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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Thonet
Creator: Jindrich Halabala
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Ton, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable and comforta...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1945.
This armchairs are restored on request and available in different am...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs.
Bright, striking orange.
Can't find these chairs anywhere.
The seat back actually reclines a little.
The tag says blended c...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Timeless comfort meets Modernist sophistication in this iconic design by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Produced in the 1930s, this wooden armchair flaunts an anatomy constitu...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
The S 60 cantilevered seating range: The contemporary interpretation of a familiar typology – suitable for every need incontract and at home
Reserved elegance combined with high seat...
Category
2010s European Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City.
Still labeled.
A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet.
Maker: Thonet
Source: Austria
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Beech
This item features cl...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Cantilevered Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. In very good sturdy condition. There was a Thonet tag on the bottom of the chair, but it fell off an...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries
By Thonet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome accent chair
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome accent chair signed by Thonet Industries...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Thonet Armchair with White Leather, Design Marcel Kammerer, at circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exclusive 20th century re-edition of the famous Thonet armchair originally designed by Marcel Kammerer in the beginning of the 20th century aorund 1910. This amazing looking armchair...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1950s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the 1950s by renowned Czech furniture designer J. Halabala, this vintage wooden armchair combines irresistible comfort with a striking silhouette for a timeless appeal. Influ...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949
Material: Oak
Reviv...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an interesting finish - imitation oak wood (which was created by drilling artificial pores...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic set lounge chairs are from Czechia, circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, these lou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Art Deco Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame upholstered seat and back rest. Designed in 1930s by Jindrich Halabala. Excelent restored, another upholstery on request possible.
Set of two.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Armchairs H-283 by Jindřich Halabala, 1949s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Designed by J. Halabala
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1949s
- good original condition
- Catalogue model H-283
- cleaned.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan Sand vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene U...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chrome armchairs, 1960s
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Made of dark stained beechwood.
Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs.
They are in very good Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Bentwood avantgarde armchair produced by Tatra Martin, Slovakia under Thonet licence in 1930's. In very good original condition, surface expertly polished. Structurally sound.
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 2 pieces of upholstered armchairs and a veneered spider table
- walnut veneer
- Original very well-preserved condition of armchairs and table
- Table - height 63cm , upper flat...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of wood, fabric.
The chair needs to be reupholstered.
Wood is good condition.
Original condition.
Rare piece.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well as an adj...
Category
1930s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel pinkish vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cur...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935.
This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.
In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare with an equally increasing demand from interior designers.
The armchair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. Additionally, you can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from high quality leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours.
Sold individually, although you can find this item in sets or even custom order yours in a set.
Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item's condition, authenticity, or any question in general. We're happy to help.
More about the designer
Jindřich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Koryčany into the family of carpenter Štěpán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then joined the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Meziříčí, which he graduated from two years later. After school, he started practicing at the United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vaňek.
In 1922 he also began to study architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Grey Art Deco Beech Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Grey Art Deco Beech Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Za...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- High of seat 45 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally uphols...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, wool fabric upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet.
Set of two.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of White ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of White ArtDeco Beech Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholst...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Office Armchair Thonet, circa 1900
By Thonet, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely renovated in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Red Czech ArtDeco Beech Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of red Czech ArtDeco beech armchairs
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Architect: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Material: Beech, Fabric
Original preserved upho...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935.
This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco H-237 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Set of 2 Art Deco H-237 A
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icons of Czech art deco design, armchairs model H-237, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchairs were manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. The structure is...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a Rare stunning lounge / side / accent bentwood chair made by THONET.
The chair is a mid century chair, with refined character, high quality craftsmanship and uni...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Upholstery has signs of use
Suitable for reupholstery
Wooden parts in good condition
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company in 1932.
This original tubular steel cantilever armch...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Two Yellow Vintage Armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Furniture in very good condition, wooden elements after professional renovation, armchairs ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970
Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 39cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech
Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath.
Mid-C...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966)
Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1930, ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.
In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare with an equally increasing demand from interior designers.
The armchair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. Additionally, you can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from high quality leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours.
Sold individually, although you can find this item in sets or even custom order yours in a set.
Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item's condition, authenticity, or any question in general. We're happy to help.
More about the designer
Jindrich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Korycany into the family of carpenter Štepán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then joined the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Mezirící, which he graduated from two years later. After school, he started practicing at the United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vanek.
In 1922 he also began to study architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs from the 1930s in Art Deco style. Furniture designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 77 cm / sea...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Yellow boucle armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Doce armchairs by J. Halabala from the 1930s, Czech Republic.
Armchairs in very good condition, after professional renovation, covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
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