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Nalie Wood Chair with Rope
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Nalie Wood chair with rope was originally created for an Italian cuisine restaurant.The use of
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s set of six wooden chairs with rope seats.
Category
Late 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Midcentury Black Wood Vintage Scandinavian Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury black wood vintage rocking chair with rope seat. This piece was designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rope, Wood
H 41.34 in W 21.26 in D 32.29 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair with Rope Edge
By Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
condition with barely a trace of wear. The iconic rope edge is clearly visible throughout. The shock mounts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Swedish 1970s Pine Ladder back Chairs with Rope woven seats -- Pair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful pair of Swedish Pine wood 1970s Ladder back rope chairs. The wood grain is fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs with Rope Seats
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, set of four dining chairs, oak and rope, France, 1960s.
Set of four dining
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming and well-made petite side chair in the manner of Paul Follot, with rope and tassel
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Set of 6 Pine Dining Chairs with Rope Seats Attributed to Alberto Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in Chicago, IL
). These chairs have pine wood frames and woven rope seats in a diagonal cross pattern. They feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
20th Century Italian Vintage Hand Made Metal Faux Leather Chairs with Rope Backs
Located in Sofia, BG
with rope backs. Six chairs available in very good authentic condition with no restorations ever made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Outdoor Dining Chair With Rope Detailing/Set Of 8
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
straight-lined rope weave make this dining chair the perfect casual outdoor collection.
See photos for
Category
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic low chair from the 19th century with rope accents and elephant motifs
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Rope, Wood
Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and unfussy set of four oak dining chairs with rope seats, attributed to Adrien Audoux and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord
Unique Solid Oak and Rope Lounge Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifuly hand carved wooden lounge chair with rope seating and back. We also have a matching sofa
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rope, Oak
Dining room set in wengé. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
base. Chairs with rope seats and curved backs.
Danish work realized in the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Wenge
Pair of Pine and Rope Brutalist Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chairs with rope seat and pine frame from the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Hala Wood Chair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Nalie wood chair with rope was originally created for an Italian cuisine restaurant.The use of
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Ash Wood 699 Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
We are delighted to offer this stunning historical set of six 699 Ash Wood Superleggera chairs with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Arena Chair appears as a creative challenge of turning an elemental object into a design piece
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Woven Rope Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved 1940's French chair with woven rope backs and seats. Ornate detail carved into
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Minimal and Modern Style Chair with Arms, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
, coffee tables, chairs, beds, chairs and sofas. They are obtained from a simplified structure made of high
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Minimalist Modern Outdoor Chair, Metal Structure with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection design, which is based on the flaps
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Audoux Minet Tripod Rope Chair, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, circa 1950s, France. The modernist design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Audoux Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Audoux-Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
Designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
France, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Audoux Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Audoux-Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
Designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
France, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid walnut wood side chair handmade custom to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Italian Iron and Rope Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Iron framed chair with woven rope seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
New York Soleil Chair with Black Rope Frame & White Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
colors. The collection includes a sofa, an armchair, a pouf, a chair with or without armrests and a stool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Macrame Rope Lounge Chairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Lovely contemporary rope lounge chairs. Hand woven with macrame rope. Can be used outdoor. Perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Collection Chair Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in taranto, IT
original 1950s chair in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner
It measures 75 cm in height, 46
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chairs, Vibo, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of Six Red Rope Chairs by Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
feet are enhanced by their rope upholstery, which gives the chair a special focus.In fact, each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Amalfi" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Nautical Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
With its curved and fluid shapes, the design of the Amalfi chair is inspired by the Italian Amalfi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
By Taaru, Mini Boga
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair
India, Circa 1960s
A fine example, of
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
Pair of Italian 1970s Rope-Inlaid Lounge Chairs with New Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s Italian rope-inlaid lounge chairs, with geometric line patterns in a contrasting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Rope
1990s Italian Pair of White Rope and Wood Poltrona Frau Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
1990s Italian pair of Poltrona Frau white rope and wood chairs with beige cushions. Excellent
Category
1990s European Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Chair Jackie in Ashwood and Color Rope by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
is a chair in which the stable solid wood frame meets an inviting metal rod backrest covered in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Chairs in Turned Oak Wood and Interwoven Rope. Spain 19th
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
and lyre, sober tables, chairs.
