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Large Square Button Tufted Ottoman, Custom
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large square ottoman with button tufted top and small block legs. The ottoman is shown in an orange vinyl fabric. Custom built to order and handmade at our studio in Norwalk, Conne...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 18 in. W 40 in. D 40 in.
Tufted and Buttoned Side Chair Shown in Tan Leather with Medium Oakwood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Corbin side chair can be used as a dining chair, desk chair or an occasional chair, currently covered in tan leather with biscuit tufting on inside back with hand stitching in ea...
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36 in. W 20 in. D 23 in.
Button Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made, sturdy and comfortable leather armchair. With a sloping back, button tufted back and seat with nailhead trim. With scrolled arms and raised on turned fluted front l...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 43 in. W 27.5 in. D 36 in.
English Button Tufted Leather Footstool
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large English Classic style leather upholstered, button-tufted footstool or ottoman with turned legs and brass casters.
Dimensions: 26.5" W x 18.5" D x 15.5" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.5 in. W 26.5 in. D 18.6 in.
Button Tufted Old Plank Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop this eight foot long button tufted can be spec'd in any dimension. We make our own turned legs and although maple is shown you can chose from aged ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Hardwood
H 26.75 in. W 98 in. D 18.5 in.
Luxurious Button Tufted Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Inviting plush button tufted country French style ottoman having an off white cotton blend textured upholstery and pretty painted and carved feet on brass casters.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 17 in. W 37 in. D 28 in.
Krypin Button-Tufted Banquette / Settee
By Bjork Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exclusive double-curved back bench-made banquette/settee designed by BJORK.
- Part of the new Bjork Studio Upholstery Collection which utilizes eco-friendly materials with exquis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 55 in. W 61 in. D 35 in.
Mid-Century Button Tufted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1960s.
Dimensions: 14.5″ H x 72″ L x 21″ W.
Materials: Walnut, cotto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
H 14.5 in. W 72 in. D 21 in.
4 x 4 ottoman deep tufting walnut base button tufted channeling tufted ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubbly and delicious, the hand-tufted 4 x 4 ottoman beautifully shapes any space. The delicate crown of each tuft is fun, flirty, and begs to be sat on.
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
H 16.5 in. W 36 in. D 36 in.
Pair Button-Tufted Striped Velvet Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant pair of fully upholstered square ottomans/benches with a Moroccan flair. The original cream, gold and orange striped velvet upholstery is in great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Wood
H 20 in. W 23 in. D 23 in.
Baker Slate Grey Button-Tufted Leather Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant sloped shoulder sofa from Baker. Original slate grey button tufted seat, back and arms, and still in wonderful condition. Comes with the original brass casters. If desired, c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29 in. W 101 in. D 36 in.
Vintage English Button-Tufted Leather Camel Back
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage English camel-back sofa in button-tufted leather with turned front feet with brass castors. Leather seat cushions with some wear but really just 'patina' and still servicea...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 35 in. W 71 in. D 36 in.
1950s Button-Tufted Armchair with Metal Feet
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s button-tufted armchair with metal feet. Cushion with springs. Hollywood Regency style lounge chair. Reupholstered in quilted checked velvet.
Category
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in. W 25.99 in. D 27.56 in.
Elegant Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Chrome Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome wraps entire base and forms support for the button-tufted arms and back. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in. W 96.5 in. D 38 in.
Danish Modern Brown Leather Button Tufted Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning Danish modern chocolate brown patinated leather sofa offers rich detailing in a sleek, modern silhouette. This beautifully tapered frame holds six button tufted cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28 in. W 71 in. D 30 in.
Flat Bar Chair with Button Tufted Leather
By Harvey Probber
Located in Norwalk, CT
Incredible newly upholstered lush button tufted leather back and seat. Square brushed chrome frame. Beautiful chair, great for desk chair, lounge chair, or occasional chair. Milo Bau...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.75 in. W 26.75 in. D 24.75 in.
Black Button Tufted Mahogany Frame Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mahogany framed desk chair with black vinyl button tufted seat and back. Deep set arms allow the chair to be situated closer to the desk. Brass casters are removable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, PVC
H 36 in. W 21 in. D 21 in.
Elegant Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman and Thayer Coggin brown velvet sofa with a mirrored chrome bottom that wraps around the entire couch.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in. W 94 in. D 39 in.
Mid-Century Button Tufted Scoop Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1960s.
Dimensions: 28″ H x 33″ W x 34″ D.
Seat Height: 16″.
Materia...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28 in. W 33 in. D 34 in.
Midcentury Rounded Back Sofa with Button Tufting
Located in Norwalk, CT
Mid-century newly upholstered sofa in beautiful linen with new cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27 in. W 89 in. D 33 in.
Chippendale Style Burgundy Leather Camelback Button Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (20th century) burgundy leather camel-back button tufted chesterfield sofa with brass rivet trim supported on straight reeded legs and cross bar stretcher.
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 35 in. W 78 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Regency Style Button-Tufted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style, newly upholstered, button-tufted side chairs with black painted frame and carved wood legs with parcel-gilt.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in. W 19.25 in. D 22 in.
Levy Carlssons Mobelafarr Button Tufted Grey Velvet Sofa
By Levy Carlsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seat button tufted sofa by Levy Carlssons Möbelafärr from circa 1952. Newly upholstered in shiny light beige/grey velvet. Lightly curved back. Legs made of stained beech.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in. W 58.27 in. D 29.14 in.
Pair of Fully Upholstered Button-Tufted Parsons Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Saffron wool with white diamond patterned fully upholstered benches or ottomans. Button tufted fixed cushions with welted details. Probably a Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
H 18 in. W 23 in. D 18 in.
Large Chocolately Mid-Century Modern Button Tufted Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Oversized substantial bench with vintage brushed chrome base, newly reupholstered in button tufted faux leather chocolate brown. Could be used as a rectangular coffeetable, bench, o...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
H 20 in. W 77 in. D 29 in.
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sofa With Button Tufting
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern sofa is a distinct living room sofa that sits at the intersection of Mid-Century and today, with clean lines and tailored cushions expertly button tufted by hand. The pie...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34 in. W 96 in. D 27 in.
Classic Modernist Button Tufted Ottoman, Cast Aluminium Base
By Murphy Miller Inc., Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist 'Space Age’ button tufted ottoman, cast aluminium base, manufactured by Murphy-Miller Inc.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
H 15 in. W 23 in. D 16 in.
1940s Button Tufted Club Chair In Gold Damask
Located in Chicago, IL
Curvaceous lines, button tufted arms, and carved mahogany saber legs give this classic lounge chair a strong profile. The tactile gold damask upholstery is older but in very good con...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in. W 32 in. D 39 in.
Modernist Button Tufted Daybed Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
modernist button tufted daybed attributed to Adrian Pearsall, nice quality, retains original mustard color vinyl fabric in fine useable condition but would be amazing reupholstered, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 25 in. W 75 in. D 27 in.
Four Channeled & Button Tufted Chrome Z-Frame Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four cantilevered, Z frame, chromed flat bar steel dining arm chairs. Original channeled and button tufted print silk blend upholstery with rolled top seat backs. Quality and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
H 36 in. W 22.25 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Button Tufted Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully designed and just reupholstered with camel colored ultrasuede. Great style with simplicity and comfort.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
H 35 in. W 26 in. D 26 in.
Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a luxurious deep, low seat and upholstered in rich yellow velvet. The frame is made from real...
Category
2010s North American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 32 in. W 120 in. D 44 in.
Pair of button Tufted Black Leather Occasional Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of diamond tufted black leather occasional chair. Unknown designer for B.L. Marble Furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34 in. W 24 in. D 22 in.
Large Oxblood Burgundy Red Leather Button Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning 94" long deep button tufted Oxblood red leather Chesterfield sofa. Item features the most button tufts that we have ever seen with button tufts extending around the rolled a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30 in. W 94 in. D 38 in.
Pair of Button Tufted Slipper Chairs by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Elegant pair of Button Tufted Slipper Chairs Designed by Gilbert Rohde For Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 28 in. W 42 in. D 29 in.
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Pau, FR
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated steel base. Labeled Art Metal - Knoll Corp., June 9 1971
The chair has some losses to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 32.25 in. D 31.75 in.
3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat
Located in New York, NY
3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat
Category
20th Century American Sofas
H 34 in. W 84 in. D 35 in.
1940s Button-Tufted Winged Slipper Chairs in Celery Damask
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 1940s slipper chairs with button tufted backs, subtle wingbacks and clean lined walnut legs. Covered in original celery green geometric damask fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Damask, Wood
H 35 in. W 29 in. D 28 in.
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Button Tufted Tuxedo Chesterfield Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Denver, CO
Important and rarely seen 1970s era Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tuxedo style button tufted sofa. Modern luxury meets the Classic Chesterfield sofa. Floats on low platform base wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28 in. W 102 in. D 42 in.
Stunning Sculpted Cast Aluminum and Button Tufted Leather Benches
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of polished aluminum and leather benches, circa late 1950s. The cabriolet legs have been hand polished giving them the appearance of being silver leafed. The button tufted leath...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.5 in. W 60 in. D 17.5 in.
Pair of Elegant Hollywood Regency Grosfeld Button Tufted Armchairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of elegant Hollywood Regency bergères attributed to Grosfeld House. The mahogany frames are intricately carved with drapery and reeding and the elevated tablet is shaped and car...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 39.75 in. W 28 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Baker Ebonized Mahogany and Cane Button Tufted Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of ebonized mahogany and cane arm chairs by Baker Furniture. Stacked and loose seat cushion is upholstered in a button tufted persimmon velvet. Most likely a Michael Taylor or W...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
H 32 in. W 27 in. D 23 in.
