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Midcentury Nakashima New Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nakashima New lounge chair in walnut with hickory spindles and saddle seat. Signed "Studio
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Dialogue Lounge Chair by HBF Furniture
By HBF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the Classic design aesthetic of the mid-20th century, the dialogue chair provides an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of George Nakashima Conoid Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Conoid chairs by Nakashima (provenance available). Constructed in solid walnut
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

Set of Six Signed Old Hickory Dining Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare set of six signed Old Hickory, Martinsville, Indiana armchairs was discovered in an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Folky Southern 19th Century Old Hickory Porch Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These handmade folky white painted ladder back rocking chairs have hand woven splint seats. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BENTWOOD ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED TWIG/BENTWOOD ROCKING CHAIR FROM PENNSYLVANIA-CIRCA 1880- 1900
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Twig, Hickory

Set of Six Bamboo Rattan and Woven Leather Dining Chairs
By Hickory White
Located in West Hartford, CT
Hickory White luxurious matching set of six bamboo dining chairs with woven leather backs and
Category

Early 2000s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

Pair of HBF Spindle Back Lounge Chairs
By HBF
Located in Norwalk, CT
This attractive pair of spindle back lounge chairs are by HBF, as tagged underneath. With sturdy
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack old hickory style tree branch wood frame rattan rocking chair. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Starburst Gold Leaf Mirror by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Starburst mirror with gold leaf wood frame by Hickory Chair. USA, circa 1980.
Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

EARLY 18THC WINDSOR LOW BACK CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY AND RARE 18THC ALL ORIGINAL CAPTAIN CHAIR IN A WONDERFUL PATINA THESE CHAIR CAME FROM NEW
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Vintage Contemporary Hickory Chair Sofas - a Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Upgrade your living space with the sleek sophistication of these Vintage Contemporary Hickory Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hickory Chair Company Mahogany Inlaid Console Table
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory chair company atrributed Mahogany Inlaid console table. Very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American George IV Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Old Hickory Plaid Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory Mission woven back tub Armchairs with flat panel arms & a floor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hickory

Pair of Hickory Wood Adirondack Sidechairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of hickory wood Adirondack side chairs with wicker seats.
Category

1990s Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Alexa Hampton for Hickory Chair Night Stand
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Hickory Chair Andrew side table features a sleek, tapered profile terminating with Hampton Brass
Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

SET OF SIX 19THC ENGLISH WINDSOR CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF SIX EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CHAIRS WITH NICE TURNED LEGS FOUND IN ENGLAND
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Hickory Chair Furniture Macdonald Skirted Large Sofa
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Basildon, London
The Macdonald Skirted Large Sofa by Hickory Chair Furniture epitomizes classic elegance with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Lillian August Louis XVI Style Gilt Chinoiserie Bergere Club Chairs
By Lillian August, Hickory White
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Louis XVI style bergère lounge chairs by Lillian August for Hickory White Furniture. These
Category

Early 2000s American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

19THC RARE BENTWOOD &TWIG ROCKING CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC BENTWOOD AND TWIG /HICKORY ROCKING CHAIR-GREAT FORM AND CONDITION-EARLY HAND MADE CUT NAIL
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Modern Pair of Barrel Back Curvy Club Lounge Chairs
By HBF
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic glamorous pair of barrel back curvy white club chairs upholstered in a cotton blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hickory Chair Chippendale Style Thomas O’Brien and Emma Dining Chairs, set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Hickory Chair Co. Chippendale Style Thomas O’Brien Hand Painted and Carved Emma Dining Chairs - Set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 George Nakashima "New" Chairs in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Lovely group of dining chairs by Nakashima (provenance available). Four turned legs, joined by
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL 19THC TOMATO RED OVER GREEN ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN WONDERFUL
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

American Studio Craft Captains Chairs, A Pair
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome and elegant pair of studio craft chairs in walnut and hickory. Fine attention to detail
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Old Hickory Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hickory wood rocking chair from the Old Hickory Company of Martinsville, Indiana. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Rocking Chairs

Pair of Modern Hickory Chair Company Side Tables
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Modern Hickory Chair Company Side Tables
Category

Early 2000s Adirondack End Tables

Materials

Iron

1930s Amish Hickory and Bentwood Rockers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s Old Hickory and Bent Wood Amish Rockers. Wonderful patina strong and sturdy rockers
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Bentwood

Hickory Chair Bar/TV Cabinet with Mirrored Front
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Hickory Chair cabinet with ivory painted wood and mirrored front, perfect as a bar or entertainment
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Mirror

Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer dresser or credenza. By Hickory Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

SET OF FOUR MATCHING CAMP/LODGE CHAIRS W/ORIGINAL SPLINT SEATS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HAND WOVEN SPLINT SEATS AND BACKS.MADE OF HICKORY AND PINE AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS SET OF CHAIRS
Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

