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What is the origin of the slipper chair?

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What is the origin of the slipper chair?
The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Slipper Chair Billy Baldwin on 1stDibs
Pair Of Slipper Chairs In Billy Baldwin Style
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on four short wood legs with skirt to conceal. Each with a loose upholstered seat cushion and rolled back. Together with a down filled floral decorated accent cushion. Condit...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Slipper Boudoir Chair in the Style of Billy Baldwin
By Billy Baldwin, William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish style lounge, slipper, boudoir chair in allover orange upholstery. The chair features
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

80s Slipper Chair from Century Furniture Newly Redone in Alexander Girard Check
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage dated 1985 Billy Baldwin style postmodern slipper chair from century furniture newly
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
, slipper chairs usually lack arms and sit low to the ground. In the 1950s, Billy Baldwin, an American
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Grosfeld House Etruscan Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs with Hoof Feet
By William Billy Haines, Billy Baldwin, James Mont, Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs are both comfortable and beautiful from every angle!
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Mid-20th Century Charles X Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Slipper Chairs Upholstered in Sheepskin, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The slipper chair first appeared in Europe during the late 1600s. They were given their name due to
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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