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37,127
4,133
734
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3,677
20,504
20,237
41,994
38,756
39,396
41,043
23,299
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4,119
1,567
1,418
1,209
1,093
951
924
798
735
688
644
508
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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Salmon Midcentury Modern Sofa Made and Designed in 1962 by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern sofa
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery, 1962.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso
Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Six Fasem Dining Chairs by Vegni and Gualtierotti in Black Leather, Italy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six dining chairs in black leather by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, Italy, circa 1980.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Daystrom Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four tubular chrome frame chairs with upholstered seats and removable cushioned back rests.
A great set of Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in very good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Italian Ico Parisi Style 1960s Ebonized Wood Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten 1960s Italian ebonized wood dining chairs in the style of Ico Parisi, circa 1962-1964, upholstered in beige leather with decorat...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), François Bauchet
Located in Lyon, FR
Two Yang day beds by Francois Bauchet (creation 2001) Cinna edition very rare no longer edited to date. Composed of two modules of meridians that we c...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Synthetic
Vintage Authentic Original Paint Tolix Chairs c1950's Large Quantity Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic hand-made Tolix chairs, complete with the gold TOLIX label. The Tolix chairs are considered iconic, and have been displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art, Germany’s ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model Luisa designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy and executed by Mobel.
The foldable dining chairs appears elegant a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Sistema 61 Modular Sofa by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular sofa, Sistema 61, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Seven seats with backrest upholstered in its original grey wool.
The seats are conn...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Abalone, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Brown Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Set of Twelve
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 12 stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz Schuster (1892-1972) for the Forum Stadtpark Graz 1959, model Austro Chairs, and executed by Wie...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of Ten Vintage Walnut Dining Chairs with Orange Fabric Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s-1940s.
These chairs feature a walnut frame and an orange fabric upholstery.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they have been ...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs, designed and fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
The teak wooden structure is very elegant but solid.
The chairs are just reupholstered with new won...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Two Danish BO-561 Chairs in Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two Danish BO-561 chairs in steel and leather by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for BO-EX.
Of 1960s vintage, these architectural design classics a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Set of Four Highback Dining Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous set of four highback dining chairs from the 1960s. These sculptural chairs are made out of teak. The silhouette and rhythm of lines makes...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and original 3-seat sofa Model 416/3 designed by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artif...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Simple, yet elegant. Originally designed in 1951. This set still retai...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Les Arcs Black Stained Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
Located in Markington, GB
unusual set of 4 black stained leather chairs, designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960.
These chairs were commissioned to be mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
12Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager, Austria, 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager.
The chair gets well-known also as "Forum Stadtp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa
Located in Cumberland, RI
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Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era.
Literature reference:
Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4.
Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Oak Wood, Chapo Creation, France
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the model S31-B designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid oak wood. This stool also (could work) works w...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Joe Colombo Bar Stool, Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Naples, IT
Bar stool with double-cylinder wooden frame covered in white with dark wood base and black faux leather seat. Designed by Joe Colombo.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Imbuia Wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two chairs have an amazing Italian style, with sexy curves contrasting with the boxy shell. Two-tone fabrics enhance the dynamics of the shell, creating a very exciting piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Two Sets of One Painted Mid-Century Modern Table and Four Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Two sets of four chairs and two tables of this interesting wrought iron table with matching chairs painted in white enamel. 1970 Industrial modern design.
Great for a card table or...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Four Rare Red Chairs Designed by Charlotte Perriand, France Circa 1955
Located in Jersey City, NJ
*SUMMER SALE*
Set of four stackable dining chairs in original red leather. The seat and back are stitched together and riveted to the chrome frame. The chairs are in the original con...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s Milo Baughman Satellite Style Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Milo Baughman Satellite chaise lounge chair, circa 1970s. Reupholstered in blue velvet with ornate design and gold piping. Two matching pillows. Fabric plinth platform base. Deep sea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
1965, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set Early Original Base and Red Blue Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of four Tulip chairs in red with red bleu upholstery. All chairs are rotatable. This unique set off four consist of 2 chairs in a fairly good condition (pictures 1st chair...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of velvet sofas comprising two two-seater sofas and two single armchairs. Stamped SAPORITI. Seat height: 38 cm. Width of the single-seater armchairs: 90 cm. Length of the 2-seate...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s. This iconic sofa is completely made out of foam and is freshly re-upholstered in a wool blend fabric uphols...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Danish Cantilevered Chrome Sling Lounge Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chromed steel sculptural tubed framed cantilevered lounge chairs with brown canvas styled sling and padded cushions . To each arm side there is a pouch for reading material...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Turkish Kilim Upholstered Counter Stools
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and contemporary set of three counter or bar stools in the style of George Smith, upholstered in Turkish Kilim fabric. Each of the three stools features a collage of different Kilim fabric in complementing reds, blues, and tans. The one-of-a-kind nature of the upholstery makes these stools a unique choice for an eclectic kitchen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet, circa 1970s. They retain their war...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Les Arcs Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, difficult to find a set of four chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Maralunga Leather Sofa - Settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maralunga leather sofa - settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina is essential Italian style and design. Maralunga is a classic of Italian design and has several prestigious awards like ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Set of 6
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 6 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs including an Outdoor Patio Rocker ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
6 vintage Chaplin dining chair in cognac leather by Gerard van den Berg - Montis
By Montis
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional set of 6 Chaplin dining armchairs. Stunning patinated, thick leather. Hard to find in this color.
Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands (1983)
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Glass
Vintage Danish Teak and Bouclé Stool by Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool by Spøttrup 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern ottoman in solid teak and bouclé by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Round slightly tapered leg...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Step into mid-century luxury with our meticulously restored Vintage Wingback Chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's iconic style for Dunbar in the 1950s. Painstakingly revived and re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Nucci Valsecchi cane brass upholstered armchairs 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cane and brass armchairs from the mid-century modern French Riviera era is bursting with glamour. The pair was designed by Nucci Valsecchi and produced in Italy in the early 1970s, and it almost looks as though it hasn’t been touched since then. The cubic design and chic materials will lend the room a curated feel. A light brown and golden cane...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Modern Living Room Loveseat in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material
Located in Naperville, IL
Get ready to have your living room transformed with the Alton Loveseat! Our expert craftsmen in Moldova have handcrafted each loveseat from beautiful, durable ash wood and designed i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and grain detail on the outer shells. Wood has been cleaned, oiled, and freshly finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back.
Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century Gunlocke Jens Risom Style Danish Arm Chairs. Made of walnut with black leather seat and back.
The Gunlocke Company's history in Wayland, New York begins in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mies van der Rohe Style Artesian Daybed
Features:
Walnut frame
Premium aniline dyed Italian black or brown leather from Brazil
Individually hand welted Upholstery panel sections-bottom tufted
Seat cushions are high resilient-high density polyurethane
Premium cowhide leather strap seat...
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Rare Strap Midcentury Bench in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare vintage modern bench circa 1950s in the style of Pierre Jeanneret, loose pillow upholstered in an off-white padded natural fabric restin...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction RAW Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé and made in 2011 by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star. This wonderful chair is from the rare limited first edition, with ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Bent Plywood, Chrome and Navy Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unidentified chair and ottoman in the style of Herman Miller's Eames chair and Richard Hersberger Pace Collection chair and ottoman. Crafted in plywood much like the Ea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made dark wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the years. The open...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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