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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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Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla diseñada por Alfredo Arribas para el emblemático proyecto Network Café, galardonado con el Premio FAD de Interiorismo 1987.
Un diseño que trasciende la funcionalidad para sit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Constructivist chair NETHERLANDS - 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Modernist pine chairs. This 1960s chair will add a unique touch to your interior. The chair was barely used, with the seat having been “protected” by cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Klismos Chair by Sophy A. Christensen, Denmark, C. 1905
Located in Valby, 84
Chair of klismos form in figured birch, the broad rectangular back panel painted with a scene depicting a musician playing the aulos accompanied by a dancing female figure amid styli...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Birch, Paint
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
