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Child the Y Chair by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Child The Y Chair by Kilzi
Dimensions: D 25 x W 36 x H 81 cm.
Materials: Wood, Metal.
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Grown Up the Y Chair by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Grown up The Y Chair by Kilzi
Dimensions: D 27 x W 38.5 x H 92 cm.
Materials: Wood, Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Y Chair, Model CH24, Hans J. Wegner in Oak, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Y chair, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak designed in 1950.
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair was one of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Paper
H 30 in. W 20 in. D 22 in.
Shagreen Chair by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Mink Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oxford Chair Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Oxford chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in. W 20.48 in. D 23.63 in.
Shagreen Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Limited Edition Victoria chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.24 in. W 21.26 in. D 21.07 in.
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Oxford chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.09 in. W 19.69 in. D 20.87 in.
Lola Chair in Coal Black Shagreen with Upholstered Seat by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chair mixes elegance and comfort. Perfect for your dining room. The coal black shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 38.19 in. W 17.33 in. D 21.66 in.
Lola Chair in Cream Shagreen with Cream Upholstered Seat by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chair mixes elegance and comfort. Perfect for your dining room. The antique natural
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 38.19 in. W 17.33 in. D 21.66 in.
Lola Chair in Cream Shagreen with Cream Upholstered Seat by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chair mixes elegance and comfort. Perfect for your dining room. The antique natural
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 38.19 in. W 17.33 in. D 21.66 in.
Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden Chair in cream shagreen and upholstered in cream calf-hair adds the perfect balance
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 42.13 in. W 15.75 in. D 20.48 in.
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden chair in black pen shell and upholstered in black calf-hair adds the perfect balance
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 42.13 in. W 15.75 in. D 20.48 in.
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The blue velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in. W 18.23 in. D 23.47 in.
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The dark grey velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in. W 18.23 in. D 23.47 in.
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The cream linen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in. W 18.23 in. D 23.47 in.
"Y" Chair 48cm Solid Beech Wood and Metal Joints
By kilzi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The name “Y” makes reference to the way the rear legs and the back support are placed. This simple
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cherry, Oak
"Y" Chair 41cm Solid Beech Wood and Metal Joints
By kilzi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The name “Y” stands for the way the rear legs and the back support are placed. This simple chair
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Grey Del Cielo Y La Tierra Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio
Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Coconut
H 42.72 in. W 22.64 in. D 22.05 in.
Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two vintage oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" back chairs. The minimalistic shape, especially of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio.
Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Alias 813 Slim Conference High 4 Y Shaped Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 813 Slim Conference High 4 Y Shaped Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.1 in. W 28.75 in. D 28.75 in.
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame by PearsonLloyd
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.4 in. W 28.75 in. D 28.75 in.
Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Inno Lab Y+C Swivel Armchair Designed by Harri Korhonen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
Measures: Height 820 mm
Width 520 mm
Seat height 460 mm
Depth 580 mm
Lab Y+C combines the soft
Category
2010s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
referred to as the ‘Wishbone’ chair or the ‘Y’ chair, this iconic design with Chinese influences, features
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Green Del Cielo Y La Tierra Vase by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio.
Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Mid-Century French Chair in the Style of Pierre Guariche, circa 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in CANGAS, ES
Silla vintage de origen francés con patas compás metálicas y tapizado Alcántara amarillo indio. El
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.49 in. W 18.12 in. D 18.12 in.
Spain Mid-Century Modern Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa 4 Dining Chairs Set
By Indecasa, Joan Casas Y Ortinez
Located in Secaucus, NJ
chairs,
The lightweight design and stacking feature make it the perfect multi-purpose chair,
It's clean
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.75 in. W 20 in. D 19.75 in.
Chair#3
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
sequence of chairs -Conoid, Kufenstuhl, Zigzag y Z Rasch-, all being named contemporary classics in the
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Chairs Made of Iron in the Style of René Jean Caillete, circa 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in CANGAS, ES
Conjunto de cuatro sillas de hierro apilables de origen francés. Divertida y ergonómica sillería
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 28.75 in. W 18.51 in. D 19.69 in.
Mid Century Fireside Lounge Chair in the Style of Pierre Guariche, 1960, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in CANGAS, ES
Butaca vintage diseño Fireside de origen francés. Pieza de los años 1960’s en metal lacado y
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in. W 21.66 in. D 24.81 in.
Unique Autarky Chair, Aurore
By Aurore Piette
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Autarky chair, Aurore
Dimensions: 82 x 59 x 56 cm
Materials: Sedimentary materials from
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Braided Leather & Teak 'Näyttely' Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early set of 4 vintage Näyttely chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in solid teak with natural
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.29 in. W 17.33 in. D 17.33 in.
