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Pierre Jeanneret Solid Teak and Cane Library Chairs, #PJ-SI-51-A, circa 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, sophisticated and classy handmade set of six solid teak and cane "Library Chairs" (PJ
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Pair of Eagles Leather Library Chairs Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of large leather library chairs dating from C1920.
These chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1920s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 Mid Century High Back Upholstered
Skirted Library Club Dining Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage club / lounge / dining arm chairs with a traditional / formal skirted upholstery
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
English Mahogany Library Bergère 1835
Located in MILL, NL
Exceptionally beautiful English Library Bergère chair.
Executed in mahogany. Standing on brass
Category
Antique 1830s Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Industrial Double Foldable Library Seat, Cast Iron, Bentwood
Located in Wrocław, Poland
University Library. The additional detail of finding students’ initials and names engraved on the seats adds
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
William IV Faux Rosewood Library Bergère
Located in London, GB
A William IV faux rosewood library bergère chair.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Bergere Chairs
1950s Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture Black Wrought Iron and Rush Desk Chair
By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
, library desk chair, study desk chair, kitchen desk chair, the occasional chair. All in its original
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
George IV Caned Library Bergère
Located in London, GB
With faded red leather squab cushion.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Carved Mahogany Library Bergere
Located in London, GB
Bergere with curved back and scroll chesting above a caned seat on reeded turned tapering legs with brass cappings and casters,
English, circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The leather-padded back and seat flanked by arms with carved lion head terminals, the front legs ending in carved paw feet, with splayed rear legs, mounted on castors.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
English Regency Mahogany Library Tub Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality and extremely elegant Regency period mahogany
library armchair having crisply
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
4 Blue have sold. 2 Green are available.
A set of 2 original solid Oak library chairs. Two
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Library or desk chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of rarest library chairs I have
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A William IV mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
Of unusually large scale, the shaped button upholstered back above squab cushion seat within shaped arms headed by incised scroll terminals on turned tapering legs and brass castors....
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Vintage Louis XVI Walnut Leather Executive Office Library Desk Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Baker Furniture Louis XVI executive office desk arm chair, c. mid 20th century Made of walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century French walnut library
armchair having tapestry seat cover and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Leather Library Armchairs
Priced Individually
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of French library lounge (or club) arm chairs upholstered in a beautiful patinated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Bergères
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
These fine, great sized and very comfortable pair of Regency mahogany library bergères, have backs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Pair of Regency Carved Rosewood Library Bergères
Located in London, GB
Each having scroll backs and arms with foliate carved rosette mounted frames, on turned fluted tapering legs terminating in brass cappings and castors. English, circa 1810.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Damask Wingback Armchair Club Library
By Southwood
Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wing back chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved front
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Late 19th c. Country House Leather Library Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English saddle leather upholstered library armchair with rolled back and arms on square tapered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th c. English Hide-Covered Button Back Library Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English button-back hide-covered library armchair having interesting comfortable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Beautiful Georgian Style English Hand Carved Library Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome Georgian style library chair.
Beautifully carved solid mahogany legs with carved
Category
Antique 1870s English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Brown Oak Framed Tub Club Library Reading Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown tub armchair with oak frame designed as a library reading armchair
A very good looking
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Leather Swivel Reclining Rolling Executive Desk Office Library Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage green leather executive office chair. Traditional with modern flare. Features a cherrywood
Category
1990s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Good Pair of George IV Carved Mahogany Library Bergères
Located in London, GB
Upholstered in rich red Morocco hide on reeded turned tapering legs, English, circa 1825.
Category
Antique 1820s British George IV Bergere Chairs
A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery Ideal For Any Library
Category
2010s American William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Red Upholstered Library Club Lounge armchair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Romweber viking oak lounge chair #14620, Nordic finish, circa 1960s. Made from solid oak with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Tall, Narrow Mid Century Camel Highback Wingback Chairs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hostess Dining Room
Arm Chairs, Den Chairs, Library Chairs, Family Room Chairs or casual Living Room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
2 Mid Century French Provincial Walnut Downfilled Club Lounge Library Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Mid Century French Provincial club lounge library arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of William IV period leather and mahogany framed desk or library chairs with horse
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 French Louis XVI Walnut Bergere Fauteuil Library Lounge Wingback Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XVI style club / lounge / library arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Silk Chippendale Style Wingback Armchair Club Library Accent Bird Motif
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale style wingback chair, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany in North Carolina. Features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Armchair Club Library George II
By Southwood
Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wingback chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved cabriole
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
A Fine 19th Century Overscale Library Bergere Armchair in Green Leather
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century library scale of large scale, with curved back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Leather Mahogany Queen Anne Nailhead Accent Armchair Club Desk Library
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Classic leather Inc. was founded in 1966 by Thomas H. Shores Sr. in Hickory, NC. Over 280 skilled crafts people from this region apply time-honored techniques to build each piece by ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Hand Dyed Library Tub Club Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are going through the restoration process as we speak and one more single chair which is listed under
Category
20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
2 Arhaus Grey Suede Dunbar Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Arhaus Furniture Dunbar armchairs. Features a scrolled arm with gray suede upholstery accented with nailhead trim.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century set of English Regency dining chairs or library chairs crafted from mahogany. The set
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Dakota Jackson Set of 8 Library Lacquered Maple Dining Armchairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an exceptional set of eight, lacquered maple dining armchairs, by Dakota Jackson. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 25.5" W x 21" D x 33" H...
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Victorian Pair Mahogany Library Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique Victorian Mahogany library armchairs, circa 1860 in
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Desk Chair By Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sheffield, MA
.
Keyword: Office Chair, desk Chair. work chair, library chair.
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Walnut Tufted Brown Leather Nailhead Library Desk Office Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury walnut and brown leather armchair. Features nailhead accent and tufting with square tapered and fluted legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
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 Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Midcentury Mahogany Regency Style Barrel Library Chair with Faux Bamboo Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome vintage mahogany Regency style barrel back library chair with faux bamboo legs. Features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Round Top, TX
, library chair, reading nook chair, sitting room chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Library Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.
Category
20th Century Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,000
Thomas O
Brien for Hickory Chair Modern Mahogany Library Table or Desk Bookcases
By Thomas O
brien, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
the Surry Chair Company was purchased by a group of investors and relocated to Hickory, North Carolina
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Library Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
Pair of green leather chairs with great aged wear on arms. Found in Toronto
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Armchairs
$1,295
Antique Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Library Chair circa 1830
Category
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
$22,500
MOUSEMAN LIBRARY CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
OAK CHAIR DESIGNED AND MADE BY ROBERT THOMPSON, YORKSHIRE
Category
Vintage 1930s British Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$12,000
Georgian Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
chair features lovely, but subtle details including gracious, slightly curved arms with small carved
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
$6,400
English Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III style caned and upholstered arm chair. Mahogany with Satinwood inlay detail. Cushions
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,875
Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company Campaign Style Invalid Deck Chair
By Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
Located in Topeka, KS
for almost 25 years from 1876 to 1895. In addition to being used in homes as a parlor chair, library
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Campaign Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
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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 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
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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