$1,298Sale Price / set|35% Off
Bauhaus-Style Chairs, Laminated Wood, Germany, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured in Germany in the 1940s, the chairs feature a laminated wood structure that stands out for its robustness and minimalist elegance.
Wood
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s Industrial chair with seat and back in shaped plywood and riveted steel structure. 1930s Good conditions Meas...
Metal
Antique Thonet Wood Chair, German Design, 36\" Diameter, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
His first success was the Bopparder Schichtholzstuhl (Boppard layer wood chair) in 1836. Thonet gained substantial independence by acquiring the Michelsmühle, the glue factory that m...
Wood
$11,000 / set
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These rocking chairs, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manage to strike an intriguing balance between the rugged and the refined. The 1970s marked a distinctive per...
Wood, Fabric
Albert Haberer Cherry Wood Chairs for Hermann Fleiner, Germany 1950s
By Hermann Fleiner, Albert Haberer
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Arts and Crafts chairs is a version of the perhaps most well-known model of German designer, Albert Haberer.
Wood, Leather
Neoclassical Wood Chair with Brass Inlays, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chair on square pointed legs with straight frame and trapezoidal upholstered seat and openwork backrest with stylised pointed arches and brass inlays in the form of arca...
Wood
Biedermeier Chair, Solid Cherry Wood, Restored, Germany, Circa 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid cherry wood, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, backrest with delicate bracing, restored condition, shellac polish Height: 90.5 ...
Nutwood
Three-legged Chair by Xaver Seemüller in Wood and Cane, Germany
Located in Hellouw, NL
Decorative three-legged chair by master wood maker Xaver Seemüller in wood and cane from Germany.
Cane, Wood
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chair, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rocking chair, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manages to strike an intriguing balance between the rugged and the refined. The 1970s marked a distinctive peri...
Fabric, Pine
Late 19th Century Black Forest Farm House Chair Wood Painted Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand-painted wooden farm house chair in the style of Black forest in blue-green color with a medaillon showing two sheeps. Original color and paintings without restorations. A second...
Wood
Late 19th Century Black Forest Farm House Chair Wood Painted Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Farmhouse chair in the style of Black Forest. Painted in green-blue with a white swan in the medaillon. Original painting, No restaurations. A second matching chair is available.
Wood
Mid-Century Set of 5 German Chairs in Wood with Black Frame
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design set of 5 German chairs, circa 1955. Wood, black frames, newly upholstered.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A interesting brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany, with a matching foot rest or table.
Wood
Thonet Lounge Chairs by Peter Maly, Wood & Chrome, Germany, 1980
By Thonet, Peter Maly
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of two exceptional Thonet lounge chairs in excellent condition. The combination of wood, chrome, and synthetic fabric, along with the dynamic lines, gives these chairs a timele...
Chrome
Beautiful Folk Art Wood Carved Chair Foot Rest Stool, Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs, seat and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice add...
Wood
German modern wood metal SE68 chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1960s
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of six SE68 model chairs, with structures equipped with four legs in thin-section tubular steel, with a central support on the back, also in metal, to which the oval-shaped backr...
Metal
German Mid Century Wood Single Shell and Chromed Steel Rods Legs Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern pair of dark wood single shell and chromed steel rods legs chairs, 1960s Set of two German chairs, with single shell in dark wood, curved with a contoured s...
Steel
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern German Sled Chairs, Wood and Wool, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Material: Wood, Wool Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension: 18.5ʺW × 19.69ʺD ...
Wool, Wood
$705Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.
Metal
$258 / item
Midcentury Chair Pagholz, Germany, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with signs of use Made in Germany Measure: Seat hight 45cm Completely cleaned Revitalizing oil applied
Metal
German Postmodern Children's Rocking Chair, Wood, Red and White Finish
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Wood Styles: Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Color: Brown Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 20.08ʺW × 20.08ʺD × 22.83ʺH, S...
Wood
Vintage Lübke Dining Chair, Germany 1970s, Beech Wood Chair, Blue Upholstered
Located in Hannover, DE
Single vintage dining chair by Lübke, Germany, 1970s. Only 1 chair available.
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 curverd beech wood dining chairs, 1960s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 6 curverd beech wood dining chairs, 1960s Germany. Solid beech wood frames with elegant curved lines.
Fabric, Wood
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s, in Very Good conditions.
Wood
Vintage Armchair 1950s Germany, Beech Wood Chair, Restored & Reupholstered
Located in Hannover, DE
The chair features a solid beech wood frame, carefully restored and finished with oil to enhance the natural grain.
Fabric, Beech
$1,125Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by Sedus, Metal and Wood, Germany
By Sedus
Located in Hamburg, DE
A rare swivel office chair by Sedus. A sturdy office chair with a wooden base. The base consists of a heavy, four-legged frame made of solid wood. The seat and backrest are also cra...
Metal
German Postmodern Office Swivel Chair from Impac, 1992
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern office chair by the german manufacturer impac from the early 90s.
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s Germany, Beech Wood Chairs, Restored
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs, Beech Wood, Germany, 1970s Unknown manufacturer Price is for the set of 4 chairs A charming set of vintage dining chairs from 1970s Germany, featurin...
Fabric, Beech
Desk Chair 1960s Germany, Vintage Beech Wood Office Chair, Restored Light Blue
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Desk Chair “Nothelfer”, Germany, 1960s A stylish vintage desk chair from the 1960s, produced by a German manufacturer.
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s German Armchair Solid Beech Wood Newly Upholstered Chair
Located in Hannover, DE
One of two vintage armchairs dating from the 1950s, most likely of German origin. The manufacturer is unknown. The price is for one chair.
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s A vintage barber shop children chair.
Leather, Wood
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s An antique barber shop children chair.
Wood, Leather
Set of Mid-Century German Chairs from Casala, 1960s
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records or other literature sources is available Additional information: Materi...
Wood
Vintage Casala Dining Chairs Set of 5, 1950s German Beech Wood Chairs, Restored
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 5 Vintage Chairs by Casala, Germany, 1950s Price is for the set of 5 chairs.
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Dining Chairs Set of 2, Germany 1960s, Dark Stained Beech Wood Chairs
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 2 vintage dining chairs from the 1960s. Unknown manufacturer. Made in Germany.
Fabric, Beech
Handcrafted Studio Windsor Chair by Fabian Fischer, Germany 2023
By Fabian Fischer
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order windsor chair by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. Made in the tradition and quality of American Studio Craftsmanship.
Wood
Handcrafted Studio Bent Chair by Fabian Fischer, Germany, 2023
By Fabian Fischer
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order bent chair by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. Made in the tradition and quality of American Studio Craftsmanship.
Wood
Set of 3 German Duktus Series Kitchen Chairs from Bulthaup
By Bulthaup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Wood Styles: Industrial Manufacturer: Bulthaup Model: Duktus Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 16.93ʺ...
Wood
Ceremony Seat chair in walnut wood and german leather corset by Jirah
By Jirah
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Ceremony Seat is a bespoke natural walnut chair. The corset is a fashion reference, personifying the object. The form of the chair references handmade church pews, from old, Middle-A...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830. Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron.
Velvet, Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk.
Wood
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Germany, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Germany, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Bauhaus Beech Chairs, Restored, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Bauhaus Beech Armchairs. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Seat height: 46.5 cm / 18.31? Material: Beech, Chrome-plated Steel The chrome is in pe...
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Lübke Dining Chairs 1970s Germany, Mid Century Beech Wood Chair
By Lübke
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs by Lübke — Germany, 1970s Price is for the set of six chairs. The chairs feature solid beechwood frames, professionally restored and freshly oiled. They reta...
Faux Leather, Beech
Antique German Leather & Wood Armchair with Brass Nailhead Details
Located in Nuernberg, DE
beautiful lounge arm chair made of wood and leather with nailhead details. We think this example is from the 1910s, good condition. Minor patina and scratches on the leather, gives t...
Leather, Nutwood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Bauhaus German Casala Sled Chair Karl Nothelfer Prouve Style
By Karl Nothelfer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Bauhaus German Sled Vintage Chair design by Karl Nothelfer for Casala, Germany Circa the 1950s . After Jean Prouve. Dimensions: 30.75 h x 16.5 d x 13.75 ...
Wood
Pair of Organic Elm Chairs by Mattes Nebeling, Germany Early 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
These two chairs exemplify late 20th century to early 21st century German craftsmanship.
Wood, Elm
Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Utrecht, NL
Each of the six chairs is made of quality ash wood with a beautiful grain and colour.
Fabric, Wood
Early Modern 'Jugendstil' Leather Strap Desk Chair, Germany, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early German modernist desk chair with seat and back rest composed of intersecting layers of leather straps. This chair is original but can be reproduced to meet your specifica...
