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Pr. Cantilevered Spring Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chairs att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Company, circa 1960/70's. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with a continuous metal mesh seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Iron Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Chair att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1960/70's. The chair features a spring base, which supports the metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design SWAN Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
, 1960's / 70's period. Swan lounge chair model in electric blue wool fabric. This comes in good, all
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage "Circle Chair" in Animal Print Fabric and Metal, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare 70's original "circle chair", made with a solid wood structure upholstered in animalier fleece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
particular chair is fabricated in the 70's.
The lovely pivoting chair is reupholstered with new fabric and
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Round Coffee Table in Metal
Glass, Unknown, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
of the awesome furniture work in Brazil between the 40-70's decades. A Rocking Chair like this will
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Root Creature
Located in Milford, NH
group exhibitions worldwide since the 70’s. His chair sculptures were featured in the 1988 Tim Burton
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Color Pencil
70
s Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's fully upholstered club chair of blocky shape with original lime green fabric. Loose seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,200
1960 - 70
s Pair of Italian Slipper Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
1960's - 70's pair of Italian ,confortable slipper / lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
$2,610 / set
70
s American craftsman walnut chairs only
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Canaan, CT
these chairs are really great.
great design and great craftsmanship here.
a bit of Adrian Persal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
Vintage 70
s Saarinen Style Tulip Chairs, Set of 4 with Velvet Seat Cushions
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage 70's Saarinen Style Tulip Chairs, Set of 4 with Velvet Seat Cushions. Beautiful condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Smoked Acrylic Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 70's.
These two chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eames Designed Chair, Edited and Signed by Mobilier International
By Charles Eames
Located in Paris, FR
casters.all casters are in impeccable condition, Great 60's-70's design, this high quality chair (chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Le Bambole chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70
s
By Mario Bellini
Located in LYON, FR
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini B&B Italia edition
Vintage Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 for B&B Italia.
Iconic model with a generous, rounded design f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Patrick Gingembre - child chair Space Age 70’s manufactured by S.e.l.a.p. France
By Patrick Gingembre
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children's stackable chair designed by Patrick Gingembre for S.E.L.A.P, France 1970. They are made
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Children s Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six 70
s Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of Six Black Leatherette, Rosewood and chrome Chairs
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Vintage 70
s Chairs Armchairs in Green Leather
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with black metal frame and chromed feet, green eco leather upholstery, 1970s.
Conditions: In good condition, they may show signs of wear due to time.
Dimensio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin 70
s chairs original fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin club chairs in the original fabric. We're not sure
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Group of 4 Most
S
Chairs Rope, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Milano, IT
Four 70's chairs in rope and wicker metal; three in excellent condition, one with a slight stain on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,038 / set
Lot of Six Collectible Coloured Chairs in Gold Metal, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid lot of six original 70's chairs, made with a gold lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lot of Six Collectible Coloured Chairs in Gold Metal, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid lot of six original 70's chairs, made with a gold lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Covered Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
shop that had redone this chair with the Larsen fabric in the 70's. Chair has the three cushions with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
70
s Steel Base Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70's Steel Base Chair By: Saporiti. Swing in this Saporiti...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Midcentury Tecnosalotto Chairs 70
s
Located in bari, IT
Set of four chairs by Tecnosalotto form the seventies in chromed steel and alcantara leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,780 / set
DESK CHAIR 70
S
Located in Jersey City, NJ
DESK CHAIR COVERED IN VELVET WITH BRUSHED STEEL BASE
Category
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
$1,500
Pair of 70
s Piretti "Plona" Folding Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70's Italian "Plona" folding leather chairs designed by Gian Carlo Piretti for Anonima
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Retro 70
s Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Fabric club chairs circa 70's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 70
s Jacaranda Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70's jacaranda wood Brazilian club chairs, immaculate, elegant, clean lines, very
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Club Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Pair of 70
s Jacaranda Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70's jacaranda wood Brazilian club chairs, immaculate, elegant, clean lines, very
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Suede
70
s lounge chair by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 70's lounge chair by french co. ROCHE BOBOIS. Hidden castors behind mirror polished
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
70’s Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Located in Landgraaf, NL
70’s Italian lounge chairs in the style of Giancarlo Piretti’s Alky chair. Reupholstered in bouclé
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of 70
s Mod Lounge Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Sculptural Lounge chairs upholstered in Natural Nubby Wool Boucle in the style of Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mod 70
s Club Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Large and super comfortable pair of Mod Club Chairs freshly restored and reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Italian Midcentury Chair 70