1930S HICKORY CHAIRS/WITH ORIGINAL BLONDE PAINT-SET OF SIX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF SIX ORIGINAL PAINTED BLONDE CHAIRS/FOUR REGULAR AND TWO ARM CHAIRS-GREAT PATINA WITH MOSLEM
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Signed 19th Century Original Painted Birdcage Windsor Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early signed initials "CWJ" 19th century original black painted birdcage windsor side chair from
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Mahogany Federal Serpentine Bedroom Dresser by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
This is a mahogany bedroom dresser made by hand by HICKORY CHAIR. Still in business today, they
Category

20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Wood

EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF FOUR HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS FROM THE STATE OF MAINE-ALL ORIGINAL WITH WOOD PEGS AND
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Hickory

2 PIECE ADIRONDACK / HICKORY SET SIGNED MARTINSVILLE.INDIANA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND ALL ORIGINAL DARK BROWN AGED SURFACE TWO PIECES HICKORY ROCKING CHAIRS SIGNED
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Barbara Barry for HBF Swivel Lounge Chair
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek yet comfortable Barbara Barry designed HBF swivel chair on a four prong self-centre steel
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

HBF Westwood Lounge Chair by Barbara Berry
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
HBF Westwood lounge chair by Barbara Berry With crisp, no-nonsense silhouettes and a meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

PAIR OF 18TH C AMERICAN WINDSOR BRACEBACK NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS BEAUTIFUL MATCHING PAIR OF AMERICAN 18TH C BRACE BACK WINDSOR NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS. THIS SET OF
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
Located in Pawtucket, RI
George Nakashima Conoid cushion lounge chair.American black walnut frame with hickory spindled
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory, Upholstery

Assembled Set of Four Elm and Hickory Lowback Windsor Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An assembled set of four English elm and hickory armchairs each with a spindle back centered by an
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Hickory

Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and classic federal style Hickory chair mahogany sideboard with satinwood string inlay and
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hickory Chair Furniture Company Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning signed Hickory Chair Company Chesterfield sofa. Note we have the matching chair and
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Vintage Hickory Chair Chinese Chippendale Camelback Faux Bamboo Sofa
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the Brighton Pavillion. Tagged Mark Hampton for Hickory Chair.
Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Hickory Chair Empire Style Mahogany Six Drawer High Chest
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A finely constructed Empire style mahogany six drawer high chest by Hickory Chair, a fine furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dialogue HBF Winged Swivel Lounge Chair
By HBF, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Inspired by the Classic design aesthetic of the mid-20th century, the dialogue chair provides an
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mahogany Banded Armoire with Fitted Interior by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
Hickory Chair brass tag appears in one of the fitted drawers. The armoire dates to the late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful pair of George Nakashima conoid lounge chairs circa 1971.Matched pair from original owner
Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of George Nakashima Lounge Chairs
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Extremely rare matched pair of left and right single-free edge armed lounge chairs. Each chair with
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

English Thames Valley Nineteenth Century Windsor Armchair with Hickory Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Thames Valley Windsor armchair of typical form with a pieced vasiform central splat terminating at the curved crest rail, the elm saddle seat supported on turned legs join...
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Hickory

18thc English Birdcage Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing early 18thc English Windsor arm chair in hickory and pine wood .The condition is very good
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak, Hickory

18thc English Windsor Bow Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 18thc hickory & pine early worn extended arm plank seat Windsor chair. This patina is the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Hickory Chair Oversize Upholstered Rolled Arm Library Club Down Filled
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Hickory Chair Co oversized armchair featuring rolled arms and overstuffed upholstery with skirted
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Hickory Grand Wingback Reading Chairs with Tiffany Blue Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newport, Rhode Island. Hickory Chair purchased the antique frame in 1981 and its classic form, exacting
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard Buffet by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant flame mahogany sideboard is beautifully appointed throughout and with practical storage space. The shaped front is a classic design feature and is highlighted with a brass ga...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Hickory Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs Ottomans
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Hickory Chair Company wingback armchairs and ottomans. Made of red leather featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hickory Chair Park Avenue Mahogany Plaid Nailhead Bench Settee Loveseat
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair company Park Avenue parlor settee / love seat / bench. Made of mahogany
Category

Late 20th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Hickory Chair Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hickory chair chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hickory chair chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and hickory. Find 845 options for an antique or vintage hickory chair chair now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the hickory chair chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hickory chair chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Old Hickory Furniture Company and George Nakashima each produced at least one beautiful hickory chair chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hickory Chair Chair?

Prices for a hickory chair chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $450,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,448.

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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.

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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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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Hickory Chair Chair
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term wheelback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a wheel, often with an ample center splat featuring a circular motif. The wheelback is a classic English side-chair design. Shop a collection of wheelback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A Yoruba chair is an armchair decorated with colorful animal and floral prints and embellished with beads. Historically, the chairs served as thrones for kings and queens of the Yoruba people who live in West Africa. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Yoruba chairs.