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Unusual Italian Wingback Chair ca
1940
s Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Italian wingback chair ca' 1940's.
Newly reupholstered in Yoma Textiles 100% natural
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Maple
Ripple Black and White lounge chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
chair is a timeless and iconic design piece to complement a contemporary interior setting. Handmade of
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak by Bertil W. Behrman, 1950’s
By Bertil W. Behrman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Reupolstered in Wool Fabric by Bertil W. Behrman, 1950’s
Additional
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wool
French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860
s
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950
s Stitched Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and metal chairs designed by Jacques Adnet.
Only a pair available.
Great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960
s MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Dining Chair set of 4, made in Italy 1960's / 70's. Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
$570 Sale Price / set
20% Off
CLORI Swivel Bergère White Leather Lounge Chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
This modern swivel bergère lounge chair features a sleek metal base with walnut canaletto inserts
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$15,190 / item
Classic Italian Tall Ladderback Chair with Woven Jute Seat, 1950
s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional tall ladderback chair with woven jute seating.
Styled after Italian designer Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Jute
Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950
s
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
bamboo furniture design was innovative and filled with style as in this example of a 1950's rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$891 Sale Price
35% Off
Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 60
s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural barrel-back desk chair with original channel-stitched green velvet upholstery, on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Giorgetti Arabella Chair by Massimo Sciolari
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Dallas, TX
2010. The chairs sits on a metal base and swivels. We have reupholstered in a high quality mohair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bauche Chair n°19 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1960
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°19 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1960
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°19 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1960
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°18 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°18 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°18 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°18 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Bauche Chair n°18 by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat
back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Don Shoemaker Mahogany Swinger Lounge Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. The chair features a mahogany
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. The chair features a rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Scandinavian modern chairs, 1950 – 60’s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Danish chairs from Scandinavian modernism. A classic of modern design and fine execution
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
$1,163 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1940
s Original French Multipl
s Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960
s Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sculptural pair of Italian wingback armchairs with great lines and reupholstered in curly white boucle.
Simple black iron bases
Italy, 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
$15,500 / set
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Leather Lounge Chairs
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s lounge chairs. Made in Sweden. Sculptural high back chair with button tufted red
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1800
s, 19th C. Antique Spanish Baroque Style, Heraldic, Oak Throne Chair!!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's, 19th C. Antique Spanish Baroque Style, Heraldic, Oak Throne Chair!!
This antique Spanish
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pair of French 1970’s low slipper chairs
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of low French 1970’s slipper chairs reupholstered in brown velvet on oak feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$2,467 / set
Mid-Century Gallery Chairs by Asnago and Pozzi for Giorgetti, 1970
s
By Umberto Asnago, Ambrogio Pozzi, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and rare set of “Gallery” chairs, designed by Umberto Asnago and Ambrogio Pozzi for Centro
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Maiori S, Upholstered Chair with Fabric and Leather
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Maiori S brings a revolution in the CPRN Homood style. This innovative layout shapes the dining room into a contemporary environment.
Its smooth and tapering silhouette, allows it t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
$3,444 / item
Concha
Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazil, 1950
s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Uithoorn, NL
'Concha' Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazil, 1950's
This lounge chair by Carlo
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Madsen Stick Back Chair in Teak
Leather, Denmark 1950
s
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in London, GB
This Svend Aage Madsen stick back chair in Teak
Leather is a timeless piece from Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$658 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in beautiful rosewood, the lounge chair and ottoman was an iconic design by Don Shoemaker
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970
s
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Wave" bentwood rocking lounge chair by Michal Riabic for TON
By TON a.s.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
-design of the Dondolo classic.
It is not only a comfortable rocking chair or lounge chair, but also an
Category
2010s Czech Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,513 Sale Price
49% Off
1940
s PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels
Located in Jersey City, NJ
George Nakashima's wonderful interpretation of the Windsor chair. This is a fabulous pair of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1970’s Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully preserved 1970’s era vintage Eames lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Massimo Iosa Ghini Chair 1990
s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This chair, crafted in the 1990s (estimated), features a plywood seat rather than a cushioned one
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$4,400 / set
1960
s Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio pair of folding chairs designed by Salterini.
The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970
s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves.
In the
Category
20th Century French Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
1950
s Italian Wingback chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-century Italian wingback chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk
Category
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
$15,800 / set
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950
s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This Teve chair was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Poul Kjaeholm Leather Lounge Chair PK22 2010
s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Poul Kjærholm is one of Denmark's leading designers. After studying design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, which produced many masters, he taught himself from 1955. His designs ar...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$7,000 / item
A Classic Erick Buck Chair In Teak Ca
1960
s Danish Modern
By Erik Buch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic teak occasional or desk chair by Erick Buch, Denmark ca' early 1960's. Original black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy Chair in Rosewood with Upholstered Kvadrat Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950
s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood with Upholstered Kvadrat Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Long Island City, NY
A leader of Mexico Modernism, Don Shoemaker created the “Sling” chair in the 1950s and designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo, Granadillo, Leather
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric, 1950
s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch, Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool, Bouclé
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950
s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
George Montague Ellwood for J. S. Henry – Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
Set of ten dining chairs in oak from the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), designed by George
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Sculptural Chair by Joseph Savina France 1960
s
By Joseph Savina
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare sculptural chair by Joseph Savina.
The chair sit is the wave and the leg represent fish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970
s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair
By Lenoir Chair Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
Highlights
Vintage from the 1970s
Description
Note: One chair is available, the other chair is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970
s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
By Vitra
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair, produced in 2009. This playful chair reinterpret one of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Early Modernistic Wooden Chairs from the 1920
s, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
These three chairs were designed and made for a specific client in Vienna, Austria.
They were
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950
s highback Brazilian lounge chair
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1950's Brazilian lounge chair
This 1950s Brazilian chair features a high back and is crafted from
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1930
s Spanish Revival Barley Twist Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Spanish Revival lounge chair for sale. Has been professionally reupholstered in new fabric
Category
Vintage 1930s American Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal s chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every s chair was constructed with great care. There are 131481 variations of the antique or vintage s chair you’re looking for, while we also have 9028 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect s chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each s chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful s chair that is worth considering.
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An s chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,491, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500,000.
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 S Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a drafting chair and an office chair usually comes down to height. A standard office chair ordinarily has a seat height of 16 to 21 inches, making it ideally proportioned for a user to sit at a desk. Designed for use in front of tall angled drafting and drawing tables, drafting chairs typically feature seat heights of 24 to 32 inches. Explore a wide range of office chairs and drafting chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a mushroom chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023More than one type of seating is identified as a mushroom chair. Some people refer to Papasan chairs with round cushions placed in a metal or wicker frame as mushroom chairs. In addition, antique chairs of the 17th century with round finials on their posts are sometimes called mushroom chairs. The most common mentions of mushroom chairs, however, refer to the work of venturesome French furniture designer Pierre Paulin, who created a curvy chair upholstered in Pop art fabrics called the Mushroom for Artifort in 1960. Shop a selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a plank chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.
- What is a recliner chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
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