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Pair Of 1950S Italian Slipper Chairs In Faux Fur
Located in London, London
Pair of slipper chairs
New Designers Guild faux fur upholstery
Brass legs
Seat height 40cm
Italy 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Pair of Rattan "Chistera" Chairs, France 1950's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chistera Rattan chairs on tripod legs, the design reminiscent of Motte famous version, not sure which came first but we've never seen those before.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish castors.
They easy move around and swivel. Brushed chrome band around the base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of English Green Leather Turn of the Century Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of exquisite turn of the century English green tufted leather slipper chairs. This pair of English slipper chairs from the early 20th century features a green color tufted lea...
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of slipper chairs.
Made with elm.
Reupholstered.
Solid, sturdy and comfortable
Circa 1960, France.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Elm
Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, pink canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s
Elegant lounge chairs with ottoman with be...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel legs. Of note, the braces between the legs and the chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning midcentury design with heavy flat bar chrome bases and tufted upholstery. The "X" shaped sides and angled seats ensure maximum comfort without sacrificing style. This eleg...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a wonderful pair of slipper chairs designed by Jens Risom.
Featuring sleek, solid walnut frames that appear to cradle the newly upholstered seats. We would call the fabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Regency Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality early 19th century simulated rosewood
Regency period library armchair having elegant scrolling
Arms over X framed end supports with carved decoration,
Ormolu mounts...
Category
19th Century English Regency Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning pair of high back regency modern slipper chairs feature ornate ebonized wooden frames with gilt detail and brass studded trim. The comfortably padded upholstered seats ...
Category
1960s Unknown Regency Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Dorothy Draper Style Biscuit Tufted Slipper Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Dorothy Draper style biscuit tufted slipper chairs. We obtained these chairs along with a whole house full of Hollywood Regency high end furniture-it was like walkin...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and elegant pair of armless slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set appears to have been reupholstered (beautifully and professionally) at some point...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slipper Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Orange Slipper Chairs. Featuring an armless slipper design, bent aluminum legs, walnut accents on each side, and newly re-done orange...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piece of...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 16.25”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of channeled Post Modern slipper chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If you're seeking chairs to wind down and relax in - the sort you can sit in for ho...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bouclé
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.52 in W 23.43 in D 27.37 in
Rare Pair of Original 'Joker' Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of original 'Joker' lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne.
Designed in the early 1970s, and manufactured in France by Airborne International, the groovy 'Joker' ...
Category
1970s French Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French 19th Century Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III slipper chair is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold velvet with tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Boudoir Slipper Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of boudoir or slipper chairs. The chairs are in their original robins egg blue-green finish and has signs of age and distressing and the upholstery is entirely or...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green bouclé fabric and wood slipper chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height 13.5”
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Attributed Herter Brothers Antique Aesthetic Movement Carved Slipper Chair
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
The firm of Herter Brothers, (working 1864–1906), was founded by German immigrants Gustave (1830–1898) and Christian Herter (1839–1883) in New York City.
An antique late 19th centur...
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue bouclé fabric slipper lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1946 Pair of "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs "Chauffeuse" of 1946 attributed to Andre Arbus
Composed of a low seat with cushion, the upholstery is original horsehair and spring, high back in horsehair. Fabric ...
Category
1940s French Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Christian Werner Ligne Roset 'Pop' Lounge Chair with Orange Ultrasuede
By Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Werner Ligne Roset 'Pop' Lounge Slipper Chair with Orange Ultrasuede
Offered for sale is an upholstered contemporary 'Pop' Lounge Chair by Christian Werner for Ligne Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.25 in W 31 in D 32.25 in
Patchwork Modular Slipper Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Can also be connected as a settee. Backs are removable.
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Set of Side Chairs with Footstool in Wood and Bouclé, 1950
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and very rare set of three pieces composed of two low slipper chairs and one stool or footstool.
Made in Italy in the 1950s, original pieces.
The peculiarity of this set i...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barrel Leather Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of tufted leather upholstered with tasseled apron side chairs. Rich red sienna patina.
No obvious markings on the bottom of the base or piece.
In good condition. G...
Category
20th Century Unknown Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of 3 1970s modular fabric armchairs with low steel feet.
Perfect for waiting rooms, living rooms or large halls furnished in any style from antique to modern.
They show normal ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Leather Slipper Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming Georgian style slipper chair of compact proportions, covered in well-aged, possibly original buttoned leather.
England, circa 1860.
