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Early Arne Jacobsen Swan chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
Along with the Egg chair, the Swan chair is one of Arne Jacobsen’s best realized designs. Elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fabric Fritz Hansen Denmark Swivel Easy Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs (2) with dark blue / grey fabric made by Fritz Hansen Denmark in 2017
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iron Table and Chairs with Brass Swan Detail in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Wichita, KS
Wrought Iron Table and 6 chairs with classic Maison Jansen brass swan heads and other brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Dining Room Set, French, Steel, Table, Chairs, Art Deco, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
(17.5")
Chairs feature curved backrests with sinuous, swan-neck uprights
Table raised upon four legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Restauration Period Fruitwood Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
The restauration period early 19th century French fruitwood upholstered arm chairs with carved swan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Restauration Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Nickel Plated Iron and Bronze Dining Set
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Nickel plated iron and bronze table and chair set decorated with a graceful swan motif. Can be used
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Suite of Ten Famboo Framed Dining Chairs with Swan
Birds Upholstery 10
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with Swan, Bird & Floral upholstery
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Antique Carved Wood Dressing Chair with Swan, circa 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wooden carved dressing chair in the design of a swan with outstretched wings and revolving seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Elegant Pair of Napoleon III Empire Leather Covered Arm Chairs with Swan Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These chairs from the second half of the 19th century feature elegant curved backs and beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Iron and Bronze Lyre-Back Chair
By Palladio, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish Italian neoclassical Maison Jansen inspired iron and brass lyre-back chair with swan heads
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Arne Jacobsen Leather Swan Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black leather swan chair with furniture nails.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs with Heraldic Swan Motifs
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of English mahogany hall chairs from the second half of the 19th century, with hand-painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
beautiful swans at back of the chair.
Nicely cut decor around the chair seat & reeded legs.
The chairs is
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amarillo, TX
Arne Jacobsen.
Swan chairs (pair).
Fritz Hansen.
Denmark, 1957.
Leather, cast aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Swan Chair 3320 with Heavy Patina
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a unique Swan chair model 3320 from the 1960s.
It's upholstered with black leather with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Directoire Style with Gilt Swan Carved Back
Located in New York, NY
backrest with carved swan detail. Very handsome piece!
Measures: 18" seat depth
19" seat width
29" arm
Category
Antique 19th Century Directoire Chairs
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Italian Regency Lyre Back Classical Form Dining Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Collapsible steel frame chairs, with brass swan head "finials" and brass feet. Interesting
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
The Egg, Model 3316, Red Leather, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Ansen, 2001
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
originally designed along with the Swan chair for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan with Original Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1957. An all original black leather Swan chair with height
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Four French Lyre Back Iron Chairs with Brass Swan Heads and Feet and Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four French wrought iron lyre back, brass swan head and feet folding
chairs. These are in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair French Neoclassical Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style lyre backed folding wrought iron chairs with bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Gondola Painted Chairs with Swan Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century circa 1960s Italian neoclassical gondola chairs with Swan motif
custom
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair unusual chairs with swan form arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair arm chairs with rolled backs and carved swan form arms painted white and upholstered in muslin
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Muslin
A Pair of Empire Style Ebonised Framed Occasional Chairs 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Empire Style Ebonised Framed Occasional Chairs with Swan Motif 1960s reupholstered by
Category
Vintage 1960s Empire Chairs
Brazilian Rosewood Caned Empire Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19C Jacaranda (Rosewood) Brazilian Empire arm chair, with swan's head decorated arms, turned
Category
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Swan Chair with Wooden Legs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Arne Jacobsen swan chair with wooden legs.
Original and rare swan chair by Arne
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Arne Jacobsen "Swan" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair With The Wood Legs. Model # 4325.
Produced By Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Pair of Italian Campaign Style Chairs, with Brass Swan Heads
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italian iron campaign style folding chairs, with bronze swan heads and claw feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Swan chair with woden legs. Designed in 1958 and produced by Fritz Hansen. NOTE: I
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,800
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an original swan chair with its beautifully patinated leather. the foam on the inside is in perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Limited Golden Egg chair with footstool and matching Swan chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
own an exclusive edition of the Arne Jacobsen Swan chair. The Swan will appear in the same combination
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Matched set of Swan chairs by VERMILLION
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of custom designed, rare and unusual swan chairs with
sumptuous new upholstery.Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Exceptional Pair of ClassicalDraped Italian Swan Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of Italian Iron with Bold Bronze Head Swan Chairs, with very unusual draped
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Pair Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs with Sidetable, 1969 Edition Set
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of two Swan chairs and a model A222 table by Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Set of 4, Iron Side Chairs with Brass Swan Head Detail
Located in Houston, TX
vintage iron side chairs with brass swan head detail, newly upholstered. Sold as a set of four.
