Chair First Edition
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fiberglass, Birch
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although the very first chair to be invented is up for speculation, one of the earliest was created during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt around 3100 B.C. Early chairs produced by the ancient Egyptians usually featured wood construction and upholstery made of leather or cloth. Interestingly, they were much lower than today's chairs, with seat heights of around 10 inches versus the average modern dining chair seat height of 18 to 23 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024While we don't know for sure what the first ever chair looked like, early examples of chairs dating back to ancient Egypt can give us some idea of its form. Archaeologists have uncovered chairs from around 3100 B.C. They tend to have boxy shapes and upholstery made of cloth or leather. Compared to modern chairs, seat heights were much lower, at around 10 inches above the floor. Find a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.