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Superb Pair of Regency Style Mahogany and Leather Library Chairs, after Gillows
Located in Richmond, VA
Superb pair of Regency style mahogany and leather library chairs, after Gillows. English. Nice
Category
20th Century British Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Architect Custom Lounge Chairs for M.I.T. Hayden Library
Located in Peabody, MA
Important pair of lounge chairs custom made for the groundbreaking Charles Hayden Memorial Library
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Midcentury Pair of Warm Terracotta Leather Library Chairs with Brass Nail Heads
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury pair of warm terracotta leather library chairs with brass nail heads
Very comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830
Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend.
27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat
Ref. CHAIR1221
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid Century General Interiors Corp Orange Velvet Library Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century General Interiors Corporation wingback armchair featuring serpentine form with orange velvet upholstery.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Special Pair of William IV Mahogany and Tufted Red Leather Library Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of William IV mahogany and tufted red leather library chairs, circa 1850 with sloping backs
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 Vintage Grafton Furniture Art Deco Ebonized Club Lounge Library Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Grafton Furniture club / lounge / library accent chairs featuring art deco style
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Leather Desk/Library/Corner Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
High quality, handmade, solid walnut chair with beautifully aged and worn leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century French Régence Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Baker Queen Anne Style Mahogany Silk Striped Wingback Library Club Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately wingback chair by Baker Furniture, circa 1980s. Features a flared open stance
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Club Arm Library Lounge Chair MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern arm chair. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish / Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage French Bergere White Washed Oak Library Club Arm Chair Botanical Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
White washed oak bergere chair. Features a natural frame with scrolled and padded arms, botanical
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
West Elm Erik Sienna Leather Wingback Library Club Chair Williams Sonoma MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Erik leather chair is a Scandinavian-inspired take on the classic wingback, with a gently curved
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
2 Woodmark English George III Style Oversized Wingback Arm Library Club Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of George III syle wingback chairs by Woodmark. Features a teal raised velvel
Category
Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
2 Arhaus James Studio Modern Upholstered Club Lounge Office Library Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two Arhaus James Studio office, accent or library armchairs featuring a bentwood frame with rounded
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Cordovan Colored Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered at a later point in cordovan leather. Very
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Wingback Library Chair in Green Pierre Frey Mohair, England late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English wingchair in Green Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Mousse)
England, circa 1880
Newly upholstered with period finish on the legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
English William IV Period Parcel Ebonized Oak
Leather Library Chair, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having button tufted leather upholstery with brass nailhead trim, on block and turned legs and casters, with arched supports joining seat and back with iron bracing at rear splayed l...
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Slipper Chairs
Materials
Oak
Century Furniture Old World Maple Suede Wingback Club Library Arm Chair Gold
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent late 20th century upholstered wingback armchair. Drawing inspiration from Old World George II and Modern styling. Features a pronounced wing leading to open arms allowing...
Category
Late 20th Century George II Club Chairs
Materials
Suede, Maple
Mid Century Art Deco Style Plaid Channel Wingback Club Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century upholstered walnut armchair featuring serpentine form with flared wingback and channel back design, plaid upholstery and fluted accents. Measures: 38".
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rosewood Library Chair in Manner of Henry Holland for the United Services Club
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rosewood library chair in the manner of Henry Holland made for the United Services Club, the
Category
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lee Jofa Oversized Large William and Mary Black Leather Wing Back Library Chair
By Lee Jofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and Stately William and Mary black leather wingback chair (Item H4274-20) by Lee Jofa. Item
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Vinyl English Style Fun Club Lounge Library Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning, high quality, pair of heavy rolled arm English style club chairs with vintage red vinyl
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century orange vinyl tufted barrek back chairs. Features a a naturally distressed frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
2 Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Modern Chocolate Mohair Library Club Chairs
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Dayton, OH
A pair of chocolate mohair chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace. Features a unique triangular form with
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Chesterfield Leather Library or Office Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chesterfield leather library or office desk chair
This is a wonderfully comfortable desk chair
Category
Early 20th Century Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Walnut
Red Leather Office Library Club Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
leading to scrolled and fluted open arms. The apron of the chair features carved florets along the corners
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Holland and Son
s Library Chair
By Holland
Sons
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Holland and Son’s Library chair. The solid mahogany frame with a deep saddle seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century "Gothic" Library Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of mahogany and leather library chairs in the Gothic Revival manner.
Strong architectural
Category
Antique 1870s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
English Library Chair of Leather and Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English library or club chair featuring a demi-lune gallery back of turned mahogany spindles
Category
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
19th Century Heals of London Library Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany library / desk chair by Heals of London, having a dark green padded deep
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chateau D
AX French Louis XV Fauteuil Suede Nailhead Library Arm Chair, Italian
By Chateau d
Ax
Located in Dayton, OH
"Italian made fauteuil chair in the manner of Louis XV by Chateau D'AX. Walnut with carved foliate
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine George III mahogany library armchair, circa 1760.
Exceptionally well preserved, having
Category
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Pair of Antique Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The hand carved scrolled arms and rich warmth of the mahogany give this pair of arm chairs a look
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,700 / set
19th Century French Empire Library Armchair
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Period Library Armchair, Of Bold
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Solid Oak Library Chair c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique solid Oak library chair with curved arms and sculpted seat. Perfect as a desk
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Solid Oak Library Chair c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique solid Oak library chair with curved arms and sculpted seat. Perfect as a desk
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Carlyle Hotel Library Federal Armchairs (Pair)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Vintage Library Chairs from the Carlyle Hotel, newly upholstered in Romo upholstery fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough, library chairs antique armchairs, having deep buttoned
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair
B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chair (B). Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany; rising from Chippendale scroll feet, the legs being of swept cabriole form with foliate terminals, with ‘kick-away’ spade ended rear legs; the yoke shaped ba...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Set of Four Early 19th Century Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique set of four mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of Four Early 19th Century Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique set of four mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 19th century mahogany Gainsborough library armchairs, in the style of George Smith.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Gentleman
s Chair
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive gentleman's reclining library chair/clubroom chair. Features antique mahogany frame
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
$5,950
Early 20th Century Clark
Gibby Walnut Library Desk Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage solid walnut library chairs by Clark & Gibby Inc., NYC circa 1920s. These classic
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Louis XIV Oak Library Steps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With four steps, turned wood supports and stretchers.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Unusual Set of 8 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Library/Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual set of 8 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany library/dining chairs having a quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of 19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of William IV chairs circa 1830.
Recently upholstered in white calico ready for the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Georgian Mahogany Library Bergere
Located in Water Mill, NY
Georgian ca.1820 Caned Library Chair-Reupholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The padded back and seat flanked by wide arms terminating in carved lion's heads on paw feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Regency Tufted Library Bergere
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in NYC, NY
A English Regency library bergere armchair with outscrolled back and "S" scroll carved arms on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 18th century American George the 2nd library / high carved Gainsborough chair. Chair is
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...
English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid-20th century oversized Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs. Features flared swan carved arms leading to a leopard covered seat over serpent carved legs over bal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual oak “metamorphic“ library chairs dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. With
Category
20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
has a lovely patina, the general look and feel of the chair is very charismatic, the frame has wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Set of Ten Library Chairs from Chandigarh by Jeanneret *6 on hold * 4 available
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning very well matched set of 10 PJ-SI-51-A Library or dining chairs designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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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 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 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 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.
- Is a stool a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell 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.
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A 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.
- What is a wheelback chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a Yoruba chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A 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.
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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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