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20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Leather Chairs mod. Tripolina
By Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
and influences he brought to the field.
Here we have a pair of chairs mod. Tripolina with a foldable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Set of Six Chairs mod. Kentucky
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
six chairs with wood structure and leather, designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Bernini, in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two Chairs Mod. 121
Located in Milan, IT
Two chairs mod. 121 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Italy, 1965
Manufactured by Cassina
Walnut wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Solus an informal and lively icon for pop style.
Dimensions of the chair: 68* 55* 56 cm
Availability for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ico Parisi for Cassina Mod.110 Dining Chair
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Chair model 110 designed by Ico Parisi for Cassina on 1955 in solid wood. The chair is in really
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Rare single Chiavarina Mod. S1 chair by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Reference: Azucena Catalogue.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Four Herman Miller Mod Chairs, 1960s, USA
By Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of mod chairs by Herman Miller from the 1960s in wonderful vintage shape, 1960s, USA.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
21 Century Fresh Pond Mod Wing Chair by Michael Del Piero, Made to Order
By Michael Del Piero
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Chair with unique details in woven linen made to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
By Hans Vollmer, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Oak
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H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 20.48 in
Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Mod.4875 Plastic Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Italian white plastic chair with rounded seat and back, Mod." 4875" by Carlo Bartoli for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
1970s MOD Yellow Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of petite swivel lounge chairs designed in the style of Milo Baughman.
We just had them
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Cassina Rocking Chair mod. 572 in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Cassina produced some of the most iconic objects designed in the 20th century, as well as landmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mario Bellini Set of 4 Chairs mod. Cab in Blue for Cassina, 70s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
chairs model Cab with a steel structure and blue faux leather upholstery designed by Mario Bellini for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.09 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of cinema chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for the IL Piccolo Milano theater in 1952. The model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
The Model 122 chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
F.Lli Reguitti Group of Six Mod. "152" Folding Chairs, Italy, 1956
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Naples, IT
Garden set consisting of 6 folding chairs Mod. "152", 1960s Fratelli Reguitti production, red and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. ‘925’ Easy Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. '925’ easy chair for Cassina, Italy 1966. Beautiful example made out of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Penelope Chair in Carmen Leather with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4430LB
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Penelope is a padded chair that features soft volumes and welcoming shapes. The fluid lines of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Penelope Chair in Sparks Fabric with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4430BG
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Penelope is a padded chair that features soft volumes and welcoming shapes. The fluid lines of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Circe Chair in Diso Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433CB
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
Pair of danish chairs mod. 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of chairs mod. 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Walnut & Leather Sling Chair Mod 2 by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut & leather sling chair mod 2 by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions:
W 27" x H 33"
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans Vollmer & Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464, circa 1902
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Hans Vollmer
Located in Zagreb, HR
HANS VOLLMER (1879-1946)
A Cane and Oak Armchair mod. 464, designed in 1902 and manufactured by
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak
H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 20.48 in
Penelope Chair in blue Tosca Leather with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4430SC
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Penelope is a padded chair that features soft volumes and welcoming shapes. The fluid lines of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Sveva Chair in Corno Italiano with matte finish and Satin Metal, Mod. 6043D
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
With its clean and distinctive curved shape, the Sveva chair is a statement of elegance and class
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Sveva Chair in Corno Italiano with gloss finish and Burnished Metal, Mod. 6042B
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Featuring a burnished metal structure with clean arching lines, the Sveva chair is given a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Circe Chair in Splendido Perla Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433AC
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Circe Chair in Splendido Gold Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433AG
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Circe Chair in White Bouclé Fabric with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433CC
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Set of 5 yellow bright chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the Seventies.
