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What is a slipper accent chair?
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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 Modern Chartreuse Velvet Swivel Down Slipper Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Modern Chartreuse Velvet Swivel Down Slipper Chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
Pair of pine slipper Chairs, René Martin, Méribel, France circa 1955.
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of " Chalet" slipper chairs.
Pinewood structure with slatted back, holding 2 cushions.
Designed by René Martin, this low chair follow the work of Charlotte Perriand in the Alps...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Early Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp looking matching pair of slipper lounge chairs designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the 1950's. They feature lacquer wood frames with black velvet fabric. Thes...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Slipper Chairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large pair Slipper Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison in oak and soft grey-blue bouclé
34x25x32
Seat 15
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Strong...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century.
Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut


