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Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
. In the 19th century, plantation owners used a specific chair. Called, naturally enough, the planter
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
behind a number of garden planter and chair designs for a number of large European garden exhibitions
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Planter, Willy Guhl
Planter, Willy Guhl
H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in
Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
behind a number of garden planter and chair designs for a number of large European garden exhibitions
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Planter, Willy Guhl
Planter, Willy Guhl
H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in
Crucible Planter Pot Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Crucible transformed into a planter offers a unique and unconventional way to showcase plants and
Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Crucible Planter Pot Vessel
Crucible Planter Pot Vessel
H 12.5 in Dm 10 in
Large Crucible Planter Pot
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A crucible transformed into a planter offers a unique and unconventional way to showcase plants and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Crucible Planter Pot
Large Crucible Planter Pot
H 17.5 in Dm 14 in
Willy Guhl Medium Cone Planters
Located in Essex, MA
the designer's iconic Loop Chair (introduced in 1954). He pioneered a rugged, organic style of modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Brutalist Crucible Vessel Pot Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A crucible transformed into a planter offers a unique and unconventional way to showcase plants and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Willy Guhl Eternit Planters, Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist and minimalist planters, Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s 3 similar size rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
designs of garden planters and chairs for various garden exhibitions during the 1950s-60s. Measures: H 33
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant and large and not least sought after vintage garden planter / jardiniere, known as Elephant
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
Elephant Ear Handkerchief Planter, Willy Guhl
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Monumental Planter in the Style of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1965. 18" cubed. This planter was obtained from a bank in WV that also featured doors by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Oak

Architectural Planter Pot Vessel by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
collection or interior design. Photographed with Knoll wire side chair by Harry Betoria for scale.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Round Fluted Concrete Basket Weave Garden Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of tall concrete basket weave planters. This set will be fabulous on a back patio, flanking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Planters and...

Materials

Concrete

Architectonic spindle planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Anton Bee, Eternit
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century spindle planter. designed by Anton Bee and Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit SA
Category

Mid-20th Century European Space Age Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Kramer Brothers Cast Iron Planter Pot in Black Finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Monumental Kramer Brothers planter urn. Produced in three pieces base, main body and planter insert
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of giant Hugh Acton modernist aluminum on chrome stands planter pots
By Hugh Acton
Located in Ferndale, MI
well as his art. His ergonomic chair, 'The Acton Stacker", slat bench, and modular furniture systems
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Fruitwood Cane and Brass Cachepot Planter Jardinieres
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant Italian caned dining chairs made from fruitwood with rounded sides in faux bamboo carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Planter in Cooper and Wood, England, Style Arts and Crafts, 1880, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing planter Material: wood and copper Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic
Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Restored Paul Frankl Vertically Stacked Split Rattan Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, just
Category

Vintage 1950s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Rattan

Large Bamboo Planters Jardinières Designed by Maison Gatti, France, 1950s
By Maison Gatti
Located in Antwerp, BE
bottom for display your green plants. Maison Gatti has made bistro chairs and planters in the Beaux Arts
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Resin

Swiss Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop chair (1954
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Cement

Tropical Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop chair (1954
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Cement

1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Metal

Butaque Colonial Chairs, Indonesia Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Indonesian colonial planter chairs. The butaque, a Colonial-era hybrid of Spanish X-frame chairs and pre
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Decorative Brass Miniature of a Parisian Sidewalk Café Table, Chair and Parasol
Located in Doornspijk, NL
!" This charming flower pot made of brass was shaped in the form of a Parisian sidewalk table and chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Brass

1970s Emmanuelle Miniature Wicker Rattan Armchair Plant Stand Bohemian Chic
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Miami, FL
Chair from the Mid-Century Modern Period in Miniature Size. Such a fun piece for Your Tropical
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of coconut mosaic shell plant holders. Sold without the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Coconut

Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders
Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders
H 60.24 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Wrought Iron Garden Chair Metallic Tyffany's Green finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Garden Chair Metallic Sky Blue finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six (6) Original Willy Guhl loop chairs with side table sold as a period-original set
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Industrial Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Concrete Drillium Club Chair by OPIARY
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cement

Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in
Category

20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Carbon Fiber

Tuxedo Platter by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
This Tuxedo Platter is exclusive series of tableware echoes the silhouette of the eponymous chair
Category

2010s Indian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Hardwood

Tuxedo Platter by Kunaal Kyhaan
Tuxedo Platter by Kunaal Kyhaan
H 0.7 in W 8 in D 15 in
Vintage Metal Cache Pot - Designer: Matthieu Matégot - Period: 20th
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
.  In 1954 he designed the Nagasaki chair, which was to become one of his most famous creations
Category

