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English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable and generously scaled English button barrel back rolled arm library chair on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Georgian English Tufted Leather Chesterfield Library Chair or Wingback
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English tufted leather Chesterfield library chair or wing chair made in the Georgian taste
Category
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very handsome rotating library or desk chair having mahogany frame with curved back and button
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Baker Furniture William and Mary Upholstered Wingback Library Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding William and Mary or Queen Anne style wingback library chair
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
An outstanding pair of Enlish made 20th century mahogany Library charis in the 'French' Chippendale
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Library Chair in the Manner of Henry Holland
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany library chair in the manner of Henry Holland reputedly made for the United Services Club
Category
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Regency Style Caned Library Chair With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage stately Regency style caned chair with straight frame caned sides and back with reeded
Category
20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model #5510 Lounge / Library Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Rare model #5510 lounge chair designed by Edward Womley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in blue/grey
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 19th Century English
Gainsborough
Library Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic and robust, these genteel English staples are perfectly suited for your library or the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Fantastic Pair of Jansen Directoire Style Library Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Directoire Style White-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergeres by Maison Jansen and Custom Upholstered by Branca in Brown Cotton Velvet and Trimmed with a Matching Gimp
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchedon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Regency 19th Century Caned Bergère Library Tub Chair, Gillows Manner
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
In the manner of Gillows, a Regency period Bergère Library tub chair. Demonstrating a graceful
Category
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture oversized wingback library, club or lounge chair. Features English
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Period English Mahogany and Cane Library Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century period English mahogany and cane library chair on castors with removable green
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Carved Mahogany and Leather Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency carved mahogany and leather library chair having a quality
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1870 English Library Barrel Wingback Chair in Green Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This English barrel wingback chair circa 1870 would be a great addition to any library, living room or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of William IV Style Leather Mahogany Library Wingback Chairs
By Barclay Butera
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of bespoke leather and mahogany library chairs or wingback chairs made in the
Category
20th Century American William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library reading chair by Ethan Allen
Approximate Measurements
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Mahogany framed Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Mahogany framed library chair on turned legs and brass casters with its original
Category
Antique 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Holland and Sons Oak Library Chair Upholstered in Claremont Silk
Located in London, GB
Oak library chair, marked for ‘Holland and Son’
English c.1850
Recovered in Claremont ‘bitter
Category
Antique 1850s British Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Early 20th c. French Library Club Chair c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
hide leather library club chair with riveted back and sides, wooden arms and feet and rounded back and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair,
Barrel Back, Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat, Supported
Category
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather revolving library tub chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Revolving library tub chair, the burgundy leather upholstered back and circular deep buttoned seat
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Slipper Library Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tufted library slipper chair
A very rare find, I never come across original slipper armchairs any more
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Tufted Burgundy Leather Pair of Bernhardt Nailhead Wingback Library Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Grand, welcoming and wonderful leather wingback club chairs from the late 20th century, by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Crate
Barrel Brielle Wingback Nailhead Arm Club Library Chair
By Crate
Barrel
Located in Dayton, OH
An over scaled paisley print makes the Brielle wing chair an instant statement piece for the living
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mahogany Cowhide Nailhead Executive Library Desk Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique library office desk armchair. Made of mahogany featuring a rustic / western cowhide and
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Mahogany
Fine Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Lounge Library Chair and Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bambergers, this gorgeous chair and ottoman feature superb carved details and excellent quality construction
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany and Cane Filled English Library or Bergère Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Glasgow, GB
Regency period mahogany and cane-filled library armchair. With acanthus carved scroll arms and a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
One Pair of French Deco Style Library Chairs with Nailhead Detail
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of handsome French deco-style library chairs in distressed leather with nailhead detail
Category
20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Mission Arts
Crafts Quartersawn Oak Library Writing Desk Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Arts & Crafts oak library writing desk chair featuring vinyl seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
A Pair of Victorian Library Chairs, Original Leather Upholstery, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN THEIR ORIGINAL BUTTONED RED LEATHER, THE
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Bracewell Burgundy Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bracewell Furniture Co leather wingback armchairs featuring serpentine Chippendale styling with dark red / burgundy leather, nailhead trim, rolled arms and mahogany legs. Co...
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Gentleman’s Leather Library Chair Firmly Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Constructed using a Cuban mahogany of good color and depth, boldly and confidently carved, the front feet depicting eagle’s talons grasping balls, with a serpentine front rail carved...
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Brown Real Top Grain Leather Tufted Library Fireside Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Pair of Brown Real Top Grain Leather Tufted Library Fireside Chairs
Dimensions : 27" Wide
Category
2010s American Georgian Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Style Library Leather Club Chair with Nailhead Details
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
deco-style library chair in distressed leather with nailhead detail.
A vintage Art Deco armchair
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ralph Lauren Oliver Library Club Chairs with Great Bones
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of English style library club chairs by Ralph Lauren having walnut arms and legs with
Category
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany and Leather Reclining Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique William IV quality mahogany and leather reclining library chair having a quality
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Library Desk Chairs
Located in London, GB
With upholstered back and arm, retaining original faded green leather.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Library Club Arm Chairs
Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of two wingback chairs and ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring a blue floral fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR
Featuring detail carvings, a matching
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Jacobean arm chair. Features a scrolled serpentine rail over slat back. Features square
Category
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Red Velvet
Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Red velvet highback lounge chair. Features a high padded back and low arms over distressed walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Located in Dayton, OH
with sloped arms over a peach silk floral upholstery. Chair rests upon paw feet, castors could be added.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Club Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pearson Furniture George III or Chippendale wingback chair. Made from mahogany, featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
2 Baker William
Mary Style Walnut Club Lounge Library Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of down filled lounge chairs by Baker Furniture Company featuring William and Mary
Category
Late 20th Century William and Mary Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Traditional Pink Upholstered Club Arm Library Chair
Ottoman Rolled Arms Skirt
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Edwards Furniture Inc club chair and ottoman featuring a pink upholstery with blue and
Category
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Dakota Jackson Set of 5 Library Lacquered Maple Side Chairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of five, lacquered maple side chairs, by Dakota Jackson
Category
Early 2000s American Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Hancock Moore Queen Anne Mahogany Leather Nailhead Garrett Office Library Chair
By Hancock
Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Navy with nailhead trim. Great for use any library, office or living room.
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Leather with Carved Legs
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Very elegant made from brown leather with smooth backrest and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company
By Canton Art Metal Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Windsor chair from Philadelphia Central Library in steel by Canton Art Metal Company. A traditional
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Windsor Chairs
Yummy Caramel Leather Set of Three Vintage Library Club or Desk Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome walnut caramel colored leather upholstered club chairs or library chairs having round
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Library Chair Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal library chair chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every library chair chair was constructed with great care. There are 1497 variations of the antique or vintage library chair chair you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a library chair chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A library chair chair, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made library chair chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Baker Furniture Company and Howard
Sons Ltd are consistently popular.
How Much is a Library Chair Chair?
Prices for a library chair chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,056.
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 Library Chair Chair
- 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.
- What is a recliner chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
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.
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