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Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor chair by Ward Bennett. This 1982 production of a 1960s design. It features an oak frame
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
Ward Bennett Scissor Chair
$5,500
H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in
Folding scissor chair 1950 France
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning folding scissor chair, both decorative and functional. It boasts a highly architectural
Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Folding scissor chair 1950 France
Folding scissor chair 1950 France
$1,325 Sale Price
39% Off
H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 33.47 in
Scissor Chair by Ward Bennett in Original Brown Leather
By Geiger International, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome frame scissor chair by designer Ward Bennett, in brown leather, piece is marked.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Scissor Chairs from Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Four Scissor chairs from Louis Van Teeffelen.
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Four Scissor Chairs from Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
Four Scissor Chairs from Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
$1,811 Sale Price / set
39% Off
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, Linen, Fir
By Ficks Reed, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, new beige linen upholstery, fir wood.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fir

Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, Linen, Fir
By Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, new beige linen upholstery, fir wood.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fir

Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, Linen, Fir
By Pierre Jeanneret, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, new beige linen upholstery, fir wood.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fir

Antonio Citterio ”Timeless” Lounge Scissor Chairs for Flexform Newly Upholstered
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Antonio Citterio ”Timeless” Lounge Scissor Chairs for Flexform Newly
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Antonio Citterio for Flexform Timeless Scissor Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of mid-century modern timeless scissor chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Jan van Grunsven
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor chair. Design by Jan van Grunsven for Pastoe
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood, with original
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

A Mid-Century Slatted Folding scissor Chair
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Mid-Century Slatted Folding Scissor Lounge Chair, Modernist.
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Mid-Century Slatted Folding scissor Chair
A Mid-Century Slatted Folding scissor Chair
$1,174
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 29.34 in
1950s Pair Custom Thonet Style Scissor Chairs, 1920s Table Marked Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lomita, CA
Scissor lounge chairs become even more irresistible re-imagined in a zebra pattern that is chic and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Birch, Animal Skin, Fabric

1950s Pair Custom Thonet Style Scissor Chairs, 1920s Table Marked Thonet
1950s Pair Custom Thonet Style Scissor Chairs, 1920s Table Marked Thonet
$1,280 Sale Price / set
63% Off
H 36 in W 44 in D 36 in
A Pair of Elegant Scissor Chairs With Brass Details Ca' 1950's
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual slipper chairs with scissor design. Elegant style with brass stretchers. Frames
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Bodafors in 1962. It has a scissor oak frame with eight slats on the backrest. The loose cushions have been
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
A pair iconic scissor chairs by Ward Bennet. Satin Steel frames with wool upholstery. 2 pairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
$5,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
19th Century 2 Armchairs Antique Baroque Style Scissor Chair Lion Heads walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
side crowned by lion's heads with wide open mouth, scissor legs with baluster crossbars, backrest
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Mid Century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
"Scissor Chair". Teak frames are in solid condition, minor scratches as expected for age. Upholstery is
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid Century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs
Pair Mid Century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs
$5,195 / set
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Littleton, CO
An iconic pair of 1960s "Scissor" chairs in chrome and leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Scissor lounge chairs designed by Ward Bennett for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Solid Pau Marfim Lounge chairs, Unknown, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Jeanneret’s 1948 "Scissor Chair," a design widely recognized through Knoll’s magazine advertisements. For
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chairs, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Black ash scissor lounge chair pair, set of two, red wool bouclé
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984, New York
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chair
$2,800
H 36.5 in W 24.5 in D 36 in
Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair Frame
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nice original finish Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors Scissor form lounge chair. Selling a single chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair Frame
Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair Frame
$469 Sale Price
79% Off
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Mid Century Transformable Scissor Easy Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Mid century scissor easy chair from Germany The chair can be transformed in a dining chair
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Mid Century Transformable Scissor Easy Chair
Mid Century Transformable Scissor Easy Chair
$1,774
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 22.84 in
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux is an iconic midcentury modern chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
$3,350
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern "Scissor" Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant vintage lounge chair designed in Italy in the 1960s. Our Minimalist lounge chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Scissor X-Base Chrome Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Bauhaus
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare mid-century modern scissor X base lounge chair with new upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Painted Black Wood "Scissor" Lounging Deck Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American painted black wood X-base "Scissor" lounging deck chair with a 3-plank curved
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair With Scissor Leg Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: 27″ wide x 29″ deep x 36.25″ tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs, Geiger, Black, Boucle
By Geiger International, Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Original Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Geiger, Flat Black steel Frame, Tan Boucle
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Pillow Low Profile Highback Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of scissor pillow highback low chairs in the manner of Ward Bennett . If you are in the New
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Pillow Low Profile Highback Chairs
Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Pillow Low Profile Highback Chairs
$3,750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 36 in W 24.5 in D 35 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic Scandinavian Modern Scissor lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Harvey Probber Scissor Form Ebonized Wood and Black Leather Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century scissor form dining / side chair with an ebonized wooden frame with a narrow
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Ebony