Why we like it
Very comfortable and w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in Schumacher's Apolline Botanical fabric. With high ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs was a lucky find from the South of France. Newly upholstered in Schumacher's Roca Redonda fabric in carbon, they have elegan...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs Gilt Ebony Details, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of French Napoleon III slipper chairs with gilt ebonized detailing at base. These are 19th Century and sold as a pair! Amazing detailing at the base with original casters.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slipper chairs received their name during the Victorian era, when they were used to comfortably seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Evident with this bea...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
George Smith Handmade Tufted Slipper Chair
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Handmade in England. An elegant slipper chair with sloping rolled back and curved seat. Upholstered in an oatmeal tone fabric tufted overall. Raised on dark stained turned front legs...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Antique Neoclassical Style Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery
Category
1930s American Neoclassical Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Styled Slipper Chairs C1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant Italian designer slipper chairs C1950. Petite size so they can work in smaller spaces. Cording on one chair has torn but other than that they are ready to go. Will...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Classic Slipper Chairs by Jens Risom in Bouclé, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An impeccably restored pair of mid-century modern chairs, a timeless testament to design excellence. Originally conceived by the iconic Jens Risom in the 1950s, these chairs have bee...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label.
Edwar...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of petite slipper benches with Ash legs and new mohair upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Like a pair of Downton Abbey chairs, these gossiping chairs are made for having tea and biscuits and would have been in a lord's home or wealthy merchant's home. They have white pain...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Large Regency rosewood slipper chair
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this chair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 3 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch an...
Category
19th Century Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge or Slipper Chairs in a solid hardwood frame and covered in a glove-like leather. These chairs are derive...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
Pair of Regency Style Ebonized Spoonback Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style ebonized spoonback chairs. Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dunbar Janus Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of Janus slipper chairs with walnut frames and orange velvet upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed. Classic slipper lounge chair that tilts and swivels on a walnut veneer circular base. Retains the orig...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 27 in W 22 in D 21 in
Leather Pierre Lottier Slipper Chairs, Spain, Circa 1950s
By Pierre Lottier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of mid-century, neoclassical thick leather PIerre Lottier slipper chairs, circa 1950s, Spain. One chair features a rich brown color and the other is a burgundy color, both have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Paul McCobb slipper chairs with maple bases.
Category
1950s Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Scoop Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A upholstered scoop styled lounge chair and matching ottoman having buttons to the top cushions , satin black legs and brass leg tips. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman and co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Low Swedish Beech Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Charleston, SC
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair manufactured for dux in Sweden, circa 1950s. This danish modern lounge chair
Is made of the highest quality walnut. The chair also features a waln...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique TUFTED Pink Victorian Slipper SIDE CHAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique Tufted Mahogany French Slipper Side Chair. Remarkable condition and perfectly tufted. The carved detail is lovely and the chair sits on small castors. The seat has been reuph...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of light beige fabric and wood slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height 15”.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vittorio Varo, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable white fabric, metal and plastic lounge chairs designed by Vittorio Varo and produced by Plan Interior Design, Italy, 1970s.
Seat height 12”.
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1970s Italian Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair features a gracefully scrolled back, and has been upholstered in an elegant fabric with an abstract leafy design with birds...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
A Michael Taylor for Baker Mahogany Spoonback Slipper Chair
By Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Clarence House Vesuvius cut velvet; on casters.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
French Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French Napoleon III slipper chair. This slipper chair is a truly unique piece, with its vintage floral fabric and bullion fringe providing an eye-catching contrast. In goo...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Thayer Coggin Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Pair slipper lounge chairs by Thayer Coggin.
Category
1980s Used Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
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Used Slipper Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used slipper chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all used slipper chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used slipper chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used slipper chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern used slipper chairs are of considerable interest. Many used slipper chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Wormley, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Milo Baughman produced popular used slipper chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Slipper Chairs?
Used slipper chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,601, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $69,000.
Finding the Right Slipper Chairs for You
Antique and vintage slipper chairs are popular fixtures in modern interiors due to their armless, compact designs with high backs and short legs making them perfect for even the tightest of spaces.
Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century. They were used in private dressing rooms and bedrooms for upper-class women to easily slide into their shoes, often assisted by a maid, when corsets and heavy petticoats made dressing a cumbersome task. Since this emergence in the boudoir, slipper chairs have become an essential piece of furniture in modern homes.
In the 1950s, American interior designer Billy Baldwin — whose clients included Jackie Onassis and Bunny Mellon — placed slipper chairs in the living room for the first time. He saw them as the ideal chairs for entertaining. Their low seats and tall, curved backs invite guests to sit; the lack of arms, however, places a limit on comfort.
Slipper chairs can be found in various styles, from the classic mid-centuy modern with unadorned legs to 1930s French Art Deco with a shorter back. Edward Wormley designed some of the most iconic mid-century modern slipper chairs with tapered legs, a round wood base, button tufting and a tall back.
Today, slipper chairs are among the chairs you should know. They can be used to frame a coffee table or contribute to a sense of balance in a space. A slipper chair can fit next to a bookshelf or be tucked into a corner along with a small side table to create a charming reading nook. In entryways, a slipper chair can be used while you put on your shoes. It is also an elegant addition to the bedroom or home office, where its soft shape adds a casual contrast to more rigid furniture.
You can find slipper chairs in materials such as fabric, wood and upholstery on 1stDibs. Browse a wide selection of styles, including mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco.
Questions About Used Slipper Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a sedan chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023There 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero 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.
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