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Slipper Chairs For Sale
1960's Hollywood Regency Velvet Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair
1960's Hollywood Regency Velvet Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

1960's Hollywood Regency Velvet Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

By Dorothy Draper, William Billy Haines

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1960's Hollywood Regency slipper chairs for sale. They have a solid wood base that have been refinished in black, and have been reupholstered in a high-end velvet by Robert A...

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Móveis Cimo, Slipper Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Móveis Cimo, Slipper Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s

Móveis Cimo, Slipper Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s

By Moveis Cimo

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown vinyl slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wood seams present with light fissures throughout. Vintage upholstery ideally re...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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 Theo Ruth, Artifort

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

19th C French Needlepoint Carved Diminutive Fauteuil
19th C French Needlepoint Carved Diminutive Fauteuil

19th C French Needlepoint Carved Diminutive Fauteuil

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is the sweetest small French style fauteuil with a needlepoint seat depicting love birds on a tree and back showing a dapper gentleman holding something out for his lady (who wa...

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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Leather, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Leather, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black leather and black-painted wood slipper chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.375” H x 21.75” W x 25” D Seat Height (inc...

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1940s Danish Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Little Petra Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Walnut Frame
Little Petra Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Walnut Frame

Little Petra Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Walnut Frame

By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition

Located in Vancouver, BC

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers

Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers

By Carter Brothers Inc.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage scoop lounge chairs manufactured by Carter Brothers, circa the 1950s. This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Pair Of "Conversation Pieces" Slipper Chairs, Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Vintage Pair Of "Conversation Pieces" Slipper Chairs, Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Vintage Pair Of "Conversation Pieces" Slipper Chairs, Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Located in Doraville, GA

The chairs appeared in the 1958 Dunbar "Conversation Pieces" catalog. The model number is 127 and the yardage of fabric required was 3 2/8. The fabric choices were from the "S" and "...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable
Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable

Camelback Skirted Slipper Chair with Contrast Outside Back, Customizable

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A gently arched camelback top rail crowns the tight back of this made-to-order slipper chair, its f...

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2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

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

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beige fabric and dark-stained wood slipper chairs or lounge chairs designed and produced Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Multiple stains on seats. Reupholstery reco...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier
French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier

French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical black leather strap lounge / slipper chair and ottoman / stool attributed to Pierre Lottier featuring a solid hard wood frame constructed in a ...

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

Materials

Leather

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Chic Pair of Estate Slipper Chairs, Matte Black Fabric
Chic Pair of Estate Slipper Chairs, Matte Black Fabric

Chic Pair of Estate Slipper Chairs, Matte Black Fabric

Located in Bronx, NY

chic pair of estate slipper chairs in a cool stretch matte black fabric with a waterfall skirt and inset pleats. Fully refurbished.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Slipper Chairs

French Provincial Slipper Chairs with Cane & Velvet, Rocaille Carvings
French Provincial Slipper Chairs with Cane & Velvet, Rocaille Carvings

French Provincial Slipper Chairs with Cane & Velvet, Rocaille Carvings

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats & backs. The pair is enhanced with custom cushions upholstered in the mid 1970's in Jack...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, 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

Jack Van der Molen, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Jack Van der Molen, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Jack Van der Molen, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Jack Van der Molen

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and blue fabric slipper lounge chairs designed by Jack Van der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Company, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 21...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's
Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's

Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's

By Raoul Guys

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Raoul Guys lounge chairs. French Reconstruction era. Please read condition comments below. The chairs are sturdy. These chairs have not been restored. This item will sh...

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1950s French Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1950s
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1950s

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and white fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

French Crapaud Slipper Chairs in Fortuny Damask, Circa 1970s
French Crapaud Slipper Chairs in Fortuny Damask, Circa 1970s

French Crapaud Slipper Chairs in Fortuny Damask, Circa 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of elegant French " Crapaud " ( toad ) style slipper chairs. Featuring gracefully curved dark stained wood cabriole legs and upholstery in a vibrant orange and slate blue damask...

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20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery
Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery

Vintage Petite Steel Frame Slipper Chair, New Upholstery

Located in Denver, CO

Believed to be from the 1960's due to the style of the original vinyl upholstery (not pictured). This petite chair has a light bounce to it due to the cantilevered seat design. The...

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

Materials

Steel

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen
Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Located in London, GB

The Velum Pleated Dressing Room Chair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is designed as a low, sculptural seat defined by softness and flow. The silhouette is relaxed and compact, w...

