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Why is it called a chair?
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Why the furniture used for seating is called a chair has to do with the history of language. The word comes from the 13th-century English word chaer, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin word cathedra, meaning seat. If that word reminds you of the word cathedral, it's no accident. The word cathedral gets its name from the fact that a cathedral is where the bishop of a parish has his seat. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Utopia Outdoor Armchair by Lara Bohinc, Lavender, Cork, Garden
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This armchair has a ballooning cellular form, as if constantly growing outwards, multiplying itself to overtake the surrounding space and embodies a Utopian dream of abundant, ever growing nature. There are four lilac armchairs...
Category
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cork
Satyrs, Solid Wood Sculptural Side, Table Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables
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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
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Set of 4 Norman Cherner side chairs.
Walnut veneer on chrome bases.
These chairs have rare Directional labels.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sculpted Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1960s
Sculpted dining chairs in expressively grained pine. Multiple features characterize the sculpte...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Midcentury Soft Pad Chair White Leather Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in white leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. This authentic vintage exampl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Pair of 1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on the underside of each chair.
Note: Price is for two clear c...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
