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Gloss White Panton S-Chair by Verner Panton / Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The S-chair by Verner Panton is one of the absolute stars of furniture pop art.
This is the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Black powder-coated metal frame with a black polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chips S Green Chair By Studio Pastina
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
style. The back of the chair is without doubt its most iconic and characterizing feature. With its ample
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Blue powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat in blue eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic de...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Black powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Red powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat in red eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic desi...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow powder-coated metal frame with a natural polished ash veneered backrest and upholstered seat in yellow eco-leather.The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton, Mod. Pantonic 5010 for Studio Hag Denmark, 1992
By Verner Panton, Studio Hag
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Verner Panton created this comfortable chair based on the S. Chair. The original coloring shows
Category
1990s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori
S. Salvadori - Firenze
A
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cherner Task Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Cherner Task Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Cherner Task Chair with Arms
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
S Salvadori "Wheat Ear" Set of 8 Chairs
By S. Salvadori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Gorgeous Very Rare Set of 8 Brass tone "Wheat Ears" Chairs by S. Salvadori
Made in Florence
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
This is the Sloucher chair made in the 1960's. Leather has been restored. Made of Cocobolo Rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood stacking chairs by Norman Cherner are perfect for home, office or cafe. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
DV Chair
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a myriad of indulgent nights, this chair is meant to share the feeling and effect of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Bamboo Riviera chairs from the 60's, Dirk Van Sliedrecht models
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of bamboo chairs following the designs of Dirk Van SLiedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde, with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
10 dining room chairs of the 70's - Italian Design - Timeless chair
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, IT
Italian dining chairs - 10 dining chairs - Italian designer chairs
Big set of ten Anonima
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 22.45 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Italian Club Chairs from the 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century chairs ,metal frame brass bout legs vinyl upholstery in original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Walter S. Chenery "Gemini" Rocking Chair for Lurashell, UK 1960
By Lurashell, Walter S. Chenery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful "Gemini" rocking chair designed by Walter S. Chenery, manufactured by Lurashell in the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
For your consideration, a pair of 1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid cocobolo
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Pair of Red Painted Children Chairs from the 1970 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of children chairs produced in the Czechoslovakia.
A beautiful 1970 's design, clear and
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
DV Chair - Verdigris Edition
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a myriad of indulgent nights, this chair is meant to share the feeling and effect of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel
DV Chair - Chrome Edition
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a myriad of indulgent nights, this chair is meant to share the feeling and effect of
Category
2010s American Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One set of Swinger chair and ottoman from Don Shoemaker for the iconic Señal, S.A workshop of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Set of Five I.S.A. Bergamo Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s
By Gio Ponti, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Five chairs with a fantastic design produced in the 1950s by the well know italian manufacturer ISA
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hill House chair in the style of Mackintosh for Cassina, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was made in the style of the Hill House Chair, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Alexa Chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Clean geometric lines define this stupendous chair, the perfect blend between an ergonomic
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cherner Task Chair White Leather and Walnut
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
task chair features solid walnut arms and white Spinneybeck leather. Reissued in exacting detail from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton S Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Verner Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Solid Beech Chairs
By S&L Interni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant set of four dining chairs is crafted from solid beach. Boasting a glossy Wenge finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage 1960s American Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Osvaldo Borsani in the Style Set of Six Chairs 50's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
Elegant set consisting of six chairs with seat in vim leather and wooden structure with slender
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite lovely pair of Don Shoemaker sling chairs for his firm Senal from the 1960's. This pair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Leather Sling Chair, 1960's
By Bernini
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome cognac and beech sling chair with unique details at arms and back. Comfortable as is or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tulsa, OK
Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Artifort Mushroom Style Club Chair, the Netherlands 1950's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small light-weight club chair re-upholstered in off white boucle style fabric.
The design reminds
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Blue / Grey Lounge Chair in Velvet and Brass, Italy, 1950's
By Marco Zanuso, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A recently reupholstered lounge chair with long brass legs. Great curves and shapes and the colour
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wooden Dining Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair produced by TON company ion 1960s. Original label still attached. The chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1940's Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original chair produced the late 1940’s. The chair doesn’t have a company label anymore
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
2x Friso Kramer for Auping '"Euroika" Plywood Chairs, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak plywood dining chair on black metal base.
Some small veneer damages at the back of one chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Brass by i.S.a., Italy, 1960s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable set of two low armchairs in fabric and brass by the renowned company I.S.A., famous for it's brass feet.
Very Marilyn Monroe-ish and some good material to add distinct sh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare fully stamped Victorian 1840 hoop back Windsor chair High Wycombe.
Beautiful patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
Located in Farsta, SE
Heavily patinated Swedish Stump Chair, made in ca 1850's.
That has withstand the test of time.
It’s
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Pine
Quirky 1960s Danish Teak Chairs By Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, K.S. Mobler, Niels Otto Møller, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
chairs exemplify the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Made by K.S. Mobler in Denmark in the 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Teak
Set of Two Lounge Chairs by I.S.A. in Silk Upholstery and Brass, Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of comfortable, warm and colorful Italian lounge chairs. With their round shapes and soft
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Ironica Chair by Ton in Oak Wood, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and iconic chair produced in the mid-century modern design era. Produced by TOn as model
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Jacob Jensen for Labofa adjustable desk chair, Denmark 1960's
By Labofa A/S, Jacob Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Swivel office chair with new grey and black upholstery.
The height is adjustable from 88 - 97 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
form. The whole above curved- x-form bases. The chairs boast their original, black-and-taupe canvas
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Beige Upholstered Vanity Chair
By S&L Interni
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted from solid beech, this vanity chair is fully upholstered in elegant beige fabric. Boasting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Gray Upholstered Vanity Chair
By S&L Interni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated vanity chair makes a versatile addition to the bedroom or dressing room
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with chair originally in a separate
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Birch
1970's Italian oak and rattan dining chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a great set of 12 dining chairs, made in Italy during the 1970's, great vintage design and in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
By Queen Anne
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage wingback lounge chair for sale. From the 1930's, and has an amazing frame and design. It
Category
Vintage 1930s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the s chair you’re looking for. A the s chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 26894 variations of the antique or vintage the s chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1922 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the the s chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each the s chair bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one the s chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Finn Juhl and Hans J. Wegner produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a The S Chair?
A the s chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,505, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,000,000.
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 The S 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 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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