Slipper Chairs
2010s Mexican Other Slipper Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Pearlware, Cotton, Beech
2010s British Slipper Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal, Metallic Thread
2010s British Slipper Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Slipper Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Linen, Ash, Oak
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Acrylic
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
2010s Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Felt
2010s French Other Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s British Slipper Chairs
Linen, Leather, Sheepskin, Ash, Oak
2010s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Slipper Chairs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Slipper Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
Antique and Vintage Slipper Chairs
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.