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2010s British Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen

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

Todd Hase Designed Queen Abigail Slipper Chair
Todd Hase Designed Queen Abigail Slipper Chair

Todd Hase Designed Queen Abigail Slipper Chair

By Todd Hase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Todd Hase designed and manufactured Queen Abigail Slipper Chair in original fabric and finish . Originally a floor sample. Very comfortable and in very nice condition. Add some Holly...

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1990s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet
1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet

1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s Hollywood Regency crest-back button-tufted slipper chair in platinum velvet. Detailed legs and base in lacquered ebonized walnut support a button-tufted seat back and secured...

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860

A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860

By Holland & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality walnut turned front legs with splayed walnut legs to the rear and all with the ori...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs
Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs

Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Michael Taylor for Baker spoon back neoclassical chairs. Wow, these vintage chairs are stunning in person, we love the original ebonized ...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chair with an Ottoman
Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chair with an Ottoman

Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chair with an Ottoman

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic French style slipper chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, with a large ottoman. The chair measures 28" D, 27.5" W, 31" H, 15"(seat height). The ottoman measures 2...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in High Pile Beige Velvet Brass Plinth, Italy
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in High Pile Beige Velvet Brass Plinth, Italy

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in High Pile Beige Velvet Brass Plinth, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern Style lounge chairs handcrafted in Florence, Italy, by a master carpenter. Soft curves and comfortable, deep seating. Upholstered in an imported...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Burov Paris
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Burov Paris

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Burov Paris

By Burov

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 70s slipper chairs by Sieges Burov Paris. The chairs have new seat and back cushions and have been reupholstered in a lush Cameron 100% Mohair. Burov Paris is a French d...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of 1950s Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1950s Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1950s Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950s lounge or slipper chairs in the manner of Gilbert Rohde. Off-white upholstery with black lacquered wood legs. Dunbar style.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Rose Tarlow Kent Occasional Chair on Baroque-style Giltwood Legs
Rose Tarlow Kent Occasional Chair on Baroque-style Giltwood Legs

Rose Tarlow Kent Occasional Chair on Baroque-style Giltwood Legs

Located in Sunshine, LA

A magnificent slipper chair by Rose Tarlow Melrose House of Los Angeles, from the celebrated Kent collection, whose confident silhouette draws inspiration from the exuberance of Regency and Baroque period furnishings while remaining unmistakably contemporary. The exaggerated cabriole legs, hand-carved from alder, are finished in luminous 22-karat gold leaf with a gently rubbed patina to evoke the character of an antique heirloom. Present upholstery of elegant striped fabric alternates bands of sage-green velvet with champagne-gold sateen, which beautifully complements the warmth of the gilt frame. A generously proportioned seat is outlined by a flowing serpentine apron that transitions effortlessly into boldly scrolled feet, creating a sculptural presence from every angle. Equally suited as an occasional chair or bedroom slipper chair...

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2010s American Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Modern Nancy Corzine Light Blue Leather Slipper Chair
Modern Nancy Corzine Light Blue Leather Slipper Chair

Modern Nancy Corzine Light Blue Leather Slipper Chair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Modern Nancy Corzine Light Blue Leather Slipper Chair.

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Early 2000s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch living room set of a two seater Congo, small sofa and a pair of lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort, in good condit...

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light coral colored upholstery. The highly detailed carve...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Baker Furniture Roll Back Plush Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Pair of Baker Furniture Roll Back Plush Upholstered Slipper Chairs

Pair of Baker Furniture Roll Back Plush Upholstered Slipper Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A luxurious Pair of Baker Furniture attributed Roll Back Plush Upholstered Slipper Chairs. Plush and firm seat. Double clasps hold seat cushion from slipping off the seat. Optional b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel

Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s. A streamlined design with a minimalist chrome-plated steel frame composed of clear lines and angular shapes. The tilted back...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955
Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955

Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex slipper chairs. Measurements: 21" D seat , 20" W seat, 15" H seat front, 13" H seat back, 24" H back seat, 33"H overall.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Floral Silk Upholstered Wingback Slipper Chair with Cabriole Legs
Floral Silk Upholstered Wingback Slipper Chair with Cabriole Legs

Floral Silk Upholstered Wingback Slipper Chair with Cabriole Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

Floral Silk Upholstered Wingback Slipper Chair, on four cabriole legs. 37" H x 25" W x 22" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.

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20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and purple velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 20.125"W x 28.0"D Seat Height ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

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Iron

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality Victorian C1870 mahogany slipper spoon back armchair. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The uphols...

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1870s Victorian Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

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.