20th Century French Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia
Category

1990s American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
. Planter received the Rome Prize in 1955 for his architecture designs and was inducted into Interior Design
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Brass Cachepot by Romeo Rega, Italy 'circa 1965s'
By Romeo Rega
Located in Catania, IT
and the designer began mass-producing furniture, including chairs, consoles and more. Renowned
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Brass

Bonsai Blue 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Bonsai Blue 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Bonsai Blue 1980, Glass and Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Big Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Art Glass, Ceramic

Big Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Big Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic, 1980
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Pair of Bonsai 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Art Glass, Ceramic

Bonsai Pink 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Bonsai Pink 1980, Glass and Wood
Bonsai Pink 1980, Glass and Wood
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Big Yellow Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Big Yellow Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Big Yellow Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Wrought Iron Garden Set Metallic Sky Blue finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Orange Space Age "Carousel" Sofa by Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, 1969
By Elsie Crawford
Located in Media, PA
-in planter. Originally designed for use in shopping malls, bowling alleys, and a variety public
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

19th Century Jamaican Campeche / Planter Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Jamaica as a Spanish chair in the period. This West Indies Planter chair is one of the finest examples of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

An Early 19th Century Anglo Sinhalese Planters Chair
Located in London, GB
Sri-Lanka, circa 1820 An exceptional mid nineteenth century Anglo Sinhalese planters chair, of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

A Pair of Sri Lankan Teak and Cane Planters Chairs
Located in London, GB
Sri Lanka, circa 1920 A pair of 20th century Sri Lankan sling back planters chairs in the British
Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Planter Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Planter Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 35 x H 60 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Restored Rattan & Copper Planter Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Century rattan table lamp featuring a copper planter in the center, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Steel and Copper Planter by André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Planter in copper and wrought iron, a large flared cup on the top, all resting on a circular tripod
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

Steel and Copper Planter by André Dubreuil
Steel and Copper Planter by André Dubreuil
H 65.75 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Two Concrete planters designed by Willy Guhl for Ethernit, 1960ies
By Willy Guhl
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
to develop a broad range of variations of planters, owls, the famous loop chair and finally even a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France
By P. Fargette
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large set of faux bamboo planters, side tables and oyster trays. Actually it's my own little
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass

Riad Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chair is a Moroccan version of the traditional "planter's" chair. Mashrabiya carvings add elegance that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Riad Chair
H 46.5 in W 27 in D 44 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the planters chair for your home. Each the planters chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. Find 285 options for an antique or vintage the planters chair now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the planters chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A the planters chair made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Willy Guhl and Christofle each produced at least one beautiful the planters chair that is worth considering.

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Prices for a the planters chair start at $125 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $4,990.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Versailles planters are square-shaped containers used as planters for ornamental trees and plants. Traditional designs feature ball finials and ring hardware on each corner and paneled stepped feet below. André Le Nôtre designed them in the 1600s for growing Louis XIV's orange topiary trees at Versailles. Find a collection of Versailles planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a hanging planter is called depends on its design. Ones made out of woven materials or metal designed to resemble weaving are hanging baskets, while planters formed out of ceramic are sometimes referred to as hanging jardinières. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage hanging planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can grow bamboo in planters. However, there are specific qualifications that make some planters better than others for growing bamboo. Ideally a wooden planter that provides added insulation and drainage is used for optimal bamboo growth. Browse a range of planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best plant for shallow planters is vegetables. Because vegetables such as lettuce and onions do not have deep roots, they grow well in several inches of topsoil.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cast stone planter is a vessel used as a growing environment for flowers, succulents and other plants. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The term cast stone refers to the material used to produce the planters. It is a mix of fiber clay, magnesium and concrete finished to resemble carved stone. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether concrete planters are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people choose concrete for planters because of its durability and appearance. Find a collection of concrete planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, ceramic planters can be good for plants, especially if they feature drainage holes that allow excess water to run out. However, some ceramic glazes and finishes may contain chemicals that shouldn't come in contact with edible plants. Using a vessel designed specifically for use as a planter will typically allow you to avoid these substances. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    If your planter boxes aren't made of a very porous material, you should add drainage holes to avoid accidentally drowning your plants or flowers. However, if the material is porous, the water will naturally pass through.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because proper drainage is essential to a healthy plant, whether the plan is indoors or outdoors, drainage holes are a necessity. This prevents root rot, fungus, and bacteria from forming in the plant.
  • 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.