Reino Ruokolainen, Takkatuoli Chair, Oak, Canvas, Villa Juhki, Finland, 1950s
By Reino Ruokolainen
Located in High Point, NC
A canvas and oak, adjustable lounge chair designed and produced by Reino Ruokolainen for Villa Juhki, Haimi, Finland, 1950s.
Canvas, Oak
Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Canvas, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, canvas and brass lounge chairs attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Set of 2 Chairs in Hardwood & Yellow Linen Canvas, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, c. 1950s. This paired set distills Brazilian modernism to a single, measured proposition: restrained silhouette, disciplined proportion, and an insi...
Linen, Hardwood
$1,395Sale Price|46% Off
Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair by R. Gleizes, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
True Americana style, circa 1950s. Very unique and rare vintage American folding canvas lounge chair.
Canvas, Beech
Pair of 2 Lounge Chairs by Jerry Johnson in Orange Canvas, USA, 1950s
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 2 lounge chairs by Jerry Johnson in orange canvas, USA, 1950s.
Iron
1950s Safari Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Canvas by Poul Hundevad
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Safari armchair and coordinating ottoman, designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark in 1950. The frames are constructed of teak and the set retains its original natural...
Metal
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas. Measurements: H: 66 cm/ 2' 2" SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4" D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4" W: 76 cm/ 2' 6 3/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for cr...
Canvas, Oak
Paul László Attributed Shearling Lounge Chairs for Glenn of California, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Coronado, CA
A pair of lounge chairs by designer Paul László, manufactured by Glenn of California in the 1950s. The chairs feature a solid mahogany frame with shearling seats and backs. The frame...
Sheepskin, Canvas, Mahogany
Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Beech and Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This pair of safari easy chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s, exemplifies the balance of portability, comfort, and craft...
Leather, Beech, Canvas
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Armchair in Blond Oak and Canvas, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Swedish lounge chair in blond oak and natural canvas, Sweden, 1950s — a timeless example of Scandinavian modern design.
Canvas, Oak
Safari lounge chair by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup, Denmark 1950s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century modern safari or campaign chair. Designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Vamdrup in the 1950s.
Canvas, Oak
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s Vintage Design Well, original condition with its original leather, the steel structure is original.
Metal
Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare circa 1950s Hedstrom circle chair. Midcentury design. Heavy metal (iron) circular frame with hair pin legs.
Metal
Pair of Jan Vaněk Curved Easy Chairs in Ash with Original Upholstery, CZ 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Jan Vaněk Curved Easy Chairs in Ash with Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia, 1950s A beautifully preserved pair of mid-century modern easy chairs by Jan Vaněk, designed in ...
Canvas, Upholstery, Ash
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning AP-14 "Anneau" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin. It is manufactured by AP Polak in the 50's. The dual metal tubular steel frames, connected with clips, suspend the w...
Metal
1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen's iconic style shines through in the construction of his #2231 solid white oak frame chair. The seating with the cut-outs in the seat back make way for the brass hardw...
Brass
Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs with curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ 1960s Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring wove...
Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
$5,572 / set
Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant, wide and comfortable set of seven chairs and six armchairs from the 1950s. Made of sturdy but light tubular metal, painted white.
Iron
$2,554 / set
Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan.
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan. Minimalistic folding chairs with a chrome X-base, beech wood arm rests and reupholstered black canvas seat.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Pair of wooden adjustable folding beach chairs with armrests, 1950s. The canvas upholstery is not original and not professional upholstered.
Canvas, Oak
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swiss Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Safari chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland in the 1950s.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Jorgen Baekmark J108 Side Chair for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Maastricht, NL
A rare and original model J108 side chair, designed in the 1950s by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler.
Canvas, Beech
Raoul Guys Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Lounge chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne, France 1950s. The chair has a beautiful tubular frame with typical French 50s details.
Metal
"Columbus" Easy Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare easy chair model "Columbus" designed by Harmut Lohmeyer. Produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fully refurbished. New upholstery (Lauritzon's Makalu).
Fabric, Canvas, Wood
Safari lounge chair by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century modern safari or campaign chair. Designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Vamdrup in the 1950s.
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Takeshi Nii NY white lounge chair, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
A winner of several design awards and a permanent part of the collection of MoMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly esteemed example of modern design. Created in 1958 by Japanese designer T...
Metal
Sold
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Original PK 22 Lounge Chair, Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage original PK 22 lounge chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1950s.
Canvas
Sold
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 26.38 in
Midcentury French Folding Canvas Long Chair, Clairitex Chaise Long de Paquebot
By Triconfort
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s French folding canvas long chair, Clairitex Chaise Long de Paquebot, sanitized and wax polished Unusual and rare clairitex vintage French folding canvas long chair, Chaise l...
Canvas, Beech
Sold
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 29.25 in
Early Poul Kjaerholm "PK31" Leather Easy Chairs for E. Kold Christensen, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Coronado, CA
An impressive and early pair of "PK31" easy chairs, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in the 1950s. These stunning examples feature their original co...
Steel
Rare Set of Tony Paul Male and Female Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Avant Garde set of Tony Paul with a wicker seat a wrought iron base, a rope and canvas back. Very hard to find!
Wrought Iron
Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs, 1950s Set of Two Cane Dining Chairs
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in London, GB
A set of two dining chairs designed by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs and made by Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen Oy of Finland, 1955. With solid teak frames, the chairs seats are newly uphols...
Canvas, Cane, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs 1950s Set of Six or Eight Cane/Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of six or eight dining chairs designed by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs and made by Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen Oy of Finland, 1955. All eight chairs have solid teak frames and are ...
