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Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Riverdale, NY

Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Bentwood

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
A Regency mahogany library reading chair

A Regency mahogany library reading chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two

Category

1810s English Regency Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Teak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1951
Teak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1951

Teak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1951

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A "bukkestolen" (reading chair) with an exposed teak frame and the original black and cream awning

Category

20th Century Danish Used Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Borsani Varedo  Reading chair with high backrest
Borsani Varedo  Reading chair with high backrest

Borsani Varedo Reading chair with high backrest

By Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2678 Borsani Varedo Reading chair with high backrest, wood and padded fabric. ABV Borsani

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in London, GB

A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951

The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Oak

High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield
High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield

High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Circa 1950 modern Heywood Wakefield reading chair with stylished pouf ottoman. The chair featuring

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953 In 1953, Finn Juhl

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'Reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953 In 1953, Finn Juhl

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair

George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An unusual and rare mahogany swivel reading chair with a show wood back rail upholstered on the

Category

1750s English George II Used Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured

Category

1830s William IV Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

Located in Solebury, PA

An exquisite 18th-century George II walnut cockfighting chair, characterized by its sculpted seat

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Used Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

By E. J. Victor

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading

Category

1980s Bohemian Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest armchair or reading chair. Design by Matthijs Horrix for

Category

1880s Dutch Black Forest Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Walt Disney “Mickey Mouse in His Reading Chair ceramic, Demons & Merveilles
Walt Disney “Mickey Mouse in His Reading Chair ceramic, Demons & Merveilles

Walt Disney “Mickey Mouse in His Reading Chair ceramic, Demons & Merveilles

By Walt Disney

Located in Valladolid, ES

Fun and original ceramic Mickey Mouse sitting in his reading chair. This collectible figurine was

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Ceramic

English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair

English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

English Queen Anne-style (19th Century) oak reading chair with brown leather upholstery and

Category

19th Century British Queen Anne Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

pitch high back make this a striking reading chair. Completely restored and newly refinished, ready to

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Reading Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Reading Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Reading Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, designed by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The seat backrest of the large reading chairs are inclined

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of Arhaus Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Arhaus Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Arhaus Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

$1,202Sale Price / set|59% Off

Pair Of Arhaus Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

as an optimal reading chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather

3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs
3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs

3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

library reading chair and two sides. Made from walnut with carved and burled balloon backs over a brocade

Category

19th Century Renaissance Revival Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair
English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair

English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Victorian Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button

Category

20th Century English Victorian Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design

By Hans Brattrud

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

very comfortable (reading) chair.

Category

1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Plywood

Paolo Buffa, Velvet Brown Club Chair, 1930s
Paolo Buffa, Velvet Brown Club Chair, 1930s

Paolo Buffa, Velvet Brown Club Chair, 1930s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, the chair rests on tapered wooden legs ending in brass-capped feet. The warm tones and tactile texture

Category

1930s Italian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair Of Leather Louis XII Provencal Style Mid Century Wing Chairs
Pair Of Leather Louis XII Provencal Style Mid Century Wing Chairs

Pair Of Leather Louis XII Provencal Style Mid Century Wing Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

. Would be beautiful Fireside or even in a bedroom as a pair of reading chairs. Should you require any

Category

1950s Baroque Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair

Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair

By George Mulhauser, Steelcase, Gardner Leaver, Maison Jansen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even lounge chair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Chrome

French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Walnut Bergere with New Upholstery
French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Walnut Bergere with New Upholstery

French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Walnut Bergere with New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

room in the home! Wonderful living room or bedroom reading chair. Found near Paris, France. Arm height

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Roll Arm Red Leather Chair
English Roll Arm Red Leather Chair

English Roll Arm Red Leather Chair

Located in New York, NY

traditional English design sensibilities, offering both durability and style. Perfect as a reading chair or

Category

Early 20th Century English Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bespooke Scandinavian Modern Blonde Slat Wood "Staple" Arm Lounge chair
Bespooke Scandinavian Modern Blonde Slat Wood "Staple" Arm Lounge chair

Bespooke Scandinavian Modern Blonde Slat Wood "Staple" Arm Lounge chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

minimalism. Perfect as an accent or reading chair, it brings a warm, organic tone to any modern or coastal

Category

1980s Danish Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936
Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936

Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936

By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

—as a lounge chair, a reading chair, or a singular accent that bridges past and present.