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Modern Scissor Lounge Chair in Teak + Beech, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Danish Modern Scissor Lounge Chair in Teak + Beech from 1960. This unique piece embodies mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. An Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair with ebonized dot
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ward Bennett Scissor Chrome Lounge Chair in Original Brown Upholstery, c. 1960s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Ward Bennett with the perfect attention to angle and line. This Scissor lounge chair is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1960s Lounge Chair Model ML91 with Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an original pair of very early production Scissor lounge chairs, No. 92, for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Pair of armchairs and ottomans designed by Antonio Citterio, Italy 1980s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Benalmadena, ES
. These armchairs and ottomans are a beautiful and rare variant of the Scissor chair that Citterio
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of armchairs and ottomans designed by Antonio Citterio, Italy 1980s
Pair of armchairs and ottomans designed by Antonio Citterio, Italy 1980s
$4,732 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Armchair by Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Washington, DC
Jeanneret Knoll Scissor Chairs, however the support backing features round horizontal wood crossbars
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair by Lina Bo Bardi
Armchair by Lina Bo Bardi
$13,000
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-pearl inlays throughout, these unique scissored slat folding chairs sport a curving silhouette and regal
Category

Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs
Vintage Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 16 in D 21.5 in
Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
chairs, often called scissor or "X" chairs, are typically supported by two crossed or curved supports at
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Contemporary Italian Scissors Lounge Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of lounge chairs Scissor style Ash frames Fabric seats Seat height 40cm Choice of fabrics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Contemporary Italian Scissors Lounge Chairs
Pair of Contemporary Italian Scissors Lounge Chairs
$3,394 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 28.35 in
José Zanine Caldas, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric "scissor" side chair designed and produced by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Folding Chairs in Stained Teak, France 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A wonderful & decorative pair of scissor-folding chairs. They have a very architectural feeling to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back is inspired by the
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Oak

Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
$2,799 / item
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.75 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
comfort and style. - **The "Scissor" Chair**: One of his most famous designs, the "Scissor" chair, is
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
$5,294
H 28 in W 74.5 in D 31 in
Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
such as the Scissor chairs and the I-Beam tables, along with the complete range of office and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
$800 / set
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 2.5 in
Ward Bennett Oak Framed Scissor Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1950s oak framed scissor chair upholstered in navy leather by Ward Bennett.
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Ward Bennett Oak Framed Scissor Chair
Ward Bennett Oak Framed Scissor Chair
$2,000
H 35 in W 24 in D 29 in
Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Chairs, circa 1960s
By John Mascheroni
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century John Mascheroni scissor chairs with chevron upholstery and chrome frame, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Chairs, circa 1960s
Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Chairs, circa 1960s
$7,515 / set
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret 'Scissor Chair' for Knoll International, USA
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Pierre Jeanneret 'Scissor Chair' in solid light maple. A beautiful blank slate, solid, no splits
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

A set of Scissor Chairs - Paul Tuttle & Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A pair of ‘Scissor’ chairs, manufactured by Flexform, Italy and designed by Antonio Citterio and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A set of Scissor Chairs - Paul Tuttle & Antonio Citterio
A set of Scissor Chairs - Paul Tuttle & Antonio Citterio
$3,726 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
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Scissor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the scissor chair you’re looking for. Each scissor chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are many kinds of the scissor chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A scissor chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made scissor chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scissor Chair?

Prices for a scissor chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $399 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,783.

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.