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Hand Made Studio Furniture High Chair
Hand Made Studio Furniture High Chair

Hand Made Studio Furniture High Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great one of a kind example of Studio Furniture sculptural designed high chair made with maple burl

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool
Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool

Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool

By Michael Elkan, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Studio craft stool designed by mostly self taught designer, Michael Elkan, c.1970's USA. This stool

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple, Burl

Exceptional Studio Craft Oversized Rocker Manner of Sam Maloof
Exceptional Studio Craft Oversized Rocker Manner of Sam Maloof

Exceptional Studio Craft Oversized Rocker Manner of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exceptional studio craft oversized rocker manner of Sam Maloof.. bench made, amazing craftsmanship

Category

20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s
Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s

Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Sculptural rocking chair, hand crafted, ca. 1960s. Most likely of South American origin, probably

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Serpentine Armchair by Therien Studio
Serpentine Armchair by Therien Studio

Serpentine Armchair by Therien Studio

By Therien Studio Workshops

Located in San Francisco, CA

slightly soiled but in great condition. There are three chairs available.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Studio Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer
Studio Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer

Studio Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer

By Leon Meyer

Located in Round Rock, TX

Stunning mid century studio rocking chair designed by Leon Meyer. Leon Meyer was a California

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of David Barrett Studio Made Antler Chairs 1970s
Pair of David Barrett Studio Made Antler Chairs 1970s

Pair of David Barrett Studio Made Antler Chairs 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of studio made lounge chairs constructed of genuine antlers with upholstered seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Antler, Upholstery, Foam

12 Solid Mahogany Arts & Crafts style Dining Chairs
12 Solid Mahogany Arts & Crafts style Dining Chairs

12 Solid Mahogany Arts & Crafts style Dining Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Solid mahogany studio crafted set of twelve dining chairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Mahogany

Pair of Studio Made Woven Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Studio Made Woven Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Studio Made Woven Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of studio made woven wicker lounge chairs with graphic blue and white upholstery, American

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker

Marzio Cecchi 1970, Italian Pair of Black Lacquered and Beige Wicker Rope Chairs
Marzio Cecchi 1970, Italian Pair of Black Lacquered and Beige Wicker Rope Chairs

Marzio Cecchi 1970, Italian Pair of Black Lacquered and Beige Wicker Rope Chairs

By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi

Located in New York, NY

These 1970s original Italian Design pair of vintage lounge chairs are an iconic design by Marzio

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s

Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Round Rock, TX

This striking studio-crafted cantilever chair from the 1970s channels the bold spirit of Mexican

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974

'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974

By Verner Panton, Rosenthal

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Verner Panton Relaxer. Designed in 1974 and manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Ben Rouzie 1970s Studio Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut and Moss Green leather
Ben Rouzie 1970s Studio Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut and Moss Green leather

Ben Rouzie 1970s Studio Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut and Moss Green leather

Located in Berlin, DE

Very sculptural high end crafted studio lounge chair, circa 1970s. Very well made and in excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gustav Stickley V-Back Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Warren Hile Studio
Gustav Stickley V-Back Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Warren Hile Studio

Gustav Stickley V-Back Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Warren Hile Studio

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts v-back dining chairs Designed by Gustav Stickley

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rocky by Studio ALM sheepskin rocking armchair
Rocky by Studio ALM sheepskin rocking armchair

Rocky by Studio ALM sheepskin rocking armchair

By Marjolaine Leray

Located in Paddington, NSW

Studio ALM, a contemporary Australian feel hand made locally with Australian textures. The chair is a

Category

2010s Australian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Studio Craft sofa and chair
Studio Craft sofa and chair

Studio Craft sofa and chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculpturally crafted sofa and chair from Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Living Room Sets

Studio Craft Desk with Return + Chair Steven Spiro
Studio Craft Desk with Return + Chair Steven Spiro

Studio Craft Desk with Return + Chair Steven Spiro

By Steven Spiro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The return is roughly 28"h x 41" x 25". The chair is 50"h backrest x 18"h seat x 21" x 26". Desk leg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Studio Craft Cerused Ebonized Oak Vanity Chair
Vintage Studio Craft Cerused Ebonized Oak Vanity Chair

Vintage Studio Craft Cerused Ebonized Oak Vanity Chair

Located in Round Rock, TX

Offered is a vintage, handmade vanity stool. Made from cerused and ebonized oak. In all original condition retaining its original upholstery. This is a versatile piece that has a...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Oak

Stephen Hynson Oak Dowel Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Stephen Hynson Oak Dowel Rocking Chair and Ottoman

Stephen Hynson Oak Dowel Rocking Chair and Ottoman

By Stephen Hynson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1980s Hawaiian studio craft rocking chair and ottoman by Stephen Hynson. The chair and ottoman

