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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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Chairs by Maison Regain
Located in MADRID, ES
Brutalist elm and leather chairs by Maison Regain. The chairs are robust and combine design with Maison Regain's own details.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Leather, Elm
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Iconic Vintage Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe!
Timeless pair of Barcelona lounge chairs, a design classic by the legendary Mies van der Rohe! These chairs ar...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
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Leather
Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craft...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
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Walnut
