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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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Set of 8 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Sc...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$9,600 / set
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
Dimensions: 33" H × 16" W × 18" D
Seat Height: 16"
This rare and sculpturally articulated American side ...
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Reissue of 6-legged chair, Dalí's favorite chair - Finished in red
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla Catalana de Seis Patas – Pieza única favorita de Dalí
Presentamos una pieza extraordinaria e irrepetible: la única silla de seis patas del mundo, la preferida del legendario S...
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2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Custom Made Outdoor Iron Dining Chair with Sunbrella Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Salterini style chair This iconic reproduction chair has the classic woven lattice inset seats and on the chair backs. The frames have a hand-hammered finish on the legs with a durab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Iron
Maya chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, Italy, 1970s, brown leather seats.
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four Maya chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini in the 1970s, featuring brown leather seats.
The chair’s sculpted shell is supported by a cantilevered frame in chr...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel
