Fritz Hansen Stools
Danish, 1847-1902
When the Copenhagen-based furniture maker Fritz Hansen opened for business more than 140 years ago, the company — which today styles itself The Republic of Fritz Hansen — adhered to the traditional, time-honored Danish values of craftsmanship in woodworking and joinery. Yet thanks to the postwar innovations of Arne Jacobsen and others, Fritz Hansen would become the country’s leader in Scandinavian modern design using new, forward-looking materials and methods.
Fritz Hansen started his company in 1872, specializing in the manufacture of small furniture parts. In 1915, the firm became the first in Denmark to make chairs using steam-bent wood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was best known for seating that featured curved legs and curlicue splats and referenced 18th-century Chippendale designs.
In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still, the most aesthetically striking piece Fritz Hansen produced in the first half of the 20th century was arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner — and that piece, with its yoke-shaped bentwood back- and armrest, was based on seating manufactured in China during the Ming dynasty. (Wegner was moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish merchants in the Chinese chairs.)
Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair. The collaboration between the architect and Fritz Hansen officially originated in 1934 — that year, Jacobsen created his inaugural piece for the manufacturer, the solid beechwood Bellevue chair for a restaurant commission. The Ant chair, however, was the breakthrough.
With assistance from his then-apprentice Verner Panton, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair for the cafeteria of a Danish healthcare company called Novo Nordisk. The chair was composed of a seat and backrest formed from a single piece of molded plywood attached, in its original iteration, to three tubular metal legs. Its silhouette suggests the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
Jacobsen followed with more plywood successes, such as the Grand Prix chair of 1957. The following year he designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and its furnishings, including the Egg chair and the Swan chair. Those two upholstered pieces, with their lush, organic frames made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, have become the two chairs most emblematic of mid-20th-century cool. Moreover, the Egg and Swan led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials, like foam, plastic and steel wire used to realize the avant-garde creations of later generations of designers with whom the firm collaborated, such as Piet Hein, Jørn Utzon (the architect of the Sydney Opera House) and Verner Panton. If the Fritz Hansen of 1872 would not now recognize his company, today’s connoisseurs certainly do.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Fritz Hansen
Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in FSC certified teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Piet Hein Bar Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Piet Hein base
Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Leather
Dot stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak, Fritz Hansen, 1965.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vorst, BE
Dot stool 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965.
Nice original state. Labelled and dated 07/1965. Seat in plywood with teak veneer in very nice state....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Steel
2007 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Counter Stools in Cherry
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Series 7 Counter Stools, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These particular examples date to 2007 and 2008. The stools are comprised of a steel...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Steel
PK33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful PK33, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980.
This very rare stool is made of high quality chrome-plated metal, in straight s...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk33
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The three-legged stool PK33 epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjaerholm PK33 Stool in Rustic Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish 1929-1980. Poul Kjaerholm used innovative construction materials to produce fluid designs that were elegant, functional and modern. Kjaerholm chose steel as hi...
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2010s Danish Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Teak Stacking Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Seaford, GB
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Teak Stacking Stools
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Teak Stacking Stools – A Timeless Mid-Century Design
Product Overview:...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Teak
Set of four Piet Hein barstools in patinaed leather
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Valby, 84
Set of four Piet Hein bar stools manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in December 1972.
The bar stools are made in steel with a wooden seat upholstered in patinaed Niger goat leat...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Steel
Four Barstools with Blue Leather Seats by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. The seats have been reupholstered in the recent past in high quality turquoise blue leather. The frames ar...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Two Bar Stools by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely set of two bar stools by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. These stools have chrome-plated frames and a brushed aluminum base with its original leather upholstery. O...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Adjustable Stools by Jørgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, architectural, set of four adjustable swivel stools by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen. Constructed of blue finish bent plywood, on chrome and aluminum bases, wit...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Aluminum
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Canvas
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk33 Leather Stool
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The three-legged stool PK33 epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-form. The stool draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bar stools, designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Great condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 3, Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Balen, BE
A original set of 3 early tripod Dot Stools by Fritz Hansen.
