A slip seat is an upholstered "loose seat" insert that is dropped into the frame of a dining chair and can be removed for reupholstery. It sits inside and somewhat flush with the frame, rather than sitting atop the frame. While many mid-century chairs, especially Danish Modern designs, have seats that extend beyond the frame, slip seats are not uncommon.
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| Arne Vodder chairs rubylane.com |
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| Chairs by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik ebay.com - thekeyantiques |
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| Johannes Andersen chairs danishgallery.com |
Here's an example of a chair that does not have a slip seat. Rather, the seat sits on top of the frame and extends several inches beyond it.
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| Vilhelm Wohlert chairs - NOT slip seats bondandbowery.com |
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