Arpeggio Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking the harmonious succession of notes of an elegant music piece, this chair combines a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Walnut/Chestnut and Iron Chair
By Studio La Cube
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Studio La Cube
Simmis Chair, 2015
Stool
Walnut/Chesnut, iron
Measures: 45 x 45 x 90 cm
On demand
Category
2010s Spanish Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Frame Dark Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dark dining chair by Mario Tsai Studio.
Materials: Fabric, metal.
Dimensions: D 53 x W 57 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frame Taupe Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame taupe dining chair by Mario Tsai studio.
Materials: fabric, metal.
Dimensions: D 53 x W 57
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Paddle arm student chair or writing chair attributed to Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967).
This all
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Inno Basso Red Swivel Chair Designed by Harri Korhonen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
looks with remarkable comfort. It is a compact chair that features 4-star cross leg with swivel. Basso M
Category
2010s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Set of 4 Curva dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
CH24 Wishbone Chair, Classic Wood Finishes, by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
This chair is offered in Oak, Ash, Beech, Walnut and Mahogany in a variety of finishes (Soap
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Papercord, Ash, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Inno Basso M YA Swivel Chair Designed by Harri Korhonen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
with remarkable comfort. It is a compact chair that features 4-star cross leg with swivel. Basso M YA
Category
2010s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Joly Green Velvet Chair and Silent Butler, Low Back, Black Steel and Fabric
Located in Milan, Lombardy
improvised object, like the chair next to the bed which turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in. W 13.78 in. D 14.97 in.
Joly Chair and Silent Butler, Yellow Velvet Seat Black Metal Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
improvised object, like the chair next to the bed which turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in. W 13.78 in. D 14.97 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Chairs by Branco & Preto 'Attr.', Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Preto. Made in a rational and geometric way, they present lightness and simplicity.
These chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in. W 23.63 in. D 24.02 in.
Joly Yellow/Green Velvet Chair and Silent Butler, Gold finishing Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
improvised object, like the chair next to the bed which turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in. W 13.78 in. D 14.97 in.
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
Hansen & Søn. Known as the CH24 chair or Y chair, it is recognizable by its Y-shaped backrest and
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 76 in. W 51 in. D 55 in.
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Anthracite Gray & Natural Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
, Wegner developed the characteristic Y-shaped back that the Wishbone chair is named after. More than 100
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord
H 29.9 in. W 21.6 in. D 20 in.
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Lacquer with Natural Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
support, Wegner developed the characteristic Y-shaped back that the Wishbone chair is named after. More
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord
H 29.9 in. W 21.6 in. D 20 in.
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Find many varieties of an authentic the y chair available at 1stDibs. Each the y chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and natural fibre. Find 154 options for an antique or vintage the y chair now, or shop our selection of 183 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the y chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A the y chair made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made the y chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and R & Y Augousti are consistently popular.
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Prices for a the y chair start at $150 and top out at $345,000 with the average selling for $3,006.
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- What is a shepherd's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A shepherd's chair is a type of armchair normally fabricated entirely out of solid wood. Most shepherd's chairs do not have upholstery. Sometimes, people call this type of seating a lambing chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of shepherd's chairs.
- What is a safari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a rolling chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A rolling chair is a wheeled piece of furniture used for work and leisure purposes. It comes with a set of wheels for mobility and adjustable height. Shop a range of antique and vintage rolling chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a kangaroo chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Designed in the 1950s, the kangaroo chair is a chair that is crafted with two parallel ‘S’ frames that form the leg and the back frame. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic kangaroo chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Ming chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Ming chair refers to a typically elaborate and sophisticated piece of seating furniture that was designed during China’s Ming dynasty — an era that saw a deepening of interest in interior design and furniture in the East Asian country owing to the evolution of joinery techniques and a rise in Chinese commerce. Celebrated Danish furniture maker Hans Wegner transitioned from cabinetry to furniture design in the 1940s and, in 1944, began to develop seating based on Ming dynasty chairs.
- What is a kissing chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A kissing chair is a type of chair where the 2 seats are joined in an S shape. The seats are placed adjacent to each other facing in opposite directions. It shares common ground with loveseats and is also known as a courting chair or gossip's chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage kissing chairs and loveseats.
- What is a king chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A king's chair is called a throne. The king or queen usually sits in a large, bejeweled chair. King's chairs are huge and beautiful chairs meant for vast and decorative living spaces. Find a large collection of antique and vintage king's chairs on 1stDibs today.
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