slipper chair

noun

: an armless upholstered chair with short legs

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While a crisp white sofa and chintz slipper chairs dress the space, McGregor favors ottomans over coffee tables. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 The 64 rooms have hardwood floors, slipper chairs in colorful fabrics, and art deco–inspired light fixtures. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 Tap a sweet striped slipper chair by Pierce and Ward or the HAY Chisel Lounge chair in a minty green. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025 Dusky pink velvet slipper chairs, brass bedside lamps, and oversized rounded bespoke headboards give the rooms a seventies feel. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for slipper chair

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slipper chair was in 1927

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“Slipper chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slipper%20chair. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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