English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Smoker's Bow Chair Elm armchair with curved back Measures : 66x61cm H:79 SH:44,5cm Material : Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Wood
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Smoker's Bow Chair Elm armchair with curved back Measures : 66x61cm H:79 SH:44,5cm Material : Elm
Wood
19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
The set of four 19th-century English smoker bow chairs features classic bentwood craftsmanship
Beech
$1,638
H 29.34 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine vintage smoker’s bow chair. An English, ash captain's elbow seat, dating to the late
Ash
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 23 in
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair
Leather, Ash, Elm
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 28.25 in D 21 in
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair
Ash, Elm
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
Plastic, Mahogany
$1,983
H 30.91 in W 22.64 in D 21.07 in
Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the
Ash, Elm
George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair with scroll cresting rail, shaped and pierced
Mahogany
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive
Elm
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive
Beech
$2,422
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 22.84 in
Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating
Beech, Elm
$2,106
H 32.09 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
Beech
$1,538
H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Elm
Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms. Each
Mahogany
$986 / item
H 30 in W 23 in D 18 in
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece, it is made in Oak, the back of
Oak
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive
Elm
19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Elm High Wycombe chair has
Elm
$1,439
H 30 in W 21 in D 19 in
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy
Oak
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880
Elm
$1,425
H 31.99 in W 24.02 in D 21.07 in
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair
Beech, Elm
$2,124
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates
Elm
$2,281
H 30.52 in W 25.6 in D 21.07 in
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat
Elm
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
has a rounded spindle back with which curves around to form the arms in the style of a smokers bow or
Beech
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
design is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains, chair but of course it stands on much
Ash, Elm
$1,096
H 29 in W 23 in D 19 in
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy
Oak
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Oak
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
Elm
19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Antique smokers bow chair This beautiful late 19th century Victorian Country house smokers bow
Ash, Elm
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5318 late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Elm
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5317 late Victorian beech elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Elm
Unavailable
H 31.1 in W 26.77 in D 25.59 in
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Harlequin set of four late Victorian beech and elm / ash and elm smokers bow armchairs / smokers
Ash
Unavailable
H 31.102 in W 26.772 in D 21.654 in
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Ash
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Ash
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair
Elm
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 20.08 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Victorian figured elm smokers bow antique carver chair This beautiful late 19th Century
Beech, Elm
Smokers Bow chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 20 superb mid 19th century Smokers Bow chairs available. Very fine Ash and Elm armchairs
Ash, Elm, Yew
English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of English figured yew wood Captain / Smoker Bow chairs, late 19th century, throughout with
Wood
An set of 18, 19th century smokers bows chairs
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of 18, 19th century smokers bows chairs on turned legs united by stretchers With
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.91 in W 27.96 in D 20.87 in
Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair
Beech
Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Originally from a pub in North Yorkshire, with wonderful color and patina.
Wood
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This late 19th century Victorian smokers bow arm chair dates from circa 1880 and is constructed of
Wood, Oak
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
P0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned
Ash
Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian oak office desk chair, smokers bow This office or desk chair has an attractive curving
Oak
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair. Made from Beech and Elm this wonderful chair has all
Beech, Elm
Sold
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains
Elm
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.82 in D 20.48 in
Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat
Beech, Elm
Matched Set of Nine Smoker's Bow Windsor Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Matched set of nine stout Smoker's Bow Windsor armchairs, Yorkshire, circa 1860-1880, fruitwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains
Elm
19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive
Elm
Pair of Chunky Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of chunky elm smokers bow office or desk chairs These large solid elm and beech chairs
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers
Beech, Elm
19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive
Ash
19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive
Sold
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains
Mahogany
Sold
H 27 in W 18.5 in D 58 in
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
, including a sloped mahogany desk and a cain seat smoker’s bow chair. Hekman faithfully reproduced
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 43.75 in W 56 in D 30 in
Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany desk and a cane seat smoker’s bow chair. Hekman faithfully reproduced impressions made on the
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.51 in
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat
Elm
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 22 in D 24 in
19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top
Ash, Elm
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Aartselaar, BE
19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs. These chairs combine elegance with comfort and their
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian set of five elm smokers bow back chairs also known as captains
Elm
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor
Oak
Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight large English bow armchairs (also known as captain's chairs or smoker's bow arm
Ash, Elm, Oak, Wood
Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Originally from a pub in North Yorkshire, with wonderful color and patina.
Wood
Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian oak office desk chair, smokers bow. This office or desk chair has an attractive
Oak
Set Ten English Elm Smokers Bow Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful set of 10 English elm smokers bow dining chairs, extremely comfortable and in excellent
Elm
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 22.25 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating
Elm
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm smokers bow office or desk chair The chair has a solid Elm saddle carved seat and
Elm
Pair of "Smokers Bows" Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of very unusual and comfortable early 19th c. English "Smokers Bows" Chairs.
Oak
Late 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Late 19th century smokers bow chair having turned gallery with outsplayed arms and a beech frame
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4405 Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 32 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Large Matched Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A wonderful large matched set of mid 19th century smokers bow Windsor chairs or office chairs of
Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
chamfered supports, centred by a pierced reverse heart splat with composition akin to a 'smokers bow' chair
Beech, Pine
Beechwood Smokers Bow Armchair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A beechwood, elm and ash smokers bow armchair, circa 1850.
Smokers Bow Armchair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century smokers bow armchair, circa 1880.
Sold
H 32 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
Antique Beech & Elm Chair, Smokers Bow Office Chair, Scotland 1870, H1147
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Beech & Elm Chair, Victorian Smokers Bow Office Chair, Desk Chair, Antique Furniture
Beech, Elm
Matching Set of Eight Smoker's Bows
Located in Stamford, GB
A matching set of eight captain's chairs made in beech and elm, England, circa 1920s.
Beech, Elm
Mid-19th Century English Elm and Fruitwood ‘Smokers Bow’ Elbow Chair
Located in London, west Sussex
This lovely and good quality mid-19th century English Smokers Bow elbow chair is made of elm and
Elm, Fruitwood
Sold
H 30.75 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Set of Six Mid-19th Century Nicely Figured Elm Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A wonderful true set of six mid-19th century nicely figured elm Smokers bow Windsor chairs or
Elm
Sold
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 25 in
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of four mid-19th century beech and elm smokers bow Windsor or Captains chairs of good color
Beech, Elm
Antique Smokers Desk Chair Armchair Solid Oak, 19th Century, Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian solid oak smokers bow armchair or desk chair, arched back and
Oak
Vintage Smokers Bow Elbow Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A vintage smokers bow elbow chair with vertical open slender slatted back over a saddle shaped seat
Victorian Elm and Fruitwood Club Chair
Located in Manchester, GB
captains chairs to smokers bows and many more.
Elm, Fruitwood
Sold
H 32 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Large Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large set of eight mid-19th century smokers bow Windsor chairs or office chairs. This set of
Ash, Beech, Elm
Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded backrest and swivel padded seats made of vinyl upholstery in a dark brown color. The ...
Upholstery
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement any setting. Please confirm th...
Chrome
$5,900 / set
H 35 in W 34 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
These Classic, antique Art Deco club chairs were crafted in France, circa 1920. The stately chairs stand on round wooden feet and feature wide, rounded armrests, a pitch back with an...
Leather
French Green Majolica Oyster Plate Proceram, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica oyster plate signed Proceram, circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Famille Rose Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of famille rose porcelain lamps with gilt brass decoration. To the top of porcelain: 16"/H (Lampshade not included).
Porcelain
Antique American Pedestal Figural Carved Extension Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
An antique turn of the century American oak extension split-pedestal dining table. Circa 1900. Having a round top over a beaded skirt, rising on a cylindrical pedestal, four stylized...
Oak
$1,980 / set
H 24 in W 25 in D 17 in
Mid 20th Century John Widdicomb Bombe Style Walnut Nightstands, a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of John Widdicomb Bombe style walnut nighstands in excellent condition. This gorgeous set of 2 Night Tables/Small Dressers made out of wood, solid wood, and Veneer, and it has...
Brass
$2,900Sale Price|34% Off
H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading ...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,918
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 90.56 in
Vintage "Seagull" Armchair by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax - 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Violet Leather Sofa realized by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax. Very good condition apart from slight discoloration on the back of the cushions.
Metal
$3,500
H 48.19 in W 35.75 in D 19 in
19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this tansu kitchen chest features 5 drawers and 2 slatted sliding doors. The drawers are adorned with iron handles the geometric style of...
Iron
$3,295 / set
H 25.13 in W 23.75 in D 17.88 in
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid cherry wood in green lacquer, with mounte...
Brass
$6,593
H 28.94 in W 39.38 in D 63 in
Mid 20th Century Carved and Marquetered Country French Provincial Oak Table
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid 20th century country french provincial oak dining table in the style of Jean-Charles Moreux. Circa 1940 The table features beautifull marquetered oak top supported by a trestle b...
Oak
$11,029Sale Price|20% Off
H 82.29 in W 62.6 in D 25.99 in
Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique Dutch Renaissance cabinet was crafted in the southern Netherlands at the end of the 18th century, around 1780. It serves as a quintessential example of the furniture cra...
Oak
$1,170Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 15.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Set of Three Bamboo & Leather Bar Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three bamboo and leather bar stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1990s. These stools are difficult to find and are in good vintage condition. Each one meas...
Bamboo, Leather
Set of 4 Wooden Faux Bois Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning set of 4 natural light colored wood faux bois style dining arm chairs updated with new lush silver platinum chenille type neutral fabric. The caning is in excellent conditi...
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Mahogany and Brass Library Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive late 19thC American mahogany and brass library armchair. The seat and back rest are covered with dark burgundy leather and riveted. The slightly curved armrests protrud...
Mahogany
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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