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What is the height of a standard chair?

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What is the height of a standard chair?
The standard height of a chair depends on its type. Generally, experts discuss the seat height of chairs as opposed to their overall height, as the height of the seat determines how well it performs its primary function of providing comfortable seating. The average seat height is 18 to 20 inches, and 16 to 21 inches for office chairs. Most accent chairs have seat heights of around 16 inches. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Handcrafted Oak Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted contemporary lounge chair in English Oak. The freehand waves cut into the wood in this arm chair beautifully enhance the gorgeous grain patterns in this timber. The wide...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Chairs

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Oak

Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Studio metal chair, in stock Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina Metal woven rush seat Back with concentric circles Tubular legs joined by stretchers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Leggera Chair For Cassina An icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan craftsmanship. A tasteful and versatile piece remin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs – Designed for the Palace of Justice, Barcelona, Circa 1920 Step into the world of Catalan modernism with this exceptional pair of wooden cha...
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Wood

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces that are made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor or covered outdoor use, they are a reminder of the incredible workmanship and know-how passed down through generations and generations, dating back as far as the Mayans. As well as fostering and adapting historical values and crafts, some of which are now almost extinct, the project is a cultural endeavor that combines the highest quality weaving skills of local master craftsmen with the preservation of endangered manufacturing technique that supports an entire village eco-system. In stock. Ships from Mexico...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Chairs

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Seagrass

'Tulip' chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with cast aluminum base, plastic shell, foam cushion covered in original leather of the period. Good Condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

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