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Set of Eight Carved Walnut Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of eight carved walnut Chippendale style chairs with serpentine frames and shaped back splat
Category
Early 20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 14 Antique Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A grand set of fourteen antique dining chairs in the Chippendale style. They were made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. The chairs are in good condition and
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Poplar
American Chippendale Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair by Thomas Tuft
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale mahogany slip seat side chair by Thomas Tuft (1740–1788) with rococo carved
Category
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
14 Chippendale Style 19th Century Dining Chair by Morant
Co.
By Morant
Co.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality set of 14 mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale style (two later arms, 12
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a beautifully crafted set of eight dining chairs in the Chippendale taste. There is a small
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs by Century Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 6 dining chairs in the Chippendale Chinoiserie style having 4 side and 2
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Georgian, circa 1820 Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chippendale floating buttons
The chairs have been fully restored to include a deep clean, the leather has
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two New Mahogany Chippendale Style Straight Leg Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Chippendale
Category
2010s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Style Straight Leg Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Chippendale
Category
2010s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten John Widdicomb Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of ten dining chairs by John Widdicomb. Each in the Chippendale fashion. All having fluted legs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Chippendale Gothic Style Open Armchairs
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
The serpentine scrolling top-rails above pierced arched splats and shaped outswept arms, on drop-in seats and square chamfered legs with pierced spandrels. (2)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Eight Hand Carved Mahogany Dining Chair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
in the chippendale style. Each chair is in great antique condition. Minor wear consistent with age
Category
Antique 1810s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Sculptural English Wing Armchairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and dramatic pair of sculptural wing chairs in the Chippendale style. Large and comfy with
Category
Vintage 1980s English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Robert Venturi Post-Modern
Queen Anne
Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Chippendale chair, Art Deco chair, Hepplewhite chair, Empire chair, Gothic Revival chair, Art Nouveau chair
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Ten
3758A
Dining Chairs
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Denmark, possessed a collection of antique English chairs in the Chippendale style dating back to circa
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature Chinese Chippendale style open fretwork designs hand-crafted from bent rattan poles. The
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Carved Chinese Chippendale Hardwood Chairs in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of carved Chinese Chippendale hardwood chairs in the style of James Mont. These Hollywood
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Lexington Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Armchairs
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely pair of vintage rattan dining armchairs by Lexington. The Chinese Chippendale style chairs
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion Style Chinoiserie Chippendale Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chinese themed bamboo patterns inspired by Chippendale design. The chairs come with cushions of attractive
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion Style Chinoiserie Chippendale Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
and Chinese themed bamboo open work inspired by Chippendale design. The chairs come with beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion Style Chinoiserie Chippendale Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
and Chinese themed bamboo open work inspired by Chippendale design. The chairs come with new off-white
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Robert Venturi
Corinthian
Cocktail Table for Knoll International, circa 1985
By Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. For this chair, the silhouette of the back is an adaptation of Thomas Chippendale's 18th Century
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Maple
Vintage Burmese Bamboo and Rattan Armchair with Chinese Chippendale Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
that inspired the Chinese Chippendale style. The chair's lower section is adorned with curving
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of twelve
Red Chairs
in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in grand Lancy, CH
collection of antique English chairs in the Chippendale style dating back to circa 1750-1760. In September
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Gainsborough Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Striped Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and in the Chippendale manner.
This antique arm chair would work great in a Traditional
Category
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sterling Silver Tea Strainer by Webster
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handle is shaped like the back splat on a Chippendale chair. The Webster Silver Company was located in
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bamboo and Cane Tray Table with removable Top Maitland Smith Philippines 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-century furniture and decorative accessories. The business started with the reproduction of Chippendale
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chippendale Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Brighton pavilion style Chinese export bamboo armchair featuring Chinese chippendale rattan
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Walnut Linen Press Dresser Armoire Wardrobe
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
, the Smithsonian inducts the #789 Chippendale Chair into its permanent collection. In 1996, Baker
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses
Materials
Walnut
Baker Jacques Garcia Tiered Mahogany Mirrored Beveled Glass Drybar Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
at a lower price point. That same year, the Smithsonian inducts the #789 Chippendale Chair into its
Category
Late 20th Century Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown Chippendale Chair for Knoll
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare "Grandmother's Tablecloth" iteration of the Chippendale chair by Robert Venturi and Denise
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Pair of Georgian Chippendale Hall Chairs, Late 18th Century
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
A Fine pair of mahogany hall chairs of the Chippendale period,
England, circa 1770.
Why we like
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 12 Georgian Chippendale mahogany dining chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
circa 1800.
The set consists of a pair of armchairs and 10 side chairs.
The chairs using a Chippendale
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twenty One Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Suffolk, GB
excellent condition for age and have the colour of 18th century Chippendale chairs, they are of stable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Solid Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mahogany dining side chair in the Chippendale style. Made in the USA by Hickory Chair Company in
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chair - A
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A dining side chair in the Chippendale style by Hickory Chair Company. Solid mahogany with carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Hickory Chair Company. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Athens, GA
Beautiful set of simple, Chippendale dining chairs by Ardley Hall furniture company of Thomasville
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,600 / set
Pair of Chippendale Style Side Chairs in the Chinese Taste
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A pair of rich eye catching chairs profusely carved everywhere except the back. Slip seats.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Pair Chippendale Style Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
These exquisite chairs offered here provide classic luxury with panache! The smoothly appealing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Mahogany Chippendale style Corner Chair in the Philadelphia Mode
Located in Providence, RI
This interesting corner chair is beautifully crafted throughout with finely detailed splats, reeded
Category
Antique 19th Century American Corner Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Chair
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
This is a unique peace. A single Chippendale chair from the Qing dynasty.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chairs
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Rattan Chairs from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
rattan chairs, and this pair of Chinese Chippendale beauties, circa 1950 totally fit the bill. The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic pair of ebonized Chines Chippendale style chairs. The backsplat design offers a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Chamblee, GA
Six side and two arm vintage mahogany Chippendale chairs with pierced back splats which is a common
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Pair of Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany pair of side chairs, with acanthus leaf carved backs, slip
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of 18th Century Mahoganny Chippendale
Gothick
style chairs, ca. 1775
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chairs.
Generously sized, good quality, Georgian
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Chairs
Arturo Pani Gilt Chippendale Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arturto Pani Gilt over Hand-Forged Iron Chair in the Chippendale Style. Executed by Talleres
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Iron
English 18th Century Georgian Period Chippendale Mahogany Lounging Chair
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian period Chippendale lounging chair with mahogany square legs, "H" stretcher and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Style Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four Chinese Chippendale style side chairs in a lime green lacquered finish with Chippendale
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Chippendale Style Pair of Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English Chippendale style pair of leather upholstered wing chairs. These chairs were upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fine Pair of George III Period Mahogany Side-Chairs in the Chippendale Manner
Located in Cambridge, GB
A fine pair of George III period mahogany side-chairs in the Chippendale manner with carved Gothic
Category
Antique 1760s English Side Chairs
Set of 28 Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Taste Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An extensive set of 28 mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale taste, consisting of 26 standard
Category
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
CRESENT Solid Mahogany Straight Leg Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Cresent, of Gallatin, Tennessee, USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
Located in Millwood, VA
Set of eight mahogany Georgian Chippendale chairs. The six hand-carved side chairs with square
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish George III Dining Room Chairs
Set Of 8 Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful set --all sides!--of Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Perfectly clean - even the
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
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