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Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company
Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Hickory Chair Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Chair and Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Hickory Chair Furniture Company campaign style walnut regency faux bamboo armchair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Sierra Chair with Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. flagship upholstered piece is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Franco Raggi Chair & Ottoman
By Franco Raggi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Raggi for Cappellini
Lounge chair & ottoman
Black leather with wood back
Matte metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture, Suelo
This Modern Patio
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 31 in
Cherner Lounge Side Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The lounge chair and ottoman designed by Benjamin Cherner is the latest addition to the Cherner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Upholstered Linen Chair & Ottoman
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chair and ottoman, are French inspired chair are based on
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Linen
Stouby Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Nashville, TN
Leather chair and ottoman by Stouby. Minor staining and discoloration consistent with age. One
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern rocking chair and ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Modern rocking chair and ottoman with chrome details.
Ottoman: 25.5" wide x 27" deep x 14.5" high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cow Horn Chair with Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cow horn chair in a burnt orange leather with matching ottoman. The ottoman measures 14" W x 14" D
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Decorator Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Asian inspired lounge chairs on casters with single ottoman.
(Please confirm item location
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Longhorn Hide Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection black and white speckled longhorn hide chair and matching ottoman. Very nice
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Hide
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman in black leather with a slightly tufted finish by De Sede, model S802SC
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Leather
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Hand wrought in his studio C.1965
The People collection was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair And Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Womb Chair and Ottoman
Manufactured by Knoll C.1975
Original Upholstery
Labeled
ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Chair & Ottoman
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
in a moss green velvet.
CHAIR: D55 x W49.5 x H80 x SH37 cm
OTTOMAN: L60 x W45 x H40 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Midcentury Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern lounge chair, features floral upholstery with walnut base, includes matching ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Ekornes Stressless Magic Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Norwalk, CT
Appropriately named the "Magic" chair and ottoman for its 360 degree swiveling ability and
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Chair and Ottoman by Thomas Bille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern rounded swivel chair and crescent ottoman.
(Please confirm item location - NY
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman.
Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cherner Ottoman
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Cherner finishes and upholstery options. Cherner lounge chair and ottoman are sustainably made in the USA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Walnut
Woven Seagrass Large Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Woven Seagrass large chair with sloped back, tightly woven rush weave with braiding detail
Category
Early 2000s Chairs
Materials
Linen, Seagrass
William Plunkett Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By William Plunkett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen example with its ottoman.
Minimalist design upholstered in Knoll leather.
Some
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Materials
Steel
Robert Van Horn Lucite Ribbon Chair & Ottoman
By Robert Van Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chair & Ottoman Are In Overall Good Condition
There Are Minor Scratches On The Lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Danish Skipper Mobler Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
Reclining leather lounge chair and ottoman in excellent vintage condition with minor age-consistent
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic "Boho" style sculptural wicker chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. The set is in good
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Italian Aged Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is the ultimate vintage leather club chair and ottoman. Made in Italy, this patinated leather
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottomans
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chairs and ottomans. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A chic mid-century arm chair with a tight, button tufted back and seat, accompanied by a button
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
Late 1960s production by Knoll
Re-Upholstered
Original Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ottoman Turkish Style Red Leather Covered Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman Turkish Style red leather upholstered chair, the seams decorated with nailheads, the shaped
Category
Late 20th Century Islamic Chairs
Materials
Metal
Reclining Leather Chair and Ottoman By Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair and ottoman by Ekornes for their stressless line. This piece features subtle leather seating
Category
20th Century Norwegian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Anglo Indian Wicker Peacock Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting Anglo Indian peacock chair and footstool handcrafted in wicker and rattan in an iconic
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
White Bouclé Upholstered Chair with Ottoman, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian exceptional and unique design sculpted chair
with coordinating ottoman.
Subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Black, Dunes Leather
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
NY Folding Chair + Ottoman by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Japan. Freshly reupholstered with 1000 Denier Cordura fabric in yellow. Folds for easy transport.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vladimir Attributed Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir attributed lounge chairs and ottomans, reupholstered with Italian Boucle.
