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Near pair of yew wood Windsor chairs with crinoline stretchers
Located in Bakewell, GB
Near pair of yew wood Windsor chairs with crinoline stretchers and interesting splats size 110cms
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chairs

Materials

Yew

Petite Windsor Side Chair in Oak, England, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite oak Windsor chair with spindle back and turned legs & stretcher, England circa 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned
Category

20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
H 42 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5240 Victorian, yew wood and elm, low back Windsor chair with fretted central splat to back
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
H 33.07 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
19th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak comb-back Windsor chair with out-turned arms supported
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

19th Century English Windsor Chair
19th Century English Windsor Chair
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Antique High Back Windsor Chairs with Hexagonal Sheet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A high-back windsor chair with a very rare hexagon seat. An excellent design with a sense of
Category

Antique 1880s British Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Butterfly Step down Windsor chairs with saddle seats in amazing aged & amazing
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair W Brass Leg Caps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional hand crafted Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair With high
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Windsor Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Charming 19th Century Windsor Chair With Spindle Turning and Dished Seat. This lovely chair is
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Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Windsor Chair
19th Century Windsor Chair
H 46.07 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
English 19th Century Windsor armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century Windsor armchairs A set of oak Windsor chairs with a high, rounded back with
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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Windsor armchairs
English 19th Century Windsor armchairs
H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 23.63 in
Matched Set of Two Early Low back Yew Wood Windsor Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful matching pair of early Victorian Low back Yew wood and Elm Windsor Chairs. With turned
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Beautiful, practical antique English highback Windsor chair with a lovely patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique Windsor dining chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

All Original 18th Century High Wycombe Windsor Chair with Fabulous Colour
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very good, sturdy and fine example of a low back 18th century wheel back Windsor chair with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Country Windsor arm chair with a low back, made in England and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood, Yew

Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good example of a primitive Windsor chair. All original with ash and elm wood. Not 100 % sturdy but
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
H 38.59 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs. Retains original
Category

Antique 1830s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in
Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique hardwood Child’s Windsor arm chair with the classic hoop back with spindles and a shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
Child’s Antique Oak Windsor Chair
H 25.5 in W 16 in D 15 in
Set of Four English Windsor Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of four, circa 1890 English Windsor chairs. Made from oak with shaped oxbow-handrails at the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four English Windsor Chairs
Set of Four English Windsor Chairs
H 34.75 in W 16.75 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Duckloe Windsor Chair Mystic Seaport
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great classic Duckloe Brothers Mystic Seaport chair. Highback Windsor with tufted leather backing
Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St042 Early Victorian Windsor chair in ash and elm wood, having arched back with centre splat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
H 36.22 in W 22.44 in D 22.44 in
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
H 27 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair. 7-spindle hoop back, conforming turned arm supports & legs
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair
H 41.5 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine windsor armchair with high comb back incorporating top rail with shell and scrolled ear ends
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Wheelback Windsor Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome early 19th century oak wheelback windsor chair. Hand-crafted circa 1810 this attractive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor
Category

Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 4 19th century English Windsor chairs in chestnut Very nice set which has a very
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
H 32.68 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Classic Antique Oak British Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
comfortable. The Windsor chair is established as one of the great classics of English country furniture. Made
Category

Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Americana Ebonized Brace Back Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully crafted antique Windsor braceback side chair. This is in good condition with great
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Assembled Set Of Six Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional set of timeworn Windsor Armchairs with fine aged patina. Carved oak Windsor chairs
Category

20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
A generous and comfortable windsor armchair with excellent color. Features a high looped and raked
Category

Antique 1830s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair The chair has a curved back and spindles in
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Lippincott Family Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Lippincott Family Side Chair with original paperwork to underside
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

18th Century American Antique Continuous Arm Windsor Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
18th Century American Antique Continuous Arm Windsor Chair purchased at the Prallsville Mills
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Green Painted Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a true gem of antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

