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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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Bruce Chair - Belgian Inspired Roll Slip Covered in 100% Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A Belgian Inspired Roll Arm Chair Slip Covered in 100% Linen
36″ W x 40″ D x 33″ H
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Seat Height 17″ / Seat Depth 27″ / Seat Width 23″
Color: RH02-Greige (Oatmeal)
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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
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Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
1960s solid wood chair with an ornate, hand-carved backrest – Made in Spain
Located in München, DE
Beautiful handmade solid wood chair. Mid-Century Modern
Made in the 1960s. Marked: "Made in Spain."
Striking, unique shape with an intricately carved backrest.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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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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Juliana Slip Covered Chair by Bloom Home Inc, Spice Belgian Linen, New
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Juliana Slip Covered Chair in Spice Belgian Linen
30″ x 30″ x 39″H
Arm Height 21.5″
Seat Height 15″ / Seat Depth 24.5″ / Seat Width 21.5″
Leg 4″
Fabric: 100% Belgian Linen / Stone W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Chairs
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Linen
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
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Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
