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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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Nest Dining Chair, Art Deco Inspired Jacquard, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stable dining seating.
A contemporary chair inspired by the spirit of 1960s design, reinterpreted through a softer, more embracing form. With its integr...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set Of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1980s.
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set Of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
English Edwardian Chesterfield Style Leather Chair & Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Leather, Walnut-Stained Beechwood, Brass Nailhead Trim
Dimensions:
Chair:
35”H x 30”W x 37”D
Seat Height:15.50"
Ottoman:
1...
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Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Parisian Chair Slip Covered in Belgian Linen- Oyster
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Parisian Chair Slip Covered in Belgian Linen
-36″ Wx 37″D x 29″H
-Arm Height 23″
-Seat Height 17.5″ / Seat Depth 23″ with back cushion / 31″ without back cushion /
-Seat Width 28″
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Linen
$2,690 / item
Set of 4 vintage 1970s chairs model Arcadia design A. Caraceni for Tagliabue
By Tagliabue
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of four bentwood chairs and Vienna straw seat, model "Arcadia" design Adalberto Caraceni for Tagliabue di Cascina Armata, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Bruce Chair - Belgian Inspired Roll Slip Covered in 100% Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A Belgian Inspired Roll Arm Chair Slip Covered in 100% Linen
36″ W x 40″ D x 33″ H
Arm Height 22″
Seat Height 17″ / Seat Depth 27″ / Seat Width 23″
Color: RH02-Greige (Oatmeal)
Leg ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen
