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Regency and Campaign Style Carved Eagle Chairs Att. Theodore Alexander, Pair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is unique pair of leather Regency and campaign style carved eagle chairs attributed to
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Amazing Pair of Early 19th Century Baltic Mahogany Eagle Motif Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible pair of 19th century Baltic inlaid mahogany side chairs having ornate cast brass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Albanian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss alp escabelle monogram IS and dated 1801 with two eagles on the top B37
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle monogram IS and dated 1801 with two eagles on the top B37
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Eagle Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Eagle Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6 A beautiful vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Back decorated in various inlaid woods showing vines, flowers etc., The tops of the back chair
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of ormolu mounted and lacquered metal curule chairs in the Empire style
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, simple, and sophisticated, curule chairs were executed in the Empire style
Category

20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
H 37.75 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly
Category

Antique 1790s Danish Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
H 36.23 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Continental Baroque Pine Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Baroque style stained pine side chairs with Hapsburg double eagle carved back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Category

Antique 1880s English George II Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 2 Hitchcock Black Federal Side Chairs, Rush Seats.
By Hitchcock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
decorated with a harvest design, the other chair features an eagle. Rush seats are intact and without
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chairs, ca. 1900, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale style mahogany side chairs, likely ca. 1900 with scrolling shaped crest rail above a
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Carved English Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Victorian carved English walnut corner chair, with scrolled acanthus arms; the edges are carved
Category

Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Continental Austrian Ebonized Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Continental Austrian (19th century) ebonized klismos form side chairs with stenciled
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Import and Rare Early to Mid-18th Century Walnut Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
The superb and well carved details depict eagle heads with beautifully crafted beaks and feathered
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 8 19TH Century Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and appointed with gilt eagle heads on the arm rests of the " carvers " . The chairs are bench made
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

12 Irish 19th Century Georgian Dining Chairs with Labels
Located in Charleston, SC
from a much larger set made for a stately home. The four arm chairs have hand carved eagles for the arm
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Dining Chairs High Back Upholstered to Recover French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1920 to recover Carved oak with griffin eagle feet The backs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous 19C set of 6 Irish Chippendale style ribbon back dining chairs. Irish made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A fine set of 8 19th c Irish mahogany dining chairs by Butler of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dallas, TX
carved arms and 6 sides. These chairs are heavily carved with fine eagle heads on the arm chairs and ball
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance style (19th century) walnut sgabelli side chairs with 4 turned legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage S. Bent & Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage S. Bent & Bros black painted eagle colonial pub style chairs - a pair. Item features a gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ray Lewis "Eagle" Armchair in Aluminum
Located in Toledo, OH
leather seat. The chair is accented with eagle motif side panels with wings as the armrests. This piece
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Georgian Mahogany Carved Eagle Leather Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Armchair High Quality Solid Mahogany Frame Library Chair with Carved Eagle Head Armrests and Ball
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely extraordinary, and charming midcentury French garden chair / scultped figure. Cast in
Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely extraordinary, and charming midcentury French garden chair / scultped figure. Cast in
Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

A fine pair of generous late Victorian mahogany eagle armchairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of generous late Victorian mahogany eagle armchairs, each with a square back and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian Antique Gueridon Accent Table w/Carved & Gilt Eagles, Round
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian round side table with eagle accents from the 19th century. This antique gueridon table
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Antique Chinese Elm Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Club Lounge Yoke Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Qing Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw & Ball Feet Throne Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely pair of hand carved Georgian style eagle head and claw
Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Oak

Pair of Ornate Hand Carved Solid Wood circa 1900 American Eagle Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of extremely ornate hand carved American eagle
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of English George III 1730s Stamped Burl Walnut Armchairs with Eagle Heads
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, with stamped initials, carved splats, eagle motifs, cabriole legs and claw-and-ball feet. Each of this
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
designs such as eagles, winged lions, and deities. These were commonly seen as chair armrests and table
Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
cherubs / eagles/ foliage .This chair is of exceptional quality and colour , the detail in the carving is
Category

Antique 17th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s
17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s
H 46.07 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer sitting, 1950s.
By Rolf Gillhausen
Located in Cologne, DE
; Federal Republic of; West Germany; 1950 - 1955; politics; politician; portrait, 1950s, sitting, chair
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Clint Eastwood
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
police mystery, and Where Eagles Dare, a WWII thriller. In the following year, he would begin filming
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style Child's Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
and shaped back splat flanked by curved uprights incorporating carved eagle heads, the elegantly
Category

Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pairs of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Jester Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pairs of Italian Renaissance style gilt jester armchairs with swan arms, eagle sides, and red
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Italian Renaissance Gilt Jester Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) gilt jester armchairs with swan arms, eagle sides
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Club Lounge Chairs MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
"Iconic pair of Fratelli Saporiti Italia Confidental lounge, library or club arm chairs by Alberto
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

2 Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Nightstands Dresser Chest MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Maple

Family Group
By George Morland
Located in Fairlawn, OH
doll on a chair in the exact same pose. The second painting entitled The Tea Garden (Tate Gallery
Category

1790s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Family Group
Family Group
H 6.38 in W 9.5 in
19thc Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils w/ Petite Point and Needlepoint
Located in Savannah, GA
both have eagles, flowers and trees facing opposite directions. The back of the chairs are upholstered
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, is shown concentrating on a scroll, while an eagle brings him an inkwell with one leg, leaning on one
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Classical Style Open Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of chairs Swedish or Scandinavian in manufacture were made circa 1880-1900. Of large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of French Empire style ebonised armchairs with fine eagle head mounts. These fine armchairs
Category

Vintage 1910s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, terminate in lions heads. The balloon form of the back is crowned by facing eagles. The seat shape an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Carved Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
apron. Each wide and rounded back is decorated with an ornate central eagle figure and features two side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Winged Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
apron. Each wide and rounded back features very fine details including a carved eagle figure at the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Upholstered, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
piece set Absolutely exquisite and rare antique, intricately detailed hand carved American Eagle
Category

Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chippendale Style Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Sheffield, MA
combining a motive of ribbons, a rosette, tassel and leaves. The arms end with eagle heads supported by
Category

20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Gilded Ornate Salon Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shell crest, Griffin arm supports, carved Eagle knees ending in Lion’s Paw Foot. Custom upholstered in a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A Fine 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Central England, GB
details on this chair is equal to an original Chippendale piece. The back has a shaped and carved crest
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
A Fine 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
Irish Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of Thomas Chippendale carved mahogany dining chairs with eagle carved arms and top rail on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Irish Armchairs
Irish Armchairs
H 40.6 in W 25.9 in D 19.68 in
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair, stripped, tightened and finish
Category

Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the eagle and chair you’re looking for. An eagle and chair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 63 options for an antique or vintage eagle and chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an eagle and chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right eagle and chair, those designed in Empire, Georgian and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one eagle and chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Dunbar and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Eagle And Chair?

Prices for an eagle and chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $998 and can go as high as $72,800, while the average can fetch as much as $4,600.

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 Eagle And Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bellamy eagle is an intricately carved wooden or metal eagle crafted by John Haley Bellamy. He used a highly stylistic technique, with intricate detailing on the feathers for the eagle to appear mid-movement. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Bellamy eagles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Napoleon Eagle is the French Imperial Eagle, which was based on the eagle standards of ancient Rome and used as a symbol during the Napoleonic Wars. Shop a collection of art featuring the Napoleon Eagle on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved eagles are frequently used on lecterns to symbolize St. John the Apostle, and the truth of his writing. Eagles also were considered to fly the closest to heaven and be able to look into the sun, making them a highly religious symbol. Shop an array of eagle-accented lecterns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Gold eagle coin worth changes with the demand and supply of the gold bullion market. A 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin has a face value of $25, But it sells for $1,356 on average. At the same time, the value of an ounce of pure gold is right around $1,300. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of gold eagle cufflinks, brooches and other accessories.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    No one knows the name of the person who invented the chair. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced some of the oldest representations of chairs back to ancient Egypt. The chairs produced around 5,800 years ago featured wood construction with leather or textile upholstery and had seat heights of only around 10 inches. Shop antique and vintage chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A polymer chair is a chair made out of certain types of plastic. The most common materials used to construct polymer chairs are polypropylene and polycarbonate. Generally, polymer chairs are lightweight and durable. On 1stDibs, find a range of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A Cleopatra chair is a chair with a U-shaped seat support. Most examples feature wood frames and cushioning. The name comes from the fact that the lines of the chair echo those of the thrones that Ancient Egyptian kings and queens once sat on. Danish designer Hans Frydenal and American furniture maker Fergusson Copeland both created chairs called the Cleopatra. Shop a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.