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Set Ten Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs English Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous set of English Chippendale style dining chairs.
Set of ten consists of two armchairs and
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Exceptional Late 18th Century English Elm Country Chippendale Occasional Chair
Located in Malvern, Victoria
An exceptional late 18th century English elm country Chippendale occasional chair. The well shaped
Category
Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Six 19th Century Centennial Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six 19th century mahogany centennial dining chairs in the Chippendale style. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$15,765 / set
English George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Lounging Chair
Located in Wells, ME
English George III Chippendale period mahogany lounging chair. The classic square Chippendale legs
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sydney, NSW
A pair of chairs in Honduras mahogany. Intricately carved ribboned backs cabriole legs, a similar
Category
Antique 1840s English Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Greek Key Fabric
By Henredon
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage lounge chair with ottoman in the Chinese chippendale taste. The curvaceous and sharp lines
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
American 18th Century Queen Anne - Chippendale Transitional Maple Side Chair
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne-Chippendale transitional side chair in maple with rush seat, boldly turned
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Exceptional Set of Six Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An exceptional set of six 18th century mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale manner. Superbly
Category
Antique 1760s British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Five Large Chippendale Side or Dining Room Chairs
Located in Providence, RI
These chairs are some of the finest Chippendale side chairs available. Composed of heavy dark
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Carved Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style, unbranded, similar quality to Century or
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
WELLINGTON HALL Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Wellington Hall. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
DREXEL HERITAGE Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Drexel Heritage. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Cuban Mahogany Chippendale Style Open Armchair, English, circa 1880
Located in GB
This superb 19th century example of a top-quality Chippendale open armchair is made from rich dense
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
CENTURY Scrubbed White Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Century Furniture. Solid hardwood with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Chippendale Ball n Claw Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique walnut dining side chairs in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Features carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Chippendale style carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century, Set of Ten (8+2)
Located in London, GB
This superb set of chairs in the Chippendale manner with carved and pierced splat backs, serpentine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century mahogany Gainsborough style antique library armchair. This chair follows the form of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs, Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black lacquered wood Chinese Chippendale style armchairs. The chairs are mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$2,895 / set
19th Century Mahogany Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
Late 19th century mahogany high backed chair in the Chippendale style.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Antique Library / Desk Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Chippendale. This chair has good crisp carving, it is made of fine dense grained timber, it is a grand scale
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Set of 12
Red Chairs
Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
form and comfort.
The inspiration for the design is an 18th century Chippendale chair. In September
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fine Georgian Giltwood Arm Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in Heathfield, GB
some decorative elements in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.
Photographs showing the complete and
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Chaise Lounge Chair with Painted Bamboo Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Chippendale style corner chaise lounge chair with painted bamboo frame and upholstered red
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Heavily Carved Chippendale Style Desk Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany Desk Chair in the Chippendale Style, open fretwork stretcher and back spalt, closed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Ole Wanscher
By C.B.Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Kaare Klint on specific projects. It was Wanscher who had surveyed one of the two Chippendale chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Impressive and Highly Attractive Pair of Walnut Double Chair-Back Settees
Located in New York, NY
Overall in a robust Chinese Chippendale design, the double chair backs with scrolled, fluted and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Settees
Set of 4 Vintage Chinoiserie Chique Bamboo Chairs
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Set of 4 exclusive Chinoiserie Chique bamboo chairs with leather bindings.
Condition: In good
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
George II Carved Mahogany and Needlework Gainsborough Chair
Located in Knutsford, GB
pieces made in the workshops of Thomas Chippendale. This chair has fabulous crisp carved detailing and
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
18th century mahogany settee
Located in Penzance, GB
George the third mahogany cabriole legged, ribbon-back two chair settee. This piece is of top
Category
Antique 1760s Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Set Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique 1890 Ball Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous set of English Chippendale style dining chairs
Set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
An outstanding pair of Enlish made 20th century mahogany Library charis in the 'French' Chippendale
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of George III Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Gothic Taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A pair of George III carved mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale Gothic taste
The serpentine
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality set of eight 19thcentury mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale style with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Fretwork Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Fretwork Chairs, believed to be American, circa 1990s. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of Eight Solid Hardwood Claw
Ball Feet Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs 8
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mahogany dining chairs after the original by Thomas Chippendale
These chairs are amazing, they seat very
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner
Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and
Category
Antique 1890s Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Centennial Walnut Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Manner Set Six
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 6 Centennial Dining chairs comprising 1 arm chair and 5 side chairs. In the Chippendale
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine pair of Irish Chippendale George III Period Side or Dining Chairs mid-18th century mahogany
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Chairs, Georgian, Fruitwood, Dining, Chippendale, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique chairs, English, late Georgian fruitwood dining chairs in the Chippendale
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Standard Chippendale Chairs has sold so well over the years that it has become
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,075 / set
Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Standard Chippendale Chairs has sold so well over the years that it has become
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,075 / set
19th Century Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs, Near Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These is a near pair of 19th century carved mahogany Chinese chippendale style chairs. The green
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Eight Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
the style of Chippendale. The chairs have a finely carved ladder or "ribbon back" splat flanked by
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 18th century American George the 2nd library / high carved Gainsborough chair. Chair is
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...
Large Scale Carved Mahogany Chippendale Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an impossing extremely large scale pair of Chippendale wingchairs. The chairs are in good
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Carved Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight English Chippendale style dining chairs, the front cabriole legs with carved ball
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chippendale Style Side Chair in Mahogany, England, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English mahogany side chair in the Chippendale style with upholstered slip seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Seven Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A better quality set of seven solid mahogany ‘Chippendale’ dining chairs from the turn of the last
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Austin, TX
A strikingly graceful set of 4 solid mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs in excellent
Category
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
Set of 10 Smith
Watson Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Smith
Watson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 10 Smith & Watson mahogany dining chairs in the chippendale style
2 armchairs: 25" W x 21.5
Category
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage British Chippendale Ball in Claw Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of six British dining side chairs in the Chippendale style, solid mahogany with carved back
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six antique solid mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale style. I would date
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight English Solid Walnut Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight English Chippendale style dining chairs, the front cabriole legs with carved ball
Category
Vintage 1910s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Edwardian Period Carved Painted Chippendale Single Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century, Edwardian period painted and carved in the Chippendale manner single chair
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Paint
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The Chippendale Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the chippendale chair for your home. A the chippendale chair — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 39 variations of the antique or vintage the chippendale chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the chippendale chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A the chippendale chair, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made the chippendale chair over the years, but those crafted by Bradley
Hubbard, Hindley
Wilkinson, Ltd. and The Standard Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a The Chippendale Chair?
A the chippendale chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,795, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $87,222.
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 The Chippendale Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chippendale chairs are chairs made in the American Chippendale style of furniture, dating from the 1700s and named after famed London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. Related to but distinct from the Queen Anne style, Chippendale furniture endures to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chippendale chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a chair is Chippendale, search the piece for a maker's mark. Thomas Chippendale never marked his chairs, so if you see a mark with his name, you're likely looking at a replica. To differentiate authentic Chippendale chairs from pieces produced in his style, it's necessary to closely study the craftsmanship and ornamentation, and this can be challenging since Chippendale produced many different chairs over the course of his career. As a result, experts generally recommend that you have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the authentication process. Explore a range of Thomas Chippendale chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- What is Chippendale furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chippendale furniture is a style of furniture developed during the mid 18th century. It gets its name from the British cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale because his work inspired the look of the furnishings. Some common elements of Chippendale include upholstered seats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet and yoked backs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chippendale furniture.
- What is a Chippendale highboy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chippendale highboy is a tall piece of storage furniture equipped with sliding drawers that reflects the characteristics of the Chippendale style. Chippendale furniture dates back to the 18th century and tends to feature dark wood, ornate carvings and curvy cabriole legs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chippendale highboys.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024To identify Chippendale furniture, first examine its overall shape. Chippendale furniture tends to have curved lines, such as arching arms on chairs and cabriole legs on seating, tables and case goods. Claw feet and batwing hardware are also common features of furnishings in the Chippendale style. The name Chippendale comes from Thomas Chippendale, a well-known London cabinetmaker, and the style was popular in the U.S. during the 16th century. Contemporary furniture designers continue to produce pieces in this style to this day. Find a selection of Chippendale furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if a Chippendale is real by looking for flaws and tool marks in the construction. Chippendale was all handmade, which led to small imperfections in the joints, hand sawing marks and other small flaws. In addition, aging of the wood, some warping and shrinking was expected and provided for. You should not see Chippendale wood tightening and cracking like other furniture. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if furniture is authentic Chippendale, first examine the wood. All authentic pieces will feature solid hardwood with no engineered materials. Reddish-brown mahogany was the most popular wood type for Chippendale pieces. Also, examine the legs and feet for signs of hand-carving. Chippendale furniture often features reeded and fluted legs as well as ball and claw feet. Find a variety of expertly vetted Chippendale furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Chippendale style furniture are pieces in the style of British cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale (1718–79), whose wares were usually separated into three categories: Gothic, Rococo and Chinese.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thomas Chippendale was known for his works in the 16th century. Blending Chinese and gothic design styles, his furniture became wildly popular between 1750 and 1780. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Chippendale pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Chippendale furniture is still made by a number of manufacturers. Pieces in the Chippendale style usually feature decorative flourishes like cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet. You'll find a range of Chippendale furniture from some of the world’s top makers and sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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