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus-Style Maple Lounge Chair with Nylon Webbed Seat
Bauhaus-Style Maple Lounge Chair with Nylon Webbed Seat

Bauhaus-Style Maple Lounge Chair with Nylon Webbed Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A custom studio craft lounge chair with a stylistic nod towards Klaus Grabe’s iconic pre-fab

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Nylon

Mod. Poltrona girevole Kiruna in pelle e legno di Studio Tecnico Vaghi, 1975
Mod. Poltrona girevole Kiruna in pelle e legno di Studio Tecnico Vaghi, 1975

Mod. Poltrona girevole Kiruna in pelle e legno di Studio Tecnico Vaghi, 1975

By Vaghi

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Sedia da ufficio girevole modello Kiruna... prodotta nel 1975, in pelle marrone, legno di palissandro e alluminio forgiato dal pieno. Prodotta in Italia dalla Vaghi negli anni Settan...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Modern Rustic Organic Chairs Solid Wood Adirondack Lumber
Set of 4 Modern Rustic Organic Chairs Solid Wood Adirondack Lumber

Set of 4 Modern Rustic Organic Chairs Solid Wood Adirondack Lumber

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Set of 4 modern rustic organic adirondack chairs solid wood details. Simple log rustic studio craft

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Studio Crafted Walnut "New" Arm Chair by George Nakashima
Studio Crafted Walnut "New" Arm Chair by George Nakashima

Studio Crafted Walnut "New" Arm Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

"New" arm chair studio crafted by George Nakashima in New Hope, PA. Constructed with solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Berthold Schwaiger Studio Crafted Laminated Chairs Signed and Dated 1985
Berthold Schwaiger Studio Crafted Laminated Chairs Signed and Dated 1985

Berthold Schwaiger Studio Crafted Laminated Chairs Signed and Dated 1985

By Berthold Schwaiger

Located in Camden, ME

An elegant and graceful pair of commissioned maple chairs signed and dated. By the late Berthold

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Sculpted Solid Teak and Leather Studio Crafted Club Chairs, circa 1960s
Sculpted Solid Teak and Leather Studio Crafted Club Chairs, circa 1960s

Sculpted Solid Teak and Leather Studio Crafted Club Chairs, circa 1960s

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of sculpted solid teak studio craft club chairs. The chairs feature unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair, The Bellport Chairs by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Pair, The Bellport Chairs by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair, The Bellport Chairs Vintage, by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Bright white over

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs

1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

transformed in our design studio. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid maple wood, featuring a classic tub

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Cleo Baldon Pair of Campaign Chairs Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Terra Studio 1960s
Cleo Baldon Pair of Campaign Chairs Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Terra Studio 1960s

Cleo Baldon Pair of Campaign Chairs Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Terra Studio 1960s

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Camden, ME

Cleo Baldon pair of handcrafted Campaign chairs from her contract line manufactured by Terra in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Old Hickory Game Table and Chairs
Rustic Old Hickory Game Table and Chairs

Rustic Old Hickory Game Table and Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table measures: 35 wide x 35 long x 30 high. This rustic table and chairs is in good condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Country Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hickory, Leather

2x 3 Seater Knoll Studio Sofa and 2x Club Chair by Florence Knoll Pine Brown
2x 3 Seater Knoll Studio Sofa and 2x Club Chair by Florence Knoll Pine Brown

2x 3 Seater Knoll Studio Sofa and 2x Club Chair by Florence Knoll Pine Brown

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Aachen, NW

Cognac leather. The set includes 2x 3 Seater sofas and 2x Club Lounge chairs. The sofas are full

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Skin Collection Thonet Chair by Pepe Heykoop
Skin Collection Thonet Chair by Pepe Heykoop

Skin Collection Thonet Chair by Pepe Heykoop

By Pepe Heykoop

Located in Amsterdam, NL

collected them at my studio. Skin Collection makes use of merging these types of frames for its skeleton, a

Category

2010s Dutch Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Unique pair industrial modern arm chairs
Unique pair industrial modern arm chairs

Unique pair industrial modern arm chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair studio crafted unique industrial arm chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Vintage Walnut and Hickory New Chairs George Nakashima
Pair Vintage Walnut and Hickory New Chairs George Nakashima

Pair Vintage Walnut and Hickory New Chairs George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of studio crafted arm chairs by George Nakashima. Modeled as "new Chair". American

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

Pair of Walnut Arm Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima
Pair of Walnut Arm Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima

Pair of Walnut Arm Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lounge chair studio crafted by George Nakashima from New Hope Studio. Designed in 1950s and this

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Studio Craft Chair
Studio Craft Chair

