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Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Maxime Old in 1965. Originally, this armchair was created for the bank of the European Industrial and
Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
H 31.89 in W 28.74 in D 27.56 in
Old wooden cane chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden caned chair from the 1920s. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or
Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Old wooden cane chair
Old wooden cane chair
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique European Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique European carved oak corner chairs with beautifully aged dark rich patina. Born
Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair Of Old Smoking Chairs Say: Smoking - Solid Oak - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming pair of chairs called "Fumeuses", they have a wide seat in cane, on which one sat astride
Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around
Category

Early 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique First Prototype 'Accidental Carpet' by Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
old woolen blankets, cut in strokes, glued together with a Latex backing on Cotton Jute. Handmade
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute, Latex

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
the caribou club arm chair, sierra finish. An elegant blend between French Country and Old World
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Carpet, France, 1930, Sign, Isolo
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
materials, combines eras. He will enshrine some wood essence in metal, some mineral in a plant, the old in
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plaster

Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 The chair
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quirky set of 4 comfortable, elegant and unusual bentwood dining or side chairs
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

6 Chairs, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 Chairs Material: Wood and bronze Style: Hollywood American We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Bronze

6 Chairs, 1960
6 Chairs, 1960
H 18.51 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in
1800s Antique Leather, (6) French Henri II Style, Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
. Chips to top of one chair. up 226t22. 90t22 "Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!"
Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
chair because of the old glue.After this version the Thonet label was produced with the stamp inside of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chair Year :1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chair Year :1960, Italian
Chair Year :1960, Italian
H 81 in W 38 in D 33 in
Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
remain strong. This child's chair is solid/stable and sold as we found it in Europe. Please inquire if
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Europe, 1940s. Truly wonderful large lounge chair in solid
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak 1940s
Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak 1940s
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs. The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Antique 18th Century Rustic Choir Stall Barrel Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique choir stall barrel chair in overall nicely aged old surface and early hand wrought large
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870 A set of four antique bull horn chairs ca. 1870, covered
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood, Antler

Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870
Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in
Study of Space Chair by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
and a healthy respect for old Central European craft and traditions. We design, produce and sell our
Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Study of Space Chair by Dechem Studio
Study of Space Chair by Dechem Studio
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Eileen Gray – Bonaparte Chair – Set of 2 – French Beige / Mustard – 1970s
By Eileen Gray
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
good condition. The chairs are close to 50 years old and the previous owner didn’t maintain the leather
Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870 A pair antique bull horn chairs, from a noble villa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood, Antler

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
great transformations under the Second Empire. A thousand-year-old history unfortunately ending in its
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900 A pair wonderful carved oak wood board chairs from a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Tilburg, NL
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s. Looking for something
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Club Chair Internally Restored Cosmetically Left Original c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Leather Club Chair that our Old Plank Upholstery Department restored from the inside out
Category

Vintage 1930s European Country Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Wood

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Europe as well. These chairs are composed very organic and present straight lines and geometric elements
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
chairs 1920 - French - 12 people Dining Table Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and leather Finish
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : wood, chrome
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor chairs, French ca. 1860 The two very rare antler parlor chairs are made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Fur, Wood

Pair of Club Chairs with Patina Leather Art Deco Vintage 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
and very comfortable, these are iconic chairs. Slight differences in leather are visible due to old
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood. Art Deco The back of the chair forms the word Munich Year 1900
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Faux Fur Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An iron base Faux Fur upholstered chair. It is likely French or European with a hand welded base
Category

20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Faux Fur Lounge Chair
Faux Fur Lounge Chair
H 25 in W 25 in D 29 in
Fine Pair of 18th-19th Century Carved Hall Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
loss to a front corner (see photo), expected wear to the seat with old gouges however the chairs
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Antique 19th Century European Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900 A pair of antique antler chairs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Oak

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in wood. Year 1930 Country: French Elegant and sophisticated 12
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Provincial Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
, but only adds to the antique character, authenticity, and rustic old world European charm that can
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pelleossa Chair with Black Aniline Frame & Traditional Straw by Francesco Faccin
By Miniforms, Francesco Faccin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. A simple, sturdy object, destined never to grow old. In 2003, after attending the European
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw

ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool Please
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
across Europe, Ralph taught him how to restore and colour old leather using traditional techniques. This
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s An elaborate antique Black Forest
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Wood

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in GB
circa 1810-1820 Hand painted, Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair with unique, silk upholstered
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Lounge Chair in Leather by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Lounge chair mod. 'Carrera' in leather by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy ca
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scabello Chair Pair Hall Renaissance Revival Italian Baroque Oak Scabello Scroll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. - This design was associated with Venice and the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
wood with old damaged leatherette upholstery. The 'Senat' chairs were primarily designed for the high
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
By Aranjou
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 "T" chairs of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free-Form, carved
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category

Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Stool Hall Sgabello Pair 16 Century Venetian Renaissance Carved Sculpture
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
highly prized as old-master paintings. They were associated with Venice and the design was disseminated
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : wood and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Old European Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old European chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old European chair — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 979 options for an antique or vintage old European chair now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old European chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An old European chair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made old European chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michel Ducaroy, Sika Design and Guillerme et Chambron are consistently popular.

How Much is an Old European Chair?

Prices for an old European chair start at $135 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $5,907.
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    An old European diamond is one that features an Old European gemstone cut. This type of cut became popular during the Art Deco period and has a round shape with 58 central facets. You'll find a variety of European cut diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
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    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
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    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
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    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
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    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
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    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
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