Bobbin Turned Pair of Spanish Chairs Wood and Interwoven Rope
old
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
both a dining chair or occasional chair for living space or workplace office. Available with a rope
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Antique low Traditional Andalusian Mediterranean Chairs made of Wood and Rope
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of old traditional Andalusian low rustic chairs handmade in wood and rope.
With a rabidly
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
"Pearl" Hanging Swing Chair Aluminium Naval Rope 21st Century Blue
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
with a high performance electrostatic paint finish.
The seat is made in naval rope braided by hand in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Modern Dining Chair in Metal Solid Wood Rope and Textiles
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
variety of textiles, metal finishes, colors of rope and two woods, the sofas and tables may be customized
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair Outdoor Teak Wood and Naval Rope Fringes
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar swing is made entirely by hand with nautical macrame rope.
The appreciation of manual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 118.12 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary Outdoor Armchair, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern, Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Italian Classic Large Beechwood Chair with Hand-Crafted Rope Seat, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful side chair made of colored beech wood with hand-woven seat made of strong cord.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Pine and Rope Dining Chairs, France 1960s.
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine and rope dining chairs, France 1960s.
These chairs are made of solid pine and handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
French Midcentury Rope Cantilever Chairs by Audoux & Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Portland, OR
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope
By CESARE EHR CESARE
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four original 1950s chairs in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner
they measure 75 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Chair in Metal, Nautical Rope and Textiles for the Outdoors or Indoors
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
variety of textiles, metal finishes, colors of rope and two woods, the sofas and tables may be customized
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
1x Tom Dixon After Postmodern 1980s Dining Side Rope Chair Vintage Desk Boho
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon.
The chair is
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chair with rope you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rope, every chair with rope was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chair with rope, we have 66 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chair with rope — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chair with rope, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Walter Lamb, Bijoy Jain and Jean Gillon each produced at least one beautiful chair with rope that is worth considering.
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A chair with rope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,283, while the lowest priced sells for $545 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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 Rope
- What is an anchor rope called?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The anchor rope can also be called an anchor rode, cable or warp. Generally, larger ships will use a strong anchor rode made of chain. You can also find a selection of anchor lines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Anchor ropes are also called cables or warps. These ropes connect the anchor to the vessel, and come in many materials like natural fibers, metal and more recently, nylon. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique anchor implements from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The rope with flags is called different things. You will usually see it referred to as a flagpole rope, but its technical name is the Halyard rope. Its purpose is to help you raise and lower the flag. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique flags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There is no standard for how much a 14K gold rope chain should weigh. The thickness of the chain will contribute to its weight, since thicker pieces have more mass than thinner ones. In addition, the length of the chain will impact how much it weighs, with longer chains generally weighing more than shorter ones of the same thickness. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of gold chains.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- Who invented the chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024No one knows the name of the person who invented the chair. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced some of the oldest representations of chairs back to ancient Egypt. The chairs produced around 5,800 years ago featured wood construction with leather or textile upholstery and had seat heights of only around 10 inches. Shop antique and vintage chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a polymer chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A polymer chair is a chair made out of certain types of plastic. The most common materials used to construct polymer chairs are polypropylene and polycarbonate. Generally, polymer chairs are lightweight and durable. On 1stDibs, find a range of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Cleopatra chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Cleopatra chair is a chair with a U-shaped seat support. Most examples feature wood frames and cushioning. The name comes from the fact that the lines of the chair echo those of the thrones that Ancient Egyptian kings and queens once sat on. Danish designer Hans Frydenal and American furniture maker Fergusson Copeland both created chairs called the Cleopatra. Shop a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.
- Who created the chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
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