The history of the “Classy” Chiavari chair…
Where did these Classy Seats come from?
The Chiavari chair is named after the coastal Italian town of Chiavari from which the design of the chair originates. Designed in 1807 by craftsman Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, these chairs have become a staple at special events all over the world. Descalzi modeled his design after several Parisian chairs brought back to him by Marquis Stefano Rivarola, founder of the Economic Society of Chiavari. Descalzi wanted to create a lightweight, utilitarian yet elegant chair. He certainly succeeded.