18th Century Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century Thames Valley yew wood windsor armchair, the hoop back over continuous hooped arm
Category

Antique 1780s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A modern interpretation of the Classic Windsor chair form, in solid Oak, made in Sweden. Very clean
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1930s Danish Oak Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Windsor chair in oak with the original Nigerian goat red leather seat pad.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Primitive 19th Century Yew and Ash Windsor Chair
Located in Heathfield, GB
From an Irish farmhouse, a good, early and substantial Windsor chair. Provincially made and
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Lincolnshire Windsor Chair Comb Back Chair Antique 1840 Early Victorian 1800s
Located in London, GB
, this is unstamped as some of theirs were, but is undoubtedly a Lincolnshire Comb Back Windsor chair by
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs Measures 25" in width, 22" in depth and 37
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage 19th Century English Windsor Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step back in time with these exquisite vintage 19th-century English Windsor chairs. Showcasing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back
Category

Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair This is an early 19th Century chair made
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 2 beautiful dark antique English lowback Windsor chairs/dining chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful set of antique Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina over the years
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and very beautiful Thames Valley Windsor wheel back chair with a fantastic colour and well
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality yew wood broad arm Windsor chair having yew wood turned columns and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Mahogany Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
A George III mahogany Windsor armchair with pierced splat and saddle seat, circa 1775.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Windsor Armchair
Mahogany Windsor Armchair
H 44.5 in W 30.5 in D 25 in
19th Century Georgian Comb Hoop Back Windsor Elm and Yew Wood Chair with Hearts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A lovely late Georgian early Victorian yew & elm comb hoop back Windsor chair. The central back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
The chair remains perfectly sound with sturdy construction and very usable Free UK shipping.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair America, Circa 1790

 Measures: 19”W
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Early Pennsylvania Windsor Chairs by Love & Whitelock, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handcrafted birdcage bamboo turned Windsor chairs by Love & Whitelock, circa 1790. Crafted using a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Category

Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Blonde Farmhouse Windsor Chair Rustic Elm Grandfather Fireside Armchair
Located in London, GB
-back or slat-back Windsor chairs but with larger, more modern proportions, this super armchair was
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Of D.R. Dimes Bird Cage Windsor Arm Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of classic windsor design with slatted back and geometric form cresting rail. The chairs with
Category

20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-Back Windsor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-back Windsor Chairs for the former Republic of
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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Find many varieties of an authentic windsor chair with available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every windsor chair with was constructed with great care. There are 1598 variations of the antique or vintage windsor chair with you’re looking for, while we also have 185 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the windsor chair with you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A windsor chair with is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Lucian Ercolani and Ercol each produced at least one beautiful windsor chair with that is worth considering.

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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.

Questions About Windsor Chair With
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 14, 2023
    A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, owing to Pennsylvania lieutenant governor Patrick Gordon’s fondness for the seat. Colonial furniture makers sometimes painted their Windsor chairs, which were crafted from a variety of woods such as thick pine, ash or birch. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To identify a Windsor chair, look at how it was made. On authentic pieces, the bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. The chairs have wooden legs that splay outward to provide stability, and unlike other chair designs, the back legs have no connection to the chair back. Shop a range of Windsor chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Windsor furniture originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. The bentwood back frames of Windsor chairs are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. According to legend, the Windsor gained popularity after King George III took shelter in a cottage and was invited to sit on one. He was so charmed by the humble design that he had copies made for Windsor Castle. With the arrival of the 1730s, Windsor chairs made their way to the American colonies. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s. Find a variety of Windsor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    To 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 22, 2022
    A 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a drafting chair and an office chair usually comes down to height. A standard office chair ordinarily has a seat height of 16 to 21 inches, making it ideally proportioned for a user to sit at a desk. Designed for use in front of tall angled drafting and drawing tables, drafting chairs typically feature seat heights of 24 to 32 inches. Explore a wide range of office chairs and drafting chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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.

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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.