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Slipper Chairs For Sale
French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Gold Slipper Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Slipper Chair. Item features a nicely carved solid wood frame, overstuffed loose seat cushion and classic French Louis XV ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans-Harald Molander. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel base with upholstered seats. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

One of A Kind Sculptural Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare, this one-of-a-kind sculptural lounge chair is a unique piece handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Featuring a gracefully contoured silhouette, the chair is constructed from solid brass with a warm soft patina that exudes warmth and sophistication. The deep, single form, scooped seat and back are upholstered in a richly textured grey tweed fabric, offering both comfort and refined visual contrast. Elegant tapered legs with brass cross bars for support and a curved brass shell evoke iconic mid-century Italian design, reinterpreted with a modern sensibility. Meticulously crafted by hand, this chair is not only a functional seating piece but also a statement of design artistry. Its bold form and luxurious materials make it ideal as a standalone accent. A unique work of art. On display at the Gallery at 200 Lex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Tall Upholstered Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, asian style, tall back chairs with black laquered handles. Upholstered in cotton, black/white abstract print.
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1950s American Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Couple of leaf-shaped French Bouclé Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite pair of French swivel armchairs, which seamlessly blend mid-century modern design with contemporary comfort. These unique armchairs are shaped like leaves, featuring smooth, flowing lines that highlight their sophisticated aesthetic. Expertly reupholstered in luxurious white bouclé fabric, these chairs not only offer a touch of elegance but also provide a soft, inviting texture that is both comfortable and visually appealing. The bouclé fabric enhances the chairs' plush feel, making them perfect for long, relaxing evenings in any modern or vintage setting. These armchairs are designed with functionality in mind, featuring a durable swivel mechanism that allows for versatile positioning and ease of movement. Whether placed in a cozy reading nook or as part of a chic living room ensemble, they add a dynamic and stylish element to any space. Moreover, the chairs are practical for everyday use, with a zipper at the back of each seat cover that allows for easy removal and cleaning. This thoughtful feature ensures that the armchairs are not only beautiful additions to your home but also durable and easy to maintain. Ideal for collectors of unique vintage furniture...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of iconic slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have reupholstered these in a Holly HUnt Great Plains woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include mainly off-wh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Contemporary White Upholstered Slipper Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary White Fabric Upholstered Slipper Chair, on walnut frame and four tapered legs. 36" H x 24" W x 34" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From an 850 Park Avenue Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of six walnut "spool" chairs - Late 17th / Early 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant group of six "spool" chairs, made of turned walnut, dating from the late 17th-early 18th century. The provenance can be traced to the Veneto area or, alternatively, to Emilia...
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Classic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Chrome Side Chairs / Signore Inc
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Naugahyde Side Chairs in the manner of Florence Knoll, made by SIGNORE INC.Classic style and design, Amazing quality and construction, Retains o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Foster-McDavid Marble Top Game Table with Four Lounge Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual marble top game table with four lounge chairs by Foster-McDavid. Original pale yellow finish and upholstery. The table is 23.5"H, 36" diameter.
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1960s American Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s Italian Riviera Bamboo Lounge Chair in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Italian Riviera bamboo lounge chair in the style of Franco Albini with later sheepskin.
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1970s Italian Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

ISA Bergamo Rare Pair of Lounge or Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo rare exquisite pair of channel back lounge or slipper chairs with gilt metal legs in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s. These elegant chairs have gentle curves throughout including its channel back, seat, and signature cutout gilt metal front legs and saber back legs which exude luxury and playfulness. This unique pair of lounge chairs exhibits the the soft organic lines and the sculptural form of ISA Bergamo's 1950s designs, both classical yet modernist, and unequivocally timeless. Fully restored and newly upholstered in a luxurious Holland & Sherry Melissani White bouclé. Available is a matching curved settee (LU2917331335092), or to complete a set (LU2917331145492). I.S.A. (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) also known as ISA Bergamo was an Italian furniture manufacturer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 3105 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, F. Hansen, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original pair of 3105 'Mosquito' or ‚Munkegard’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Teak veneered on curved laminated wood. Tubular steel legs with rubber caps. Old polishe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three Black Leather Cantilever Chairs After Clement Meadmore
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic  Mid Century lounge chairs with cantilever form and having heavy chromed steel bases. Fine black leather sling chairs with chrome bases. With curved backs and deep seats, mou...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Matched Pair PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair early PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen.. retain original black naugahyde, one chair top corners in need or repair (see photo), E. Kold Christe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gilbert Rohde Slipper Lounge Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Gilbert Rohde slipper chair for Herman Miller, from the Hollywood glam years. Chair shown is already spoken for but we have another not yet reupholstered that is available. 4 yards ...
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wood Frame Slipper Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar wood frame slipper lounge chairs - a pair. Item features nice deep frames, solid wood base, tapered and angled backs. Original label, very nice vintage pair...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom David Bowie Slipper Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique of slipper chairs is customized David Bowie fabric. Would be perfect for a studio. Super soft to touch linen fabric, filled with down for extra comfort.
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21st Century and Contemporary Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Down

