
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante
A chair for children
A step stool for adults
The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs.
Matching
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plush pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs with footstool in lovely original top-grain light
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 37 in D 38 in
Rare Modernist Lounge Chair by Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Unique lounge chair with footstool manufactured by Krásná Jizba, former Czechoslovakia in the late
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech, Plywood
Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Footstool in great antique condition with newer
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Solid Wood Footstool/ Side Table / Footstool-01 Double Top by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
Multifunctional and sleek, with hand crafted details, the Footstool-01 make the perfect accent
Category
2010s Philippine Footstools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 14.57 in W 18.51 in D 14.38 in
Solid Wood Footstool/ Side Table / Footstool-01 Single Top by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
Multifunctional and sleek, with hand crafted details, the Footstool-01 make the perfect accent
Category
2010s Philippine Footstools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 14.57 in W 18.51 in D 14.38 in
Solid Wood Footstool / Side Table / Footstool-01 Flat Top by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
. Each chair or footstool is custom made to order.
Contact us to discuss how we can personalize this
Category
2010s Philippine Footstools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Restored Coral Orange Naugahyde Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Coral Orange Naugahyde Footstool, adorned with vibrant Naugahyde upholstery and rattan
Category
Vintage 1940s Footstools
Materials
Naugahyde, Rattan
Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 7.68 in W 21.86 in D 15.95 in
Jaime Hayon Model Jh11 Ro Footstool
By Jaime Hayon, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Add the cherry on top for your Ro easy chair with a Ro footstool. Small, movable and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Royal Hotel, in Copenhagen. Decorate with this classic easy chair with a leather footstool for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Footstool
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century walnut upholstered footstool, 1950's.
Clean vintage walnut footstool in camel faux
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen Model 4210 Oksen Footstool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
of his earlier pieces that are characterised by rounded, organic shapes, this easy chair has a much
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Royal Hotel, in Copenhagen. Decorate with this classic easy chair with a leather footstool for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century MODERN Brown OTTOMANS / Footstools, a Pair
By Charles Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Brown tufted ottomans / footstools, a pair. This is perfect if you have an Eames
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
HANDCRAFTED Mid Century MODERN styled Teak OTTOMAN / Footstool / Bench
Located in Weehawken, NJ
frame. Perfect as a footstool to your favorite chair, as a bedside table, a piano bench or anywhere else
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
he had a store and a workshop. There, he produced a range of furniture, including chairs, cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Late 1940's Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
quintessentially Art Moderne in the simply bold design. Four Jacques Adnet chairs accompanied this stool originally
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Rosewood and Leather Footstool by Madsen & Larson For Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful Danish modern footstool designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
French Designer, Art Deco, Ottomans, Footstools, Distressed Leather, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
to find pair of Art Deco French ottomans or footstools with button pleated sides and mahogany feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare oak hunting footstool by Heinz Heger, Germany 1950s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Kunsthandwerk Annaberg Buchholz. To accompany the the Heinz Heger hunting lounge chair or to be used alone. In
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
As Found Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Footstool or Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Long stored in my warehouse selling "as is " thinking someone out there has a chair this will work
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
1965 Arne Jacobsen Oak Footstool-Sidetable for Saint Catherine's College
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
furnishing of laminated oak, consisting of a desk, a chair, a lounge chair with a low table, that could also
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
H 14.57 in W 21.66 in D 21.07 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the famous Papa Bear chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Antique Early Victorian Hardwood Footstool Gillows Turned Legs Wingback Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice early Victorian footstool with Gillows of Lancaster
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 7.68 in W 14.57 in D 12.8 in
Mid Century Modern Cherry Blue Rectangular Footstool Josef Frank Style Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rectangular like footstool from cherrywood with pastel blue velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Cherry, Velvet
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suite
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
Vintage MCM Beige Faux Leather Vinyl Octagonal Hassock Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Topeka, KS
footstool. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in teak and black leather
Danish footstool from the 1960´s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Footstool in Oak and Leather Seat
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad folding footstool in oak and leather seat
Poul Hundevads footstool
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Footstool Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century yellow footstool Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Footrest from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 21.86 in D 22.45 in
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Chair With Footstool For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chair with footstool you’re looking for. Each chair with footstool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a chair with footstool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair with footstool made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made chair with footstool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chair With Footstool?
Prices for a chair with footstool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $490 and can go as high as $18,477, while the average can fetch as much as $3,654.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Chair With Footstool
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a footstool is to support your feet while you sit in a chair. People may use them for comfort or to support circulation. Some footstools can also double as seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage footstools.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Selig chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
- What are timeless chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Timeless chairs are generally furnishings that are considered iconic designs and remain in demand year after year. These are objects that have been produced in multiples and have earned landmark status in design history. Examples of timeless chairs include the Eames lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a cocktail chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024A cocktail chair is a type of seating used in living rooms, parlors and similar spaces. Often designed with comfort in mind, cocktail chairs typically feature cushioned upholstery. While providing inviting places to sit, the chairs also add to the overall look of a seating area. You may sometimes see cocktail chairs referred to as accent chairs. Shop a large collection of cocktail chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The definition of a chair is a seat typically designed for one person. Most chairs feature four legs or a pedestal base and have defined seats and backrests for supporting the body in a seated position. There are a few main categories of chairs, including dining chairs, office or desk chairs and accent chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
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