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Why is it called a chair?
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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Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, black lacquered ash wood, caramel leather upholstery, Italy, 1960s, set of 2. Armchairs in black wood and new leather upholstery....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of four wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. O...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

Brutalist French Chairs in Oak 1960s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or side chairs, oak, France, 1960s This striking pair of French chairs from the 1960s embodies the essence of the Brutalist movement, blending the raw and rugged with a touch...
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

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Oak

Rustic French Dining Chair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, stained oak, brass, metal, France, 1960s Characteristic French dining chair. Modestly decorated, the rounded gap in the backrest gets an important visual role as it co...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bronze

Post-Modern Italian Armchairs in Steel and Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, steel, faux leather, 1970s, Italy This is a beautiful and large set of postmodern armchairs, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. These chairs embody the bold, functional d...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

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