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What is a slipper chair used for?
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Slipper 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Modern Slipper Chairs in French Country Toile Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of French style slipper chairs in Country French Toile upholstery with brass tack detailing & attractive splay legs. Very sweet smaller scale. Seats: 18" H.
Category
2010s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Donghia Klismos Slipper Chair in Mahogany-Finished Maple and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Klismos slipper chair by Donghia Furniture, designed and manufactured in the United States. Drawing inspiration from the iconic silho...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Maple
Pair of Christian Liaigre "Latin" Slipper Chairs in Brown Suede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Christian Liaigre, the Latin Lounge Chair is a beautifully balanced example of his understated, quietly luxurious approach to furniture design. Strong yet refined, the chair pairs a solid ebonized wood frame with a generously upholstered seat and back, finished with a loose cushion for relaxed comfort. The chair retains its original brown suede, which remains in good overall condition.
The silhouette is architectural but inviting; clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and just enough softness to make it an easy piece to live with. Like much of Liaigre’s work, the Latin chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Suede
$11,200 Sale Price / set
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Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Cream Linen
Located in London, GB
The Velum Pleated Chair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is designed as a low, sculptural seat defined by softness and flow. The silhouette is relaxed and compact, with a gently c...
Category
2010s British Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen
Pair of Holly Hunt "Ofuro" Chairs in Sky Blue Mohair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational pair of Holly Hunt slipper chairs in luxurious mohair velvet.
Expert stitching. Each chair is cut, sewn and tailored by hand.
Wood base is solid American black walnut,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$8,800 Sale Price / set
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Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Dedar Piment Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge, without the wings of it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut


