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Why is it called a chair?
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Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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T.H Robsjohn- Gibbings Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
Executed in Walnut and Leather by Saridis
A beautiful re-interpretation of an ancient form
Original Finish
One chair with impressed number ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Other Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$19,500 / set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Chair with Cane Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique French Louis XVI style bergère chair, showcasing refined neoclassical design and exceptional craftsmanship. The chair features a beautifully hand-carved solid wood...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Oak
Custom Slip Covered Linen English Arm Chair Made to Order with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
37.5" D x 29.25" W x 33" H
Seat Height 18" / Arm Height 23.5"
Seat Depth 23.5" / Seat Width 19"-20.5" at front
A timeless staple, this English roll arm chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1980 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish brown le...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
