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Slipper Chairs For Sale
Pair Of Antique Provincial French Slipper Chairs
Pair Of Antique Provincial French Slipper Chairs

Pair Of Antique Provincial French Slipper Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine pair of Custom upholstered Slipper Chairs having a Blue and White Stripe fabric with nail head trim. The black and green painted frames with Cabriole legs, shaped Stretcher an...

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen

French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen

Located in London, GB

An antique French Slipper Chair from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830s, distinguished by its softly rounded, fully traditionally upholstered in natural fibres, it is exceptional...

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of English Style Spoon Chairs circa 1920 with Upholstered Seat Cushions
Pair of English Style Spoon Chairs circa 1920 with Upholstered Seat Cushions

Pair of English Style Spoon Chairs circa 1920 with Upholstered Seat Cushions

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English style spoon back chairs from circa 1920 with low seats and curving legs resting on petite gilt spheres. This elegant pair of English style spoon back chairs, dating...

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Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Rattan and Wicker Slipper Chair - France 1960's
Mid Century Rattan and Wicker Slipper Chair - France 1960's

Mid Century Rattan and Wicker Slipper Chair - France 1960's

By Louis Sognot

Located in New York, NY

Chic high backrest rattan & wicker slipper chair. In the style of Louis Sognot. Sturdy and in good vintage condition. Some wicker stems slightly stick our from the rear part of the b...

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1960s French Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines

Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines. The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather, and are featured in the book " CLA...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller

Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller

A beautiful and rare set of Tomlinson slipper chairs from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's. The model 650 chair was designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder. These chairs have...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

A Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection. The silver elm frames have been ebonized at some point, and reupholstere...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

By Donald Knorr

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll. Great modernist design, bent sheet metal with solid rod steel legs. Model # 132 produced from 1950-52. Winner of 1...

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1950s American Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955
Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955

Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mahogany and fabric slipper chairs, line "Taliesin", designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Heritage Henredon, United States, c. 1955. Wear consistent with age and...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair
1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair

1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchair, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric. This elegant lounge chair feature a beautifully sculpted backrest with deep ...

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of white fabric and wood slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Seat height 17”.

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Lottier brown Spanish Slipper chairs by Almazan, 1950s
Pierre Lottier brown Spanish Slipper chairs by Almazan, 1950s

Pierre Lottier brown Spanish Slipper chairs by Almazan, 1950s

By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Spanish neo-classical high-back auxiliary chair designed by Pierre Lottier for Almazan, 1950s. Oak wood structure with curved and harmonious lines where the reddish-brown leather ba...

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1950s Spanish Renaissance Revival Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This uniquely large pair of slipper chairs fully restored from top to bottom and newly upholstered in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style. Large seat. Large enveloping seat back with pinched wing back corners beckon you to drape yourself in whichever way feels right. Form is reminiscent of Paul Laszlo and his mid century modern silhouettes but roomier. The new Alpaca upholstery is truly divine - a blanket of artisan hand sewn butterscotch color hides carefully stitched together to create a blanket of organic uniformity. The softest hide in the world, Alpaca is baby soft to the touch. Original walnut bases newly refinished and restored to their original luster. Brass sabots. One of a kind furniture art. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also available in our shop - Large Italian Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s Curtis Jere Tree of Life...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Axel Einar Hjorth, Rare Birka Chairs, Birch, Honey Sheepskin, Sweden, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth, Rare Birka Chairs, Birch, Honey Sheepskin, Sweden, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth, Rare Birka Chairs, Birch, Honey Sheepskin, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stamford, CT

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Rare "Birka" Chairs, Honey Shearling, Birch, Sweden, 1930s A rare pair of “Birka” dining or side chairs designed b...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Elegant Pair of Slipper Chairs with Lucite Legs
Elegant Pair of Slipper Chairs with Lucite Legs

Elegant Pair of Slipper Chairs with Lucite Legs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of deep slipper chairs with Lucite legs. Newly recovered in blue boucle by Venfield.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an unknown cabinetmaker, Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat height: 15"

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Billy Baldwin Style Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Tiger Velvet
Billy Baldwin Style Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Tiger Velvet

Billy Baldwin Style Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Tiger Velvet

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Sexy 1970s Hollywood Regency Billy Baldwin style slipper chairs newly professionally reupholstered in supple black tiger velvet with shimmering copper stripes. High Fashion lux vibe....

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs
Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs

Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of vintage custom-upholstered English-style slipper chairs displaying low backs and armless forms with loose seat cushions newly upholstered in a plaid fabric. Each chair stan...

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Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Spanish Oak Side Chairs by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1950s
Set of Spanish Oak Side Chairs by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1950s

Set of Spanish Oak Side Chairs by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1950s

By Pierre Lottier

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Spanish side chairs designed by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1950s. Oak wood structure with curved and harmonious lines where the brown leather backrest with metal studs rests...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Shoji Screen Back Slipper Chairs
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Shoji Screen Back Slipper Chairs

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Shoji Screen Back Slipper Chairs

By Michael Taylor

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker - Far East Collection, Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs with Asian influence, having Shoji screen inspired backs. Price includes refinishing with CO...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Modern Walnut Leather Benches
Pair of Modern Walnut Leather Benches

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 Chesterfield Leather Slipper Chairs
Pair of Chesterfield Leather Slipper Chairs

Pair of Chesterfield Leather Slipper Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Wonderful and unusual pair of leather slipper chairs in the Chesterfield style. These are relatively smaller in scale than a normal chesterfield club chairs. Crafted from premium...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have an absolutely stunning pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in a wonderful nubby white boucle...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric

Located in New York, NY

We love the elegant simplicity of this pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered LaRue Stripe fabric in midnight. With high...

