Question 1

What did Jackie Kennedy's wedding ring look like?

Accepted Answer

There isn't much known about what Jackie Kennedy's wedding ring looked like because she typically wore only her engagement ring from John F. Kennedy. That ring featured a 2.88-carat diamond and a 2.84-carat emerald, set in a toi et moi design accented by marquise-cut and round-cut diamonds on the side. Van Cleef & Arpels created the custom piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels rings.

Question 2

How can you tell if a chair is an Eames chair?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 5

What is the difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 6

What is the difference between a club chair and an armchair?

Accepted Answer

There 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.

Question 7

What is the difference between a task chair and an executive chair?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 8

What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 9

Why is a club chair called a club chair?

Accepted Answer

A 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.

Question 10

What is the difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 11

What is the difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 12

Who invented the chair?

Accepted Answer

No one knows the name of the person who invented the chair. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced some of the oldest representations of chairs back to ancient Egypt. The chairs produced around 5,800 years ago featured wood construction with leather or textile upholstery and had seat heights of only around 10 inches. Shop antique and vintage chairs on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is a polymer chair?

Accepted Answer

A polymer chair is a chair made out of certain types of plastic. The most common materials used to construct polymer chairs are polypropylene and polycarbonate. Generally, polymer chairs are lightweight and durable. On 1stDibs, find a range of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 14

What is a Cleopatra chair?

Accepted Answer

A Cleopatra chair is a chair with a U-shaped seat support. Most examples feature wood frames and cushioning. The name comes from the fact that the lines of the chair echo those of the thrones that Ancient Egyptian kings and queens once sat on. Danish designer Hans Frydenal and American furniture maker Fergusson Copeland both created chairs called the Cleopatra. Shop a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is a Thonet chair?

Accepted Answer

A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Why is it called a chair?

Accepted Answer

Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.

Question 17

Who created the chair?

Accepted Answer

No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What are chairs made from?

Accepted Answer

Chairs are made from a wide variety of materials. Many chairs feature wood construction, but makers also produce them out of steel, aluminum, stone, resin, acrylic, fiberglass and other materials. Upholstered chairs also feature cushioning made out of things like foam and wool, as well as the outer upholstery, which is often leather or fabric. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of chairs.

Question 19

Is a sofa a chair?

Accepted Answer

By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.

Question 20

What is a Chiavari chair?

Accepted Answer

A Chiavari chair is a dining chair with a specific set of characteristics. Usually crafted out of wood, the chair features carvings that give it the jointed look of bamboo. The chair gets its name from Chiavari, Italy, where furniture maker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi first created the style in 1807. Find a collection of Chiavari chairs on 1stDibs.

The Kennedy Chair

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Four Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Leather Dining Chairs 4

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An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen

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Chair with Antique Rug Upholstery

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Hans Wegner “The Chair” Early Example Teak, Cane Armchairs, a Pair

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs

2010s American Chairs

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2010s Chairs

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)

2010s Chairs

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)

2010s Chairs

Eye Chair 2 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)

2010s Chairs

Eye Chair 3 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)

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Pair of Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs

Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen

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Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs

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1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Pair of Hunter High-Back Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo #526

2010s American Armchairs

Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs

2010s American Armchairs

Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs

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Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Danish Hans J. Wegner City Hall Oak Dining Chair

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Midcentury Woven Oak Lounge Chair by Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Side Chairs

Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme For Maison Jansen

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1950 Red Analine Plywood Eames Lounge Chair Herman Miller LCM added JFK Bolts

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs

1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chairs, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984

Mid-20th Century Indian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten Regency Style Anglo-Indian Chairs

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of eight "Darby" palisander dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway, 1960s

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Mark ShawKennedy, Pablo Casals Performs at the White House, 1961, 2018

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Pablo Casals Performs at the White House, 1961, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Pablo Casals Performs at the White House, 1961, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Pablo Casals Performs at the White House, 1961, 2018

Jacques Lowe
"Rocking Chair" Senator John F. Kennedy in his Senate Office, Room 362, 1958

Mark Shaw
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie, Posed Portrait, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie, Posed Portrait, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie, Posed Portrait, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie Relax while Smoking, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie Relax while Smoking, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Jackie Helps Caroline with Shoe, 1959, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Jackie Helps Caroline with Shoe, 1959, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Jackie Helps Caroline with Shoe, 1959, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Caroline, John Jr. and David Shaw, 2018

Mark Shaw
Kennedy, Caroline, John Jr. and David Shaw, 2018