Category
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs with Side Table, 1969 Edition
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of two Swan chairs and a model A222 table by Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Arne Jacobsen swan chair in black leather.
Excellent example of the iconic swan chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Adjusting Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Early pair of Swan chairs with rare tilt, swivel and height adjusting features. New leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIC SWAN CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL BROWN LEATHER. DESIGNED BY ARNE JACOBSON AND FRITZ HANSEN FOR THE
Category
20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swivel and Tilt Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of early 1960's Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs with Swivel & tilt. Very comfortable Chairs and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
early swan chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
this version of the swan chair with the plywood base was only in production for a one year period
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
$4,800
Set of four 1940
s dining chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four 1940's dining chairs with carved swan heads and brass rings around the front legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Desk Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A pair of substantial mahogany Desk Chairs with pierced back splats and swan-neck arm supports. Now
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,975 / set
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Geneva, IL
ARNE JACOBSEN SWAN CHAIR WITH CHROME BASE - ADJUSTS. IN ORIGINAL TWEED TYPE FABRIC
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
$3,200
A Pair of Second Empire Fauteuil-Gondole, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of second empire chairs with exquisitely carved gilded swans on sabre legs.
Category
French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Style Bergere in Velvet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
gracefully carved swan arms and down sweeping front cabriole legs. The chair is cozy and inviting with it's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving
Located in Montecito, CA
19th C French Mahogany Empire Chair with carved and painted swan designs on supporting the arms
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Framed Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With A Swan For A Chair Back, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Aubusson tapestry cartoon for a chair back with a swan and flowers on a wooded landscape
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair in Embossed Wool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with sculptural form. The chair has barrel form with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Maple
Circa 1910 Rare Pair of Swan Motif Wicker Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910 pair of chairs with whimsical swan motif. A rare find. Attributed to Haywood Wakefield
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair American Art Deco Neoclassical Silver Leaf Swan Arm Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
chairs would be the focus of any room. The arms of the chairs are carved swans with their wings extended
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair in Embossed Woven Wool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with sculptural form. The chair has barrel form with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1940s Hollywood Swan Chair in Embossed Woven Wool and Dark Maple
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern armchair with sculptural form. The chair has barrel form with winged
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Empire Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century pair of painted chairs with a swan motif armrest. Empire style.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,400
Pair English Arm Chairs
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Pair of late 19th century English swan arm chairs with cabriole legs on snake foot. Newly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
$1,650
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Chair With Swans For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of chair with swans for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all chair with swans available were constructed with great care. Chair with swans have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Empire chair with swans are consistently popular styles. Many chair with swans are appealing in their simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Maison Jansen produced popular chair with swans that are worth a look.
How Much are Chair With Swans?
Prices for chair with swans start at $495 and top out at $36,847 with the average selling for $3,600.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
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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 Chair With Swans
- Is a Swan chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a Swan chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal perception. Arne Jacobsen designed the tapered backrest and curved seat of the swiveling accent chair to conform to the shape of the human body, believing it would offer ample support. You'll find a collection of Swan chairs on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a drafting chair and an office chair usually comes down to height. A standard office chair ordinarily has a seat height of 16 to 21 inches, making it ideally proportioned for a user to sit at a desk. Designed for use in front of tall angled drafting and drawing tables, drafting chairs typically feature seat heights of 24 to 32 inches. Explore a wide range of office chairs and drafting chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 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 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 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.
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a mushroom chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023More than one type of seating is identified as a mushroom chair. Some people refer to Papasan chairs with round cushions placed in a metal or wicker frame as mushroom chairs. In addition, antique chairs of the 17th century with round finials on their posts are sometimes called mushroom chairs. The most common mentions of mushroom chairs, however, refer to the work of venturesome French furniture designer Pierre Paulin, who created a curvy chair upholstered in Pop art fabrics called the Mushroom for Artifort in 1960. Shop a selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a plank chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.
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Lyre Back Chair Jansen
Velvet Vanity Chair
Antique Metal Garden Cart
French Empire Gondola Chair
Leather Red Egg Chair