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Eight Arne Jacobsen Lily Chairs, Denmark, circa 1950
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
chairs ready to be re-upholstered in your own choice of fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Art Deco Dining Room Chair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
match. The chair is upholstered in a rich, petrol-colored cotton velour, adding an air of sophistication
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Hardwood, Zebra Wood

Oak Dining Chair with Decorative Ears of Wheat Hand Carved, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
fabric or leather. The fabric in photo is not available. It's possible to upholster this chair with any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alto Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
the photo, back in the 1950s Alto Pedro chairs were typically upholstered with two different coloured
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
! The two chairs would pair well with upholstered chairs or to augment an existing set. They are brand
Category

2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Zurich, CH
. This chair was upholstered newly with original Kvadrat fabric in 2014.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pedro Friedeberg Original Butterfly Chair Sculpture Painting Signed Artwork Rare
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved and Painted Wood Chairs complete with a Custom Acrylic Display Case
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved Sculpture Butterfly Chair Painting Signed Artwork
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved and Painted Wood Chairs complete with a Custom Acrylic Display Case
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual brushed aluminum and copper arm chairs with upholstered seats. Available to see
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Pedro Friedeberg 3 Original Hand Foot Chair Sculpture Authentic Painting Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
day along with assorted chairs ranging from butterfly chairs to small stools and upholstered couches
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Pair of Kartell Mademoissele À La Mode Missoni Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Rosita Missoni
Located in Groningen, NL
in their first fabric. Both chairs need to be newly upholstered. The transparent polycarbonate frame
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Plexiglass

Art Nouveau Armchair, France, circa 1895-1910
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Providence, RI
Art Nouveau armchair in oak, circa 1895 - 1910, France. Chair appears to have been re-upholstered
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Corners Armchair, Solid Brass Frame, Florence Luxury Manufacturing
By Selezioni Domus
Located in Scandicci, Florence
marble-top table or an occasional chair to pick the attention. Upholstered with ecru cotton fabric and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Anni Desk
Located in London, GB
magic and triumphed. The Anni desk is complemented by Barbe, a stunning fully upholstered accent
Category

2010s Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Anni Desk
Anni Desk
$6,031
Fabulous Upholstered Animal Print Back to Back Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic vintage back to back chair upholstered in a sensational Scalamandre animal print emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Pair of upholstered side chairs attributed to Rima
By RIMA
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Extremely comfortable pair of upholstered side chairs attributed to Rima. Painted metal frames
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Newly Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Attributed to Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large scale, newly upholstered 1960s Mid-Century Modern curved back lounge chair attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Newly Upholstered Wrought Iron and Wood Chair Attributed to Clifford Pascoe
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Tony Paul
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered chair made of wrought iron and wood attributed to Clifford Pascoe.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Mid-Century Modern chairs. Attributed to Milo Baughman, No label
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Overstuffed Very Fine Upholstered Lounge Chair Attributed to O Henry House LTD
By O. Henry House Ltd
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style overstuffed very fine upholstered lounge chair attributed to O Henry House
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Upholstered Club Chairs Attributed to Robsjohn - Gibbing, England, 1940s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
1940s English pair of very comfortable club chairs are attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings. Terence
Category

