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Cowrie Chair

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio

By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
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Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio

By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

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The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock
Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock

Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock

By Made in Ratio

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
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By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
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Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio

By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made In Ratio
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By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is inspired by the organic concave lines of sea shells.

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Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio

By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

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2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio

Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio

By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells.

Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Walnut

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