A chair is a raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs (in a triangle shape) or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or arm rests is a stool, or when raised up, a bar stool. A chair with arms is an armchair and with folding action and inclining footrest, a recliner. A permanently fixed chair in a train or theater is a seat or airline seat; when riding, it is a saddle and bicycle saddle, and for an automobile, a car seat or infant car seat. With wheels it is a wheelchair and when hung from above, a swing.

The design may be made of porous materials, or be drilled with holes for decoration; a low back or gaps can provide ventilation. The back may extend above the height of the occupant's head, which can optionally contain a headrest.

A chair for more than one person is a couch, sofa, settee, or "loveseat"; or a bench. A separate footrest for a chair is known as an ottoman, hassock or pouffe.

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• Kanewell Industrial Co., Ltd.
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  Manufacturer ergonomic office chairs and metal chairs.
• Via Seating
  viaseating.com
  Manufacturer of leather, lounge, and stack chairs.
• Bodybilt Direct Marketing
  ergo4me.com
  Manufacturer of executive ergonomic chairs, workstations and accessories. Offers request for quotation feature for custom made items sold directly to the public and to companies.