Vintage 1940s English Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Four Vintage Beech Dining Chairs to be Re-upholstered, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four French dining chairs, midcentury Beech and moleskin Sound and solid. Shipping: 2 packs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Easy Chair by Pastoe, Attributed to Finn Jhul, Newly Upholstered
By Pastoe, Finn Juhl
Located in The Hague, NL
Spade chair in mat black lacquered oak. New cushions with purple wool fabric. Design by Finn Juhl
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Two Mid-Century French Eight Chairs Upholstered to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Eight vintage chairs in elm, Typical of the 1970s The fabric needs to be recovered. Two backs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Set of 22 1970s Willy Rizzo Chairs in Brass and Chrome to be Re-Upholstered
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Angeles. With an emphasis on clean lines and geometric forms, Rizzo's tables, chairs and accessories
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Six Fully Upholstered Arch Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well made, set of six fully upholstered dining chairs, with button tufted fixed seat and back
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wing Armchair by Howard Sons (to be Upholstered)
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th century mahogany cabriole leg wing armchair by Howard & Sons (to be upholstered).
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Set of Six Mid-Century Oak Upholstered Danish Dining Chairs attr. to Henning Kja
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
A set of dining chairs attributed to Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. Upholstered, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wing Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Wing chair attributed to Fritz Hansen upholstered in muslin with black buttons.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Pair of Asian Inspired Upholstered Chairs Croydon ss
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian inspired upholstered chairs attributed to James Mont. Chairs have stripped fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an incredible NEAR PAIR of companion chairs that were upholstered to look similar in an
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Custom Emroidered Linen Upholstered Slipper Chairs in Red and Neutrals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are wonderful! This is a custom pair of upholstered slipper chairs. The red and cream fern
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Gilt Carved and Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Follet
Located in Queens, NY
and scrolling arms that form gilt carved U-shaped facades accenting the chairs' mint green satin
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chairs are missing floor caps. These chairs can also be re-upholstered by us. Four of the same butterfly
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wingback Swivel Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Wingback swivel chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. Newly upholstered in mohair over walnut bases.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 1950's lounge chairs attributed to Gio Ponti. Upholstered in blue fabric with original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti Italian, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of midcentury tub chairs attributed to Gio Ponti. Re-upholstered in natural linen. Solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Back to Back Slipper chair or Pillow-Back Ottoman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful back to back slipper chair beautifully upholstered in a coral cut velvet with rope trim
Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Chair Upholstered In Floral Crewel Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pretty French Louis XV style bergere chair upholstered in a floral crewel. The frame is
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Chic Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs upholstered from head to toe having great bones and a very
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Lucite and Brass Desk Chair, Attributed to Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s lucite and brass chair attributed to Pace. Newly upholstered in medium blue printed faux
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 S Form Dining Chairs in Ultrasuede Attributed to Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and very comfortable set of 4 S form cantilever dining chairs attributed to Verner
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
from new upholstery. We would offer to upholster the chairs with COM at nominal cost. Due to the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Seats. Perfect to add to your existing
Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Antique Carver Chair, Victorian Chippendale Revival, circa 1890
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
cloth showing light wear associated with careful use A super chair easily re-upholstered to suit any
Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Square Tufted Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of square tufted chairs attributed to Metropolitan. Upholstered with diamond tufting
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Wool

Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
chair has been upholster back to its original integrity with a high grade commercial thick weave fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Flemming Lassen Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair attributed to Flemming Lassen. Upholstered in authentic beige sheepskin. Legs are
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Finn Juhl 53 Chair by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
wooden chair with an upholstered corpus, to embrace the body with genuine comfort. Finn Juhl's
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 fabulous designer high mini wing back chairs in Fortuny fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
4 fabulous designer chairs with high mini wing sides recently redone in Fortuny fabric. They are
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Modern Selig Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Condition: These modern Selig lounge chairs are in excellent restored condition. The chairs has been
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elbow chairs. A French, mahogany upholstered morning room armchair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fantastic and handsome pair of chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Freshly upholstered in a deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs, ready to be upholstered. Great solid frames with walnut finish.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Tub Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning Pair of Italian Tub Chairs attributed to Ico Parisi. Re-upholstered in Pale Oatmeal Wool.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Arne Norell "Ari" Lounge Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Use as is but chair really needs to be upholstered. Leather support straps are in excellent
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Single Chair for Vanity or Parlor Room by Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Charleston, WV
to upholstering the chair in Knoll Fabric. The selection of fabric was purposefully selected due to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Art Deco Chairs

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Chairs To Upholster For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chairs to upholster available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every chairs to upholster was constructed with great care. Find 30 options for an antique or vintage chairs to upholster now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chairs to upholster, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chairs to upholster made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made chairs to upholster has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Os Oos, Please Wait to be Seated and Willy Rizzo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chairs To Upholster?

Prices for a chairs to upholster can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $574 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.

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.

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 Chairs To Upholster
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An upholstered bed is a bed that includes a headboard covered in materials such as velvet, suede, leather, among others. This upholstery typically is overlaid upon padding.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What type of nightstand goes with an upholstered bed is a matter of personal preference. One approach is to choose a nightstand of the same style as the bed. You can consider Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Louis XV, Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, Empire and many other styles. Find a wide range of vintage and antique nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Any tightly woven fabric can be used for upholstered furniture, including beds. The most common natural materials are cotton and linen, as its readily available and its durability allows for long-lasting wear. Shop a selection of upholstered furniture, including beds, from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    The 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, 2021
    The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Shape 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.