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What are chairs made of?
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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.
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Danish Modern chalet chic chair oak and sheepskin, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculptural chair made of nordic white oak and sheepskin with a handcarved cross motif by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by EG Møbler, Denmark in the 1960-1970s. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Two Art Deco Dining Walnut and Skai Chairs, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of two French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930.
To be used has it is if you want to keep the patina or to restore
walnut and skai.
Sober and chic with a floral motif on the bac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A102
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Navy Blue Gray Fabric, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet fabric. Wood in this model is prepared in walnut color.
This chai...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Havana Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Havana brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
