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When was furniture invented?
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Furniture was invented during the Neolithic period, which occurred between 5500 and 2500 B.C. Ancient artisans first made pieces out of heavy stone. Early examples of dressers and cupboards from the period have been discovered in what is now Scotland. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture.
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Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office.
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Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object
Elevate your interior decor with the White...
Category
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare "Hana I" and "Hana II" chandeliers from then Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans.
The chandeliers can ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Paper
Amazing Brass Pendant Lamp with Crystals by Bakalowits
By Ernest Palme, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with the crystal glass balls has a very luxurious charisma and sparkles particularly beautiful.
The design and the materials used crea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
