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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?

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What is the difference between a lounge chair and a chair?
The 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
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Elmyre lounge chair by Guillerme & Chambron for votre Maison, 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
"Elmyre" lounge chair by Guillerme & Chambron for votre Maison, France, 1960s. It has a sculptural light oak frame with cutout details. The seat is completely original and in perfect...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa chairs in cream fabric and metal base 1970s. Stunning armchairs low seat modular sofas, both chairs are professional reupholstered in beautifu...
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of organic shaped walnut armchairs made circa 1950. Mid-Century Modern design and the self-evident quality of that era. The boxspring seats provide excellent comfort. Exquisite...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Lounge Chairs in Bamboo, Rattan and Cane By Vivai Del Sud, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 60s and 70s whose design is attributed to the historic Roman company, leader in the production of furniture made of bamboo and derivativ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Rare Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal Pair of Lounge Chairs with Iron Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal, pair of lounge chairs, Brazilian hardwood, iron, reupholstered in linen "Menerbes" by Pierre Frey, Brazil, circa 1968 These exceptionally rare armch...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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