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Skirted Slipper Chairs

Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece Made to order skirted slipper chair. As shown with cotton velvet and cut velvet
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2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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Skirted Slipper Chair
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant skirted slipper chair newly reupholstered in Stella (Wheatgrass) by Raoul Textiles for
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20th Century British Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen

Skirted Slipper Chair
Skirted Slipper Chair
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Classic Pair of Skirted Slipper Chairs by Baker
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of skirted skirted Slipper Chairs with loose cushion seat.
Category

Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Armchairs By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and generous pair of striped silk and down upholstered skirted near slipper chairs by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Floral Upholstered Roll Back Skirted Slipper Chairs, Late 20th C.
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of slipper chairs featuring rolled backs, floral design fabric and skirts over
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Skirted Silk Blend Slipper Chairs
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of silk blend skirted rollback slipper chairs by Sherrill. Very good vintage condition with
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

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James Mont Slipper Chair
By James Mont
Located in Danville, CA
Undulating Slipper Chair on skirted base by James Mont.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

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James Mont Slipper Chair
James Mont Slipper Chair
H 31 in W 20 in D 34 in
Blue Upholstered Slipper Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Upholstered slipper chair with skirted bottom in beautiful blue fabric flocked with white.
Category

Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Blue Upholstered Slipper Chair
Blue Upholstered Slipper Chair
H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in
Skirted Slipper Chairs - Set of Eight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully elegant design - times eight! These refined chairs are covered in a striped taffeta
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Skirted Slipper Chairs - Set of Eight
Skirted Slipper Chairs - Set of Eight
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Slipper Chair with Floral Pleated Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun slipper chairs upholstered in floral linen with matching pleated skirt. Piping details across
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Vintage 1970s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
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Skirted Slipper Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of skirted slipper chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique skirted slipper chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 8 antique and vintage skirted slipper chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Skirted slipper chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Skirted slipper chairs bearing Hollywood Regency or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many skirted slipper chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home and Kittinger Furniture Company produced popular skirted slipper chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Skirted Slipper Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,730, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $5,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right Slipper-chairs for You

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.

Questions About Skirted Slipper Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A slipper chair is a chair that sits low to the ground and has no arms. They’re traditionally used as accent pieces or additional seating options. Most slipper chairs are not part of a set of furniture but are purchased separately. Find an assortment of slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.