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vintage school chairs stacking chairs chairs Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage school chairs stacking chairs chairs Sweden
period 1950s
design unknown Sweden
Category
1950s Swedish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
period | 60's
design | unknown | The Netherlands
condition
Category
1960s Dutch Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Wood
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
1970s Swedish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Pine
vintage armchairs club chairs chairs 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs club chairs chairs 60's
period 60's
design unknown
condition good light
Category
1960s Dutch Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
vintage dining room chairs chairs Denmark
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs Denmark
period 60's
designs Slagelse Mobelvaerk Denmark
Category
1960s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
50s-60s Chair Chairs Frankfurt Chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus mid century Design 50s
Object: 4x chair
Category
1960s German Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Dining Room Chairs Chairs 50s Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage dining room chairs chairs 50s Danish
period 1950s
designs unknown Denmark
conditions
Category
1950s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen, a Set of Four 'Z-Chair' Chairs, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Kai Kristiansen, A set of four 'Z-chair' chairs, Denmark, 1960s.
The seat and backrest are
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Oak
4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design 50s
Object: 4x chair
Category
1960s German Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Dining Room Chairs Chairs 1960s Danish
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage dining room chairs chairs 1960s Danish
Vintage set of 4 dining room chairs by Johannes
Category
1960s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4x 60s 70s teak chairs Chair Dining Chair Henning Kjaernulf Danish 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s teak chairs chair dining chair Henning Kjaernulf Danish 60s
Object: 4x chair
Category
1970s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.89 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in
vintage dining room chairs | chairs | Hans Wegner | Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs | chairs | Hans Wegner | Danish
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Hans
Category
1960s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pop Art Pink Vintage Side Chair/Chair Miss Global Phillipe Starck 1980s Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art pink and silver vintage side chair/chair was designed by Phillipe Starck 1980s and produced
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 15.56 in D 20.08 in
70s Chair Chairs Teak Dining Chair Erik Buch O.D. Møbler Denmark
By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s chair chairs teak dining chair Erik Buch O.D. Møbler Denmark
Object: 4x chair
Category
1970s Danish Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Lounge Chairs Chairs
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Ingeborg lounge chairs originally designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen and produced by Master
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining room chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
Eight Revolt dining room
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305/ 304 UNESCO Softpad Chairs Chair Cognac
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
very rare version with Softpad armrests.
The design takes the base of the RH 304 UNESCO chair and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of five handcrafted wrought iron dining chairs with two armchairs and three side chairs. This
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Set of Four Chairs by Farstrup Model 250
By Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish set of Four Oak chairs. Chairs are sign on the bottom.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
1976, Paoli Chair Company Indiana. Custom produced armchairs for a client in Charleston, WV
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Oak, Naugahyde
Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair. Chair is made of solid wood and finished in a walnut stain. Upholstered in a warm deep
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Maple
1950s British Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A metal chair from the United Kingdom, produced circa 1950. A chair’s chair, Windsor inflected; two
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 1980s Spanish Resin Pedestal Round Table & Four Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage set of 1980s Spanish resin pedestal round table with four matching chairs
Chair
Category
1980s Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Resin
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
HICKORY CHAIR Georgian Mahogany Corner Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style corner chair by high-end furniture maker Hickory Chair Company of Hickory, North
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
6x 60s 70s Chairs Dining Chairs Danish Design 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
6x 60s 70s chairs chair dining chair dining chairs Danish Design 60s
Object: 6x chair
Category
1970s German Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair of "theo Ruth for Artifort Club Chairs.
Chairs where never used
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Overstuffed Slipper Chairs- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W28 D37 H27 SW28 SD22 SH20
Pair of fun high pile stacked lounge chairs. Chairs have fresh fabric
Category
1980s Art Deco Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Harvey Probber lounge chairs. Chairs are newly upholstered with black lacquered frames.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company
Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Italian Leather Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Coronado leather chairs . Chairs are in original vintage condition and comfortable .
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR Sovereign Upholstery
Fabric is striped Burnout Velvet Cotton
Comes with 4 Arm
Category
1970s Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mastercraft Brass Empress Chairs-A Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mastercraft brass empress chairs. Chairs have been reupholstered in a rich green velvet
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Brass
Live Edge, Organic, Redwood Freeform Wood Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Live edge, organic freeform wood side chair
Chair is made from redwood trees, and has a very
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Tall Rattan Wicker Peacock Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern tall rattan wicker peacock style chairs. Chairs feature the classic tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Midcentury pair of Reclining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s pair of reclining chairs. Chairs are refurbished and reupholstered in blue velvet
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs. Chairs have a black lacquered frame and are newly upholstered
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category
1990s American American Classical Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co
Category
1960s American Regency Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Industrial Side Chairs in the Manner of Jean Prouve
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage, industrial side chairs in the manner of Jean Prouve's classic Standard chair
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut and White Boucle Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs.
Chairs have solid walnut legs, seats are recovered in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Pair Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen style Slipper Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen style slipper chairs. Chairs have well carved
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss chrome set of 6 chairs, chairs are chrome base and pony upholstery original, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Hickory Chair. Mahogany with carved backrest, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tub Chairs in Cheetah Print Velvet
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Dallas, TX
Luxurious velvet fabric in a cheetah print. This is a pair of Kelly Wearstler style chairs. Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Dining Chair Set by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Denmark 1970's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Pine dining chair set. Designed by Rainer Daumiller
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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Retro Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro chair chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all retro chair chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro chair chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro chair chairs are consistently popular styles. Many retro chair chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Milo Baughman produced popular retro chair chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Chair Chairs?
Prices for retro chair chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro chair chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,116,946, while the average can fetch as much as $3,142.
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 Retro Chair Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The 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, 2023To 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 31, 2023There 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, 2021The 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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, 2023The 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023The 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, 2022A 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, 2021The 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, 2023The 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.
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
- What is a glider chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A glider chair is a type of rocking chair that moves like a swing seat.
- What is a Hitchcock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hitchcock chairs are 19th century-style chairs that were popular in the middle class as an emblem of social mobility. The chairs were affordable due to their easily mass-produced stenciling technique that replaced earlier painting designs.
- What is a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
- What is a Bergere chair?1 Answer
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is a prayer chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A prayer chair, or a prayer bench, can sometimes also be called a prie-dieu and is a desk or chair created specifically for prayer or devotional studies. These religiously significant pieces of furniture appeared in different places around the globe and are very different in shape and appearance. Shop a collection of prayer chairs and prayer benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a parlor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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