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What are chairs made of?

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What are chairs made of?
Chairs are made of a variety of materials. Many chairs feature wood construction. Some chairs also have cushioning made with foam or natural fibers. A chair’s upholstery may be made with real or synthetic leather or other materials. Furniture makers also produce chairs made of metal such as steel and aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, rattan, bamboo, acrylic or other materials. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
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Utopia Outdoor Armchair by Lara Bohinc, Lavender, Cork, Garden
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

Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with chromed metal rod frame and leather seat and back. Fair condition, some signs of tim...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eric Schmitt (*1955), Osselet Chairs, 1996
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural " Osselet " side chairs by Eric Schmitt. Patinated bronze frames and cognac leather seats.
Category

1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered white boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller Molded Plywood Walnut DCW Dining Chair Wood
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Walnut Dining Chair Wood (DCW). Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Molded Plywood Division of Evans Pro...
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

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