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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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Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Blue Velvet Jacquard by Casamance, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
The Zet Dining Chair in Tiger Mountain Velvet Jacquard by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Zet Dining Chair is a contemporary Vintola design defined by its bold geometry and refined proportions. The distinctive, angular frame creates a strong visual identity while main...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set Of Two Cesca Chair For Bene Austria 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Cesca Chair By Bene Austria 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,250 / set
Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair Black & White with Black Fabric Cushion
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair, featuring the distinctive two-tone black and white lacquered frame with its original black upholstered seat. Designed by Harry Berto...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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Frances White Oak Chair + Ottoman in 100% Hemp with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Frances White Oak Chair in 100% Hemp + Matching Ottoman
LAST IN STOCK / discounted for open box item.
Frances White Oak Chair in Stone Washed Linen A beautiful heavy 22 oz weighted o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak, Down
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Set of 2 Rare Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret, dating to the 1950s and distinguished by their solid teak construction, flat-profiled legs and gently tilted wicker backrests.
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
