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Set of Four Prohibition Era Industrial Metal Folding Chairs c.1920
Set of Four Prohibition Era Industrial Metal Folding Chairs c.1920

Set of Four Prohibition Era Industrial Metal Folding Chairs c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of four steel prohibition era, Art Deco folding chairs with handles on the backrest as well as the seats.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ENGLISH HAND CARVED HALL CHAIRS WITH ROTATING HANDLES
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ENGLISH HAND CARVED HALL CHAIRS WITH ROTATING HANDLES

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ENGLISH HAND CARVED HALL CHAIRS WITH ROTATING HANDLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking well-made and decorative pair of chairs, they were made as hall chairs in the mid Victorian era and remain popular today for anyone who knows fine English furnitu...

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Leather Club Chair with Ebene de Macassar Handles
Art Deco Leather Club Chair with Ebene de Macassar Handles

Art Deco Leather Club Chair with Ebene de Macassar Handles

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco leather club chair with ebene de macassar handles new upholstered and recovered with leather.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Pair of Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs with Brass Handle Pulls
Pair of Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs with Brass Handle Pulls

Pair of Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs with Brass Handle Pulls

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Sexy and swank pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in style of Milo Baughman. Attributed to Harvey Probber.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber / Milo Baughman Side Chairs with Cast Brass Handles
Pair of Harvey Probber / Milo Baughman Side Chairs with Cast Brass Handles

Pair of Harvey Probber / Milo Baughman Side Chairs with Cast Brass Handles

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Harvey Probber side chairs with elegant cast brass handles. In the manner of Milo Baughman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs have been newly restored, refinished and reupholstered, and are in excellent ready...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

William Birch. An Arts & Crafts high seat music chair with leather seat
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts high seat music chair with leather seat

William Birch. An Arts & Crafts high seat music chair with leather seat

By William Birch

Located in London, GB

William Birch. A high seat music chair with upper decorative pierced handle to the back, stood on strong square tapering legs. professionally upholstered in a quality green leather.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs

Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs

By James Mont

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A Pair of Tall Upholstered Chairs
A Pair of Tall Upholstered Chairs

A Pair of Tall Upholstered Chairs

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of stylish, asian style, tall back chairs with black laquered handles. Upholstered in cotton, black/white abstract print.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969
Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969

Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969

By Willy Guhl, Robert Pansart

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Whatever it is, we are dealing here with a magnificent specimen that will give an incredible originality to your living room or your garden. The painted concrete chair, with cut-out ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cement

Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of six fine French midcentury solid beech side chairs with an arch-shaped cutout handle in the seat back.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Inlaid Antique Georgian Style Arm Chair with Fine Form
Inlaid Antique Georgian Style Arm Chair with Fine Form

Inlaid Antique Georgian Style Arm Chair with Fine Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Front legs with inlaid decoration. The chair has well carved arms with scrolled form handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Colonial Veranda Chair, English, Beech, Carrying Seat, Victorian
Antique Ladies Colonial Veranda Chair, English, Beech, Carrying Seat, Victorian

Antique Ladies Colonial Veranda Chair, English, Beech, Carrying Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A rare and delightful outdoor lounge chair, with added carrying handles Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality beech stocks present fine grain interest...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope

By Telescope Chair Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an eye catching modern by TELESCOPE of Granville New York, Pair of modern beach patio folding chairs in aluminum with wood arm handles. Ideal for Beach Patio ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

English Arts and Crafts Brass and Wood Magazine or Firewood Rack
English Arts and Crafts Brass and Wood Magazine or Firewood Rack

English Arts and Crafts Brass and Wood Magazine or Firewood Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Its form is well suited for placement at the hearth of a fireplace or alongside a favorite chair or sofa. Designed with integrated handles, it is easy to lift and move, even when ful...

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs with Brass Handles
Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs with Brass Handles

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs with Brass Handles

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs with Brass Handles

Located in Avington, Hampshire

A pair of George III mahogany hall chairs with brass handles. Each with a painted roundel crest of a knights arm, grasping a hatchet

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Chairs

Rare Beach Seats in Cane with Leather Handles, Holland End of 19th Century
Rare Beach Seats in Cane with Leather Handles, Holland End of 19th Century

Rare Beach Seats in Cane with Leather Handles, Holland End of 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rare beach seats in cane with leather handles, folding and presenting a drawer where beach towels could be stored, Holland end of 19th century Dimensions: D. 44 x W. 44 x H. 32 cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Romantic Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Rare Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair
Rare Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair

Rare Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair

Unavailable

H 26 in W 26 in D 21 in

Rare Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair

By Willy Guhl

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare iconic pod chair designed by Willy Guhl. The painted concrete chair, with cut-out handles on each side for ease of movement, can be used indoors or outdoors.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Set of Four Side Chairs with Bronze Accents, American, 1950s
Set of Four Side Chairs with Bronze Accents, American, 1950s

Set of Four Side Chairs with Bronze Accents, American, 1950s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Set of four chairs with bronze handles and bronze sabots, square column mahogany legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Four Dining Chairs
Four Dining Chairs

Four Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 18.51 in D 33.47 in

Four Dining Chairs

Located in Paris, FR

Four dining chairs with oak frame, teak wood handle, seats and backs upholstered with stitched, striped wool.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair
20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 10.24 in

20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair with lion handles. Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs

B64 Variant Gavina Marcel Breuer Made in Italy, 1970s
B64 Variant Gavina Marcel Breuer Made in Italy, 1970s

B64 Variant Gavina Marcel Breuer Made in Italy, 1970s

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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

B64 Variant Gavina Marcel Breuer Made in Italy, 1970s

By Gavina

Located in everton lymington, GB

The chrome frame for this type of armchair is special, based on one of Breuer's earlier prototypes of the Cesca chair, with the handles having a more continuous minimalist flowing sh...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PAIR OF GREAT GREY WOOL SIDE CHAIRS WITH HANDLE BACKS
PAIR OF GREAT GREY WOOL SIDE CHAIRS WITH HANDLE BACKS

PAIR OF GREAT GREY WOOL SIDE CHAIRS WITH HANDLE BACKS

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gun metal grey wool upholstered side chairs with wooden handle backs and legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

1950s' Italian wood chairs
1950s' Italian wood chairs

1950s' Italian wood chairs

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H 31 in W 19 in D 15 in

1950s' Italian wood chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

4 Italian 1950s' wood chairs with Handles

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Style Bucket Slipper Chairs
Pair French Style Bucket Slipper Chairs

Pair French Style Bucket Slipper Chairs

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H 27 in W 21 in D 23 in

Pair French Style Bucket Slipper Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair French Style Bucket Slipper Chairs with handle on back of each chair. Seat Height is 15.75"

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Brutalist Tri-Pod Side Chair
Brutalist Tri-Pod Side Chair

Brutalist Tri-Pod Side Chair

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H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in

Brutalist Tri-Pod Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mini Brutalist wood tripod chair with handle detail. Deceivingly comfortable three-legged and three-paneled seat create an amazing silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-century folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner and Ebert Weiss
Mid-century folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner and Ebert Weiss

Mid-century folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner and Ebert Weiss

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Lounge folding chair with handles and beautiful woven cane seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Walnut Dining Chair 5 Available Blue
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Walnut Dining Chair 5 Available Blue

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Walnut Dining Chair 5 Available Blue

By Thonet

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood Walnut dining Chair with handle and Light Blue Vinyl Upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Donghia Upholstered Club Chairs with Wood Handles
Donghia Upholstered Club Chairs with Wood Handles

Donghia Upholstered Club Chairs with Wood Handles

By Donghia

Located in Miami, FL

Donghia upholstered club chairs with wood handles Offered for sale is a pair of upholstered club chairs by Donghia with a wooden handle at the top and sides that slant down to the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Petite Pair of Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles
Petite Pair of Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles

Petite Pair of Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Petite Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1950's. They are a versatile size and would work well in a living area or bedroom. Due to their compact size, they do especially well in areas wh...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940's tufted side chairs with brass rope handles

Pair of 1940's tufted side chairs with brass rope handles

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of side chairs in dark green leatherette upholstery with brass rope handles, tapered waisted and tufted backs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Curvaceous Walnut Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles
Pair of Curvaceous Walnut Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles

Pair of Curvaceous Walnut Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Curvaceous Walnut Slipper Chairs with Brass Handles, American, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs in Leather with Brass Handle
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs in Leather with Brass Handle

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs in Leather with Brass Handle

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Edward Wormley for Dunbar chairs are in great condition, with original leather and brass handles.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Set of Seven Bamboo Chairs with Red Iron Nob Handles
1970s Set of Seven Bamboo Chairs with Red Iron Nob Handles

1970s Set of Seven Bamboo Chairs with Red Iron Nob Handles

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s set of seven bamboo chairs with red iron nobs handles.

