Kaare Klint Kaare Klint designed the Safari chair and stool in 1933, inspired by a British officer's chair he had seen in a travel guide for Africa. The first models of the chair were sold to some of Kaare Klint's colleagues, such as Arne Jacobsen, who saw clear possibilities in the simple, functional style.

Historically safari chairs were thought of as portable, collapsible chairs designed for the outdoors. They were meant to provide comfortable seating in rugged environments while being easy to tote around, with lightweight frames you could take apart.

Kaare Klint designed the Safari chair and stool in 1933, inspired by a British officer's chair he had seen in a travel guide for Africa. The first models of the chair were sold to some of Kaare Klint's colleagues, such as Arne Jacobsen, who saw clear possibilities in the simple, functional style.

The Story Behind The World's Most Famous Chair: The Eames Lounge Chair. Charles and Ray Eames designed their iconic lounge chair in 1956 using their pioneering bent-plywood method first explored at Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Kaare Klint designed the Safari chair and stool in 1933, inspired by a British officer's chair he had seen in a travel guide for Africa. The first models of the chair were sold to some of Kaare Klint's colleagues, such as Arne Jacobsen, who saw clear possibilities in the simple, functional style.

THE MOST COMFORTABLE READING CHAIRS AT A GLANCE

• Best Overall: Adams Armchair.
• Editor's Pick: Four Hands June Club Chair.
• Best Under $270: Nilda Armchair.
• Best Classic: Eames Lounge Chair.
• Best With an Ottoman: Vincent Van Duysen Chair.

Chairs were in existence since at least the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt (c. 3100 BC). They were covered with cloth or leather, were made of carved wood, and were much lower than today's chairs – chair seats were sometimes only 10 inches (25 cm) high.

The first reference to a chair was made in Egypt around 5800 years ago. The Egyptian artisans took benches that were already developed, added a backrest and the concept of the chair was born.

Office Chairs

• Embody Chair.
• Mirra 2 Task Chair.
• Setu Chair.
• Aeron Onyx Chair (Black)
• Aeron Task Chair ( Graphite)
• Aeron Task Chair ( Carbon)
• Sayl Task Chair.
• Verus Chair. Verus redefines what an affordable work chair can be.

A chair is a type of seat, typically designed for one person and consisting of one or more legs, a flat or slightly angled seat and a back-rest. They may be made of wood, metal, or synthetic materials, and may be padded or upholstered in various colors and fabrics.

The Dragon's Chair The Dragon's Chair is the most expensive chair ever sold. The furniture has been handcrafted from leather and carved wood with arms shaped like the tails of dragons.

• Our pick. Steelcase Gesture. The best office chair.
• Runner-up. Herman Miller Aeron Chair. Iconic, comfortable, and more breathable.
• Also great. Herman Miller Sayl Chair. A look you'll either love or hate.
• Budget pick. HON Ignition 2.0. Inexpensive but adjustable.

Before the Industrial Revolution, the chair was an object that was a symbol of status and dignity. After that, it became a simple and functional object. Nowadays, chairs are made in all kinds of materials, the most common being wooden chairs, plastic and metal.

In the most general sense, a chair is a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise longue, bench and so on.

Chairs can be made from wood, metal, or other strong materials, like stone or acrylic. In some cases, multiple materials are used to construct a chair; for example, the legs and frame may be made from metal and the seat and back may be made from plastic.

The Dragon's Chair is the most expensive chair ever sold. The furniture has been handcrafted from leather and carved wood with arms shaped like the tails of dragons.