Pair of Vintage Diminutive Walnut and Leather Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s American Modern Slipper / lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Elegant, long tapered legs in walnut boast a dramatic flare in the back, adding a stylistic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo slipper chair from the late 19th century, with fan back, woven rattan seat and casters. Created in England during the last decade of the 19th century, this bamboo s...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Slipper Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Lounge Chair for Widdicomb (UK / U.S.A)
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Lounge Chair for Widdicomb (UK/U.S.A)This exquisite slipper lounge chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, embodies mid-century elegan...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of modern lounge chairs by Harvey Probber feature tufted vinyl seat backs with wide slipper seats. Cantilevered heavy chrome frame mak...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Light Blue High Back Velvet Slipper Chair Louis XVI Style
Located in Monrovia, CA
Hollywood Regency Pale Blue High Back Slipper Chair. French Louis XVI Style Wooden Chair Frame With Antique Gold Accent. Beautiful Vintage Condition Consistent With Age And Use. No H...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

American Gothic Revival Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-19th century american Gothic Revival mahogany (slipper) side chairs with spindle & spool design back and legs with finial on back t...
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Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Slipper Chairs

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Mahogany

Newly Reupholstered Fortuny Yellow Silk Slipper Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Elevate your space with this elegant Louis XVI-style slipper chair, newly reupholstered in luxurious yellow damask silk Fortuny fabric. The chair features a gracefully arched, button...
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20th Century Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Louis XV Style Side Chairs with Upholstered Backs, France, ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XV style side chairs with upholstered backs, France ca. 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Directoire Cream-Painted Slipper Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a rectangular carved panelled top rail above a pierced vertical splat and an upholstered seat, raised on front tapering circular legs and saber back legs. The exquisite qu...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion. Scul...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Petite Slipper Chair in the Style of James Mont
Located in Wilton, CT
This petite slipper chair in the style of James Mont has multiple uses and is suitable as a cheerful accent chair in any room of the house. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984, New York. Black lacquered ash, red wool upholstery, metal tags to each. Ward Bennett’s story is a remarkable one. His career began at age 13, when he quit school to work in the garment district in New York City. At 15, he designed his first clothing collection; at 16 he left for Europe, where he continued working on fashion design. While in Europe, he attended art schools in Florence and Paris, but he was mostly self-taught, with skills that ranged from illustrating, sculpting, and jewelry-making to furniture, interior, and home design. “I learn from people,” he once said, referencing a long line of influences, including Hattie Carnegie, Hans Hoffman, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Bennett eventually settled back in New York, where his reputation earned him some of the day’s most affluent clients: David Rockefeller and Chase Manhattan Bank, Tiffany & Co., Sasaki, Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner. Another—former President Lyndon Baines Johnson—asked Bennett to design a chair for his presidential library that would be “a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

