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What is a slipper accent chair?

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What is a slipper accent chair?
A 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, 2022
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Mid Century Warren Platner for Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp matching pair of lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll Associates. They feature bronzed steel frames and neutral beige tweed upholstery. All original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960's Modern Sabre Legs Mahogany Slipper Chairs In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1960's mid-century modern sabre legs mahogany slipper chairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Barbara Barry For Baker Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large modern slipper chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, beautiful craftsmanship and quality, the legs have been newly black lacquered and the chairs have bee...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Sculptural Walnut Slipper Chairs in New Butterscotch Cream Sheepskins
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern curvaceous slipper chairs newly professionally upholstered in hand sewn super soft butterscotch cream sheepskins. That fur, those curves! Sexy and sultry. We are e...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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