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The Big Chair

Washington (Anacostia), Washington, D.C.
The Big Chair in Washington (Anacostia), Washington, D.C.
Photo: Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size19.5 ft
Built1959
TypeGiant objects

A giant Duncan Phyfe-style chair first put up in 1959 to advertise a furniture store in Anacostia. The current aluminum replica dates from 2006, and it was once billed as the world's largest chair.

Where is The Big Chair?

The Big Chair is in Washington (Anacostia), Washington, D.C.. GPS: 38.86540, -76.98970.

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Where is The Big Chair?

The Big Chair is in Washington (Anacostia), Washington, D.C.. Its GPS position is 38.86540, -76.98970. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is The Big Chair?

19.5 ft.

When was The Big Chair built?

The Big Chair dates from 1959.

What other giant roadside attractions are near The Big Chair?

The closest on our map are Typewriter Eraser, Scale X in Washington (about 3 miles away as the crow flies), Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington (about 3 miles away as the crow flies), The Awakening in National Harbor (about 4 miles away as the crow flies).

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