s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in bari, IT
Monk model seat designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni is made with a walnut structure with a black canvas seat, normal signs of wear due to use and time.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 6 minimalistic French 70
s dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 minimalistic French 70's dining chairs
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Space Age Lucite Swivel Chair Champagne Saarinen Style Chair c. 1960/70
s
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and stylish lucite swivel chair, having a clear plastic ( lucite ) bucket seat with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PAIR OF SWIVEL CHAIRS FRENCH 70
S.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
PAIR OF FRENCH SWIVEL CHAIRS IN POLISHED STEEL WITH ORANGE LEATHER CUSHIONS
Category
Vintage 1970s French Swivel Chairs
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine 70
s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine 70's
period 70's
design unknown
condition good light
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Rare Pair of Francois Monnet 70
s Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of lounge chairs and one ottoman by French designer, Francois Monnet. Manu factured by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Italian Mid Century Chairs 70
s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in bari, IT
Pair of seats model Monk designer Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni is made with walnut structure with black leather seat, normal signs of wear due to use and time.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
70’s Italian Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Landgraaf, NL
70’s Italian lounge chairs by Gastone Rinaldi. Black metal frame with brass glides. Seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,560 / set
Pair of Brazilian Leather 70
s Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of leather and rosewood 1970's Brazilian lounge chairs by Benjamin Lafer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
One 70
s leather Pace Collection Chairs (1)
Located in New York, NY
A low slung light brown english leather 1970's lounge chair by the famed New York maker, Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
70
s Percival Lafer Brazilian Leather Earth Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD NOVEMBER 2011... From the Earth Collection, this early ergonomic designed lounge chair by
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Fun 70
s Olivier Mourgue style Ribbon Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD SOLD Actually looking more like French designer Michel Boyer's PLM chair, this set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s European Futurist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mod Pair of 70
s Lounge Chairs upholstered in Grey Cashmere
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Ultra Mod 70's Lounge Chairs upholstered in super heavyweight 100% Charcoal Grey Cashmere.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Beautiful Italian 70
s Regency Design Gold Plated Wrought Iron Chair
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s Regency Design gold plated wrought and turned iron decorative florentine chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Iron
Pr 70
s cube chairs original cut velvet fabric by International
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pair of extremely comfortable cube chairs in a cut velvet fabric that is stunning. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Pair of 70
s Leather Lounge Chairs by IPE/Cavalli-Italy
Located in Danville, CA
chairs we've ever sat in. Evocative of works by Mario Bellini.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
70
s Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Chair reclines and has been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 70
s Vintage Chairs Model Inaly G.Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with chromed steel frame and green fabric seat. Inaly model, design Giovanniofferedi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
70
s Leather Easy Chair By Fratelli Saporiti w/ottoman
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair by and ottoman by: F.lli SAPORITI. Easy does it in this beauty...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Elegant 70
s Caviuna Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant 70's caviuna wood Brazilian armchairs upholstered with green mohair
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
70´s Set of Dining Room Chairs by Marcelo Cuneo
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Madrid, ES
Six dining room in chromed steel designed by Marcelo Cuneo. Folding
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of 70
s white Spaghetti chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, Italy
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in München, DE
Pair of 70's original Spagetti chairs in white by Giandomenico Belotti. Manufacturer is Alias. Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Rosewood Elegant Italian Chairs from the 70
s
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Six rosewood elegant Italian chairs
What a stunning set of dining chairs!
These six dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
70
s Space Age Stereo Egg Chair w/ Ottoman by Lee West Co.
By Lee West
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white fiberglass egg styled chair with matching ottoman having stereo speakers to each inside
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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Find a variety of 70 s chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 70 s chairs — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. 70 s chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 70 s chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 70 s chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Afra
Tobia Scarpa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 70 S Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a computer chair and an office chair is generally the number of features they have. Computer chairs tend to be more basic pieces with adjustable seats. Office chairs may have more padding, multiple points of adjustment and decorative details, such as nailhead trim. Keep in mind that some people do use the terms office chair and computer chair interchangeably. Shop an assortment of office chairs and computer chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a Morris chair and a Stickley chair comes down to origins and characteristics. A Morris chair gets its name from William Morris, one of the founders of the British company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner Co. During the late 1860s, the company began producing the Morris chair, which has a reclining seat back and an intricately carved wood frame. This design spread to the U.S., where it was seen by Gustav Stickley. Drawing inspiration from it, Stickley produced the Stickley chair in 1904. Like the Morris chair, the piece has a reclining back but a simpler slatted frame that aligns with the American Arts and Crafts design style. Due to its origins, some people call the Stickley chair the Stickley Morris chair or the Mission Morris chair. Explore a collection of Stickley chairs and Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.