Leather, Canvas, Cane, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Teak Midcentury Danish Design Safari Chair in Green Canvas and Leather, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Midcentury modern Safari chair attributed to Danish designer Kaare Klint, produced in Denmark in the 1950s.
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Danish Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of modern easy chairs, designed and produced in Denmark in the Mid-Century. New gree upholstery.
Cotton Canvas
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This chair embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. I...
Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. These chairs embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsma...
Canvas, Oak
1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In absolute mint condition bamboo / rattan safari chair. The linen / cotton upholstery and leather armrests are also in a perfect condition. Period: 1950-1959. The dimension...
Bamboo, Cotton Canvas
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch & Rud Rasmussen Scandinavian Modern A beautiful beech and canvas folding chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s.
Canvas, Beech
1950s Ficks Reed Rattan Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
American manufactured 1950s Ficks Reed chair and ottoman with unusually well maintained and preserved original channeled canvas upholstery.
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 24.22 in
Restored 1950s Pair of "Cikada" Lounge Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Cikada lounge chairs by Swedish designer Brengt Ruda for Ikea, 1950s.
Metal
A set of 4 Marcel Breuer B33 dining chairs by Gavina from the 1950s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Marcel Breuer B33 dining chairs by Gavina from the 1950s. Upholstered in the original canvas gray fabric and the backs are held together by laces which are in great condit...
Chrome
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari rocking chair by Poul Hundevad.
Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Italian Folding Chair by Reguitti in Beech and Orange and Green Canvas, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous folding armchair in beechwood and canvas. This beautiful piece was produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy in the 1950s.
Canvas, Wood, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This set features a frame made out of stained oak and still has the original green fabric seat and b...
Canvas, Oak
Pair of 1950s Caviuna Armchairs by Rino Levi
Located in London, London
Pair of Caviuna Arm Chairs by Rino Levi (1901 - 1965) The son of Italian parents, Levi studied architecture in Milan and Rome as a student of Marcello Piacentini before going on t...
Cotton Canvas, Rosewood, Upholstery
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair for Fritz Hansen c.1950's
Located in Easton, PA
Original Verner Panton "Bachelor" chair for Fritz Hansen c.1950's. Panton's first design.
Chrome, Steel
1950s Iron and Canvas Outdoor Sling Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of 1950s vintage iron and canvas sling chairs. The new slings are made of Sunbrella fabric.
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Italian 1950s Rope Chair in Solid Teak with New Anthracite Canvas Upholstery
Located in Maastricht, NL
A gorgeous rope chair, along the lines of Franco Albini or Paolo Tilche. The chair has anthracite canvas cushions, resting on hemp rope. The chair is beautifully made and the rope co...
Rope, Teak, Cotton Canvas
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Italian 1950s Rope Chairs in Solid Teak with New White Canvas Upholstery
Located in Maastricht, NL
A gorgeous pair of rope chairs, along the lines of Franco Albini or Paolo Tilche. The chairs have off-white canvas cushions, resting on hemp rope. They are beautifully made and the r...
Rope, Teak, Cotton Canvas
Sold
H 21.26 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Rare and early 1950's folding chair by Jacques Hitier for TUBAUTO
By Tubauto, Jacques Hitier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Curious and very cute folding chair with great proportions. The original fabric is attached to a rattan frame. This rattan frame is attached to the metal structure. Great accent f...
Steel
Swiss Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Safari chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland in the 1950s.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 56.7 in
Set of 2 NY Chaise Lounge 'foldable!' by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Jox Interni, Takeshi Nii
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 chaise lounges by Takeshi Nii for Jox Intern, Italy, 1960s. This model is called “NY” and is one of the more rare edition of his range of folding chairs. Easy to store or mo...
Canvas
Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash with original canvas seat, cushion and back.
Canvas, Oak
Child's Modernist Iron and Canvas Chairs, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist iron framed lounge chairs with new canvas covers for children. Sleek design from the 1950s using welded black wrought iron with new off white canvas covers with brass eyele...
Wrought Iron
Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Safari chair in ash with original khaki canvas seat, cushion and back designed by Kaare Klint, the father of Danish functionalism. In great original condition. Stitching all good and...
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash with original canvas seat, cushion and back.
Canvas, Oak
Modernist Iron and Blue Canvas Patio Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist wrought iron frame lounge newly covered in blue marine grade canvas with brass groments and cotton cord. Clean Minimalist design for either indoor or outdoor use.
Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 20 in D 19 in
Mogens Koch Set of Six MK16 Folding Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Set of six beech and canvas folding chairs with storage stand, by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Natural linen canvas sling seats and backs with full-grain leather straps an...
Brass
Pair of Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of Kaare Klint Safari chairs in ash with original canvas seats and backs and new matching canvas cushions. One repair to top corner of canvas back on one chair, see photograph...
Canvas, Ash
Modernist Iron and Blue Canvas Patio Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist wrought iron frame lounge newly covered in blue marine grade canvas. Clean minimalist design for either indoor or outdoor use.
Iron
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
$6,863 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
Metal, Steel
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$3,476 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Ellaby Iroko with structure in solid iroko wood in oiled finish and with woven nautical rope in blue finish. With matress in L175xD79xH16cm with removable covering. Matres...
Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, ...
Brass
$16,486 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Decade Mini Step Light, Weathered Brass by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Introducing the Decade Mini Step Light: Designed in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin, the Decade Mini Wall Light epitomises sophistication, serving as an excellent option for stairway li...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
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