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Set Of Four Mackintosh Chairs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina dining set of 6
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set includes four dining chairs and two tables designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

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Rush, Wood

Modern Arts & Crafts Style Tall Black Wood Dining Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four sculptural high back dining chairs in the style of Mackintosh. These tall dramatic
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Exquisite Set of Six Modern Rattan Dining Chairs in the Mackintosh Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mackintosh style. Extremely comfortable and beautifully made. There are two host and four side chairs. While
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan

Set of Four Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Argelato, BO
The Golem chair, with a high backrest in lacquered wood, was born, as Magistretti states, from the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

McGuire Mackintosh Style Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural set of four gorgeous rattan dining armchairs made in the manner and style of McGuire and
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Three Stackable Chairs, model Ombra Tokyo designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This concerns two chairs with armrests and four without. The frames are made of
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Ombra Easychairs by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Easychairs designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 exceptional sculptural chairs in cast aluminum with stylized naturalistic decorations and
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Fitted with a reclining mechanism, the five-spoke base sets off the entire chair, while the ergonomically
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Armchairs designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Sofa and Two Armchairs Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Set of Sofa and Two Armchair Manufactured by Cassina Dimensions Sofa: W
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This stool in the Mexique family, measures 72 cm high. The free-form chair, in solid wood, is set
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This stool in the Mexique family, measures 72 cm high. The free-form chair, in solid wood, is set
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Coat rack in wood , 1900, Arts and Crafts, Attributed to Wylie and Lochhead
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the Turin International Exhibition alongside those of Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Four
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

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Bronze

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Sedie "Hill House" di Charles Rennie Mackintosh per Alivar
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Alivar
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinario set di 4 iconiche sedie "Hill House" disegnate da Charle Rennie Mackintosh e prodotte
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

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4 Highback "Ingram" Dining Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Italy, 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Hellouw, NL
This set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh model Ingram dining chairs embodies timeless elegance
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Ash

Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Set of Four 'Memphis Style' Thonet Dining Chairs, 1980s Austria
By Thonet
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four 'Memphis Style' Thonet Dinings Chairs from the 1980s, Austria. These chairs are
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Oak Steam Bent Dining Chairs in the Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau Style, 1900’s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted and very interesting set of four Oak Dining Chairs or side chairs in the
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Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Coastal Rattan Dining Chairs After Danny Ho Fong, Set of 4
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage rattan dining chairs. Sexy high backs with wide set seats. The full
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Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 exceptional sculptural chairs in cast aluminum with stylized naturalistic decorations and
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Base Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
in date and a set of twelve Regency period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Base Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
in date and a set of twelve Queen Anne Revival mahogany dining chairs Mid 20th century in date
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Set of Four Chairs Ds3 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Original Design Made in Italy
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four chairs DS3 design Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1897, Structure in solid ebonized ash with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style High Back Chairs by Gordon Mfg.
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Medina, OH
Hard to find..Set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh-Style high back chairs (by Gordon MFG
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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Lacquer

1970s Italian Black Oval Folding Table and Four Chairs designed by Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Baambrugge, NL
the 1970s. This set includes a sophisticated oval dining table and four matching chairs. The oval
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rush, Ash, Oak

Original Suite of Four George Henry Walton Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Chairs 4
By George Walton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and woven leather hand studded Arts & Crafts chairs I have never seen a set of four before, they
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Dining Chairs Set of Four Modernist Vintage
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
After Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a quartet of stained oak armchairs, after the original designs for
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Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

French Mid-Century Chrome Bar Stools with Brown Saddle Leather by Perriand 1960s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century chrome bar stools with brown saddle leather by Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

French Mid-Century Saddle Leather, Brown, Chrome Bar Stools, Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century saddle leather, brown, chrome bar stools, Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set of 2
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of four Charles Rennie Mackintosh curved back tall chairs, newer edition reproduction, these
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chairs
Four Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chairs
H 45.75 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
French Mid-Century Saddle Leather, Brown, Chrome Bar Stools, Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century saddle leather, brown, chrome bar stools, Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set of 2
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

French Mid-Century Saddle Leather, Brown, Chrome Bar Stools, Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century saddle leather, brown, chrome bar stools, Perriand, 1960s Stunning set of 2
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

French Mid-Century Saddle Leather, Brown, Chrome Bar Stools, Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century saddle leather, brown, chrome bar stools, Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set of 2
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

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