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Customizable Gebruder T S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
resulted from this approach. Stam achieved the greatest possible reduction with the cantilever chair S 43
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Customizable S 32 VL Cantilever Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Among the tubular steel furniture models, the cantilever chair S 32 is especially versatile. It is
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950
s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Hanover, MA
Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
1960
s Giroflex Angular Simple Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Giroflex Angular Simple Swivel Desk Chair.
Trading since 1872 Giroflex were at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Beech
Customizable Gebruder T S 60 Chair by Glen Oliver Löw
By Glen Oliver Löw
Located in New York, NY
succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever chair and developing a contemporary solution. The seat shell made
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960
s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
1950
s Original French Multipl
s Table and Chair Set, Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French multipl’s table and chair set – yellow
1950’s Original French multipl’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original French Multipl
s Table And Chair Set - Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Multipl’s Table And Chair Set – Blue
1950’s Original French Multipl’s Table
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Set of Wooden Chair and Table, 1950
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of table and chair, made in Italy in the 50's.
The set is handcrafted out of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940
s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs with Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Flemming Lassen, 1940
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Sunflower Wicker Chairs, France, 1960´s, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
Large pair of sunflower-shaped rattan terrace chairs. The 4 leg base is polished iron rod and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair and Ottoman c. 1970
s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic low slung upholstered lounge chair and ottoman designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1970's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
S.A.C. Dining Chair with Leather by Naoya Matsuo
Located in Geneve, CH
S.A.C. Dining Chair with Leather by Naoya Matsuo.
Materials: Metal, Plywood with Oak Veneer
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Colonial Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Original Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
1980
s Postmodern Art Deco Barrel Club Lounge Chair
By Jaymar, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage post-modern art deco barrel chair for sale. Very comfortable and well made. Has a great
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Dark Shaker Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Dark Shaker Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six.
Baumann is a slightly off the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960
s
By Ritts Tropitan, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of high back bamboo lounge chairs, probably made in France circa 1950/60's, in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair 1960
s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a vintage dining chair, Model 3237, derived from the iconic Spanish Chair—one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$14,400 / set
1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Set Of Five.
Good quality classic bentwood bar
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Beech
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970
s
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury set of Two Lounge Chairs 1950
s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly refined vintage lounge chairs, a midcentury modern set of 2 chairs, reupholstered in ecru
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,268 Sale Price / set
54% Off
(2) Beech and Fabric Easy Swivel Chairs by Yngvar Sandstrom Chairs C.1970
s
By Alf Svensson
Yngve Sandström, Källemo
Located in Norwalk, CT
This impeccable pair of easy chairs, crafted in Sweden during the 1970s, embodies the era's
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950
s Rocking Swivel Chair With Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a stunning rocking swivel chair, elegantly upholstered in exquisite Sina Pearson fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950
s, Made In Denmark
By Frem Røjle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Danish Teak Hans Olsen Triangular Chairs 1950's, Made In Denmark, By Frem Røjle Model
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960
s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Czech Wooden Upholstered Dining Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered bentwood dining chair created in 1960s Czechia by noted furniture manufacturer, TON
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,195 / item
Dangle
Defrance side Chairs, France 1950
s
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in New York, NY
Side chairs by D&D for Stafor, the seat is molded plywood. Sits very nicely, with black enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$6,250 / item
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920
S
By Thonet
Located in LYON, FR
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4. Circa 1920.
Curved beech wood rocking chair from the 1920s by
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960
s Set Of Four Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs - Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Set Of Four Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs - Oswald Haerdtl.
These chairs were produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Piero Palange
Werther Toffoloni Hoop Chairs for Germa, 1970
s, a Pair
By Germa, Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These stylish Hoop chairs were designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni in 1972 and produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Pair of French Dominique Open Arm Club Chairs c. 1940
s
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Dominque open arm club chairs with subtly curved legs C. 1940's, reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960
s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960
s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
French Leather Chairs attributed to Pascal Mourgue, Set of 2, 1970
s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of two fantasticly shaped french chairs made in the 1970's. Attributed to french designer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jaime Tresserra Pair Side Chairs, Spain, 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
1980's Spanish furniture designer, Jaime Tresserra pair of side chairs.
Viewed from any angle
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,950 / set
A Handsome 1930’s French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model
Located in Hastings, GB
A Handsome 1930’s French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model with Cuban Cigar Arms
This is a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow.
Tolix is one of our all
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970
s Danish solid teak lounge chairs - new upholstery
By EMC Furniture
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century 1970's Danish solid teak lounge chairs attributed to EMC Mobler
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
1950’s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine.
1950's Honey Colour Baumann
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1950
s French Oak Petite Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
French modernist lounge chair for petite people or children. A dramatic combination of oak and
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Viggo Boesen Danish Rattan “Fox Chairs”, a Pair, Mid Century, 1960
s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish designed iconic rattan "Fox" chairs, vintage originals by Viggo Boesen. Boesen designed a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Hans Olsen Pair of lounge chairs, cognac leather
By Hans Olsen, C.S. Mobler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen lounge chairs with legs of oak.
Original upholstered with cognac tan leather.
Made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$5,329 / set
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang ‘MC002-S’ Solid Matte
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for everyday life. This chair is part of a pioneering project to incorporate AI into the design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960
s Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid pine side chairs in the Daumiller style showcase the clean lines and honest
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
1960
s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
By Knoll, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang ‘MC002-S’ Solid Matte
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for everyday life. This chair is part of a pioneering project to incorporate AI into the design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair 1920
s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1920's sexy Art Deco club chairs newly upholstered in grey.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,600 / set
1970
s Sally Sirkin Lewis Lounge Chairs
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott Lounge Chairs. Reupholstered in 2016 for Kelly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
$3,500 / set
1970
s Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair / Daybed. Made in Belgium, 1970's period
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Lounge Chair The Airport Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950’s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
This iconic Danish lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1958 for AP Stolen is known as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
with the country's nature and its amazing exotic woods.
The Sling chair is an archetypal example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930
s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti designed chair with high ladder back typical of Ponti's style. Dark, stained wood frame
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Club Chairs from the 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century chairs ,metal frame brass boots legs vinyl upholstery in original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,600 / set
1960
s Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri – Set Of Six.
Stunning chairs from the sixties by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960
s Mullca Simple Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mullca Simple Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available.
One of our most
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four "Dordogne " chairs by Charlotte Perriand/Robert Sentou, France, 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand, edited by Robert Sentou, France, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
1950
s Original French Multipl
s Dining Chairs - Set Of Six White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Multipl's Dining Chairs - Set Of Six White.
Designed by Joseph Mathieu and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
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S Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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 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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