Leather, Oak, Wood
Herbert Ohl, Circo, A set of six chairs, Lübke, Germany, 1980s
By Herbert Ohl, Lübke
Located in Paris, FR
Herbert Ohl (1926-2012) Circo A beautiful set of six black lacquered wood dining chairs, the round seat and arched back all joined with stretchers.
Wood
Mid-Century German Lounge Chair, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in germany - made of wood, fabric - new upholstery - good, original condition.
Wood
Vintage German Black S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1940s Designer: Mart Stam Brand: Thonet Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, ...
Metal
$3,878 / item
Pressed Wood Low Chair by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Geneve, CH
Pressed Wood Low Chair by Johannes Hemann Dimensions: D 55 x W 96 x H 64 x Seat H 40 cm.
Ash
Vintage Lübke Stacking Chair, 1970s German Design, Dark Beech Wood & Mustard Uph
By Lübke
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Stacking Chair by Lübke, Germany, 1970s Only 1 available. Vintage stacking chair manufactured by Lübke in Germany during the 1970s. The chair features a dark-stained beechw...
Fabric, Beech
German Modern Squared Chair in Wood and Metal by Karl-Friedrich Foster KKF, 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern Squared chair in wood and metal by Karl-Friedrich Foster KKF, 1980s Dining chair with squared seat and back in curved light wood.
Metal
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Biedermeier chairs comes from Germany from the early 19th century.
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker
Vintage Lounge Chairs Set of 4, Germany 1960s, Beech Wood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Vintage Lounge Chairs — Germany, 1960s Price is for the set of 4 chairs. Up to 5 chairs available in total. Please DM if you are interested in a set of 5 chairs. Manufactur...
Fabric, Beech
West German Plywood "Smile" Chair by Adam Stegner for Pagholz
By Pagholz Flötotto, Pagholz, Norman Cherner, Adam Stegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Grin and chair it” with genuine vintage furniture! Conceived by Adam Stegner, a luminary of mid-century West German design, and produced by the prolific craftsmen of Pagholz Flötott...
Metal
20th Century Light-Brown German Pair of Beechwood Easy Chairs by Wilhelm Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern easy chairs was designed by Wilhelm “Willy” Knoll and produced by Walter Knoll in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of the Antimott series. ...
Wood, Beech
Set of 4 Casala Dining Chairs Beech Wood Germany 1970s Mid Century Modern
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Casala Dining Chairs Beech Wood Germany, 1970s Beautiful set of four original Casala chairs, produced in Germany during the 1970s.
Fabric, Beech
Outstandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German or Austrian exemplary designed and constructed countryside "board-chair" ("Brettstuhl") in solid woods: oak for canted legs, elm for seat, maple for s...
Elm, Oak
Oustandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German or Austrian exemplary designed and constructed countryside "board-chair" ("Brettstuhl") in solid woods: oak for canted legs, elm for seat, maple for s...
Elm, Oak
Mid Century German School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six molded wood chairs. Used in German schools and universities midcentury.
Wood
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
2 German Hunting Chairs Organic Teak Wood Attributed to Otto Frei, 1950s
By Otto Frei
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
They originate from Germany, and we believe in an Otto Frei design. Organic teak wood structure with a pine green textile and stained oak structure.
Wood
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
FELIX SCHWAKE Chair, black wood brushed lacquered 55x55x65cm GERMANY handcrafted
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Chair / Seat by FELIX SCHWAKE LIMITED EDITION OF 12 FS 424 CM L55 B55 H65 IN L21,65 B1721,65 H25,59 Wood, brushed, lacquered, Black Felix Schwake 2023 Customizations on request.
Hardwood
COR Shrimp Wood Chair Brown
By COR
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a COR shrimp wood chair brown. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 61 Width 53 Height 81 Seat height 53 Rest height Seat depth 45 Seat w...
Wood
Cor Shrimp Wood Chair Brown
By COR
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cor Shrimp wood chair brown. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 61 Width 53 Height 81 Seat height 53 Seat depth 45 Seat width 45 Back h...
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Set of Two Midcentury German Beech Wood Lounge Chairs from Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Riga, Latvia
These lounge chairs feature a beech frame with an original upholstery and very comfortable spring cushions. Unfortunately one cushion and one string (doesn't influence its function...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Eero Saarinen Conference Chair M72 for Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, chair, model 'Conference Chair M72', fabric, wood, designed in the 1950s. Chair with a frame made of dark stained wood, with a seat made of red and a back ma...
