Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of PK-11 armchairs designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of PK-11 armchairs designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
PK-11 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural PK-11 arm chair having an exposed and dramatically engineered three legged frame of brushed steel that supports a curved laminated ash back rest and gently curved se...
Leather
Vintage "PK 11" Armchair by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool “PK 11” armchair by Poul Kjærholm, designed in 1957, executed by original producer E.
Steel
$8,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen are the best we've seen on this design, and we will explain why below.
Steel
$41,700Sale Price / set|22% Off
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen are the best we've seen on this design, and we will explain why below.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Kjærholm started his working life as a cabinetmaker’s apprentice, unlike many of his fellow designers of that time who were generally trained as architects. After completion of ...
Steel
Chair PK 11 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer. Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel. Wit...
Steel
Armchair in Steel, Ash and Original Leather by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel, Ash and Original Leather by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Steel, ash and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare PK-11 arm...
Steel
Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Singapore, SG
A matching pair of PK 11 armchairs. Each iconic chair consists of three spring steel legs, joined with machine screws.
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-11 Chair, Denmark, 1957
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
This PK-11 armchair, design 1957, was produced by Kold Christensen and shows the producer's mark (see pictures).
Leather
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Pair of PK-11 Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of PK-11 Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen.
Steel
Two PK 11 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair, PK11 by Poul Kjaerholm 1957 for E. Kold Christensen Chromed steel frame, backrest ashwood, seat upholstered with light-brown, vegetable-tanned leather. Good condition, wit...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK 11 Chair (Six Chairs)
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amarillo, TX
Poul Kjaerholm. PK 11 chairs, set of six. E. Kold Christensen Denmark , 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, oak, leather 25 w x 18 d x 25.75 h inches stamped {DENMARK} set o...
Oak, Leather
Poul Kjaerholm Set of Three of PK 11
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Set of three PK 11 armchairs by Poul Kjærholm. Originally designed in 1957 to go with the PK 51 desk, the PK 11 has a three-legged satin brushed stainless steel frame supporting a b...
Stainless Steel
PK 11 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of 6 PK-11 three-legged armchairs with laminated ash backs, the original natural saddle brown leather seats and satin chromed steel frames.
Chrome
Set of Two PK 11 by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 11 - Armchair in ashwood red leather and satin brushed, stainless steel.
Pair of “PK 11” Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of “PK 11” armchairs by Poul Kjærholm, designed in 1957, executed by original producer E.
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 11 Desk Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
PK 11 desk chair by Poul Kjaerholm.
Metal
PK 11 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of all original PK 11 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen.
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchair by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare PK-11 armchair designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchair by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare PK-11 armchair designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Sold
H 25.6 in W 25.2 in D 17.72 in
Poul Kjærholm Armchairs Model PK-11 by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of PK-11 armchairs designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 11 Armchairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four Poul Kjærholm PK 11 armchairs in black original leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm for E.
Steel
Sold
H 26.97 in W 25.01 in D 17.33 in
PK 11 by Poul Kjaerholm in Walnut & Black Elegance Leather by Thomas Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
A PK 11 chair by Poul Kjaerholm in satin brushed stainless steel, solid walnut, and black 20198 elegance leather.
Stainless Steel
PK 11 Brown Leather Chair by Designed by Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK11 Brown Leather Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
Steel
Set of Six Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 11 - Set of 6 armchairs with top rail in ash and seat in new, brown leather.
Sold
H 25 in W 25 in D 18 in
Pair of Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Chairs 1. E. Kold Christensen, Circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of PK 11's to be sold as a pair or individually. Current price is for the pair.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 armchairs for Andrew
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of PK-11 armchairs for Andrew. item 121862 & 121873
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-11 Armchair for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful Poul Kjaerholm PK-11 armchair with back of oiled ash, legs of steel and seat upholstered with cognac leather.
Leather, Ash
Poul Kjærholm PK-11
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjærholm designed, 1957 for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. Brushed Steel framework supporting red/brown leather seat and sculptural curved wood backrest. This example manufacture...
PK 11 Dining Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munich, DE
Matte chrome-plated steel, ash backrest and black leather seat. Made by ekc. unsigned. Two available.
Sold
H 28.5 in W 81 in D 35.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen Dining Set, Original Condition 1957
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amarillo, TX
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen Dining Set PK 51 & PK 11 E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1957 Oak, matte chrome-plated steel, leather.
Steel
Sold
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1959 Poul Kjærholm Stool PK-33, Suede Leather by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Kold Christensen — were refined throughout his career, as the offerings below show: the PK 11 chair of 1957, with back and armrests formed by a semicircle of ash; the capacious, rich...
Steel, Stainless Steel
PK 11 Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980). PK-11 Chair. Armchair with armrest in lacquered ash, seat upholstered in black leather and a three-legged stainless steel frame in satin brushed steel.
Metal
PK-11 chairs (pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of matte chrome-plated steel, oak and natural leather PK-11 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) for E.
Steel
PK-11 Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980): PK-11 chair with frame of chromed steel backrest of oak.
Steel
Original Armchair PK 11 by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair ‘PK 11.’ Manufactured and stamped by E. Kold Christensen, 1957.
Steel
PK-11 Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
PK-11 A couple of armchairs in matt chrome steel, top rail in patinated ash wood.
PK 11 chairs, set of six by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Chicago, IL
PK 11 chairs, set of six by Poul Kjaerholm
Leather, Oak
Pair of Kjaerholm PK 11 Chairs EKC
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kjaerholm set out to create a chair of "nothing less than visual beauty".The result is the PK 11,minimalist in style using 3 legs and semi-circle backrest with floating seat cushion....
Poul Kjaerholm Pk-55 & Pk-11 Produced By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pk-55 and pk-11 produced and stamped by e. kold christensen. the desk frame has 2 stamps. the condition is original for both.
Poul Kjærholm PK 11 from EKC
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of early PK11 armchairs, ash top rail, three-legged matt chrome-plated steel frame, seat upholstered with original patinated cognac colour leather. Designed in 1957. Produced...
Leather
PK-11 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid ash curved back, matte chrome steel frame and leather seat. Second production by Fritz Hansen. Two available, one retains label with 1985 date. Priced individually.
Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 11 desk chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful design of the Danish master of modern furniture.
Pair of PK-11 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid ash curved back, matte chrome steel frame and leather seat. Second production by Fritz Hansen. One retains label with 1985 date.
PK55 Table or Desk by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Table by E. Kold Christensen. PK-11 armchair no longer available.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Minimalist Metal Armchairs, Cowhorn Chairs in Style of Borek Sipek
By Fritz Hansen, B. Sipek
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of four Minimalist, industrial metal chairs in style of Borek Sipek Ota Otanek chair and PK 11 chair by Fritz Hansen. The chairs feature a metal base with dark fabric uphols...
Metal
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 11 Chairs, Stamped
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 11 chairs; edited by Poul Kjaerhom last century.
Metal
$14,104 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in L 29.14 in
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
'Seal' Armchairs by Ib Kolof Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brussels, BE
One of Ib Kofod-Larsen’s most recognizable designs, The Seal armchair captures the essence of its time while remaining effortlessly timeless. Original leather in mint condition, ob...
Leather, Teak
$13,833 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Pair of "PK22" armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "PK22" armchairs with satin-finished steel frame and suspended seat in cognac-colored leather. Design by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1955 model. Designed by Poul ...
Steel
$19,000 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
PK-31 (PK31) Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Rīga, LV
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK-31 (PK31) lounge chairs are fully restored: new black leather upholstery, metal frames details are refinished. One under seat metal bar has maker's mark, the...
Steel
$15,684
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955. A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm, produced by E. Kold Christensen before the manufacturing was taken...
Metal
$7,000
H 26 in W 25 in D 22 in
Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Armchair for E Kold Christiansen Denmark 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Troy, MI
Early model PK11 armchair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christiansen Denmark circa 1957 Architectural three leg frame in stainless steel with original leather seat and arced backres...
Stainless Steel
Model 3100 Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
The Ant Chair, officially known as Model 3100 is a classic piece of furniture design created by the renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1952. This iconic chair ...
Wood
$6,750Sale Price|22% Off
H 29 in W 24.75 in D 23.75 in
Early Production 'PK-22' Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Double-Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional all-original early-production PK22 lounge chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen represents a highly collectible and investment-worthy example of one of the ...
Steel
$1,995
H 25.75 in W 24 in D 22 in
Rare Model 42 Arm Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950's
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare early Model 42 armchair designed by the influential Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik. Recently restored and featuring newly upholstered thick-cut, full grain l...
Leather, Teak
Arm Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of armchairs with bentwood laminated frames and arm rests.
Wood, Upholstery
$3,025Sale Price|44% Off
H 26 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Rare Børge Mogensen "Slædestolen" Easy Chairs, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen armchairs and side chairs for Soborg Mobler, 1954. Made from white oak, We have three side chairs in stock. Upholstery services available. Priced per chair.
Oak
Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original condition. Incredible tone and patina.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Side Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak, 1960
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beech...
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Pair of PK-15 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of PK-15 chairs with black lacquered bent ash wood frames and French cane seats. Designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, circa 1979. New French cane seats. Solid frames w...
Cane, Ash
$9,021
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
PK31 Lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm mid century Danish
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dublin, IE
This rare first edition PK31 armchair by Poul Kjærholm epitomizes the designer’s pursuit of refined structural clarity. Upholstered in supple aniline leather, the piece reveals a ric...
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work....
Oak
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
$730 / item
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Yellow
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in yellow. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Metal, Aluminum
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$699 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities. The inside of the...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$17,000
H 38 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
1940s Parchment-Covered Wood Cabinet attributed to Comte S.A., Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Mid-Century Modern Jen-Michel Frank-style parchment-covered wood cabinet attributed to Comte S.A., Argentina Attributed to: Comte S.A. In the Style of: Jean-Michel Frank Mate...
Wood, Parchment Paper
$25,275Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s an early edition in good condition. Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Metal
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 easy chairs manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.
Leather
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,770 / set
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...
Chrome
$2,280Sale Price|26% Off
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
By Maruni, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench in richly toned walnut, offering the perfect combination of clean architectural lines and functional versatility. Craft...
Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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