Bright yellow
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Dining Chairs mod 213 by Thomas Harlev Denmark
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Step into the world of midcentury design with this stunning pair of Model 213 dining chairs by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Niels O. Møller Chairs Mod.84 / New Upholstered
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Niels O. Møller dining chairs in solid oak. New upholstered with purple Kvadrat fabric by Nanna
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lounge Chair Mod. "Toy", Design Rossi Molinari for TOTEM, Italy, 1968
By Studio Rossi-Molinari
Located in Napoli, IT
Lounge chair mod. "Toy" designed by Rossi Molinari for TOTEM, Italy, 1968, structure of lime
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
H 24.41 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Mod Molded White Plastic, Chocolate Vinyl Lounge Chairs, 1970s. ONE AVAILABLE!
Located in Kansas City, MO
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE. Molded plastic lounge chairs. Fun, kitschy, mod design. These would be great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 34 in W 35 in D 26 in
Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta Mod. "Madame", Germany, 1955
By Fritz Neth, Flemming Lassen, Correcta
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair, new upholstery, high-quality white creme boucle, designed by Fritz Neth and produced
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
White Ash and Leather Sling Chair Mod 2 by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White ash & leather sling chair mod 2 by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions:
W 27" x H 33
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, Mod. 112 France & Søn Denmark 60s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare easy chairs by Finn Juhl. Teak frame, newly upholstered and covered with fabric from "Kvadrat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Eero Saarinen, Nordiska Kompaniet, Knoll
Located in Djurhamn, SE
chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen assumed that
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Samsö by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Berlin, DE
-century Danish design. The chair is crafted from exquisite rosewood, which gives it a warm and luxurious
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
production of armchairs, chairs and sofa.
Here a pair of Armchairs mod. Soriana in collaboration with Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta in grey, Mod. "Madame", Germany 1955
By Correcta, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Neth
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair designed by Fritz Neth and produced by Correcta in Germany, 1955.
Organically shaped
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Set of 2 ocra yellow chairs Rennie mod. by K. Takahama for S. Gavina 70's, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Padova, IT
Lacquered wood structure and yellow ocher velvet covering.
Very good condition, with small and inevitable signs of age and use on the lacquered parts.
azuhide Takahama - Nobeoka 193...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Set of 6 Mod Cantilevered Dining Chairs w/ Black Frames and New Gray Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newly upholstered seats in dark grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Mod. JH719 for Johannes Hansen Denmark 1968
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of Danish easy chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 40.56 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gastone Rinaldi Mod. ‘Du 26 G’ Chairs for Rima, Italy 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare model 'Du 26 G' chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy 1956. The whole frame is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Armchairs Mod Ekstrem Designed by Terje Ekstrom
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Madrid, ES
Mod Ekstrem armchairs designed by Terje Ekstrom. Structure made of steel covered with woolen knit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Set of 4 MOD Mid-Century Yellow Flower Power Dining Height Swivel Stools
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 sunshine yellow swivel stools with chrome flower base. They are newly upholstered seats with chrome bases in original condition. Visible wear and pitting to the chrome. Wear...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.125 in W 18.375 in D 18.375 in
MCM Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Set of 4
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima - Set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Armchair and Ottoman Mod 915 by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cognac leather armchair and ottoman Mod 915 by Carlo de Carli, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 33.08 in
Set of 8 mod. Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning set composed by 8 chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced for Simon Gavina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
5 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Set of 7 Dining Chairs Mod 101 by Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury set of 7 dining room chairs mod. 101 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Six Black Arne Jacobsen Dining chairs Mod. 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1964
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Series 7 chairs, also known as Model 3107, are a masterpiece of mid-century design. Created by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
sedia superleggera Mod. 699 , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale anni 70
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
sedia "superleggera", di colore nero , design Gio Ponti per Cassina, originale degli anni 70, rivestimento in canna d'india, come per tradizione.
Condizioni generali molto buone, con...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Reed, Wood
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mod century chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every mod century chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mod century chair, we have 140 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mod century chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mod century chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mod century chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Ole Wanscher produced versions that are worth a look.
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- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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