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Pair of Midcentury Settee's by Charlotte Chair Company
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of sofas feature pink vinyl upholstery and a base with wood trim. A sleek and comfortable design that makes a statement in any seating arrangement....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mahogany Regency Style Triple Chair Back Settee with Upholstered Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
settee upholstered in an ivory stripe fabric. The back with a triple chair form with elegant details
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Materials
Mahogany
1900s Antique Settee and Matching Chair
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Early 1900s antique settee and matching chair.
Oak and walnut construction with velvet upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Materials
Cane, Oak, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Cane Curve Back Settee
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet small scale Louis XVI style settee in pink & green damask stripe jacquard floral
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1990s Two Chair-Back Painted Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft Gray painted Georgian style Settee with great patina
Drop in seat covered in a geometric
Category
1990s British Georgian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Antique French Triple Chair Back Walnut Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial triple chair back settee, late 19th/ early 20th c. This settee features a walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Wood, Rush
Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, settee or an oversized chair. A beautiful antique decor piece.
Left as found, structurally the piece is
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Settees
Materials
Wood
George II Style Mahogany Double Chair Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent mahogany double chair back settee crafted in the George II taste. From the scaled and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees
With curved top rails above a tapering
Category
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury French Metal and Leather Settee and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic three piece midcentury metal and leather settee and chairs. Freshly powdercoated in matte
Category
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassic Two-Seat Chair Settee, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-chair back carved-wood settee from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood
1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs.
Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Asian Rosewood Armchair and Settee with Clarence House Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
fabric. Settee measures 50"W x 26"D x 30"H and chair measures 24"W x 23"D x 30.5"H
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Rosewood
Bavarian Antler Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler settee. A three-section settee with large fallow deer
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Settees
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Settee with Brunschwig & Fils Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant Sheraton style settee with carved knuckles and a triple chair back with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Rare Ward Bennett Settee and Side Chair in Vintage Fabric
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent ash frame with remarkably clean original mod striped cotton velvet upholstery. The chair frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Ash
Rare Settee and Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Settee and Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret with inverted compass type teak legs
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
18th c. Chairback Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century mahogany settee having double Chippendale chair backsplats on rectangular padded
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved double chair back settee with caned back and seat, arms and silk cushion seat, on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
Curved Settee and Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Interior Crafts Newly Upholstered
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Deco curved settee and barrel back lounge chair by interior crafts newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 28 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Style Caribbean Three Piece Settee and Two Chair Suite of Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with ball supports. Likely Jamaican.
Settee H: 30 W: 53 D: 29 SH: 12
Chairs H: 30 W: 25 D: 29 SH: 12
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Materials
Mahogany
1970’s Swedish Leather Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s Swedish leather settee with wood base. Matching sofa and lounge chair are available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Philip Webb for Morris & Co. Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee with Bobbins
By William Morris (English), Philip Webb
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee.
Professionally re-upholstered in period-style fabric.
This settee is
Category
Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Materials
Beech
H 35 in W 57 in D 27.5 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
have several Swan chairs available.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Naugahyde
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s American Other Settees
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louis XV Style French Caned Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of 19th century French settees captures the spirit of the Louis XV style. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Restored Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan Double Horseshoe arm settee showcases timeless charm with its
Category
Vintage 1940s Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
19th Century Irish George III Style Triple Chair Back Settee by Butler of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.79 in W 80.52 in D 20.75 in
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
& Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green
Category
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Silk
Small Settee in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in New York, NY
Small Settee in the neoclassical taste
Boston, Massachusetts (active 1804–17), about 1810
Mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood
Empire Revival Settee by Sebastian Vogel
By Sebastian Vogel
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
period upholstery. Circa 1890. Part of suite with Chairs E5/015-1, Table E5/015-2.
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Gold
Moorish Middle Eastern Moorish Arabian Style Settee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous one of a kind Moorish Middle Eastern, handcrafted Settee, finely hand-carved and inlaid
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted canape ~ settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Lacquer Ebonized Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Mid-Century Modern Italian sculptured settee or bench with wings. The settee features a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Settee by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Double San Luca lounge chair newly upholstered with recycled leather by Achille and Pier Giacomo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Double Settee, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Chippendale style double chair of settee offers mahogany frame with carved shell
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
dark green polychromed walnut double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green Fortuny De Medici
Category
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century White Wrought Iron French Settee
Located in Hastings, GB
A quite exceptional late 19th century pair of French patio/orangery Settee.
This is a beautiful
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
Postmodern Settee in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
club chairs are available separately - listing is for the settee alone.
H: 32" x L: 53.5" x D: 32"
Arm
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Vintage Windsor Style Settee Bench from Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into the world of classic charm and modern comfort with this Vintage-inspired Windsor Settee
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Materials
Wood
Exotic Wood Contemporary Upholstered Settee from Costantini, Belgrano
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano Settee is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Louis XIII Style French Settee or Banquette
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XIII style French settee, or banquette, made of solid walnut. Sculptural
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
chair produced by Saffa. The transition in scale from object to architecture does not involve particular
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
quantity are matching:
Lounge Chair = $3500
Ottomans = $1225
Coffee Table=$2250
Three-seat sofas = $6900
Category
1990s American Settees
Materials
Rattan
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Settee With Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of settee with chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all settee with chairs available were constructed with great care. Settee with chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Settee with chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Ambrogi Salotti, Guglielmo Veronesi and Russell Woodard each produced beautiful settee with chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Settee With Chairs?
Prices for settee with chairs start at $2,500 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $7,442.
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 Settee With Chairs
- What is a borne settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
- Who named the settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- What is a Selig chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
- What are timeless chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Timeless chairs are generally furnishings that are considered iconic designs and remain in demand year after year. These are objects that have been produced in multiples and have earned landmark status in design history. Examples of timeless chairs include the Eames lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a cocktail chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024A cocktail chair is a type of seating used in living rooms, parlors and similar spaces. Often designed with comfort in mind, cocktail chairs typically feature cushioned upholstery. While providing inviting places to sit, the chairs also add to the overall look of a seating area. You may sometimes see cocktail chairs referred to as accent chairs. Shop a large collection of cocktail chairs on 1stDibs.
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