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Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Rosewood Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: rosewood, wool
Measurements: —
Condition:
In excellent original condition. Wool has light vinta...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Newly Upholstered Atomic Highback Lounge Chair With Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 29.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 38 tall
Condition: Newly upholstered in flax toned Ita...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and
separate loose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair French Directoire Style Bronze Paw Feet Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent pair of French directoire style bronze side or hall chairs. The chairs have a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chair with Teak Paws in Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chair in yellow / ocher and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chairs with Teak Paws in Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chair in yellow / ocher and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chairs with Teak Paws and Ocher Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chairs in yellow / ocher
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Paw Footed Campaign Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This a beautiful pair of Maison Jansen campaign style folding chairs. The chairs are in good
Category
Vintage 1960s French Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mark Du Plantier Style Paw Feet Arm Chairs, Pair
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of midcentury chairs with wonderful animal legs. The wood legs are finished in silver gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Pair of Antique Honduras Hardwood English Hand Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet Chairs
Located in GB
chairs with ornately carved Lion’s Hairy paw feet
These chairs are of the finest quality, the timber
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.82 in W 17.92 in D 18.12 in
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
collectable, Circa 1880 Thomas Chippendale style carved with Lion's hairy Paw feet and hand dyed brown leather
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.93 in W 27.76 in D 25.6 in
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Italian art deco style Wooden chair with black metal detail, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco style Wooden chair with black metal detail, 1930s
Chair with solid wood structure
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century Exuberantly Carved Walnut Chair with Ruby Red Upholstery
Located in London, GB
An Exhibition-Quality carved chair
Possibly by Mssrs Hunter of London
An exuberant and striking
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 45.08 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
French Empire Burlwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Revival Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
turned baluster legs with lotus-leaf collars and paw feet to the front and splayed sabre legs to the rear
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Black Lacquer Aesthetic Movement Slipper/Hall Chair With Velvet Seat
Located in Morristown, NJ
A very striking Antique English Aesthetic Movement black lacquered chair. The chair has an openwork
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell
Category
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Walnut Throne Chair
Located in London, by appointment only
A substantial walnut throne chair, the curved back with arms terminating in eagle heads, the whole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the
Category
Antique 1740s South American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair Antique Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Italian Renaissance side chairs are elaborate expressions of the style, celebrating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Colonial Teakwood 'Burgomaster' Chair 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
This beautiful Burgomaster colonial chair is raised on six cabriole legs with lion-paw feet, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Teak
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dog Chair Black (Dutch Design, 2023) by Paul&Albert
By Paul&Albert
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
chairs into dogs through manipulation. One that plays, one that offers a paw, and one that stands strong
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Materials
Beech
Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
tapered square front chair legs terminate in lions paw feet.
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period mahogany chairs reflects the stately classically
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chair is raised by richly carved paw feet below the elegantly scrolled supports decorated with beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates
This Catawba
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 44.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
By Bonacina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Bonacina, 2000s
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Original neo-Renaissance armchair, circa 1870-1880. Massive dark oak, feet with lion paws connected
Category
Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian mid-century modern Chair in curved wood and black metal, 1960s
By B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in curved wood and black metal, 1960s
Chair with shaped seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Neoclassical Revival Grand Tour Period Walnut Chair, Italian 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
satinwood inlay and pen work detail. Beautifully carved legs and paw feet, and having a Greek Key design
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs
French, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 18th Century Irish Miniature Chairs, Attributed to Butler of Dublin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A pair of neat-sized 18th century Irish miniature chairs attributed to Butler of Dublin. Featuring
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of 4 Italian chairs in yellow gold lacquered wood. Lyres chair back with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 17.52 in
Hand Painted Feline Motif Upholstered Leopard Print Wood Chair in Green & Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand painted wooden chair with upholstered leopard print cushion. The back of this
Category
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish carved-wood single arm chair with fabulous old woven fabric upholstery from the mid-18th
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scabello Chair Pair Hall Renaissance Revival Italian Baroque Oak Scabello Scroll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
quality and these chairs transform furniture into sculpture.
- The ornament is drawn from a classic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.56 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures, raised on with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.5 in
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair with Rosewood Paws
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, wool
Measurements: 28.25? wide x 32.25? tall
Condition:
Frames in excellent conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak, Wool
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s
Set of six tub chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.97 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
French 19th Century Arras Garden Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
with classic lion paws feet and an Arras signature plate. A wonderful accent chair for any interior or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 40 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
that it had “paws” where his hands were resting. The reporter thereby named it the “Papa Bear Chair”.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
. I/II Style Side Chairs (no arms) with design influences by Thos. Chippendale and Robert Adam. Please
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 22 in D 17 in
A set of 4 Italian Chairs in Wood and Cognac Leather by S. Coppola for Bernini
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Roma, IT
four chairs in turned solid walnut wood, whose legs, like the paws of an elephant, extend towards the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Anglo-Dutch Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a
Category
Antique 1710s European Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007.
"Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Finely Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
supports and turned arms. The shaped seat rail raised on four carved and ribbed cabriole legs with paw feet
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood
Category
Antique 1810s Irish Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
WELLESLEY GUILD Walnut French Country Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style side chair by Wellesley Guild. Hand carved & crafted of walnut with a
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Frederick, MD
model 91 chair, also referred to as the Papa Bear Chair thanks to its teak "paws" , was designed by
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool
Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze and Leather Campaign Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic folding chair with neoclassical styling. Leather seat and arm straps, with solid flat bar
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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Chairs With Paws For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of chairs with paws is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct chairs with paws — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 1042 antique and vintage chairs with paws in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Chairs with paws have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chairs with paws made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many chairs with paws are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular chairs with paws that are worth a look.
How Much are Chairs With Paws?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,483, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $266,500 highest priced.
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 Chairs With Paws
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 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 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.
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
- What is a glider chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A glider chair is a type of rocking chair that moves like a swing seat.
- What is a Hitchcock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hitchcock chairs are 19th century-style chairs that were popular in the middle class as an emblem of social mobility. The chairs were affordable due to their easily mass-produced stenciling technique that replaced earlier painting designs.
- What is a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
- What is a Bergere chair?1 Answer
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is a prayer chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A prayer chair, or a prayer bench, can sometimes also be called a prie-dieu and is a desk or chair created specifically for prayer or devotional studies. These religiously significant pieces of furniture appeared in different places around the globe and are very different in shape and appearance. Shop a collection of prayer chairs and prayer benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a parlor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
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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Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair
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Antique End Tables With Leather Inlay
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Apollo Bronze Bust
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