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80s Slipper Chair from Century Furniture Newly Redone in Alexander Girard Check
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage dated 1985 Billy Baldwin style postmodern slipper chair from century furniture newly upholstered in Alexander Girard black and white mini check. Tag and date still left on th...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32 in W 24 in D 27 in
Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label.
Edwar...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel legs. Of note, the braces between the legs and the chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Tito Agnoli Pair of Slipper Chairs, Italy 1960's
By Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tito Agnoli slipper chairs in original fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs was a lucky find from the South of France. Newly upholstered in Schumacher's Roca Redonda fabric in carbon, they have elegan...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
1940s Embroidered French Fireside Chairs, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1940s French slipper chairs. Hand-embroidered floral design with stained beech accents. Minor wear on upholstery consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue bouclé fabric slipper lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Matched Pair Space Age Modernist Lounge Chairs, Peter Protzmann/ Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair low slung slipper lounge chairs attributed to Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller.. Amazing original condition. Superior quality and construction. Retains its original Kno...
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 29 in
1946 Pair of "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs "Chauffeuse" of 1946 attributed to Andre Arbus
Composed of a low seat with cushion, the upholstery is original horsehair and spring, high back in horsehair. Fabric ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Patchwork Modular Slipper Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Can also be connected as a settee. Backs are removable.
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Barrel Leather Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of tufted leather upholstered with tasseled apron side chairs. Rich red sienna patina.
No obvious markings on the bottom of the base or piece.
In good condition. G...
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning pair of high back regency modern slipper chairs feature ornate ebonized wooden frames with gilt detail and brass studded trim. The comfortably padded upholstered seats ...
Category
1960s Unknown Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of 3 1970s modular fabric armchairs with low steel feet.
Perfect for waiting rooms, living rooms or large halls furnished in any style from antique to modern.
They show normal ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slipper chairs received their name during the Victorian era, when they were used to comfortably seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Evident with this bea...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Styled Slipper Chairs C1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant Italian designer slipper chairs C1950. Petite size so they can work in smaller spaces. Cording on one chair has torn but other than that they are ready to go. Will...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather "Solo" Lounge Chairs by John Follis for Fortress
By Fortress Furniture, John Follis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage leather and chrome lounge chairs designed by John Follis for Fortress in the United States, circa 1970s. They are known as the "Solo" chairs, feature a sol...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Antique Neoclassical Style Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery
Category
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of petite slipper benches with Ash legs and new mohair upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge or Slipper Chairs in a solid hardwood frame and covered in a glove-like leather. These chairs are derive...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
Pair of Regency Style Ebonized Spoonback Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style ebonized spoonback chairs. Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of 1950S Italian Slipper Chairs In Faux Fur
Located in London, London
Pair of slipper chairs
New Designers Guild faux fur upholstery
Brass legs
Seat height 40cm
Italy 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Vittorio Varo, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable white fabric, metal and plastic lounge chairs designed by Vittorio Varo and produced by Plan Interior Design, Italy, 1970s.
Seat height 12”.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Dunbar Janus Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of Janus slipper chairs with walnut frames and orange velvet upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Leather Pierre Lottier Slipper Chairs, Spain, Circa 1950s
By Pierre Lottier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of mid-century, neoclassical thick leather PIerre Lottier slipper chairs, circa 1950s, Spain. One chair features a rich brown color and the other is a burgundy color, both have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Paul McCobb slipper chairs with maple bases.
Category
1950s Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Low Swedish Beech Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Charleston, SC
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair manufactured for dux in Sweden, circa 1950s. This danish modern lounge chair
Is made of the highest quality walnut. The chair also features a waln...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piece of...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Scoop Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A upholstered scoop styled lounge chair and matching ottoman having buttons to the top cushions , satin black legs and brass leg tips. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman and co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Thayer Coggin Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Pair slipper lounge chairs by Thayer Coggin.
Category
1980s Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of light beige fabric and wood slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height 15”.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed. Classic slipper lounge chair that tilts and swivels on a walnut veneer circular base. Retains the orig...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 27 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs P, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of slipper chairs armchairs model P. wood feet. Recently fully upholstered with bouclé fabric but used, second hand upholstery. In the style of Pierre Cardin, design like Gio Po...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Mid-Century Scrolled Leg Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional American 1950s slipper chair with recently ebonized legs. This slipper chair is a truly stunning piece of furniture. Its new upholstery in rich red velvet with antique...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Michael Taylor for Baker Mahogany Spoonback Slipper Chair
By Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Clarence House Vesuvius cut velvet; on casters.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
Pair of Rattan "Chistera" Chairs, France 1950's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chistera Rattan chairs on tripod legs, the design reminiscent of Motte famous version, not sure which came first but we've never seen those before.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white bouclé fabric and birch slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs with Ottoman, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric slipper lounge chairs with ottoman designed and produced in Italy c. 1940s.
