Slipper Seats
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1850s British Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Wood, Paint, Suede
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century English Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Slipper Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1920s Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s Victorian Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Slipper Seats For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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