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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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Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A102
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Navy Blue Gray Fabric, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet fabric. Wood in this model is prepared in walnut color.
This chai...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger.
- Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program
- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
- Dismantleable furnit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Havana Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Havana brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