Studio Craft Chair

Located in Highland, IN

This incredibly well designed and well crafted chair is a powerful statement piece. With ten legs

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs
Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs

Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs

By Chuck Burdick

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare, one of a kind set of handcrafted, midcentury studio craft chairs signed, Chuck Burdick

Category

20th Century Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Cherry

American Studio Craft Tri-Leg Chair in Oak with Woven Seat after Hans Wegner
American Studio Craft Tri-Leg Chair in Oak with Woven Seat after Hans Wegner

American Studio Craft Tri-Leg Chair in Oak with Woven Seat after Hans Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A remarkable, tri-legged studio crafted chair executed in solid oak and finished with a beautifully

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

3 Legged Studio Craft Lounge Chair in Walnut and Mohair, 1960's
3 Legged Studio Craft Lounge Chair in Walnut and Mohair, 1960's

3 Legged Studio Craft Lounge Chair in Walnut and Mohair, 1960's

Located in Culver City, CA

This custom, one-of-a-kind studio craft chair is an absolute stunner, crafted by an unknown master

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Rare Craft Studio Chair
Rare Craft Studio Chair

Rare Craft Studio Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare craft studio chair depicting a woman's side profile.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Studio Craft Rocking Chair
Studio Craft Rocking Chair

Studio Craft Rocking Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully sculpted studio craft rocking chair in walnut.

Category

Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974
Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974

Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974

Located in Camden, ME

. This rare studio crafted swivel lounge chair was crafted from hundreds of individual blocks that were

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Studio Crafted Artisan Wood Accent Chair, 1996
Studio Crafted Artisan Wood Accent Chair, 1996

Studio Crafted Artisan Wood Accent Chair, 1996

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handcrafted studio design. Walnut and other. Great as an accent piece anywhere. Illegible signed

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs
Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs

Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of bench made solid wood studio craft swivel chairs refinished and reupholstered in Holly

Category

Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs
Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs

Pair of Studio Craft Swivel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of bench made solid wood studio craft swivel chairs refinished and reupholstered in Holly

Category

Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Walnut Studio Crafted Rocking Chair
Solid Walnut Studio Crafted Rocking Chair

Solid Walnut Studio Crafted Rocking Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Solid walnut studio crafted rocking chair. This example has sculpted arms and frame with inset dove

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Studio Crafted Rocking Chair, Mexico Rocker
Studio Crafted Rocking Chair, Mexico Rocker

Studio Crafted Rocking Chair, Mexico Rocker

Located in Miami, FL

Lovely rocker made of exotic wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Studio Craft Movement Walnut Rocking Chair
Studio Craft Movement Walnut Rocking Chair

Studio Craft Movement Walnut Rocking Chair

Located in Springfield, OR

This rocker was handcrafted using Western black walnut using bent lamination for the back rails. Western black walnut is distinctive from other species of walnut in that is known for...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Rosewood
Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Rosewood

Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Rosewood

Located in Miami, FL

Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. Great design and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Chairs Style of Nakashima
American Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Chairs Style of Nakashima

American Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Chairs Style of Nakashima

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

American Studio Craft solid walnut set of (4) matching side dining chairs made by Style of George

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Studio Craft Dining Chairs by Derek Hennigar
Studio Craft Dining Chairs by Derek Hennigar

Studio Craft Dining Chairs by Derek Hennigar

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of eight bench made studio craft dining chairs by Derek Hennigar.

Category

1990s Dining Room Chairs

Leon C. Meyer Midcentury Studio Craft Pair of Handmade Chairs Signed Rare
Leon C. Meyer Midcentury Studio Craft Pair of Handmade Chairs Signed Rare

Leon C. Meyer Midcentury Studio Craft Pair of Handmade Chairs Signed Rare

By Leon Meyer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Leon C. Meyer midcentury studio craft pair of handmade chairs signed rare set. Leon C. Meyer was a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair

By Thomas Moser

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style

Located in Wayne, NJ

Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Studio Craft Rocking Chair in the Style of Edward G. Livingston
Vintage American Studio Craft Rocking Chair in the Style of Edward G. Livingston

Vintage American Studio Craft Rocking Chair in the Style of Edward G. Livingston

By Edward G. Livingston

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a spectacular piece of 1980s Studio Craft furniture beautifully crafted from solid oak and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool
Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

By Thomas Moser

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional studio crafted Shaker style solid cherry wood and ash spindle back rocking chair and

Category

Late 20th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry

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Studio Craft Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the studio craft chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each studio craft chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 200 options for an antique or vintage studio craft chair now, or shop our selection of 362 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer studio craft chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each studio craft chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one studio craft chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but ADN Studio, Namit Khanna and Studio Marta Manente produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Studio Craft Chair?

A studio craft chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,234, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $380,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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