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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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Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Blue Velvet Jacquard by Casamance, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
The Zet Dining Chair in Tiger Mountain Velvet Jacquard by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Zet Dining Chair is a contemporary Vintola design defined by its bold geometry and refined proportions. The distinctive, angular frame creates a strong visual identity while main...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set Of Two Cesca Chair For Bene Austria 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Cesca Chair By Bene Austria 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,250 / set
Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair Black & White with Black Fabric Cushion
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair, featuring the distinctive two-tone black and white lacquered frame with its original black upholstered seat. Designed by Harry Berto...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frances White Oak Chair + Ottoman in 100% Hemp with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Frances White Oak Chair in 100% Hemp + Matching Ottoman
LAST IN STOCK / discounted for open box item.
Frances White Oak Chair in Stone Washed Linen A beautiful heavy 22 oz weighted o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak, Down
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Set of 2 Rare Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret, dating to the 1950s and distinguished by their solid teak construction, flat-profiled legs and gently tilted wicker backrests.
Th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
