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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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Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair from the late Art Deco early midcentury era. Strong statement piece for any room despite modest proportions. Super charming. raised on mahogany le...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2406-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
$1,849 Sale Price / item
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Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel next to the central railway station in Helsinki. The same hotel that houses some of th...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

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