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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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Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,613 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Pink Velvet Upholstered 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 its equally as elegant cousin.
Shown here upholstered in Liberty Fabrics Bloomer cotton velvet, with trim in Samuel & Sons Cambridge cord in Melon. This edition features upholstered legs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,815 Sale Price
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Billy Haines Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and wood slipper chairs attributed to Billy Haines, USA, c. 1940s.
17" seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cyclade Slipper Chair by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, USA 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cyclade slipper chair designed and manufactured in the 1990's by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
The chair has a solid wood frame with a dark walnut finish and it is upho...
Category
1990s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Orange Brushed Chenille & 4 Prong Chrome Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern swivel slipper chair with its original orange brushed chenille fabric with vertical tuck & roll cushions and 4 prong chrome base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Belle Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das with Walnut Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Belle side chair by DeMuro Das has an elliptical shaped seat and curved back. Solid walnut legs extend up the back of the seat, making this piece interesting from all angles. Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,910 / item