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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.
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Pair of 20th century modernist wood low chairs or stools 1950 french design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French hand-made
Pair of 20th century modernist low chairs
Wood low chairs or stools design
Modernist french handmade design
Original very good condition
Seat height 43 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Wood
Mid Century Swivel Brown and Red Tulip Armchair, Germany, 1970s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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Wool, Cotton, Plastic
Danish Modern chalet chic chair oak and sheepskin, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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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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Faux Leather, Walnut
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
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Brass
1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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