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Slipper Chairs For Sale
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Harvey Probber

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.75 wide x 29 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16.5 in...

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

Materials

Chrome

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric
1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and elegant Danish slipper chair dating from the 1940s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and organic design language characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian furnitur...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950
Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950

Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from ca. 1950. Made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the sit...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950's
Pair of Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950's

Pair of Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950's

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Strong...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860
French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860

French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant French Napoleon III boudoir chair featuring a gracefully shaped upholstered back and seat (lovely clean fabric) raised on ebonized turned feet. Designed for the intimate s...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Pair of Mid-Century Button Back Detailed Slipper Chairs in Powder Blue Mohair
Pair of Mid-Century Button Back Detailed Slipper Chairs in Powder Blue Mohair

Pair of Mid-Century Button Back Detailed Slipper Chairs in Powder Blue Mohair

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs captures the charm and simplicity of 1950s American furniture design, blending form and function with a timeless aesthetic. Uph...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Modern Slipper Chairs in French Country Toile Upholstery
Modern Slipper Chairs in French Country Toile Upholstery

Modern Slipper Chairs in French Country Toile Upholstery

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of French style slipper chairs in Country French Toile upholstery with brass tack detailing & attractive splay legs. Very sweet smaller scale. Seats: 18" H.

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2010s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs
1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs

1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Pair of 1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchairs, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric. These elegant lounge chairs feature a beautifully sculpted backrest...

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1930s Swedish Napoleon III Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of slippers chairs with a dandelion patterned slipcover
Pair of slippers chairs with a dandelion patterned slipcover

Pair of slippers chairs with a dandelion patterned slipcover

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of upholstered slippers chairs with a dandelion patterned slipcover and red piping details

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Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic strapped slipper lounge chair designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll Studio. The chair features blonde wood framing with dark gray straps. Very clean and ready to use...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Silk, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Silk, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Silk, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and floral printed silk fabric slipper chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Reupholstery recommended. Tears and fraying of fabric on top edge of both bac...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery
Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery

Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to be from the 1960's due to the style of the original vinyl upholstery (not pictured). This petite chair has a light bounce to it due to the cantilevered seat design. The...

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Skirted Scroll-Back Woven Raffia Slipper Chairs
Pair of Skirted Scroll-Back Woven Raffia Slipper Chairs

Pair of Skirted Scroll-Back Woven Raffia Slipper Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An organic modern pair of scrolled and skirted slipper chairs crafted from woven raffia grasscloth. The chairs feature a prominent English Regen...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Wood, Grasscloth

Custom Brunschwig & Fils Upholstered Tufted Slipper Chair
Custom Brunschwig & Fils Upholstered Tufted Slipper Chair

Custom Brunschwig & Fils Upholstered Tufted Slipper Chair

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impeccably upholstered diminutive Slipper Chair on four legs and apron to conceal with trim bands to the base. The upholstered chair with rolled and tufted seat back. Dimensions:...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for Cado Slipper Chairs, Denmark, Plaid Wool Fabric
Pair of Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for Cado Slipper Chairs, Denmark, Plaid Wool Fabric

Pair of Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for Cado Slipper Chairs, Denmark, Plaid Wool Fabric

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of “Moduline” Lounge Chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son / Cado An uncommon in oak and highly attractive pair of Danish modern slipper chairs, designed...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet
Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet

Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Get these while you can Pair of Post Modern Leopard Velvet Slipper Chairs fully restored with new foam cushions and new leopard velvet upholstery. Powerful and confident forward angl...

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1990s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair

Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair

By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry

Located in New York, NY

Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields in the back leather. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine structure . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in good condition, the wood restored but the leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Rarely Seen Petite Slipper Chairs
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Rarely Seen Petite Slipper Chairs

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Rarely Seen Petite Slipper Chairs

A pair of very elegant 1950s T.H. Robsjohn–Gibbings model 2009 slipper chairs for Widdicomb, with classic sculpted walnut frames on splayed legs. This version of his slipper chairs, is far less seen on the market as his larger version WMB model. The frames will be refinished, prior to shipping. Upholstery needs to be replaced, email for quote. To me it appears , when re-upholstered, they got a little overstuffed in the backs and seats. No labels, but from an estate with other Gibbings / Widdicomb pieces. Terence Harold Robsjohn–Gibbings...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs
Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of stylized satin lacquered and shell inlay slipper chairs newly upholstered in a white luxe faux fur fabric with bolster pillow.

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20th Century Philippine Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Shell

Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair
Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair

Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Modern pair of slipper chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn composed of round backs, loose zippered poly wrapped foam seat cushions with eye hooks, wearing a tan linen like fab...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored
Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored

Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fully restored antique Swedish Rococo “Emmastol” (Emma Chair), a classic piece of 19th-century Swedish furniture design in the Rococo Revival Style (Swedish counterpart to Victorian)...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Mahogany

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mushroom Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mushroom Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mushroom Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...

