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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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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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Faux Fur

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish castors. They easy move around and swivel. Brushed chrome band around the base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, pink canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s Elegant lounge chairs with ottoman with be...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of slipper chairs. Made with elm. Reupholstered. Solid, sturdy and comfortable Circa 1960, France. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Elm

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958 This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

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Steel

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