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[[Chair]]s are known to have existed since [[Ancient Egypt]] and have been widespread in the Western world from the [[Ancient Greece|Greeks]] and [[Ancient Rome|Romans]] onwards. They were in common use in [[Imperial China|China]] from the twelfth century, and were used by the [[Aztecs]]. In Sub-Saharan Africa, chairs were not in use before introduction by Europeans.

Surviving examples of chairs from medieval Europe are often ornate works associated with royalty and nobility. During the [[Renaissance]], chairs came into more common use, their design reflecting the changing costumes and furnishings of the period. Distinctive designs developed in France and England. In modern times the range of chair designs and materials has increased enormously.