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Who created the chair?
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No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Artisan Woven Chestnut Chair by Longinos, National Craft Award, Spain 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional handcrafted lounge chair designed and created in Hervás, Spain by the renowned artisan Longinos Hernández Prol during the 1980s, recipient of Spain's prestigious National...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs Pair Mid Century Modern
By James Mont
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs set of two lounge chairs from the 1960s. Made of wood and upholstery in deep teal, these chairs reflect the iconic desig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Set of 3 Dordogne Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou, France 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Aet of three Dordogne dining chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Ash
Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Painted Steel & Wicker "Chauffeuse" Chair by Raoul Guys - France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered steel tube and woven rattan fireside "Chauffeuse" chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne.
In good vintage condition. Some scruffs and markings on paint.
This chair will sh...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
