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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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Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla diseñada por Alfredo Arribas para el emblemático proyecto Network Café, galardonado con el Premio FAD de Interiorismo 1987.
Un diseño que trasciende la funcionalidad para sit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Constructivist chair NETHERLANDS - 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Modernist pine chairs. This 1960s chair will add a unique touch to your interior. The chair was barely used, with the seat having been “protected” by cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Lowenstein Padova Dowel Wood Counter Height Bar Stool Chairs Set of 3
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Iconic set of counter height bar stools, made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
$879 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