In Teak molded plywood with it iconic copper dot rivets. All marked and in original con...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal, Copper
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s
Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen Serie 7 brown oak plywood barstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stool by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1955
The seat is made of curved dark stained oak plywood, a technique he previously used in the Ant Chair...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage 1940 Fritz Hansen stools made from rich mahogany and leather, are early examples of Danish design excellence. Their sleek, curved lines and minimalistic form showcase the era's emphasis on both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Fritz Hansen, born in 1847, was a Danish furniture designer and entrepreneur whose name became synonymous with iconic, high-quality design. He founded the furniture company Fritz Hansen in 1872, initially specializing in woodworking and chair-making. Hansen's dedication to craftsmanship and quality soon earned the company a stellar reputation.
In the early 20th century, under his leadership, Fritz Hansen started collaborating with renowned designers, paving the way for the brand's global recognition. One of the pivotal moments was the collaboration with Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s, which resulted in some of the most iconic furniture designs, including the Egg Chair, Swan Chair, and Series 7 Chair. These iconic stools, bearing the marks of age with grace, serve as a testament to Fritz Hansen's legacy, offering not just seating but a piece of design history.
Two adjustable height stools...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Barstool in Red-Brown Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, barstool, metal, faux leather, Denmark, 1970s
A design by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, this bar stool with its modesty and simplicity, is an excellent ch...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal
Early edition collectable black Arne Jacobsen DOT 3170 stool, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great first production Dot stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Together with Fritz Hansen's grandson, Søren Hansen, Arne Jacobsen developed plywood furniture. This stool was the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Plywood
Pair Of 2 Dot Stools Upholstered With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The pair of dot stools upholstered with black leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1971, is a stylish and functional addition to any interior space.
Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer known for his iconic and innovative furniture designs, and the dot stool is no exception.
The dot stool, also known as the "Series 7 Stool...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk91 Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm epitomizes his ongoing adaption of historical furniture categories into his oeuvre and arsenal of expressions. The designer’s method ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Barstool by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern pedestal style barstool with satin chromed steel bars - slightly arched to support a foot rest - and upholstered seat in dark blue leather. Designed by Piet Hei...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Chrome
Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Plated Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Original tripod Dot stool by danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen.
Moulded seat in teak veneer, plated copper feet.
Marked accordingly "FH Denmark"
Full or...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Copper
Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats high bar stools chairs in white.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Chrome
1955 Series 7 Bar Stool Chair Designer Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Series 7 bar stool 3197 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Fritz Hansen
Listed Price is per unit. (Five stools are available)
44 tall x 20 w...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Fritz Hansen Three Legged Stool by Josef Frank in Elm Wood, 1945, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important stool made at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s and attributed to Josef Frank. The stool is made of a carefully selected piece of elm wood and handmade by a ca...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Elm
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in black stained oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Natural Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in natural oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set Of 2 Dot Stools Model 3170 Made In Teak By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 Dot stools, model 3170, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. The stools are made of teak, which gives them a warm and classic look. The Dot s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Stine Weigelt Outdoor 'Between Lines' Teak Stool for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Stine Weigelt outdoor 'Between Lines' teak stool for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Designed by Stine Weigelt, the 'Between Lines' outdoor teak stool is a classic Scandinavian look designed to bring comfort to your outdoor surroundings in a more peaceful and relaxed perspective. Executed in FSC-certified teak to the exacting standards of Skagerak.
Price per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities. Optional additions sold separately include a matching teak lounge chair, as well as 17-fold open-cell foam cushions in a fabric that is Oeko-Tex certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk8 Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
For many years, The PK8 existed only as a prototype in the home of Hanne Kjærholm, the wife of Poul Kjærholm. The PK8 was put into production in close collaborati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Oak
Dot Stool with Black Leather Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dot Skammel, designed by the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1971, is a timeless piece of furniture that exudes simplicity and elegance. Produced by the renowned Danish fu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Stools
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fritz Hansen stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 31 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original stools by Fritz Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Arne Jacobsen, Erik Buch, and Poul Hundevad. Prices for Fritz Hansen stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $10,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,469.
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