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What are chairs made of?

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What are chairs made of?
Chairs are made of a variety of materials. Many chairs feature wood construction. Some chairs also have cushioning made with foam or natural fibers. A chair’s upholstery may be made with real or synthetic leather or other materials. Furniture makers also produce chairs made of metal such as steel and aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, rattan, bamboo, acrylic or other materials. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Chair with Cane Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique French Louis XVI style bergère chair, showcasing refined neoclassical design and exceptional craftsmanship. The chair features a beautifully hand-carved solid wood...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

T.H Robsjohn- Gibbings Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs Executed in Walnut and Leather by Saridis A beautiful re-interpretation of an ancient form Original Finish One chair with impressed number ...
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Vintage 1960s Greek Other Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...
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20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains chairs, circa 1950s. Rare rosewood examples. All original finish on the sculpted and bentwood frames. Original cane is 100% complete...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Oak

Nest Dining Chair, Yellow Nouvelles Vagues Velvet by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stable dining seating. A contemporary chair inspired by the spirit of 1960s design, reinterpreted through a softer, more embracing form. With its integr...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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