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1830s French Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Chairs Attributed to Mantellassi 1926
Pair of Chairs Attributed to Mantellassi 1926

Pair of Chairs Attributed to Mantellassi 1926

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Incredible pair of brass chairs. In the style of Mark Brazier-Jones "Son of Atlantis" Chair. These are attributed to the Italian company Mantellassi 1926. The references are non-spe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paul Mccobb for Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs Model #1320
Paul Mccobb for Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs Model #1320

Paul Mccobb for Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs Model #1320

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare pair of Paul McCobb designed Model #1320 slipper chairs for Directional. Solid walnut frames with high quality performance treated boucle ( spill, stain and moisture resistant)...

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20th Century American Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge or slipper chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s. Seat height: 15.5”

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery
Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Denver, CO

Designed by Theo Ruth, this Congo Chair was produced for Artifort furniture in the 1950s. This single chair has been reupholstered in a period-appropriate box-weave wool tweed. Pleas...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored

By Paul McCobb

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group. Recovered in two contrasting but compatible fabrics. Totally rebuilt with refinished maple...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Billy Haines Style Slipper Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Cognac Leather
Billy Haines Style Slipper Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Cognac Leather

Billy Haines Style Slipper Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Cognac Leather

By William Billy Haines

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Deco Oversized Billy Haines Style Tufted Slipper Chairs Newly Reupholstered in a Italian Golden Cognac Leather - Pair Classic & Elegant Oversized Set of 1940's Deco Billy H...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950
Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950

Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from ca. 1950. Made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the sit...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Teak

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height 16”.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

James Mont Camouflage Gilt Geometric Chair
James Mont Camouflage Gilt Geometric Chair

James Mont Camouflage Gilt Geometric Chair

By James Mont

Located in Hanover, MA

James Mont unusual art deco geometric side chair finished in hand gilt silver and gold leaf in a camouflage pattern. Seat upholstered in dove gray suede. If you would like us to reco...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112  France & Søn Sweden 1960
Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112  France & Søn Sweden 1960

Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112 France & Søn Sweden 1960

By Finn Juhl

Located in Paris, IDF

Finn Juhl (Denmark, 1912—1989) for France & Son, rare Model FD112 two armchairs/ lounge chairs made in Denmark, 1960s, teak construction, upholstered seat upholstery, with manufactu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Teak

Needlepoint Upholstered Slipper Chair
Needlepoint Upholstered Slipper Chair

Needlepoint Upholstered Slipper Chair

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of typical form, raised on legs ending in casters.

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20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.

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1950s Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Paul Laszlo Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1940s

Paul Laszlo Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1940s

By Paul Laszlo

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brown velvet and stained oak slipper chairs or lounge chairs attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, c. 1940s. Sourced from estate along with other documented Laszlo works. Dimen...

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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of white fabric slipper chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.4”

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Chapo Inspired Slipper Chair Upholstered and in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
Pierre Chapo Inspired Slipper Chair Upholstered and in Walnut by Boyd & Allister

Pierre Chapo Inspired Slipper Chair Upholstered and in Walnut by Boyd & Allister

By Boyd & Allister

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This Pierre Chapo inspired slipper chair in walnut is inspired by one of my favorite mid century designers and his Lo9 slipper chair. I was drawn to the low profile and pleasing prop...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs

By Swaim

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1970's and made by Swaim. Well made chairs. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are soft.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Laredo Gold Leaf Chair, 3-Legged Contemporary Design w/Traditional Joinery
Laredo Gold Leaf Chair, 3-Legged Contemporary Design w/Traditional Joinery

Laredo Gold Leaf Chair, 3-Legged Contemporary Design w/Traditional Joinery

By Peter Glassford

Located in San Antonio, TX

First made by the designer in Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, this 3-legged gold leaf chair is now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico as signed editions. Influences from Mexico and Pedro Friedeburg are evident in this unique accent chair...

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2010s Mexican Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' chairs, Model PJ-SI-59-A. Chic and stylish lounge or slipper chair by Pi...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern tufted slipper lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960's. This unique piece features a cozy armless look and has been newly reupho...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Tropikmöbler Ransta, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Tropikmöbler Ransta, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Tropikmöbler Ransta, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo and rattan slipper lounge chairs produced by Tropikmöbler Ransta, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 27.25"W x 23.0"D Seat Height (inches): 1...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Unique Walnut Italian Arm Chairs
Unique Walnut Italian Arm Chairs

Unique Walnut Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique 1950's Italian Sculptural Arm Chairs with bleached walnut frames and newly reupholstered in white boucle. Armchairs have a unique carved cutout detail in the back along wit...

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1950s Italian Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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.