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Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Munich, DE
We are very proud to offer this outstanding rare lounge chair by jørgen kastholm. In more than 20
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Rattan "Big Daddy" club Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large "Big Dady" club rattan lounge chair with green stripe fabric. This chair features a grouped
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" Lounge Armchair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551
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Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
dining chairs that we have seen which make them more desirable and more rare for the buyer and collector
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'big one', because she got sick and tired of structured chairs that hold you in one position. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 41.34 in D 35.63 in
Holmenkollen Chair
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Lommedalen, NO
I am selling this very rare Holmenkollen chair in leather.
The chair is one of the rarest and most
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
By Anja Blomstedt, Georges Candilis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare set of 6 industrial designed chairs by architect Georges Candilis (1913-1995) and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
south, but in these big parts it is a rare material. Especially everywhere else in Europe, or the world
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Olive
Martin Visser Modernist Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare modernist side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk, 1988
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of 12 Iconic Chairs by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 12 dining chairs designed by Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis.
Four chairs are made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Augusto Bozzi Ariston dining chairs Saporiti Italy 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and beautiful set of 6 so called ‘Ariston’ dining chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" easy chair by Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Design made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early Karin Mobring Model Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
rare chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from all
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
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H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24.7 in
Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of yellow fiberglass side chairs by Pierre Guariche in good vintage. These "tonneau
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 18 in D 19.3 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback armchair
Please
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Very rare Mah Jong ‘Sonia Rykiel’ lounge set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. Matching set.
A very rare find
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare "His & Her's" pair of original fully
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
metal, Italy, design 1957
Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is designed by Gio Ponti for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Solid Pine Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An amazing and rare pair of sculptural lounge chairs. Made out of solid pine wood. From the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Side Chair by Danish Artist Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1840’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and uncommon side chair crafted attributes to renowned artist Jørgen Roed in Denmark during
Category
Antique 1840s Danish Other Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Hans Wegner 100th Anniversary Chair by Paul Smith and Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
latest textiles designed by Paul Smith in collaboration with Maharam, Big Stripe and the new Stripes by
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Huge Throne, Otto Prutscher Attributed Chair, Beechwood and Floral Upholstery
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
A big and rare throne-like armchair attributed to Otto Prutscher. Black-stained beechwood, carved
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
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H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 39.38 in
Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chair in the Style of Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool and rare 1940s lounge or club chair in the style of of Master Furniture Maker Georg
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs with Ink Painting, Walnut, South German, 1830s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
H 37.8 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These rare, very early examples ,of Zanuso's 'Senior' chair are identified by their artisan crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 34.85 in
Steel Tube Chair Designed by Sven Markelius for Ds Staal Sweden, 1930s
By DS Stålrörsmöbler, Sven Markelius
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Steel tube side chair designed by Sven Markelius for DS Staal in Sweden in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 15.36 in D 22.45 in
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic Danish scissor folding chair in solid oak by Preben Thorsen for cabinetmaker Morten
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Magnus Stephensen Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Beechwood by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in dark stained beechwood by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Set of Original Fireside Chairs Designed by Adolf Loos and Heinrich Kulka
By Adolf Loos, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Brno, CZ
This extremely rare pair of chairs was designed by Adolf Loos in collaboration with Heinrich Kulka
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jute, Oak
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Carlo Tamborini, Pallucco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, accent or waiting area chairs, or for extra setting when there's a big gang coming over.
In good
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Carlo Tamborini, Pallucco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs, accent or waiting area chairs, or for extra setting when there's a big gang coming over.
In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of three 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
14 Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs, By Gio Ponti - Wood And Blue Leather -
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
leather upholstery. Sourcing such a big set is no easy task at all: having this number of chairs, all of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Black Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Kid's Chair, Model 3123 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Seat height 34 cm
The model 3123 is a rare kids version of the classic hammer chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Vintage Ikea Postmodern Memphis MAXMO Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two vintage 1980s Ikea MAXMO white and yellow metal dining chairs.
Rare and collectible
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.52 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Madison, WI
Here is an incredible, Rare Set of 6 Post Modern Knoll Oak bentwood upholstered armchairs. The
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1 od 3 Vintage 'Plia' Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 60s Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
''The Symbol of a new era focused on plastic.'' That is how the Plia chair was presented in 1967 at
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Scottish George III Laburnum Carver Armchair Of Generous Proportions.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fine and rare George III Laburnum Armchair of large proportions and of a good colour and patina
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Scottish Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Hand Carved Wood Senufo Multipurpose Bench in Light Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
people of the Ivory Coast. Furniture was extremely rare, and most often reserved for the elders of the
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Big Tulip Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set with 2 very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chairs.
These chairs are designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare 1954-1959 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Armchair Original Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
this chair and exceptionally rare winner
Dimensions:
Height 84cm
Width 78cm
Depth 92cm
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 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
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.59 in W 34.65 in D 32.68 in
Big Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely rare Big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1960's.
This
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Big Size Mid Century Eero Saarinen for Knoll Center Table.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Rare Big Size Mid Century Eero Saarinen for Knoll Center Table.
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Restored "Big Kings" Plush Rattan Loveseat Sofa With 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover luxury in the form of a rare pair of restored "Big Kings" plush rattan loveseat sofas
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century "Big" Mushroom Armchair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfort at the utmost!
This very rare Big Mushroom set is designed by Pierre Paulin and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
H 31.11 in W 40.95 in D 39.38 in
Rare Oversized Vivai Del Sud Armchair / Loveseat, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
premium, cream, 100% Alpaca fabric. A really fun piece - please check the dimensions as this chair is big
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Alpaca
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
comfortable modern chairs produced. The Womb Sofa was developed for Saarinen’s first big architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Auke Komter for Metz & Co Rare Armchair in Walnut Plywood
By Metz & Co., Auke Komter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
small series. This particular chair is part of one of a small edition and therefore a rare find.
Auke
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Plywood
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original early Victorian Howard
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original examples you will ever
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
original the better
These chairs are early models and with the rare mahogany timber frames, they are very
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 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
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
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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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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- What is a big chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A big chair is also called a chair-and-a-half. It is larger than a regular chair but not as wide as a loveseat. Find a wide range of oversized antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
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