Seat height 15”.
ottoman dimensions 11.5” H x 24” W x 15.5” D
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 30 in
Sven Staaf, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Sven Staaf
Located in High Point, NC
A beige shearling, wood and brass lounge chair designed and produced by Sven Staaf, Sweden, 1940s.
seat height 16.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production. Walnut frames have a beautiful patina, newly reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils linen, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Erik Karlén Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet fabric and beech slipper lounge chairs attributed to Erik Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Modern Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modern Beige Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs. Provenance: From a S. Russell Groves-designed Manhattan apartment. Note: This item is only available for preview at our Astori...
Category
20th Century Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Edward Wormley Attr Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley Attr Dunbar Slipper Chairs, circa 1950, reupholstered, wood frame. Provenance: From a Riverside Drive Collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1940s Armchairs
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small armchairs with capitonné work, sprung upholstery, original velvet upholstery of the period, and wooden legs. ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Slipper Chairs by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our fully restored walnut slipper chairs from the 1950s, a timeless creation by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. Meticulously ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
"Wave" armchair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and rare version of the "Wave" Armchair designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti Italia in the late 1970s. Very rare in the version with gloss black painted fee...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nancy Corzine Designed 'Oslo' Chairs
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style slipper chairs by Nancy Corzine. Tufted leather in blonde wood frame.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 4 green velvet and dark-stained wood slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height 13.5”.
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Of French Country Slipper Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of French country slipper chairs with wide comfortable seats. Upholstered chairs have beautifully shaped backs and are raised on scrolled cabriole legs. Upholstery is in a small...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Pair of Grey Chenille Slipper Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Slipper chairs from Barbara Barry for Baker.
Armless chairs with tight curved backs and loose seat cushions upholstered in a Great Plains chenille textured fabric in matte grey.
Flu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (American, 1905-1976); Widdicomb (USA)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: birch, brass, upholstery
Dimensions ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Italian Mario Bellini Style Slipper Chairs in Blush Pink Fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy Italian Slipper Chairs fully restored with new cushioning and Blush Pink upholstery. Modern. Luxurious. Unique form with simple lines and a clean profile. Blush Pink fabric adds...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Rare Vintage Upholstered Jens Risom Vostra Easy Chair for Knoll Associates, NYC
By Jens Risom
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1940s Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Inc. Vostra Easy chair upholstered in a cream, golden and blue damask fabric. Unconventional and memorable, it was the epitome of a new depart...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 21 in D 26 in
Gilbert Rohde, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and stained wood slipper chair designed by Gilbert rohde and produced by Haywood Wakefield, USA, 1940s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Italian signed Wicker slipper chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of unique and beathiful slipper chairs ,solid Mahogany frame ,
comes with a Wicker upholstery . Very good quality chairs .
Signed Made in Italy ,and the signature of the maker .
Category
1940s Italian Biedermeier Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Verner Panton 123 Model G Danish Modern Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Very rare Verner Panton 123 Easy Chair G de Luxe or Model G. Designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Scroll Back Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Natural Sheep's Wool (2)
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Scroll Back Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Natural Sheeps-Wool - Pair
Gorgeous vintage mid century modern Swedish wide seat, scroll back slipper cha...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 29 in W 13 in D 37 in
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post-Modern Redesigned Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Oversized Brass Ball Feet - 4 Piece Set
Vintage set of 4 slipper chairs in original gold mohair. We added oversized bra...
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 in
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Vintage Slipper Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage slipper chairs — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage slipper chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage slipper chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage slipper chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Slipper Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $58,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Slipper Chairs for You
Antique and vintage slipper chairs are popular fixtures in modern interiors due to their armless, compact designs with high backs and short legs making them perfect for even the tightest of spaces.
Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century. They were used in private dressing rooms and bedrooms for upper-class women to easily slide into their shoes, often assisted by a maid, when corsets and heavy petticoats made dressing a cumbersome task. Since this emergence in the boudoir, slipper chairs have become an essential piece of furniture in modern homes.
In the 1950s, American interior designer Billy Baldwin — whose clients included Jackie Onassis and Bunny Mellon — placed slipper chairs in the living room for the first time. He saw them as the ideal chairs for entertaining. Their low seats and tall, curved backs invite guests to sit; the lack of arms, however, places a limit on comfort.
Slipper chairs can be found in various styles, from the classic mid-centuy modern with unadorned legs to 1930s French Art Deco with a shorter back. Edward Wormley designed some of the most iconic mid-century modern slipper chairs with tapered legs, a round wood base, button tufting and a tall back.
Today, slipper chairs are among the chairs you should know. They can be used to frame a coffee table or contribute to a sense of balance in a space. A slipper chair can fit next to a bookshelf or be tucked into a corner along with a small side table to create a charming reading nook. In entryways, a slipper chair can be used while you put on your shoes. It is also an elegant addition to the bedroom or home office, where its soft shape adds a casual contrast to more rigid furniture.
You can find slipper chairs in materials such as fabric, wood and upholstery on 1stDibs. Browse a wide selection of styles, including mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco.
Questions About Vintage Slipper Chairs
- What is a slipper accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A slipper chair is a chair that sits low to the ground and has no arms. They’re traditionally used as accent pieces or additional seating options. Most slipper chairs are not part of a set of furniture but are purchased separately. Find an assortment of slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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