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Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of French chairs from the 70s. Frame in pine plywood. Clean, modernist design reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Golem chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Ludovico "Vico" Magistretti (Milan, 6 October 1920 - Milan, 19 September 2006) was one of the most important Italian designers, architect and urban planner. His clean and essential d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois
made of wood with the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s
Located in Breda, NB
Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s.
Dimensions:
Height
Category
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
XXL Late 70S French Artist Made Steel Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
A super sculptural French artist made steel “throne” chair.
Clean design with heavily patinated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco lounge chair is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
H 32.68 in W 51.19 in D 49.22 in
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs have a unique and distinct design characteristic of the 1970s. They are crafted from
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mann Möbel Set of 4 Dining Room/Office Chairs 70s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 unusual dining/office chairs was designed and produced by mann Möbel in the 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
"Dialogo" Brown Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
"Dialogo" brown fiberglass and pale wood chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s
The ‘Dialogo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
orange Kazuki chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 60s, 70s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Padova, IT
glossy lacquer was applied; a timeless chair, composed of slightly rounded panels.
Kazuhide Takahama
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s White
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Lacquered lounge chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 70s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Padova, IT
In black lacquered wood, sage colored corduroy covering.
CONDITION: very good with small and inevitable signs of age and use, padding and cushion covering completely renewed.
Kazuhid...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. Model 77 S of the 70 series. Original light brown leather upholstery with a chrome pedestal, x-form base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Beech Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 70s, Set of 6
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by the Italian producer Mario Sabot
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cotton
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Vintage 'Cobra' Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Dark Blue Faux Leather, 70s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set four famous 'Cobra' chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino, featuring a base made from a single
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2 “DS3” chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina - 70s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 2 DS3 model chairs designed by the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1918 and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, Proposals
Located in Basel, BS
condition, and the textile is very clean with all seams intact. The P60 is a comfortable lounge chair from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Blue Animal Chair from the Series "Animal Chairs", 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
Contemporary blue chair
Chinese Contemporary design
From the series "Animal chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1 of 4 Vintage Chair Bramin Danish 60s-70s Oak
By Design Bramin
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage dining chair from manufacturer Bramin, Denmark.
Production period: 1960s-1970s.
Displayed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Postmodern High Back Black Metal Side Chairs in Boucle 1980s Vintage 70s
Located in London, GB
Pair of strictly minimal chairs from the 1980s with boucle seat upholstery giving a contrast of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 49.61 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
Orange Lounge Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
color and the architect?s own playful attitude to design, this upholstered shell chair is also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Lucija, SI
This Italian armchair model Gaudi was designed by Vico Magistretti and produce by Artemide Milano in 1968
It is made from fiberglass.
SPA Artemide Milano Modello Gaudi Design Vico ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs Made by Kunstmeubelen De Puydt, Belgium 70s
By De Puydt
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 4 brutalist oak dining chairs made by Kunstmeubelen de Puydt, Belgium, 1970s. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 44.1 in W 15.95 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs In Style of Saporiti, 70s Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian modernist dining chairs, made from a chromed metal base and the original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Possible Eams, Charismatic Set Enclosing Three Lounge Chairs from the 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
possibly be early Eams. Robust wooden structure 70s style
Similar chairs are seen in the movie Worth
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1 of 6 Vintage Postmodern Dining Chairs in Style of Ursula by Arrben, Italy 70s
By Arrben
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six elegant postmodern dining chairs in the vein of the Ursula chair produced by Arrben, the main
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Set of two Danish Modern club chairs from Einar Larsen, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Set of two Einar Larsen easy chairs in wool fabric on stained wood legs produced in 1950’s.
Priced
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Vintage Brazilian Armchair with Cognac Color Leather Seat Cushion, 70s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Very beautiful and special lounge chair attributed to Brazil 1970.
The chair is made of curved
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 39.77 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Toyota (Lexus) and Honda.
Main products include “Butterfly Stool (Sori Yanagi)” and “Low Chair (Junzo
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Plywood
6 Chairs, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 Chairs
Material: Wood and bronze
Style: Hollywood
American
We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Milo Baughman style Matched Mismatched Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar lounge chairs. I personally love these two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Yellow Chair Model "Animal Practice Chair", China, 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
"Animal Chair"
Contemporary Chinese design chair
From the series "Animal chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Chair Year :1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand
A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand produced during the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Alea Dinning Chair by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
comfortable. The Alea chair
certainly finds its conceptual roots in the search for 'purity' made in the 70s
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Six chairs, Guillerme and Chambron, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Nice, FR
Six chairs, Guillerme and Chambron in oak, from the 1960s.
They are in good condition.Six chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Collectible Chair in Green Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1960s
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair Swedish Teak Dining Chairs with papercord seats
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Bought from a Furniture Rep who worked in the 60's and 70's. This pair ended up in the attic virtually
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
1st Edition Pierre Paulin Groovy Chairs by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
The Groovy chair, designed by Pierre Paulin, embodies the spirit of the 60's and 70's with its
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs.
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare pair of Valentino wicker chairs, 1970s
Very rare pair of rattan and wicker chairs made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Collectible Chair in Blush Pink Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collectible Chair in Blush Blu Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Daniele Albright, "Woolly Bella", Chair, 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
," bridging a wide range of California references from Hollywood glamour to minimalist sculpture to '70s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pine Chairs, Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
the forefront in the 70s, are a fine example of sustainability today because their structure comes
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Alea Dinning Chairs by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
comfortable. The Alea chair
certainly finds its conceptual roots in the search for 'purity' made in the 70s
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood
year: 1940
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Material: Wood
Country:France
We have specialized in the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harry Bertoia #420 Wire Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four white wire dining chairs with black bases and bright yellow upholstered seat pads . A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
1950’s Czechoslovakia.
These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scandinavian design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
wool upholstery by Knoll.
These are from the 60's and 70's and have been reupholstered by Citron in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
chair S 43 in 1933. More than 70 years later, Gebrüder T 1819 delivered more of the S 43 chairs as an
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lot of Four Design Wood Chairs Original, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original design chairs from the 70s, made of wood with seat and back in dark blue eco
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Daniele Albright, "Black Woolly Bella", Chair, 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
," bridging a wide range of California references from Hollywood glamour to minimalist sculpture to '70s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Very impressive Sculptural chairs in very good condition.
These chairs were made in the 1970s in
Category
20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of chairs from 70s available for sale. The range of distinct chairs from 70s — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 2431 antique and vintage chairs from 70s for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 74 modern editions to choose from as well. Chairs from 70s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chairs from 70s bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chairs from 70s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Charles Schneider and Michel Ducaroy are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,810, while they’re typically $83 on the low end and $1,000,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chairs From 70s
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a recliner chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is the function of a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The function of a chair is to provide a place for a person to sit. In eating areas, chairs make it easy to gather around a table to enjoy a meal. A chair in a seating area allows a user to settle in and relax while reading, carrying on a conversation, watching television and performing other activities. Office chairs provide comfortable seating at desks. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs.
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