Category

1990s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

1970's Blonde Plywood Stacking Dining Chairs with Cut Out Handles by Casala
1970's Blonde Plywood Stacking Dining Chairs with Cut Out Handles by Casala

1970's Blonde Plywood Stacking Dining Chairs with Cut Out Handles by Casala

By Casala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blonde plywood stacking chairs from Casala with decorative handle cut-out in the striking, concave rectangle shape backrest.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Pair of Game Slipper Chairs Wood Handles
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Pair of Game Slipper Chairs Wood Handles

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Pair of Game Slipper Chairs Wood Handles

By Harvey Probber

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is phenomenally impeccable, pair of slipper chairs, with wooden handles or pulls at the top of the back, by Harvey Probber, circa the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Slipper chairs
Slipper chairs

Slipper chairs

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H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in

Slipper chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Nice pair of handled slipper chairs with cherry frames.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

A Lucite Desk Chair
A Lucite Desk Chair

A Lucite Desk Chair

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H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in

A Lucite Desk Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A clear, solid lucite desk chair with "cut-out" handle at top of backrest and two arched supports that run from beneath the seat and extend to the two rear legs as both structural an...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Chair Vittorio Bonacina Design 1950s
Chair Vittorio Bonacina Design 1950s

Chair Vittorio Bonacina Design 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Chair Vittorio Bonacina Design 1950s

By Bonacina

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Chair height cm.81, width cm.48, depth cm.55 Chair with armrests handles height cm.81, width cm.66 depth cm.55.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ultra Chic Modernist Sculptural Chair
Ultra Chic Modernist Sculptural Chair

Ultra Chic Modernist Sculptural Chair

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H 32.25 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

Ultra Chic Modernist Sculptural Chair

Located in New York, NY

Modernist Sculptural Chair with stylized Handle in Ebonized walnut and newly upholstered in lush grey mohair.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Pagholz Flötotto 1960s Stacking Chairs Set of Nine
Pagholz Flötotto 1960s Stacking Chairs Set of Nine

Pagholz Flötotto 1960s Stacking Chairs Set of Nine

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H 31.11 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Pagholz Flötotto 1960s Stacking Chairs Set of Nine

By Adam Stegner

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of nine industrial pagwood ergonomic resin plywood stacking chairs with cut-out handles and black metal legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Chair With Handle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chair with handle available at 1stDibs. Each chair with handle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chair with handle — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chair with handle, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair with handle over the years, but those crafted by Dunbar, Grosfeld House and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair With Handle?

Prices for a chair with handle start at $550 and top out at $8,750 with the average selling for $2,650.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Chair With Handle

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sprung door handle is a type of door handle with a spring cassette in the rear of the handle. Owing to this mechanism, it returns to its original position after its use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of door handles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To repair the handles of a Balenciaga bag, take your item to a reputable restoration service provider with experience working with luxury handbags. To spruce up your Balenciaga bag handles, trim off any loose threads, and paint worn or peeling edges with a leather paint repair kit. Allow them to dry thoroughly. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and modern Balenciaga bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a number of Chanel Coco Handle bags available. The bag, also known as the Flap Bag with Handle, comes in mini, small, standard and large sizes. Classic materials include grained calfskin and smooth lambskin. Chanel also produced the bag in tweed and velvet in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Wrap your Louis Vuitton bag’s handles with a scarf by knotting one end of the scarf at the base of one side of the handle. Continue winding the scarf around the handle, wrapping it as you go. Once you reach the other side, knot it at the base of the other side’s handle. Take care to wrap evenly and try to match the length of the tail at both sides. A good tail length covers the leather of the handle to offer extra protection. Shop for your next authentic Louis Vuitton bag or scarf from the wide variety on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a drafting chair and an office chair usually comes down to height. A standard office chair ordinarily has a seat height of 16 to 21 inches, making it ideally proportioned for a user to sit at a desk. Designed for use in front of tall angled drafting and drawing tables, drafting chairs typically feature seat heights of 24 to 32 inches. Explore a wide range of office chairs and drafting chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a computer chair and an office chair is generally the number of features they have. Computer chairs tend to be more basic pieces with adjustable seats. Office chairs may have more padding, multiple points of adjustment and decorative details, such as nailhead trim. Keep in mind that some people do use the terms office chair and computer chair interchangeably. Shop an assortment of office chairs and computer chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a Morris chair and a Stickley chair comes down to origins and characteristics. A Morris chair gets its name from William Morris, one of the founders of the British company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. During the late 1860s, the company began producing the Morris chair, which has a reclining seat back and an intricately carved wood frame. This design spread to the U.S., where it was seen by Gustav Stickley. Drawing inspiration from it, Stickley produced the Stickley chair in 1904. Like the Morris chair, the piece has a reclining back but a simpler slatted frame that aligns with the American Arts and Crafts design style. Due to its origins, some people call the Stickley chair the Stickley Morris chair or the Mission Morris chair. Explore a collection of Stickley chairs and Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.