Category

1930s French Used Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

The 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
The 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson

The 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Antwerpen, BE

chair or reading chair, the Eva offers refined comfort with a distinct visual presence that honors

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Used Reading Chair

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chair; Side Chair; Lobby Lounge Chair; Reading Chair; Space Age; Mid-Century Modern; Artist; Sculptor

Category

1980s French Space Age Used Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing

Category

18th Century English Regency Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950’s High-Back Fauteuil, Reupholstered in a Blue and Mauve Velvet
1950’s High-Back Fauteuil, Reupholstered in a Blue and Mauve Velvet

1950’s High-Back Fauteuil, Reupholstered in a Blue and Mauve Velvet

Located in Beerse, VAN

comfortable reading chair in a study, or as a focal accent in boutique hospitality projects. Note: Use the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Velvet

1960s Swedish Sheepskin Leather Armchair
1960s Swedish Sheepskin Leather Armchair

1960s Swedish Sheepskin Leather Armchair

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

generously padded seat and backrest, making it ideal as a lounge or reading chair. A fine example of mid

Category

1960s Dutch Dutch Colonial Used Reading Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Gunnar Thalberg “Vilstol 205” Armchairs, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Pair of Gunnar Thalberg “Vilstol 205” Armchairs, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Pair of Gunnar Thalberg “Vilstol 205” Armchairs, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

By Otto Schulz 1, Otto Schulz

Located in Odense, DK

luxurious texture. Perfect as lounge chairs, reading chairs, or for adding a vibrant, sophisticated accent

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Vintage French Revival Bergère Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Pair
Vintage French Revival Bergère Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Pair

Vintage French Revival Bergère Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Pair

Located in Trenton, NJ

conversation pair, bedroom seating, or refined reading chairs. Dimensions: 32w 35d 43h 23 ah 20sh Condition

Category

20th Century Louis XV Used Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s

Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

, this is a later adaptation in the Georgian style and designed to be used as a relaxing chair or reading

Category

1950s English Chesterfield Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Lounge Chair
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Lounge Chair

Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

room, a cozy reading chair in a library, or as part of a chic seating arrangement, its versatility is

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

1940s, Model “Laila” Lounge Chair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
1940s, Model “Laila” Lounge Chair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland

1940s, Model “Laila” Lounge Chair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland

By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

reading chair, accent chair, or as part of a curated mid-century collection. A rare and highly decorative

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guillerme et Chambron Wingback manner Chair & Stool, Oak & Mohair, France 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron Wingback manner Chair & Stool, Oak & Mohair, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron Wingback manner Chair & Stool, Oak & Mohair, France 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Ystad, SE

. Exceptionally comfortable, this piece functions perfectly as a fireside or reading chair, combining sculptural

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair

By Finn Juhl, Peter Hvidt, Edmund Homa

Located in Burbank, CA

on the arms and a beautiful curved back with the wood frame wrapped around. Nice reading chairs. Can

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl
Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl

Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Vienna, AT

bedroom as reading chair in a cosy corner. The wooden surface is refinished. The condition of the lounge

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Vienna, AT

space as well as the armchair could be your comfortable reading chair in your living space, when you

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This chair is large, this is the bosses chair hence

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

De Sede DS-31 Swivel Chair in Hand-Stitched Dark Brown Leather Switzerland 1970s
De Sede DS-31 Swivel Chair in Hand-Stitched Dark Brown Leather Switzerland 1970s

De Sede DS-31 Swivel Chair in Hand-Stitched Dark Brown Leather Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reading chair in a library or a sculptural element in a minimalist living room, this De Sede DS31 easy

Category

1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s
Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s

Rare Early Production 'Unicorn' Leather Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

long sitting sessions, a reading chair, nursing chair, bedroom chair, club chair, lobby lounge chair

Category

1960s American Space Age Used Reading Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish 1960s Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair For France & Son
Danish 1960s Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair For France & Son

Danish 1960s Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair For France & Son

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

the perfect reading chair, very comfortable This chair can be dismantled easily and packed flat for

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reading Chair

Materials

Teak

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Used Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the used reading chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each used reading chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the used reading 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 used reading chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made used reading chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Ralph Lauren and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Used Reading Chair?

A used reading chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,300, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $35,654.
Questions About Used Reading Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    What used office chairs are worth can vary greatly. The maker, age, style, type and condition will all impact the value. Chairs made by certain makers may be worth quite a bit. Examples of chairs that are often highly sought after include those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll and Arne Jacobsen. Checking the sales history for chairs similar to yours can give you a rough idea of its value. For a more specific valuation, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a wide variety of office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.