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Slipper Chairs For Sale
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...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood

S46 slipper chair by Pierre Chapo, 90s édition
S46 slipper chair by Pierre Chapo, 90s édition

S46 slipper chair by Pierre Chapo, 90s édition

By Pierre Chapo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chauffeuse S46 ou dromadaire par Pierre Chapo, édition des années 90.

Category

1990s French Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953

A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-enameled iron and yellow velvet slipper lounge chairs designed by A.R.P and produced by Airborne, France, c. 1953. A.R.P., Atelier De Recherches Plastique, was a col...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller

Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller

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

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Regency slipper chair
Regency slipper chair

Regency slipper chair

Located in Batley, GB

An early 19th century Regency slipper chair of generous proportions. Raised on nicely turned tall front legs with splayed rear legs all capped with brass casters. English c1830 The ...

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern. Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat heig...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a gentleman in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture) . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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...

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Monti Armchair in Army (Small Model) by Laura Gonzalez
Monti Armchair in Army (Small Model) by Laura Gonzalez

Monti Armchair in Army (Small Model) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Monti is an enveloping armchair with a wave-shaped back, upholstered with velvet, and raised on four balls feet in lacquered wood. Made with an oak structure and topped with high...

Category

2010s French Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Pair Of Modern Woven Wicker Slipper Chairs
Pair Of Modern Woven Wicker Slipper Chairs

Pair Of Modern Woven Wicker Slipper Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of excellent wicker slipper chairs with thick cream colored back and seat cushions(included) and four short sturdy feet. Perfect for beach or coastal decor.

Category

20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs
Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs

Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impeccably upholstered pair in striking color. Elegant and comfortable oval tufted back Fireside Chairs raised on tapering square wood legs. Upholstered in a coral on pale tan cut...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Large Scale Pair of Post Modern Slipper Chairs
Large Scale Pair of Post Modern Slipper Chairs

Large Scale Pair of Post Modern Slipper Chairs

By Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible and large, pair of post modern slipper chairs on a plinth bases. These beauties truly have lines worth coveting. Kept as found, in their off white Damask stripe fabric. ...

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20th Century Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb for Directional Slipper Chair
Paul McCobb for Directional Slipper Chair

Paul McCobb for Directional Slipper Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful slipper chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1960s. Great minimalist form and silhouette. Features tapered feed and slightly winged back.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair
Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair

Custom Mid Century Style Leather Slipper Chair Pair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stylish pair of Slipper Chairs with Pale Tan leather cushions and handsome Exotic wood frames. The chairs with a Minimalist form having an upswept back and tapering legs with Bras...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs
Pair of upholstered slipper chairs

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs with ebonized wood details.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Slender Italian Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Slender Italian Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Slender Italian Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of slender Italian stitched leather lounge chairs.   

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Cream Linen

Located in London, GB

The Velum Pleated 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, with a gently c...

Category

2010s British Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen

19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2

19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 19th Century with this exquisite chairs in a teal vibrant upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and ...

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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe
French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe

French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair features a gracefully scrolled back, and has been upholstered in an elegant fabric with an abstract leafy design with birds...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs
Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great pair of slipper chairs ca' early 1950's. Dark brown frames, reupholstered in period green/brown fabric.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Modern, Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Modern, Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Modern, Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1950s A single slipper or lounge chair designed and produced in Scandinavia in the the middle of the 20th cen...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Billy Haines
Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Billy Haines

Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Billy Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant slipper chairs in the manner of Billy Haines, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in NYC, NY

A unique, hand-carved wood chair in the shape of a cupped hand with detailing down to the wrinkles and fingernails. The base whimsically detailed as a shirt cuff with buttons. Solid....

Category

1950s French Folk Art Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in New York, NY

Armchairs, slipper, club or lounge chairs by Italy's master of form and line, Guglielmo Ulrich. These pieces embrace modern, Art Deco and neoclassical and Art Deco influences while t...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Slipper Chairs

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, RM

A refined pair of Italian mid-century slipper chairs attributed to the influential architect and designer Gio Ponti, dating to the 1950s. The chairs embody the understated elegance a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs
Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

By Mario Bellini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Chairs C&B Italia. Original velvet. Labeled. price for pair 32w 32d 27h 16.5s

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair
Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair

Vintage Modern Round Back Slipper Chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn Tan Upholstery Pair

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Modern pair of slipper chairs by Hickory Kay Lyn composed of round backs, loose zippered poly wrapped foam seat cushions with eye hooks, wearing a tan linen like fab...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper or Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper or Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper or Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of midcentury Italian design, small lounge or slipper chairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. The chairs feature delicately tapered backs and front and rear sabered legs in s...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs

By René Prou

Located in North Miami, FL

These extraordinary scrolled and elegantly ornate wrought iron slipper chairs newly upholstered in a rich and luxurious green mohair fabric, are in the style of French master, Rene P...

Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Pair Michael Taylor Baker Slipper Chairs Mid Century Modern
Stunning Pair Michael Taylor Baker Slipper Chairs Mid Century Modern

Stunning Pair Michael Taylor Baker Slipper Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Michael Taylor

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning pair of Michael Taylor black lacquered slipper chairs by Baker. These fine chairs have been meticulously restored to like new condition-see photos. The frames have been re l...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Franck Evennou, Bluc, Contemporary Lounge Chair, France, 2010
Franck Evennou, Bluc, Contemporary Lounge Chair, France, 2010

Franck Evennou, Bluc, Contemporary Lounge Chair, France, 2010

By Franck Evennou

Located in New York, NY

Current Upholstery is red (not as pictured) A contemporary lounge chair of cleverly arranged geometric forms -- an oversized oval seat with a perpendicular circular back, set upon s...

Category

2010s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Karpen of California Mid Century Slipper Chair - Pair
Karpen of California Mid Century Slipper Chair - Pair

Karpen of California Mid Century Slipper Chair - Pair

By Karpen of California

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Karpen of California Mid Century Slipper Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 34.5 wide x 30 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Great Vintage Condition - Chair Legs are...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair. Item features a shapely openwork shell form back, elegant cabriole legs, original label, and desirabl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Italian Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Mohair by Fratelli Marelli
Pair of Vintage Italian Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Mohair by Fratelli Marelli

Pair of Vintage Italian Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Mohair by Fratelli Marelli

By Fratelli Marelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small-scale slipper/arm/lounge chairs by Framar (Fratelli Marelli) who produced furniture by iconic Italian designers including Paolo Buffa and Nino Zoncada alongside their own origi...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Edwardian nursing child chairs pair
Edwardian nursing child chairs pair

Edwardian nursing child chairs pair

Located in Stroud, GB

Small sweet Edwardian nursing chair pair covered in H&S organic pale pink ticking Suitable for childrens bedroom nursing room use etc. Dimensions: H 24″ W 16″ D 19″ SD 13″ Englan...

Category

Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Beech

American Designer, Slipper Chair, Oak, Pony Hide, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Oak, Pony Hide, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Slipper Chair, Oak, Pony Hide, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and pony hide slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat Height: 14”

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hide, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs

By Harvey Probber

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman, Brueton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish castors. They easy move around and swivel. Brushed chrome band around the base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Spoon-back Slipper Chairs, 1960s, Pair
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Spoon-back Slipper Chairs, 1960s, Pair

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Spoon-back Slipper Chairs, 1960s, Pair

Beautiful sculptural pair of mahogany slipper chairs from Harvey Probber. A wonderful combination of traditional elegance and modernism. Walnut stained frames with mohair upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and orange velvet slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1950s. 17” seat height

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair

$3,600Sale Price|34% Off

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Monti Armchair in Army (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez
Monti Armchair in Army (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

Monti Armchair in Army (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Monti is an enveloping armchair with a wave-shaped back, upholstered with velvet, and raised on four balls feet in lacquered wood. Made with an oak structure and topped with high...

Category

2010s French Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Orange Brushed Chenille & 4 Prong Chrome Base
Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Orange Brushed Chenille & 4 Prong Chrome Base

Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Orange Brushed Chenille & 4 Prong Chrome Base

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous modern swivel slipper chair with its original orange brushed chenille fabric with vertical tuck & roll cushions and 4 prong chrome base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal, 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.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Blue Pillow Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench or Stool
Vintage Blue Pillow Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench or Stool

Vintage Blue Pillow Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench or Stool

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite bench or stool in newly upholstered blue fabric.  

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

The Monster Chair
The Monster Chair

The Monster Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Victorian slipper chair reupholstered for a 21st century nightmare. The frame has been reupholstered in a striped brown woven cotton, then Icelandic sheepskins. The fringe is orig...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, 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 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.