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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?
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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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Paolina Red Dormeuse by Centro Ricerche Maam by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Intriguing curves and sophisticated sartorial detailing define this exclusive dormeuse fashioned from shaped cherry. A design by Centro Ricerche Maam is marked by sinuous profiles, i...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
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Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leather, Steel, USA, 1972
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production bronze-plated steel and cream-white leather lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1972.
Provenance: From th...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by Puunveisto Oy, Träsnideri AB, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Krogenæs Møbler Attribution, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green velvet lounge chair or armchairs attributed to Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 23.25"W x 27.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17....
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Pine
Conservatory Sun Lounger in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushion
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Mickey Natural Lounge Chair by India Mahdavi
Located in Milan, IT
In response to the invitation of the company Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, India Mahdavi designed a new lounge chair, called Mickey for its characteristic “ears” that recall those of a mouse. This piece combines a black wood structure in slight contrast with two different nuances of green upholstery, highlighting the piece’s playful soul. “The Mickey chair...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
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Wood
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