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Pelican Chair with Buttons House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dubai, DU
Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism is clearly visible in the Pelican Chair. Out of all his many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Pelican chair, a design masterpiece by Finn Juhl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in North York, ON
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is a modern take on classic design. It is an iconic piece created by
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Offwhite Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
include the Chieftain Chair, the Pelican Chair, and the Poet Sofa. His designs were often characterized by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
By Finn Juhl, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
œuvres de Juhl suscitent de nombreuses critiques. Sa chaise Pélican, conçue en 1939 et produite pour la
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.55 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ames Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ames Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Niels Vodder resulting in well known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican Chair.
Our example was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive / purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral / caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ames Customizable Indoor or Outdoor Cartagenas Lounge by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Offwhite and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in DE MEERN, NL
connectors and brackets and black painted elements. His most famous work is probably his Pelican Chair and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
French Folk Art Hand Carved Painted Whimsical Childrens Cat Chair Gerard Rigot
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerard Rigot (France, 1929-)
Animeubles, Child's Chair
Circa, 1980's
Folk art, hand carved chair
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
polychrome painted finish, Empire style, sculptural architectural form having arch pediment with pelicans (in
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa in Dark Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso.
Just like Finn Juhl’s iconic Pelican Chair, the 46 Sofa is also
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
form inspired by artists such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso. Just like Finn Juhl’s iconic Pelican
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder, Circa 1950's
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
. Juhl’s Pelican Chair exemplifies the designer’s incorporation of form with function. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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The Pelican Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the pelican chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every the pelican chair was constructed with great care. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage the pelican chair you’re looking for, while we also have 291 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the pelican chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right the pelican chair, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made the pelican chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Louis Van Teeffelen and WéBé are consistently popular.
How Much is a The Pelican Chair?
Prices for a the pelican chair start at $819 and top out at $41,504 with the average selling for $10,376.
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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.
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Questions About The Pelican Chair
- 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 are chairs made from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Chairs are made from a wide variety of materials. Many chairs feature wood construction, but makers also produce them out of steel, aluminum, stone, resin, acrylic, fiberglass and other materials. Upholstered chairs also feature cushioning made out of things like foam and wool, as well as the outer upholstery, which is often leather or fabric. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of chairs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
- 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.
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- 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.
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Pelican Asian Art
Orange Pelican Chair
Finn Juhl Fd136
Baker Chieftain Chair
Baker Chieftain
Finn Juhl Chieftain Baker
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair Baker
Juhl 118
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa
Borge Mogensen Floating
Papa Bear Sofa
Wegner Papa Boucle
Juhl Sofa Sheepskin
Finn Juhl 45 Baker
Retro Armchairs Australia
Finn Juhl Sheepskin Sofa