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Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking
A truly stunning piece, in sublime condition, these
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard
Category
1920s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
finest duvets, it is stamped and serial numbered to the inside back leg Howard Chairs LTD
The sofa has
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Stunning Sunflower Yellow Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
A very elegant 19thC Chesterfield sofa in a particularly distinctive
Category
1860s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Located in Budapest, HU
. The lounge chairs’ walnut frame gives an expressive contrast for the bright white authentic leather
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Copper
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button cushions
A
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
fully restored Hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield sofa
This piece is absolutely sublime, made by
Category
1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Art Deco Club Chair Country House Armchair, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A very attractive art deco leather club chair. c.1930
Really lovely shape and super comfortable
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 33.86 in
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Mid-Century Sofa with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique Art Deco club sofa was crafted in France, circa 1950. This stately couch
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art-Deco Brown Leather Two-Seat Club Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique Art Deco club sofa was crafted in France, circa 1920. This stately couch
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Aluminum and Leather Lounge Chair by Warren McArthur
By Warren McArthur
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco aluminum and black leather lounge chair with hockey puck feet by Warren McArthur, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
invalid chairs, sofas, spinal carriages, etc.’ There is also ‘a second-hand Hydrostatic bed to be sold
Category
1850s English Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Brass
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Cane, Goatskin, Leather
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in GB
exact price
This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs and occasional table which are
Category
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33.86 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
labelled with specific commercial names such as the ‘Victoria Chair’, ‘Nelson Couch’ the ‘Farnboro Chair
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE 1920 FULLY COIL SPRUNG BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
pair of original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown leather
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 35.04 in
Pair of 19th Century English "C" Scroll Black Leather Library Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Plate E22, two sofas from a suite of seat furniture that is now in situ at Nostell Priory, Wakefield
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
, with label. The sofa and armchair designs could be purchased in leather, as populated the famed lobby
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lovely Pair of Art Deco Walnut & Hardwood Bergere Side Chairs Part of Suite
Located in GB
chairs
These are part of a suite, I have in total the two seat sofa, pair of armchairs a pair of side
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.6 in W 18.31 in D 21.07 in
Pair Queen Anne Settee Sofa Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Pair of Leather Queen Anne Style Settees.
These Settees are raised upon typical Queen Anne
Category
1920s Queen Anne Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with a
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand(Rare color)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four Piece Art Deco American Ypsilanti Co. Wicker Suite w Rare Colored Reeds
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome four-piece wicker suite includes a large sofa, arm chair, rocking chair and foot
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Reed
H 39.5 in W 74 in D 34 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Indian sofa
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Indian sofa
19th Century Indian sofa, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden sofa
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Coconut
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
Furniture Gazette Directory (1877 & 1886) listed the firm in High Wycombe as chair & couch manufacturer and
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and
Category
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique carved oak frame paired with red upholstered hall bench, settee, sofa, or loveseat
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 51.5 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
of chairs in slightly different sizes and an ottoman. All upholstered in the same black white and
Category
1890s American Rustic Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
H 40 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
.
I have various other original Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
pair, the chairs have been fully restored to include having the leather washed back, hand dyed six
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
18th Century French Armchair Leather and Walnut
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 18th century Louis XV walnut armchair with 19th century leather upholstery. This chair has the
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Restored Pair of Antique Regency Bolster Arm Brown Leather Library Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
) armchairs, they have large round arms which are pretty much the most comfortable arms on any sofa or chair
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Leather Sofa And Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 29.14 in
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Find a variety of antique leather sofa and chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique leather sofa and chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Antique leather sofa and chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique leather sofa and chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique leather sofa and chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. produced popular antique leather sofa and chairs that are worth a look.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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