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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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Clorophilla Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by plants' pigment chlorophyll, this magnificent dining chair will imbue an eclectic or rustic-chic interior with exclusive sophistication. Deftly handcrafted of solid walnu...
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2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,267 / item
Pair of decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
set of 2 decorative chairs
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,950 / set
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,099 Sale Price / item
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Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin.
Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,114 Sale Price
46% Off
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76.
All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration!
Comes ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Classicon Aristo Chair by SEBASTIAN HERKNER
Located in New York, NY
The Aristo range of chairs by designer Sebastian Herkner combines premium comfort with precise design. The name áristos’ (ἄριστος), ancient Greek for ‘the most excellent’ or ‘the nob...
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Upholstery