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Classic Antique American Wing Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Antique American Wing Chair with Classic form and great comfort. The Chair has flat-panel arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Custom Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of wing chairs in custom upholstered diamond form quilted fabric with contrasting lumbar
Category
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition, finished with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Upholstered Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Textile, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Solid Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Textile Seating, Caning Backboard, with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Textile Seating, Solid Backboard, with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Cane, Textile, Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan Mohair Wing Chair 100c-S, Polished Nickel Swivel Base, Holly Hunt
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan mohair wing chair 100c, polished nickel swivel base, holly hunt. Gorgeous Amber
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Special Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Bar Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Queen Anne Period Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a lovely colour and patina.
The wing chair also boasts incredibly elegant cabriole legs to both
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Minimal Style, Bar Stool in Solid wood, Textiles or Leather Seat, Black finish
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Leather Devon Style Wing Chair with Brass Nail Head Trim
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and comfortable Cordovan leather shapely Devon style wing chair. The large back with flared
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Winged Swivel Chair with Bauhaus Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a popping bauhaus inspired cut and printed velvet, this winged swivel chair has a small
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
Winged Sun Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a stunning series of chairs named Sun for the elegant oval-shaped backrest, this piece
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Modern Wing Chair with Loose Seat Cushion
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
and brown and chair can also be done COM. Made to order.
How we work
Made to order by Connecticut
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Wooda, Laura Mays
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
H 47 in W 36.75 in D 32.5 in
George II Library Wing Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is
Category
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Feathers
Lawrence Peabody Modern Wing Chair
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern
Specs: Walnut, velvet
Yardage: 6 yards
This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Minimalist solid wood Chair with textile or Leather Upholstery Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The minimalist Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Sheep leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With pleasure, we offer you this characteristic sheep leather wing chair with graceful legs.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Georgian Leather Wing Chair Chesterfield Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Leather Wing Chair.
A leather wing chair is a classic piece of furniture typically
Category
Vintage 1920s Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Small Winged Cocktail Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A small modern upholstered chair in the mobler style having jaunty winged back over a deep seat and
Category
Vintage 1970s English Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Beech
Custom Glenwood Wing Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Defined by its iconic winged sides, high back, and wooden legs, the wingback chair is an iconic
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wing Chair in White Bouclé Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This handsome wing chair invites you to curl up w with a good book by the fire! Upholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sheep Leather Wing Chair with Character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Presented by ByThijs, this beautiful, warmly colored sheep leather wing chair adorned with elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wing Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dramatic and sculptural wing chair in the style of Fritz Henningsen, from the estate of French
Category
1990s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Generous George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A generous George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Materials
Leather
Large George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Materials
Leather
Westnofa Wing Chair by Harald Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Harald Relling
Located in Nashville, TN
Leather armchair by Harald Relling and made by Westnofa. each chair has minor wear, and the leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
The Clementine Wing chair with Frilled Skirt upholstered in Honeysuckle
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in London, GB
fabulously comfortable with quirky notes. The Clementine is a fresh take on the traditional wing chair, with
Category
2010s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 42.52 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage leather English wing chair
Located in Brea, CA
presence and comfort of a larger chair. A 1920s English wing chair, its petite proportions and enveloping
Category
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Winged Swivel Chair with Pink Cut Velvet and Cobalt Faux Fur
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable swivel chair, as shown with Designers Guild cut velvet and soft faux fur back. This
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood
Custom Made Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo wing chair
The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
Chippendale Style Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Chippendale style carved mahogany back wing chair has approximate dimensions of 44 inches in
Category
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Striking sheep leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With pride, we present to you this beautifully warm-toned sheep leather wing chair, adorned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
George II Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Reepham, GB
This antique English wing chair dates back to the early 18th century during the George II period
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall backed salesman's sample wing chair with tall arms in olive/brown leather with brass nail
Category
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Contemporary Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale Wingback Lounge Chairs with angular wings and button tufted channelled backs. The dark
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Contemporary Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale tub shapes with angular wings and button tufted channeled backs. The dark stained wood frames raised on square front legs and square splayed back legs. Upholstered in a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Uno Ahrens Style Wing Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
John Gilmer for Porter & Plunk reproduction of a 1930's Swedish chair by Uno Ahrens, featured in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Custom Wing Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom wing chairs in the style of Gio Ponti upholstered in Romo amethyst velvet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair
The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
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Christies sold a similar Georgian walnut wing chair, lot 50, on 22 May 2019 @ £37,500, with associated 18th
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this green wing chair with character and comfort.
Do you have a corner in your home
Category
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
This rare chair was manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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The Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the wing chair you’re looking for. Each the wing chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 33 options for an antique or vintage the wing chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the wing chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right the wing chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one the wing chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Märta Blomstedt, Jhon Ortiz and Parker Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a The Wing Chair?
A the wing chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $51,562.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About The Wing Chair
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Selig chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
- What are timeless chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Timeless chairs are generally furnishings that are considered iconic designs and remain in demand year after year. These are objects that have been produced in multiples and have earned landmark status in design history. Examples of timeless chairs include the Eames lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Cromwell chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Cromwell chair was a style of chair popular during the Puritan period. The chair features a leather back and seat and is finished with studded brass-headed nails. You’ll find a variety of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 5, 2020
A carver chair is a dining chair with arms. It is sometimes called an elbow chair. Vintage carver chairs were often made in pairs as a part of a set of dining chairs. Reproductions of antique carver chairs are also very popular.
- What is a cab chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Cab chair is a furniture design created by Mario Bellini for the furniture company Cassina. He unveiled the chair in 1977, and it has remained popular since. Its design consists of a tubular steel frame and a cover made of stretched leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Mario Bellini Cab chairs.
- What is a bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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