Slipper Chair

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Have you ever heard of a slipper chair? If not, don’t fret—we’re here to give you a crash course in slipper chair 101. The classic slipper chair is a timeless piece that has been around for centuries, and still remains popular to this day. Whether used as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom, or as seating for formal occasions, this comfy little number is sure to please. Read our blog for a complete history of this iconic chair, from 17th century Europe to today.

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About Antique Art Deco green mohair/velvet rolled back slipper lounge chair w/ fringed skirt. Item features tufted green original upholstery, fringed skirt, rolled back, solid wood legs, solid wood frame, very nice antique item, great style and form, circa early 1900s. Measurements: 34" H x 25" W x 30" D x 18" seat height.

The inaugural year of the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse did not disappoint and this dressing room by Henry & Co Design was my favorite room by far. The botanical Pierre Frey wallpaper and treillage painted in Farrow & Ball made for the perfect backdrop to the jewel box space. Sadly, the showhouse is now closed, but you can […]

What a week.....well actually what a day yesterday! Hair appointment at 8:30, Showhouse preview at 10, curtain install at 11:30....which had a few hiccups... Hop over to ADAC for some last minute preparations for presentation on Sat....then home to get ready for a 2 hour presentation at 7:00 pm on design. I got home at 9:30 and was starving! Since there was nothing in my house but condiments I threw together what my friend Erika Ward calls a #strugglemeal Cheese toast with Tobasco sprinkled…

The slipper chair. You might know this little upholstered armless piece as an accent chair. I think of it as the everywhere chair. Thanks to it’s universal design and small footprint the slipper chair has become a favorite for extra seating in living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, guest rooms, hotel lobbies, waiting rooms and offices....

Armless slipper chairs like this one offer a versatile, space-saving alternative to larger armchairs. The frame is made in the USA from solid pine wood and wrapped in foam and polyester fill. This chair sits on tapered block feet with a classic black finish. Up top, it's upholstered in textured linen fabric with welted details for added visual interest. Thanks to this chair's neutral look, you can mix and match it with traditional pieces or just get one if you're working with a tight space…