Wood, Fabric
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Elegant Chairs in Mahogany and Cane WK, Germany, 1970s
By WK Möbel
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of 6 elegant chairs in mahogany and Cane WK, Germany, 1970s Good to very good condition.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Crooked Contemporary Lounge Chair in Wood
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in London, GB
The crooked lounge chair forms part of The Crooked collection, an ongoing series of asymmetric and angular furniture pieces launched in 2020. Dimension: 51cm x 89cm x 79cm (H)...
Wood
Midcentury Chairs, Manufactured 1957 in Germany
Located in Waedenswil, CH
The original mid-century chair set was manufactured in the fifties by Fritz Emme Möbelfabrikation in Bad Pyrmont Germany. The chairs are very stable, have a classic, simple shape and...
Faux Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair by Paul Bode, Made in Germany, 1950s
By Paul Bode, Deutsche Federholz-Gesellschaft
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully shaped lounge chair designed by Paul Bode, produced by Deutsche Federholzgesellschaft in the 1950s. The chair is in original condition.
Wood
Set of Eight 19th Century German Rattan Dinning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wooden set of 8 dining chairs with rattan seat and back. German set from 1920s/1930s Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the mos...
Rattan, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Tubinger Chairs by Adolf G. Schneck, Germany, 1930s
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of wooden ‘Tübinger’ chairs by German designer and architect Adolf G. Schneck, designed in the 1930s for the Schäfer Stuhlfabrik, Tübingen. * These chairs are offered to you b...
Wood
Set of 4 Black and White Natural Wood Casala Chairs
By Casala
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Set of 4 German Casala chairs in black and white natural fabric from 1980s, completely restored, new upholstery covered with fabric in herringbone fashionable color. Headquarters ha...
Natural Fiber
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s. Iconic rocking chair Relaxer II desigend by Verner Panton for the German manufacturer Rosenthal in 1970. ...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
1 pair of antique chairs Biedermeier around 1820 cherry wood dark blue fab
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Classic Biedermeier shapes ✓ High-quality wood and fabric selection ✓ Elegant and stylish Dimensions: W: 49cm H: 87cm D: 43cm Seat height: 50cm Article: Antique chairs Item no.:...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Sonja Wasseur, Lounge Chair and Stool in Wood, Steel and Leather
Located in Madrid, ES
Sonja Wasseur Lounge chair and stool in wood, steel and leather, circa 1970. Measures stool 71 cm. L. x 44 cm. W. x 29 cm. H.
Steel
Mart Stam Chair
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered tubular steel side chair designed by Mart Stam for
Thonet, c. 1934. Retains original metal tag.
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 28.35 in
Rocking chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal 1970s beech wood
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Rocking chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal. Germany 1970s, Beech wood with striped, removable cotton fabric cover.
Fabric, Beech
Hairpin Stacking Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Six hairpin legged stacking chairs with moulded resin and timber seats. Thur-Op-Seat chairs with stackable metal frame. These Industrial school or dining room chairs were made at ...
Steel
Vintage Chair, 1950s
Located in Freiburg, DE
- Remains in good working condition - Seat not upholstered with foam - Has a classic 1950s pattern - Very comfortable chair.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
German Mid-Century Walter Knoll Office or Dining Armchair in Wool, 1960s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Basel, CH
This comfortable armchair is flexible in its use: as a dining or office or kitchen chair, it always stets a remarkable Mid-Century style. The chair features a very high quality manuf...
Metal
Pair of Pagwood Child's Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Pair of pagwood child's chairs. Stamped "made in Germany. Pagwood is a composite material made from natural beechwood veneers soaked in specially developed synthetic resins.
Metal
Sinus chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster
By Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in London, GB
The Sinus chair is a classic of German design. Its flowing lines and minimal shapes, play with our notion of what a chair can be, creating a timeless piece.
Steel
Sinus chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster
By Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in London, GB
The Sinus chair is a classic of German design. Its flowing lines and minimal shapes, play with our notion of what a chair can be, creating a timeless piece.
Steel
Clubssesel Art Déco in Red Leather, Germany, Berlin
Located in Köln, NRW
Exceptional, extremely comfortable Art Deco club chair with a curved. silhouette. The curved armrests give this bulky piece an elegant and streamlined effect. The piano lacquered w...
Metal
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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.
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