Preview
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
DeAngelis Custom Floral Chair & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
DeAngelis Custom Floral Chair & Ottoman. Upholstery by DeAngelis NYC. Loose cushion seats.
Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Midcentury Safari Chair and Ottoman, Denmark circa 1960s
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid Century modern safari chair and ottoman from Denmark.
Canvas seat and back set on hard wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Campeche Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Anglo-Indian plantation lounge chair and ottoman, made in the Grand British Colonial style. The
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs.
Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Ekornes Stressless Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
ottoman. This leather set is in great vintage shape and has the desirable wood base.
Chair is 32 x 26 x 39
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
New Zealand Sheepskin Chair & Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
New Zealand sheepskin chair and ottoman are perfect for bedroom, nook or any space where you want
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Slipper Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman, circa 2005, Switzerland
By Vitra, Greg Lynn
Located in Girona, Spain
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman.
Chair with ottoman.
Original upholstery
Made with
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Directional Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetric swivel set Lounge chair and ottoman on casters. Upholstered in a light purple ultra
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Italian Chairs with the Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of chairs, black lacquered chairs with chrome side boards and new grey velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
high back is executed in a bent beech frame. The lounge chair and ottoman are upholstered in canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Plywood
Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful rush seat chair and ottoman out of a Palm Springs estate. in the manner of Charles
Category
20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage leather chairs & ottoman manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oscar Niemeyer "Alta" Chair & Ottoman
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
Oascar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman in black leather for Mobilier International, France. Low seat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Fame
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Cor Sinus Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Boston, MA
time when it was first launched. With rocking spring steel skids whose shape give the chair its name
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Eames style lounge chair has all the right lines! Beautiful bent rosewood frame with tufted
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mauve Leather Lounge Chair/Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Carolina. Top grain leather dyed mauve.
Ottoman dimensions are 27”L x 22”W x 14.5”H
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Thayer Coggin Floral Chair and Ottoman Set
By Thayer Coggin
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman set. Made by the iconic Thayer Coggin group and tagged on
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman in great condition. Decal manufacturer's and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cane Chair Wicker Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Austria 1955
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Anna-Lülja Praun attr. wicker chair and ottoman, Austria, 1950s
Mid-century chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Incredible late 19th or early 20th century rustic steer long horn chair and ottoman. This chair is
Category
Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Horn
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Chair Chair Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair chair ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every chair chair ottoman was constructed with great care. Find 4644 options for an antique or vintage chair chair ottoman now, or shop our selection of 99 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chair chair ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chair chair ottoman bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful chair chair ottoman that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chair Chair Ottoman?
A chair chair ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $62,400.
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 Chair Chair Ottoman
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 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 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 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.
- Who invented the chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024No one knows the name of the person who invented the chair. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced some of the oldest representations of chairs back to ancient Egypt. The chairs produced around 5,800 years ago featured wood construction with leather or textile upholstery and had seat heights of only around 10 inches. Shop antique and vintage chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a polymer chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A polymer chair is a chair made out of certain types of plastic. The most common materials used to construct polymer chairs are polypropylene and polycarbonate. Generally, polymer chairs are lightweight and durable. On 1stDibs, find a range of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Cleopatra chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Cleopatra chair is a chair with a U-shaped seat support. Most examples feature wood frames and cushioning. The name comes from the fact that the lines of the chair echo those of the thrones that Ancient Egyptian kings and queens once sat on. Danish designer Hans Frydenal and American furniture maker Fergusson Copeland both created chairs called the Cleopatra. Shop a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.
- Who created the chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are chairs made from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Chairs are made from a wide variety of materials. Many chairs feature wood construction, but makers also produce them out of steel, aluminum, stone, resin, acrylic, fiberglass and other materials. Upholstered chairs also feature cushioning made out of things like foam and wool, as well as the outer upholstery, which is often leather or fabric. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of chairs.
- 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.
- What is a Chiavari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A Chiavari chair is a dining chair with a specific set of characteristics. Usually crafted out of wood, the chair features carvings that give it the jointed look of bamboo. The chair gets its name from Chiavari, Italy, where furniture maker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi first created the style in 1807. Find a collection of Chiavari chairs on 1stDibs.
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.
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