The tradition of a bedroom slipper chair is an elegant but utilitarian seat for dressing. Typically, the chairs are compact and low to the ground so they don't steal space. They're also armless (to allow movement) and upholstered (to avoid runners in the pantyhose).

Links and prices after the jump!

We first rounded up three chairs that adhere to the standard. Then, keeping the essence of the slipper chair in mind, we threw the rules out the window and found three more that could turn your modern-day bedroom into a true boudoir.

Traditional:

• Briar Chair, CB2, $699
• Bianco Chair, Room & Board, $599
• Akamai Chair, Target, $290

New:

• Plastic Fantastic Club Chair, modernfront (on Etsy), $3300
• High Gloss Enameled Stool, Abracadabra Artistic Furnishings, $159
• Avenue Six Swivel Chair, Sears, $250