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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?

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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?
The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
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Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Located in Chicago, IL
Pernilla 69 lounge chair by DUX Sweden, circa 1970 laminated and steam-bent beech, canvas webbing chair: 38½ h × 29½ w × 35 d in Condition: Good overall condition. General wear exi...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bentwood

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, France, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and oak lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by Votre Maison France, c. 1960. Mild to moderate wear to wood frame. Vintage fabric in di...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming pair of 1960s lounge chairs produced by Trensum in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanic...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Pair of Vintage Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
We are proud to present an exceptionally rare and iconic pair of Danish modern lounge chairs: the Svend Skipper ‘Model 91,’ affectionately celeb...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, France, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and oak lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by Votre Maison France, c. 1960. Minor wear to wood frame. Vintage worn fabric in distress...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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