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Wool, Ash

Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Milo Baughman Style polished Chrome Grey fabric 60's Armless club chairs, Cantilever Design .
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome Base Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs with chrome base in the manner of Florence Knoll. Comfortable angled backs with polished chrome base. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of White Lacquer Chrome Bases Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome bases, white lacquer shell body, ribbed upholstery lounge chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Tacchini Chill-Out Highback by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in New York, NY
Chill-Out is a system of sofas and armchairs that can stand alone or create a vast range of different linear or corner compositions. It features a light, slim base and cosy, comfortable cushioning, to which back and armrests can be added. An ideal combination both for domestic and collective spaces, particularly in the version with a built-in coffee table. Many different upholstery materials...
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2010s Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Lovely Pair 60s Classical Spoon Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Mid-century spoon-back chairs. We love the intentionally distressed fruitwood frame with the tufted back. The upholstery is worn and frayed around the edges and will n...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cushioned Metal Bamboo Folding Easy Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This glamorous metal bamboo folding easy chair upholstered in Pierre Frey Panthéer is a stunning and versatile piece perfect for a small space. Up...
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2010s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Located in North York, ON
Modern bench with curved metal legs. Beautiful textured beige fabric with thick cushioning for maximum comfort. Completed with curved metal legs in an ant...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern, Shabby Chic Silk Upholstered Chair
Located in London, GB
Elegant French bedroom chair with elongated oversized back and cabriolet legs with distressed gessoed finish. Reupholstered in silver silk.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Highly Carved Italian Slipper Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs date to the early part of the 19th century. They're made of a fine walnut and are hand carved. The legs taper down to a French Provincial Style foot. Reupholstery reco...
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Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of James Mont Black and White Zebra Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of newly reupholstered black and white zebra print fabric low slipper chairs, ming styling, in the style of James Mont.
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Mid-20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Upholstered Slipper Chairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern stainless upholstered slipper chairs, pair Offered for sale is a pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered slipper chairs with a contrasting combination of a woven...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jas Shoolbred. Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rosewood Chair With stylized Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Mahogany and Rosewood nursing chair made by Jas Shoolbred with stylised floral inlaid details to the back and head rest. Original label to the underneath.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Slipper Chairs

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Vintage Italian Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Italian modernist leather lounge chairs designed in Italy, circa 1950s. These chairs have a clear influence on the desig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable pair of Mid-Century slipper chairs feature the iconic design of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Vintage fabric on simple modern frames make an impressive addition to home...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
$3,640 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Reproduction Large Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
This is a reproduction of an American slipper chair modeled from the 1940s. The chair is upholstered in a vivid striped cotton fabric. All seating is sold as is. Please ask any spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Reproduction Large Slipper Chair
Reproduction Large Slipper Chair
$384 Sale Price
78% Off
Pair of Modern Walnut Leather Benches
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern walnut leather benches. Simplistic modern styling in rich walnut woods and upholstered seat cushion. Contrasting center panel adds ...
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2010s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs or Armchairs by ISA, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Iconic Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge / slipper chairs by ISA Bergamo in walnut and shown with its original silk upholstery. This elegant pair of c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany based slipper chairs upholstered in a champagne silk velvet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
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1950s Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sleek Modern Low Profile Bench by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Sleek Modern Low Profile Bench by Carrocel. Beautiful minimalist design with unique herringbone patterned velvet. Completed with satin black lacquer...
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2010s Canadian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

1960's Scoop Slipper Lounge Chair
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Hollywood Regency tufted slipper chair for sale. Really solid chair with a great curled scoop design, and has angled tapered legs in a walnut finish. The upholstery is in outstanding condition with no rips, tears, or stains, and has been well taken care of. Its really clean, and still has a lot of life to it. It's a soft nubby cotton in a yellow and white with a retro flower pattern...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960's Scoop Slipper Lounge Chair
1960's Scoop Slipper Lounge Chair
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
Pink Slipper Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a plush, comfortable design and pink upholstery complemented by metal legs, this pair of lounge chairs styled after the designs of Gio Ponti is a great way to add flair and comf...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pink Slipper Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Pink Slipper Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
$2,600 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge Lounge Chairs for the Megiddo Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge lounge chairs for the Megiddo collection of Israel. These lounge chairs are part of the Megiddo collection series of fu...
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1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wenge

Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in a High End "Red Raspberry" Velvet - Pair This vintage modern slipper chairs features the perfect blend of comfort and timeless...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs with tufted upholstery and matching lumbar pillow. The seat issuing square front legs and splayed back legs. Upholstery as is.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Excellent Pair of Gilbert Rohde Style Mohair Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of newly reupholstered Gilbert Rohde style mohair slipper chairs. This pair has been expertly restored with new high end peacock blue mohair and all new foam and springs. Even the sexy feet...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Slipper chair in Saffron Ikat fabric designed by Michelle Nussbaumer Welt trim Black painted curved legs and curved side and front rails.
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21st Century and Contemporary Slipper Chairs

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table 1950s
Located in Camden, ME
A set of three brass slipper chairs blending classical form with modernist purity with a 42" diameter brass and capiz shell tea table distributed by John Stuart, Inc.. originally purchased in the early 1960s. The klismos style chairs are upholstered in their original white tufted leather set...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Baldwinwhose 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.

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