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What were corner chairs used for?
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A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Bavarian Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Fanciful 19th century Bavarian carved hardwood corner chair in a woodland design. Fashioned in a
Category
Antique 19th Century German Corner Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$5,500
French Caned Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
18th century French hand-carved walnut corner chair with excellent detail. Lyrical shape with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane
English Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mahogany corner chair with wavy ladder back, overupholstered seat and unique brass and wood
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Corner Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Qing Dynasty Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty corner chair. Unusual shaped chair, perfect addition to your
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Patinated Oak Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts & Crafts patinated oak corner chair.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Wilhelminian Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful rare corner chair on which one can sit comfortably. The corner chair dates from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Braid
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off