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Who created the chair?
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No one knows for sure who made the first chair. Early records have traced the chair's history back to Ancient Europe and suggest that early forms of seating were used as early as 5,800 years ago. These first chairs were usually wood-wrapped in fabric or leather. At just 10 inches high, their seat heights were much lower than those used today. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Set of Six Butterfly Chairs, Burgundy Velvet Amuleto, Dedar, Walnut Wood, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric produceed by Dedar Milano - one of the most luxur...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Pair Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs by Mobel Italia
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. Chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scandinavia...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$6,800 / set
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs, Fresh Wool Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Darcy Velvet Lounge Chair with Curved Wooden Arms
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
27.5"W x 32.5"D x 33"H
Arm: 25" Front/22.25" Center
Seat H: 17"
Seat D: 18"
Seat W: 23"
Leg H: 7" Front
Leg H: 6" Back
Sink into comfort with this beautifully crafted lounge chair. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Set of Six Antique Elegant Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a splendid set of six antique Italian chairs from the Charles X period, dating back to the first half of the 19th century. These chairs feature a solid waln...
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Chairs
Materials
Walnut
