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When was the first chair invented?
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Although the very first chair to be invented is up for speculation, one of the earliest was created during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt around 3100 B.C. Early chairs produced by the ancient Egyptians usually featured wood construction and upholstery made of leather or cloth. Interestingly, they were much lower than today's chairs, with seat heights of around 10 inches versus the average modern dining chair seat height of 18 to 23 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Located in Roma, IT
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Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Antique Milwaukee Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Milwaukee Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Milwaukee quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and rolling castors. Circa 1920s.
Dimensions:
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Vintage 1920s American Mission Chairs
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$560 Sale Price
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George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
Dimensions: 33" H × 16" W × 18" D
Seat Height: 16"
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
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Walnut, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs
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$1,356 Sale Price / set
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