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2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs
19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant slipper chair dates from the 19th century and reflects the refined taste of Napoleon III seating furniture. The chair features a generously cushioned seat and a graceful...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Cream Linen
Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Cream Linen

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Cream Linen

Located in London, GB

The Velum Pleated Dressing Room Chair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is designed as a low, sculptural seat defined by softness and flow. The silhouette is relaxed and compact, w...

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2010s British Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pillow Chair by Ash - Cream Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Cream Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Cream Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholst...

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2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Maple

Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez
Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Monti is an enveloping armchair with a wave-shaped back, upholstered with velvet, and raised on four balls feet in lacquered wood. Made with an oak structure and topped with high...

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2010s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Chocolate Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Chocolate Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s

Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Chocolate Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th C. Style French Regency Ebonized Wood & Cane Chairs on Casters
Pair of 19th C. Style French Regency Ebonized Wood & Cane Chairs on Casters

Pair of 19th C. Style French Regency Ebonized Wood & Cane Chairs on Casters

Located in North Miami, FL

These cane back lounge chairs on casters with a wonderful ebonized carved wood trim and accents throughout. Very solid and in good ready to use condition.

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1950s French Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair, Late 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very sweet Louis XV style French slipper chair newly upholstered in white fabric with blue silk back & welting. Sumptuous down seat cushion.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair

Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

The slipper chair reflects the Napoleon III style of the mid-19th century with gold brocade fabric with deep cushion affect and exuberant fringe. Fr...

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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s
Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s

Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rattan slipper lounge chair or armchair probably design by Ikea. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Tito Agnoli, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistret...

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge or slipper chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s. Seat height: 15.5”

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen
Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Located in London, GB

The Velum Pleated Dressing Room Chair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is designed as a low, sculptural seat defined by softness and flow. The silhouette is relaxed and compact, w...

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2010s British Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric

Located in New York, NY

We love the elegant simplicity of this pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered LaRue Stripe fabric in midnight. With high...

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1830s French Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé

Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé

By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Channeled and plush post modern chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If you're seeking a chair to wind down and relax in - the sort you can sit in for hours and enjoy - this is it. Every inch of this slipper chair is soft, upholstered and well cushioned. A modern space odyssey look with a channeled seat...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bouclé

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs
Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

A striking pair of Napoleon III giltwood chairs on casters, newly upholstered in a woven block chain velvet, chocolate leather trim, nailhead detail, and a lofty down seat cushion. F...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pillow Chair by Ash - Navy Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Navy Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Navy Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholst...

Category

2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940s high style Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House wide body slipper chairs with channeled backs on splayed legs. Of the Hollywood Period, these lounge chairs do have neoclas...

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2
Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2

Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2

By Michael Taylor

Located in Wichita, KS

Shown here is Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2. Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, these iconic spoon back slipper chairs exemplify refined A...

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

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Scandinavian Blue Velvet Art Deco Fan back slipper chairs wood legs circa 1950
Scandinavian Blue Velvet Art Deco Fan back slipper chairs wood legs circa 1950

Scandinavian Blue Velvet Art Deco Fan back slipper chairs wood legs circa 1950

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whimsical Scandinavian Blue Velvet Art Deco Fan back slipper chairs wood legs. Scandinavian circa 1950s. Nice newer upholstery with Blue velvet that has swirls with Blonde wood legs....

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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs
Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs

Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of charming French country low slung slipper chairs. With elegant shaped crest rails and sides with slight wings on the ends. Wide comfortable seats, raised on cabriole legs w...

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20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair
Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair

Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stylish pair of Slipper Chairs with Pale Tan leather cushions and handsome Exotic wood frames. The chairs with a Minimalist form having an upswept back and tapering legs with Bras...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique and Vintage Slipper Chairs

Antique and vintage slipper chairs are popular fixtures in modern interiors due to their armless, compact designs with high backs and short legs making them perfect for even the tightest of spaces.

Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century. They were used in private dressing rooms and bedrooms for upper-class women to easily slide into their shoes, often assisted by a maid, when corsets and heavy petticoats made dressing a cumbersome task. Since this emergence in the boudoir, slipper chairs have become an essential piece of furniture in modern homes.

In the 1950s, American interior designer Billy Baldwinwhose clients included Jackie Onassis and Bunny Mellon — placed slipper chairs in the living room for the first time. He saw them as the ideal chairs for entertaining. Their low seats and tall, curved backs invite guests to sit; the lack of arms, however, places a limit on comfort.

Slipper chairs can be found in various styles, from the classic mid-centuy modern with unadorned legs to 1930s French Art Deco with a shorter back. Edward Wormley designed some of the most iconic mid-century modern slipper chairs with tapered legs, a round wood base, button tufting and a tall back.

Today, slipper chairs are among the chairs you should know. They can be used to frame a coffee table or contribute to a sense of balance in a space. A slipper chair can fit next to a bookshelf or be tucked into a corner along with a small side table to create a charming reading nook. In entryways, a slipper chair can be used while you put on your shoes. It is also an elegant addition to the bedroom or home office, where its soft shape adds a casual contrast to more rigid furniture.

You can find slipper chairs in materials such as fabric, wood and upholstery on 1stDibs. Browse a wide selection of styles, including mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco.