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Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Handsome English Regency Style Ebonized Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,900 Sale Price
20% Off
SUITE OF FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 OAK MIDDLE TEMPLE LAW LIBRARY CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four original Middle Temple Law Library reading chairs with the Temples crest printed on the back rest
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level.
This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of regency Library Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Pair of Regency Library Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
These exceptional Regency
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$19,982 / set
19th Century English Paint Decorated Caned Library Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century English paint decorated caned library chair.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair English Library Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of wing chairs date from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in a gray/green
Category
Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair
This is a very comfortable chair, the leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
From The Oxford Library 19th Century Library Tub Chair Red Leather
Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 16 Oxford
19th century Red Leather Library Tub Chair With Brass Stud Detailing &
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,478 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture
Category
2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$545 / item
Outstanding Library Chair in the Manner of George Bullock
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Huge mahogany library chair in the manner of George Bullock, light brown leather covered and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Regency period Mahogany Library chairs, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of Regency period library chairs, circa 1820, showcases a refined blend of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Georgian Style Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of cigar leather wing-back library chairs made in the English George III taste. The
Category
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Leather Library Chairs by Lee Industries Pair
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage English Leather Library Chairs by Lee Industries
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Leather Club or Library Chair, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Style club or library chair.
Striking French design from the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,162 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair, Mahogany Club Library Chairs, Denmark circa 1900
s
Located in Round Top, TX
beauty of the mahogany to stand out in this handsome pair of art deco arm chairs.
The chair frames are
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Regency mahogany library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,762 Sale Price
25% Off
Regency Oak Cane Library Chair With Pierced Decorative Rear
Sides
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Regency Oak Library Chair With Pierced Decorative Rear & Sides Fitted With A Caned Seat
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
(American 1943-2023) W.M Keck Foundation estate in Los Angeles, CA. Bespoke set of library armchairs crafted
Category
20th Century American George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of stately real soft saddle leather lounge chairs by Soft
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
An Inlaid And Satinwood Upholstered Bergere Library Chair Circa 1900
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Inlaid Mahogany
Satinwood Cross-Banded Bergere Library Chair With Red Repeating Pattern
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,094 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret
Library
Dining Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
A classic design by Pierre Jeanneret, this 'Library' dining chair was created as part of the iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
$34,865 / item
19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors.
(Dear...
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Oak and Leather Library Chair, Lovely Old Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century English oak and leather library chair. Lovely old patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Dining or Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highlights both the durability and timeless design of the chairs.
England, circa 1890
Dimensions: 24W x 24D
Category
Antique 1890s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$9,500 / set
Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Wonderful Library Reading Lounge Armchair by Key City Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Library chairs designed and made by Dakota Jackson. A classic, straightforward design in natural
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
$720 Sale Price
89% Off
Vintage Thomasville Louis XV Style Parquetry Oak Carved Library Wingback Chair
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately wingback chair by Thomasville Furniture, Circa 1970s. Features an oak frame with a
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Regency Style Metamorphic Cane Seat Library Chair, Steps, by Bittner, Louisville
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous c. early 20th Century Regency style metamorphic chair with cane seat, made by Bitter of
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$592 Sale Price
50% Off
2 Kreiss Modern Nubby Linen Fabric Club Arm Library Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Kreiss Collection nubby linen and Naugahyde oversized lounge chairs and ottoman. These come
Category
1990s Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Faux Leather
$4,350 Sale Price / set
25% Off
James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane
Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
By James Shoolbred
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Royal Warrant Victorian Birch Low Library Bergere Chair With Cane Seat and Rear Turned Legs
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant Ritz Dining Desk Office Library Chair BA7841
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant Collection Ritz dining side chair. This chair was inspired
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$881 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural carved dog wood armchair on castors. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Leather, Cane and Suede Library Bergère Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Quite an attractive pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style barrel back neoclassical armchairs. The carved frames with rich wood tone is complementary to the worn tacked pinkish ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cane, Wood
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite library chair set
Category
1990s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Restoration Hardware Leather Library or Lounge Chair Black Leather Brass Studs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reminiscent of chairs found in the great reading rooms of Europe, this pair of lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Richmond, VA
leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”.
The chair reclines (from 34” to 62
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
Side chair designed by
Category
Antique Early 1900s Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Neo Gothic Library Side Chair By Alfred Waterhouse, Late 19th Century
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in Bristol, GB
an art gallery.
Dating from 1892 these chairs can be seen in original photographs of the library
Category
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Leather Mohair Gilt Greek Key Wood Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chair you could hope to find. Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs
4
Located in London, GB
A set of four 'Library' dining chairs.
Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s.
Scarce and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$29,759 / set
Antique English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Victorian Lion
Shamrock Carved His
Hers Oak Library Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
set of four vintage-style armchairs. Each chair is expertly upholstered in rich, hand-dyed leather
Category
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather
Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
$1,762 Sale Price
25% Off
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs. the
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Handsome Set of Four English Library Style Club Chairs with Lovely Worn Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four English library style club chairs with lovely worn patina and nailhead trim
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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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