Big Chair

Thomasville is commonly referred to as the "Chair City" because a 30-foot replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair that rests in the middle of the city. The original "Big Chair" was constructed in 1922 by the Thomasville Chair Company out of wood and Swiss steer hide to reflect the city's status within the furniture industry. However, the chair was scrapped in 1936 due to 15 years of exposure to the weather.

In 1951, a larger concrete version of the chair was erected with the help of local businesses and civic organizations. The Big Chair gained national attention in 1960 when then Presidential Candidate Lyndon B. Johnson greeted supporters on the monument during a campaign stop. Granted, larger ones have been built, but our residents still brag that the Big Chair is the World's Largest Chair.