Tufted Slipper Chair
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Baroque Slipper Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Suede, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Damask
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Other
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Silk, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century European Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Other Slipper Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Cotton, Down
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Velvet
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper 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, 2022A 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.
- What is a slipper accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022The 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.
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