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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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Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Category
20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair James Mont King Cole Chairs, Circa 1960's
By James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood
$1,475 / set
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
Tota...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China.
Dimensions:
19" x 22" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off