Pair of Curved Back Club Chairs with Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in aquamarine and lavender print silk blend upholstery. Walnut wood legs with sculptural front skirt and radiused corner legs. Loose seat cush...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 28 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Pair of Silver Lacquer Button Tufted Velvet Louis XV Fauteuils
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Louis XV fauteuils with plush seat cushions and button tufted backs in grey piqued velvet with contrasting taupe print velvet welting and buttons. Sliver lacquer over carved ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 30.5 in. W 25.5 in. D 26 in.
Very Large Button Tufted Black Faux Leather Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large tailored handsome ottoman having a natural wood base on cabriole legs and a black button tufted faux leather top finished with nailhead detailing. Great as a coffee table or ex...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 16 in. W 56 in. D 41 in.
Modernist Credenza /server,,button tufted doors designed by Salvatore Bevelacqua
By Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Credenza /server,,button tufted doors designed by Salvatore Bevelacqua,, Classic design,, amazing quality and construction..featuring 8 dovetail drawers,,left and right sto...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 37 in. W 69 in. D 19.5 in.
Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a French Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
We have redone this sofa in a luxurious cotton blue velvet of excellent quality from France. The chrome has been replaced so no pitting and shiny.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in. W 94 in. D 36 in.
Long Curved Harvey Probber Button Tufted Leather Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking 105" sculptural sofa by Harvey Probber in original leather and button tufted upholstery. Item features clean modern lines, loose cushions, curved solid wood floating fra...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31 in. W 105 in. D 45 in.
Mid-Century Modern Button Tufted Chair with Brass and Lucite Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate your living room, lounge, or office with this stylish beauty. Featuring a button tufted light grey velvet seat and Lucite arms and legs with shiny brass accents, the Trousdal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 25 in. W 31 in. D 33 in.
Contemporary Teal Leather Button-Tufted Oval Ottoman with Modern Chrome Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A contemporary teal leather tufted ottoman of oval shape with chrome frame from the 21st century. The oval seat is upholstered in teal-colored leather with button-tufting design and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in. W 28 in. D 45 in.
1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Hollywood Regency crest-back button-tufted slipper chair in platinum velvet. Detailed legs and base in lacquered ebonized walnut support a button-tufted seat back and secured...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32 in. W 27 in. D 22 in.
Pair of Button Tufted Barrel Chairs on Casters by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
A pair of barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting in vintage fabric on Shepard casters. By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. American, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.5 in. W 27.75 in. D 30 in.
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut and Dove Gray Button Tufted Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern ottoman was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features tapered legs that meet an elegantly appointed apron on top of which sits a button t...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 19.5 in. W 22.5 in. D 22.5 in.
Pair of Ivory Silk Blend Button Tufted Rolled Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of ivory cotton/silk blend upholstered button tufted lounge chairs with rolled arms with rolled large button detailed backs. Loose down filled seat cushions, canted walnut front...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Down, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
H 33 in. W 32 in. D 33 in.
1940s Hollywood Regency Scroll Design Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hollywood Regency scroll design button tufted bench by Grosfeld House in ebonized walnut and silver-blue textured fabric, attractively decorated with button tufts creating a su...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
H 21 in. W 31 in. D 16 in.
Midcentury Button Tufted Chair & Ottoman in Chrome & Graphite Mohair by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sophisticated ottoman and chair was realized by the esteemed furniture maker, Stendig, in Italy, circa 1970. They feature overlapping curvilinear supports in lustrous c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in. W 45.5 in. D 72 in.
Nobile Italian Dormeuse in Velvet with Button Tufted Backrest by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The elegant Nobile dormeuse was designed for the most exclusive interiors: it will perfectly fit Classic rooms, as well as contemporary and modern as a gorgeous accent piece. Standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
H 40.56 in. W 82.68 in. D 39.38 in.
Pair of Elegant High Back Button Tufted White Linen Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and exquisitely designed lounge chairs in a new heavy white linen upholstery. The front legs are fluted and finished, as are the back legs, in an aged ivory lacquer.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
H 36 in. W 30 in. D 33 in.
Pair of Chrome and Fabric Button Tufted Milo Baughman Barrel Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Milo Baughman was one of the most agile and adept modern American furniture designers of the late 20th century. Nice matched pair of chrome and fabric barrel chairs, appear to have b...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in. W 30 in. D 26 in.
Stunning Black Button Tufted Leather Swivel Chairs, Jens Risom for Marble, Pair
By Jens Risom, Marble Imperial
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of black button tufted leather swivel chairs by Jens Risom for marble, Classic Mid-Century Modern design, self balancing swivel mechanism bringing chairs back to positi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33 in. W 23.5 in. D 23 in.
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Button Tufted For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic button tufted available at 1stDibs. Each button tufted for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage button tufted now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the button tufted you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A button tufted, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Zanaboni, Milo Baughman and Thayer Coggin each produced at least one beautiful button tufted that is worth considering.
How Much is a Button Tufted?
The average selling price for a button tufted at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $33,352 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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