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Pair Jay Spectre Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1990
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Jay Spectre Mohair lounge chairs and ottomans, 1990.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Rare 70s lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Composition
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
Midcentury Inspired Walt Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
The handcrafted midcentury inspired lounge chair and ottoman are a unique creation by Leon Leon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
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
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman manufactured by Herman Miller. Circa 1990s production in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman manufactured by A.P. Stolen, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
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
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
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare lounge chair and ottoman on casters designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
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
Restored Rosewood Eames chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Black leather tuned up, rosewood exteriors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Otto Schulz lounge chair and ottoman with original patinated leather. New upholstered cushion with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé
Cantilevered Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Denton, TX
Milo Baughman style lounge chair and ottoman with spring cantilever for comfort.
Ottoman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman.
Original oiled finish to Teak "paws" and legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Frits Henningsen Style Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen style leather wingback chair and ottoman. The chair and ottoman is dark blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood
Category
Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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
Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage British colonial style chair and ottoman crafted with a bamboo frame and having herringbone
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pernilla lounge chair and ottoman designed by Bruno Mathsson in original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Modern Slipcovered Club Chair And Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very comfortable Chair and Ottoman custom slipcovered in a plush Pale Gray Shirred Velvet style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
By Palazzetti
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970s Barcelona chair and ottoman chromed steel frames with leather strapping, without
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mr Chair and Ottoman
Tapering steel legs
ottoman is 13"h x 25" x 29"
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large Vintage Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
This leather swivel chair and ottoman has a nice patina, and the cushions are stuffed with goose
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner Throne Lounge chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A nickel plated throne chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
The Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic furniture design created by Charles and Ray Eames. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Black Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern black leather chair and ottoman, with upholstered seat and arms, above a five footed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bronze lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman
Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair and matching
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ajustable Percival Lafer lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D37 H26 SW20 SD25 SH14 AH19
Vintage Percival Lafer lounge chairs and ottoman in patchwork
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Vintage Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman are new reupholstered in soft leather very comfortable seating. Bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury chrome and leather lounge chairs and ottoman manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lines. The use of natural rattan gives the chair and ottoman an organic feel. Chair 35.5 inches wide by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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.
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Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Jay Spectre Studio Club Chair and Ottoman
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge or club chair, with matching ottoman, from Jay Spectre's Studio collection. Modern deco
Category
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Leather
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dunbar lounge chair and ottoman model 484 designed by Roger Sprunger. Mahogany frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Nicoletti Salotti Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sleek post modern lounge chair and ottoman by Nicoletti Salotti from the 1980s. Extremely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Archizoom Associati for Poltrona Mies Chair and Ottoman
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archizoom Associati for Poltrona Mies chair and ottoman.
Measure: Ottoman 13" H x 8" D x 41" W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Swedish Modern Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman, 670 & 671 designed by Charles and Ray
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Ribbon Chair and Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Ribbon chair and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Fully restored and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells have been
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage lounge chair and ottoman set is full of bold Mid-Century Modern style. Vibrant pink
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Camden, ME
A Classic 20th century chair and ottoman from one of the great craftsman's workshops of Mexico
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and ottoman. Probably one of the most comfortable chairs ever
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
Lay back in this spaceship of a chair. 1970s Hippie futurist lounge chair and ottoman designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gilbert Rohde, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Sleek Flat-Band Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Newly re-done in a dark gray leather. Chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ro Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Doral, FL
Ro Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen
Designed in 2013
Upholstered in
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Chair And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chair and ottoman for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every chair and ottoman was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chair and ottoman, we have 3326 options in-stock, while there are 80 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair and ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chair and ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one chair and ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chair And Ottoman?
Prices for a chair and ottoman start at $395 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $4,595.
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 And 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.
- Can you sit on an ottoman?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can sit on an ottoman, though it may not be very comfortable for long periods of time because they don't have backings like sofas and chairs do. Ottomans are typically used as footrests, but there is no rule against sitting on them.Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021Sure you can, however it does not have a backrest witch can make it not so comfortable for a larger period of time
- What is the point of an ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The point of an ottoman is mainly to provide a place for you to rest your feet so that you can relax with your legs elevated. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Large ottomans can also double as extra seats, and some have hidden storage for throws, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of ottomans.
- What is a cocktail ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Ottomans are used as footstools, but can also be used as a makeshift side table, perhaps to be used for resting cocktails. They usually have four short but wide legs providing stability and ease of mobility. Your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening glass of wine. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cocktail ottomans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Ottomans can be used as seats, footstools or for storage.
- Did the Ottoman Empire have art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Ottoman Empire had incredible works of art that have a distinctive flair and are well-regarded around the globe. The Ottoman Empire lasted from roughly about 1300 to 1923 and was a dominant culture for a time. From tapestries to mosaics, detailed jewelry to dramatic paintings, the Ottoman Empire was an era of fantastic works of art that were influenced by a vast variety of cultures. Shop a collection of Ottoman Empire art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021If you do not have a coffee table, an ottoman tray is a great way to make an ottoman more functional and turn it into a coffee table. It is important for the tray shape to mirror the shape of the ottoman and the size should be bigger than half the dimensions of the ottoman.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Footrests are called ottomans due to their origins. Traders from Turkey in the Ottoman Empire introduced footrests to Europe during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of ottomans.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021There is no difference - the term Ottoman and Turkish are interchangeable when talking about rugs.- 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
The difference between a hassock and an ottoman is that a hassock does not have storage, and an ottoman does. Both pieces can be large or small and have legs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
- 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.
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