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Pair of DS35 Executive Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Warminster, GB
These Highly sought after vintage De Sede DS35 Executive Chairs make a perfect seating duo, rarely
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MID CENTURY MODERN DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SWiVEL CHAIR HERITAGE LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office chair in heritage black
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 44.49 in W 29.34 in D 30.91 in
De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.67 in W 28.35 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.67 in W 28.35 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
DS-50 Chocolate Brown Executive Recliner Chair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
DS-50 Chocolate Brown Executive Recliner Lounge Chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-1051 Executive Leather Swivel Armchair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
new DS-1051 executive chair programme which has now been created by De Sede. The seat and back
Category
2010s Swiss Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare pair of original vintage de Sede DS 35 Executive
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Leather Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back leather swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back lounge swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs with Ottomans Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available matching pair of De Sede
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 35 Executive Leather Swivel Armchair on castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Zurich, CH
Hand built to incredibly high standards by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland. The swivel armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 45.28 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
De Sede RH 201 Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Castors by Robert Haussmann, 1957
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
chair on castors for De Sede. Rarely available and built in the late 1950s by De Sede craftsman in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Desede DS50 Executive Lounge Chair, Cream Leather, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Melville, NY
Not much to say here, other than wow. Vintage DeSede DS50 Executive Lounge Chair in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 700 Executive Lounge Armchairs, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a pair of de Sede lounge chairs in black leather on double chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Leather Executive Chair
By De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
Black leather executive swivel chair on casters manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland.
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
De Sede Leather Executive Chair
By De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
Brown leather executive swivel chair on casters manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland.
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
De Sede "DS-35" Executive Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by De Sede c.1970s. This Swiss made chair features the original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Chair on Casters Distressed Leather in Black
By De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive chair on casters
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Swiss De Sede Ds 35 Executive Swivel Leather Office Chair Armchair Castors
By De Sede
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
. This fabulous example of a De Sede DS 35 Executive office chair in dark brown leather, is in wonderful
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Executive Leather Swivel Adjustable Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Ferndale, MI
Executive Leather Swivel Adjustable Desk Chair by DeSede Switzerland, Imported by Turner.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1 of 4 Executive Armchairs by Robert Haussmann for the Sede, 1965
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of four highly desirable armchairs designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede of Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Executive Armchairs and Hocker by Robert Haussmann for the Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of highly desirable armchairs and hocker designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in L 29.93 in
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS 35 Red Leather & Chrome Caster Executive Swivel Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage 1960s De Sede DS 35 red leather and chrome tall back executive swivel office desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
De Sede DS-35 Distressed Leather Executive Office Chair, Signed and Dated 1969
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed leather on this vintage De Sede DS35 highback executive desk chair on casters
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 45.75 in W 30.25 in D 28 in
De Sede DS31 Off-White Leather Executive Swivel Lounge Armchair with Tilt, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair by De Sede of Switzerland is so comfortable with incredible craftsmanship, the leather is thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 35 in D 31 in
De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Leather Select Black
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
De Sede DS-257/11 executive armchair in leather select black.
Body in moulded foam with metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1970s De Sede DS35 Executive Armchair Black Leather Swivel Haussmann Switzerland
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tall Executive Chair
Sensational Executive Chair 1970s black leather swivel armchair in whipstitch
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 30 in D 26 in
Midcentury De Sede DS 35 Executive Recliner or Swivel Office Chair, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built to incredibly high standards
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Desk Swivel Armchairs, 1960`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
, pair of vintage de Sede executive desk armchairs upholstered in beautiful soft olive green aniline
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Swiss de Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs on Castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a pair of vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchairs on casters. Hand built to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Built to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in L 44.89 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Built to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchairs, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
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We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare pair of vintage de Sede DS 35 executive swivel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
are delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs by Robert Haussmann, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
bring to you to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable pair of De Sede Executive swivel lounge armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Executive Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A mohair executive swivel arm chair on chrome casters manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
De Sede RH 201 Executive Swivel Armchairs on Castors by Robert Haussmann, 1957
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a highly desirable pair of vintage Robert Haussmann swivel lounge armchairs for de
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Swiss de Sede DS 50 executive reclining lounge armchair and ottoman.
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
bring to you a vintage de Sede DS lounge armchair and ottoman. Built to incredibly high standards by De
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 27.17 in
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Switzerland, circa 1960
By De Sede
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
De Sede DS 35 Executive swivel desk chair, Switzerland circa 1960
Magnificent midcentury De Sede
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 armchair on casters. Built to incredibly high standards by De Sede
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Built to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive swivel armchair on casters
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive swivel armchair on casters
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede Executive Swivel Chair in Voutsa Mimi Chinoiserie Cotton
By De Sede, Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage De Sede executive swivel chair in Voutsa Mimi chinoiserie cotton
Measures: 30" W x 31.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cotton
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De Sede Executive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic de sede executive chair available at 1stDibs. Each de sede executive chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage de sede executive chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect de sede executive chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each de sede executive chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.
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The average selling price for a de sede executive chair at 1stDibs is $4,993, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $10,585 for the highest priced.
De Sede for sale on 1stDibs
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
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