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Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This
Category

2010s Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Gentleman’s Library Chair
Located in Norwell, MA
Exuding opulence, the leather library chair boasts a luxurious allure, adorned with a skillfully
Category

Early 2000s North American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gentleman’s Library Chair
Gentleman’s Library Chair
H 46 in W 35 in D 29 in
Tatham Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair
H 46.46 in W 38.19 in D 44.49 in
William IV Library Chair
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful English William IV Library chair which has a lovely shape with the scroll back. It has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wood

William IV Library Chair
William IV Library Chair
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 31.89 in
Leather and Oak Deck Chair, Library Chair.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Modern Leather and Oak Deck Chair. An extremely sturdy leather covered deck chair made with an oak
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine original condition Library Chair with Leather Seat. The frame with handsome wood graining
Category

Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany Library Chair
William IV Mahogany Library Chair
H 34.75 in W 19.5 in D 22.25 in
Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Regency mahogany double sabre leg bergere lions head library armchair. The chair
Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
H 38.19 in W 279.53 in D 279.53 in
George II Library Wing Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Feathers

George II Library Wing Chair
George II Library Wing Chair
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- “frame” is
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair
Located in Elkton, MD
This Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair epitomizes the George IV style with its caramel
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown George IV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique bergere library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc mahogany library chair This 19thc mahogany library chair was made circa 1825. Library chairs
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique bergere library chair
Antique bergere library chair
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Country House Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III design mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Price quoted is for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Country House Library Chair
Country House Library Chair
H 42.25 in W 26.75 in D 35.75 in
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and
Category

Antique 1890s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Library Chair, circa 1959-1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
for the library of the University of Punjab, Chandigarh, India.
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

George III Library Chair Armchair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5515 Superb Georgian library chair or club chair, having brown leather upholstered back, generous
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

George III Library Chair Armchair
George III Library Chair Armchair
H 39.764 in W 29.134 in D 31.89 in
Georgian period Bergere library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian period bergere library chair with wonderful reeded details to
Category

Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian period Bergere library chair
Georgian period Bergere library chair
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Victorian leather easy library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
library chair was purchased from a home in Salisbury's Cathedral close Dimensions 70cms wide 27 1/2ins
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian leather easy library chair
Victorian leather easy library chair
H 36 in W 27.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965 H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79 Meaning
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of library chairs originally made for the University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh in 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
H 30.3 in W 19.7 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Regency Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century regency library chair with brass inlay and faux rosewood grain. Original castors.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Library Chair
19th Century Regency Library Chair
H 39 in W 31 in D 24 in
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
45104). A similar chair can be seen in the library at Tatton Park, in Cheshire, most likely supplied by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

2 Carved Oak Baroque Throne Chairs, Hall or Library Chair, Scotland 1910, H678
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Carved Oak Baroque Throne chairs, Hall chairs, Library chair, Scotland 1910, H678 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers. Late 19th
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965 Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak bergere library chairs. The solid oak frame inset with double cane work panels having
Category

Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Pair of oak bergere library chairs
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
IV period mahoghany library chair is of a relatively unusual form which exudes elegance, class and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale. Fabric ready
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Library Chairs with Distressed Leather, Priced Per Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of English library chairs with distressed leather. Great color and patina, very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown George III Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish French Mahogany Bergere, Library arm chair in the Louis XVI style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey England circa 1900 Antique oak frame and newly
Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood
Category

Antique 1810s Irish Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Modern Day “Zeno” Hand Made Library Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Modern Day “Zeno” craftsman Library chair.English quarter sawn oak, brass and leather With raised
Category

2010s English Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Day “Zeno” Hand Made Library Chair
Modern Day “Zeno” Hand Made Library Chair
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 29.14 in
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut library chair having been newly reupholstered in a quality
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique carved mahogany library chair having a fantastic upholstered tapestry
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Library Chair in the George II manner
Library Chair in the George II manner
H 38.75 in W 32 in D 31.25 in
Handsome English Regency Style Ebonized Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Other

19th Century English Paint Decorated Caned Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English paint decorated caned library chair.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture
Category

2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
H 35 in W 26 in D 17 in
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Library’ chair, model no. PJ-SI-51-A, France/India, 1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The Library chair
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840. The mahogany frame
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of gentleman’s wing back leather chesterfield library chairs. These are very roomy chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
An outstanding pair of Enlish made 20th century mahogany Library charis in the 'French' Chippendale
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Ralph Lauren Style Large Tweed Library Castors Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Library Chair in the Manner of Henry Holland
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany library chair in the manner of Henry Holland reputedly made for the United Services Club
Category

Antique 1820s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Style Caned Library Chair With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage stately Regency style caned chair with straight frame caned sides and back with reeded
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20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane

Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cherry

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Library Chair Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library chair chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A library chair chair — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 633 options for an antique or vintage library chair chair now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library chair chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each library chair chair bearing Regency, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Pierre Jeanneret, Howard & Sons Ltd and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful library chair chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Library Chair Chair?

A library chair chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,203, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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 Library Chair Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    There 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, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Timeless 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Cromwell chair was a style of chair popular during the Puritan period. The chair features a leather back and seat and is finished with studded brass-headed nails. You’ll find a variety of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 5, 2020

    A carver chair is a dining chair with arms. It is sometimes called an elbow chair. Vintage carver chairs were often made in pairs as a part of a set of dining chairs. Reproductions of antique carver chairs are also very popular.