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Pair of Large early 20th century English Leather Club or library Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A generously sized pair of English lounge or club chairs of unusual design, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin, Walnut
1990s Lee Industries Beige White English Library Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
By Lee Industries
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding
Category
1990s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
New Baker Navy Velvet Bergere Louis Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Louis style bergere chairs you could hope to
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
1980s Ralph Lauren English Style Beige Gold Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
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 Bohemian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
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 Late 19th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,755 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Carved Gilt Wood Green Gold Stripes Bergere Library Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, carved wood chairs set you could hope to
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Oak Library Hall Figural Arm Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A spectacular antique 19th century American Victorian Arm Chair. Drawing inspiration from
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Metamorphic Ladder Table Set Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Metamorphic table which converts to library steps
Very practical piece of furniture - two pieces
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Library Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
architectural yet inviting, making it equally suited to a refined library, bedroom, or formal sitting room.
The
Category
20th Century Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Of 19th Century Rosewood Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Rosewood Library Armchairs Of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Maple "Library" Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Maple "Library" Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) side
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs By Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Superb Quality Carved Mahogany Library/Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian superb quality carved mahogany library/dining chairs having a superb
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Dakota Jackson Maple Wood "Library" armchairs, Set of Four
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Dakota Jackson-designed natural Cordovan maple "Library" Chairs. The Library Chair is the
Category
1990s American Chairs
Materials
Maple
$1,980 Sale Price / set
40% Off
A pair of William IV rosewood library armchairs, circa 1830
Located in Reepham, GB
A good pair of rosewood library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue material with loose squab
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armchair with Chesterfield
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Ladder Chair in Greige Lacquer, “Rebecca” by Promemoria, Italy, 2018
By Promemoria
Located in Glasgow, GB
reinterpretation of the classic library chair. This convertible side chair transforms into a discreet step ladder
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Fine Antique Arts
Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A large scale chair with blue leather upholstery. Wing back with scrolled carved arms. The seat
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library armchair which metamorphosizes into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated seat and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English Library Bergère 1825 Mahogany
Located in MILL, NL
Exceptionally beautiful English Library Bergère chair.
Executed in mahogany. Standing on brass
Category
Antique 1820s Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
Category
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
Category
Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Library Bergère
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Library Bergère
In the manner of Gillows, with outscrolled back and arms on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
decoration may be a later addition.
Minor pest damage.
Imagine the chair covered in tiger velvet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,252 Sale Price
40% Off
1970s English Library Bergère Recency Caned Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite library chairs on
Category
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Oak Leather Upholstered Library Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak library armchairs. Having shell carved molded top rail above the leatherback and seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,756 Sale Price / set
56% Off
English Queen Anne Style High Back Library Wingchair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stately high back Queen Anne style Wingback or Library chair with ever so lithe styling and
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,695 / item
EJ Victor Carlisle Swivel Club Lounge Library Armchairs
Ottoman
By E.J. Victor
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage three piece EJ Victor Carlisle club / lounge / library swivel arm chairs and ottoman set
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany Caned Library Bergère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany Caned Library Bergère
This exquisite early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
English Leather Library Armchairs from the Art Deco Era
Priced Individually
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of two English library or lounge chairs from the Art Deco era - each chair featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Leather Armchair
Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840.
A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Green Library Office Lounge Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lovely vintage Queen Anne style library chairs. The chairs feature beautiful green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops of the hand rests
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stylish William IV 1700's Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms and Original
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cherry Wood Library Armchairs in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright - A Pair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of vintage library chairs by Heritage-Henredon, made in the mid-20th Century. They
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cherry
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 Baker French Louis XVI Mahogany Fauteuil Library Lounge Club Armchairs Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Baker Furniture library or lounge arm chairs, circa 1980s. Made of mahogany featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstery is exquisite. This is a library reading or saloon chair so low to the ground and great for
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,688 Sale Price
30% Off
A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere
Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of William IV Regency Hardwood Cane Bergere & Antique Brown Leather Library
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English "C" Scroll Black Leather Library Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of George IV library armchairs
firmly attributed to Gillows of London and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat with brown velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Karl Friedrich Förster Set of 4 Vintage Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Pulborough, GB
chairs. Originally designed as dining chairs these chairs also work well as lounge chairs or library
Category
20th Century British Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Charles Pollack Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. 4 Star Base.1965
By Charles Pollock
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. Classic. Rolling and Swiveling and Super Comfortable. Used for Dining Chairs, Library Chairs, Desk and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,950
Regency Library Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Regency library armchair in rosewood, raised on saber legs with foliate carving to the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$2,419 Sale Price
20% Off
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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 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.
- 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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