Low Slipper Chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
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Hardwood
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Walnut
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Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Nickel
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Chrome
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Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Slipper Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Velvet
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Birch
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Yew, Fruitwood
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Finding the Right slipper-chairs for You
Antique and vintage slipper chairs are popular fixtures in modern interiors due to their armless, compact designs with high backs and short legs making them perfect for even the tightest of spaces.
Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century. They were used in private dressing rooms and bedrooms for upper-class women to easily slide into their shoes, often assisted by a maid, when corsets and heavy petticoats made dressing a cumbersome task. Since this emergence in the boudoir, slipper chairs have become an essential piece of furniture in modern homes.
In the 1950s, American interior designer Billy Baldwin — whose clients included Jackie Onassis and Bunny Mellon — placed slipper chairs in the living room for the first time. He saw them as the ideal chairs for entertaining. Their low seats and tall, curved backs invite guests to sit; the lack of arms, however, places a limit on comfort.
Slipper chairs can be found in various styles, from the classic mid-centuy modern with unadorned legs to 1930s French Art Deco with a shorter back. Edward Wormley designed some of the most iconic mid-century modern slipper chairs with tapered legs, a round wood base, button tufting and a tall back.
Today, slipper chairs are among the chairs you should know. They can be used to frame a coffee table or contribute to a sense of balance in a space. A slipper chair can fit next to a bookshelf or be tucked into a corner along with a small side table to create a charming reading nook. In entryways, a slipper chair can be used while you put on your shoes. It is also an elegant addition to the bedroom or home office, where its soft shape adds a casual contrast to more rigid furniture.
You can find slipper chairs in materials such as fabric, wood and upholstery on 1stDibs. Browse a wide selection of styles, including mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a slipper accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A slipper chair is a chair that sits low to the ground and has no arms. They’re traditionally used as accent pieces or additional seating options. Most slipper chairs are not part of a set of furniture but are purchased separately. Find an assortment of slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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