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Who invented the rolly chair?

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Who invented the rolly chair?
Thomas Warren is considered the inventor of the first rolly chair that went into mass production. Called the Centripetal Spring Chair, it featured a curved backrest, a round seat and an intricate scrollwork metal frame. The American Chair Company introduced this groundbreaking rolling chair at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. Shop a large selection of office chairs on 1stDibs.
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Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office. ...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Walnut Wood and Cork Barstool, Porto Chair Style Bar Seating Set of Four (4)
Located in Birmingham, AL
A modern and environmentally-friendly bar seating solution, the Porto Barstool offers versatility and sophistication to complement your interior design style. Cork trees are relative...
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2010s American American Craftsman Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Cork

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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