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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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Custom Made Outdoor Iron Dining Chair with Sunbrella Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Salterini style chair This iconic reproduction chair has the classic woven lattice inset seats and on the chair backs. The frames have a hand-hammered finish on the legs with a durab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Iron
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Milwaukee Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Milwaukee Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Milwaukee quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and rolling castors. Circa 1920s.
Dimensions:
17.5" x 20" x 38"h, seat 21", low...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mission Chairs
Materials
Oak
$560 Sale Price
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Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar with upper smalls shelve. In the manner of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner this is the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of fire place chairs Atelier Marolles style
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of sculpted unique pair fire place chairs in the style of Atelier Marolles
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,400 / set
Italian Extra High Ladderback Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden chair from the 1960s featuring a tall, sculptural ladderback with a series of gently arched slats. The frame is crafted from solid wood with turned uprights and legs, ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
