You want to add more seating to your home but aren’t sure where to start. Look no further. The slipper chair has everything you need.
What is a Slipper Chair?
A slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. Named during the Victorian era, these high-back chairs were primarily used to comfortably seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Today, slipper chairs are typically used as accent furniture pieces that double as comfy additional seating.
Though they seem small, the slipper chair is actually big on sophistication. Since the early 18th century, the slipper chair has been a stylish addition to all rooms in the home. With its low, wide seating and armless design, the slipper chair offers clean, classic lines that can work with several design styles including farmhouse, industrial, traditional, and modern. And, with today’s bold and bright fabric choices, as well as the available options for ornate details (turned legs, tufting, etc) the slipper chair will certainly command your attention. Let’s take a look at how this sleek chair can inject charm and grace into your home.
Seat More Guests at the Dinner Table
If you have a small dining area, then a slipper chair is an ideal option. Because of their lack of arms and small, lightweight frames, you can squeeze in a few extra seats for dinner guests. This also comes in handy when the extra chairs need to be stored away. Place a slipper chair at each end of a long dining table and flank the sides with simpler dining chairs. Matching is optional and totally dependent on your decorating style.
Elevate the Look and Function of a Bedroom
A pair of slipper chairs placed at the foot of the bed is a wonderful way to add a little drama to the bedroom. Tufting will make them extra plush and nailhead trim will add a masculine touch. Layer in coziness by adorning your chair with stylish throw pillows and throw blankets. If you love to read, set your slipper chair next to a vintage lamp. Not only will this be stylish, but it will also enhance that classic, bookish look.
Fill a Nook or Simply Add More Living Space Seating
Slipper chairs have slender silhouettes, making them the perfect choice for small nooks in need of seating. Adding a pair of chairs can turn any small space into an intimate and comfortable seating area.
Slipper chairs are also ideal for small living spaces in general. Heftier chairs like club chairs or wingback chairs sometimes take up too much room. But the sleekness in the slipper chair’s design makes it a perfect option.
Glam Up Unexpected Spaces
Sometimes, a slipper chair can add a bit of glam (and fun) to unexpected spaces such as a bathroom or mudroom. How so? Well, most bathrooms feel cold due to materials such as stone, metal, glass, and tile. However, incorporating a slipper chair can really soften the feel. They also make really great vanity seating!
Additionally, a slipper chair makes a really nice addition to a mudroom. Why not embrace its Victorian-era utility but using it instead of a bench for slipping your shoes on and off?
Make It a Focal Point
Slipper chairs are petite, but only in size. When it comes to style, this type of chair can have a big impact. Streamlining the design in the area where the chair will be used, and upholstering the chair in a show-stopping fabric, will make it easy for it to stand out. For additional flair, think luxe fabrics, tufting, nailhead trim, or turned legs.
Let Us Help You Create a Custom Piece
Ready to have a showstopper of a slipper chair (or any other type of accent chair) in your home? Be sure to stop by our showroom and talk with us about frames and fabrics, so we can help you get the perfect piece for your home. We have a variety of colors, textures, and furniture perfectly suited for any design style.
