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Large Ultrasuede Library Chair and Ottoman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large brown ultrasuede library chair and ottoman with turned wood arm and leg supports. Ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian pine metamorphic library steps chair in oak
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Steel Nickel-Plated Windsor Style Philadelphia Library Chair, 1930
By Canton Art Metal Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare all steel Windsor chair made by the Canton Art Metal Co for the Philadelphia Library, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair AUTHENTIC Chandigarh PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We can make a set of 10 of them.
Chair, 1959-1960. Designed for the University Library and the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair from Chandigarh PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair, 1959-1960. Designed for the University Library and the High Court. Completely restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of English Caned Library Bergere Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of fine English caned library bergere armchairs from the Edwardian era, each chair
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Polished Tan Leather Chesterfield Library Chair with Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th century polished tan leather Chesterfield Library chair with brass stud detailing on brass
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Pierre Jeannette Library Chairs for Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific pair of library or side chairs by Pierre Jeannette for the Chandigarh project.
These
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Victorian period English Chesterfield tufted leather wing chair or library chair. Made in a Grand
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
George III Hand Carved Mahogany Library Chair in Rococo Revival Style
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Stunning George III hand carved mahogany library chair circa 1790 with deep brown leather seat. It
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
1 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair from Chandigarh PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair, 1959-1960. Designed for the University Library and the High Court. Completely restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Provence in southern France, this artisan-made oak folding chair is hinged so
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Arts
Craft
s Library Chairs Solid Oak Upholstery in Chestnut Leather
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Arts & Crafts library chairs attributed to Liberty & Co. Solid oak frame. Carved detail
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of English Library Chairs in Distressed Leather
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of English library chairs in distressed leather. Also have the settee.
Category
20th Century George III Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Regency Style Tufted Green Velvet Library Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
English Regency style library or side chair with tufted green velvet upholstery. 36" H x 22" W x 23
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Circa 1820-30 George IV/Late Regency Period Library Easy Chair, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820-30 George IV/Late Regency period library easy chair, English. Howard & Sons taste
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930
By Gunlocke, B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style desk chair. The chair is adjustable in height, it
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning library chair by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Central Library of Punjab University in
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of George II Style English Swivel Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English George II style walnut swivel library chairs upholstered in original rich cognac
Category
Antique 19th Century English George II Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Georgian Style Red Leather Wingback Library Chairs
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of red leather wing chairs or library chairs made in the English Georgian taste by
Category
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 19th English Mahogany Classical Bergere Style Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish classic French form bergere style library chair but made in England, circa 1830.
Very old
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Leather Library Club Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Premium glazed cognac brown leather trimmed in bronze dome tacks make these captivating club chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Large Tweed Library Castors Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Club or Library Chairs Pair, Covered in "Leopard" Fabric
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant and antique pair of Empire high chairs -
New padding for hygiene with unusual modern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Brown Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danes called these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Very elegant made from brown leather with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Traditional Pair of Carved Wood, Caned and Velvet Library Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of chairs for the livingroom or library having rich carved wood and caned curved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Matched Pair of Bergere Library Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency matched pair of mahogany bergere library chairs, the rectangular moulded
Category
Antique 1810s Irish Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Mahogany
Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
Recently
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A lovely Pair of Super Neat Hand Dyed Library Chairs
Located in London, GB
-house.
This pair of library chairs, whilst only around 30 years old, are in top-top condition and the
Category
Late 20th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sublime Hand Carved Victorian Restored Metamorphic Library Steps into Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic library steps into a side chair
I have bought maybe 2-3 sets of these in my time, I’ve seen a
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dramatic and Elegant George III Style Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
home in a paneled library or in a minimalist or modern interior.
The chair is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s American George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Pair of English Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matched set of 19th century English wingback library armchairs. Featuring a well aged cigar leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Howard
Sons English Brown Leather Channel Back Wingback Library Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Howard & Sons Ltd English brown leather channel back wingback library chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Baker Furniture George III Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of open-arm lounge chairs by Baker Furniture in the style of a George III Gainsborough chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American George III Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victoria
William Wingback Damask Library Throne Chair by Lee Jofa
By Lee Jofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Huge Lee Jofa Victoria & William Wingback Damask Library Throne chair
Featuring French Nail Head
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Damask, Cotton
1930s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
smaller type chairs "library chairs". Very elegant with backrest with two rows of buttons and brass tacks
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
chair, is a recliner with a slide-out footstool that is considered one of the first library / reading
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage Baker Furniture Plaid Down Filled Slipper Club Lounge Library Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture club / lounge / library chair featuring rolled slope arm design with
Category
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian solid mahogany library chair. Item features wonderful
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage George II Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Side Chair Brocade Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th century George II style library chair. Made from mahogany with a French brocade
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Gentlemans Club Library Arm Chair Orange Nailhead
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Queen Anne style arm chair. Made from Mahogany a camelback, flared arms and nail
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Walnut and Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Italian library chair of carved walnut with a tufted black leather barrel back
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
library reading armchair with arm covers
Approximate measurements in inches
38" high at back
41" wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Great 19th Century English Mahogany and Cane Library Chair with Leather Cushions
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English mahogany and cane library chair with leather cushions. Wonderful color
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
English Chesterfield Style Leather Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately English Chesterfield style tufted leather executive desk or office chair. Constructed from
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Style Mahogany Channel Back Arm Chair Barrel Library Club
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Art Deco style channel back arm chair. Made of mahogany with green upholstery accented with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
2 Baker Mid-Century Modern Yellow Library Club Lounge Slipper Wingback Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century slipper wingback chairs by Baker Furniture. A sleek design with light yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mason-Art English Library Chenille Club Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful English Library Chenille chairs on Castors. Mason-Art has been making bench-made
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Brown Patinated Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered in brown leather . Very elegant with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Classic Danish Club or Library Chairs in Cognac Color Patinated Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
replace those at a nominal cost. Very versatile chairs perfect for the lobby, library, club or living room.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish 1940s Small-Scale Club or Library Chair in Cognac Leather and Shearling
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming small scale Danish club chair in the style of Danish Furniture Maker Oskar Hansen made
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 Custom English Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Library Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attractive set of six English solid mahogany Regency side chairs with leather seats. It appears
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 Vintage Mid Century White Floral Library Club Study Arm Accent Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century flroal arm chairs. Renovated by LT Laquaglia Inc of Dayton Ohio.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
2 Vintage Brown Velvet Swoop Arm Slipper Club Chairs Modern Library Side Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage brown velvet wingback style club chairs, featuring swooped arms over square tapered
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
2 Vintage Red French Provincial Walnut Club Arm Library Accent Chairs Louis XV
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial club chairs, circa 1960s. Made from walnut with a reeded frame featuring floral
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 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.
- 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 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.
- What is the Elbow chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.
- What is a Viking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Viking chair consists of just two pieces, a large board that gets used as a backrest, and another smaller board that slides through the backrest and acts as a seat. The angle of the Viking chair allows you to sit comfortably and lean back while relaxing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Viking chairs.
- What is a wheatback chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term wheatback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a sheaf of wheat. This is often a bit of an abstract representation, but at times it can be very detailed and carved to resemble wheat. Shop a collection of wheatback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a cuddler chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A cuddler chair, also known as a snuggle chair or loveseat is a comfortable piece of seating that is bigger than an armchair but smaller than a sofa. A cuddler chair or loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. Because of its small size, it is easy to fit in a room without taking up too much space. Find a variety of antique and vintage cuddler chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
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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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