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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Mid-Century Modern Louis Bar Stool Walnut Wood Linen Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis Armstrong is one of the most popular figures of Jazz music of all times. His career spanned five decades, from 1920s-1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. Mahalia Jackson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair For Cassina
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Gaga Chair For Cassina
A light, airy stackable metal chair. Gaja is a contemporary piece of furniture reminiscent of the pure classicism of Rationalism, to which t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s.
The seating of the chairs are made of wicker.
The structure is made of so...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Midcentury Burgundy Pink Violet Velvet Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric:
Seat and back is hand tufting b...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a strong and essential icon. The ribbon chair is an object whose identity expresses feeling and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 vintage wooden design dining/bistro chairs with woven seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming set of elegant vintage design chairs features a beautiful organic shape and exudes a sense of calm and warmth. With their timeless design, they fit into almost any inte...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Swiss alp escabelle A 88
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 88
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Modest set of four Dutch dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an airy backrest. The dark green leath...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of six
An icon with a versatile and functional...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair
Director's chair in aluminium, finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chaise basse en bois massif et corde tréssée dans le goût de Charles Dudouyt
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Chaise basse en chêne massif et cordes tressées dans le goût de Charles Duduouyt, France, années 1950. Chaise solide et stable en bon état tant au niveau de la structure et de l'assi...
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Oak
Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage three plastic dining chairs or chairs by Joe Colombo 1965 - 67 and executed for Kartell 1970s Italy.
Stamped underneath, Kartell Binasco ( Milano ) 860 & 861 made in Italy Des. Prof Joe Colombo 1970
The chairs are in good condition with signs of age and use like scratches at the glossy surface.
The iconic dining chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage set 3107 butterfly chairs design Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage set of 9 butterfly chairs from 1970s The chairs, type 3107, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen. This set of 9 chairs are stained black (original). The c...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plywood
First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The First chair in enameled wood and metal, was originally designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi.
Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence. During the period of radical and experimental architecture he was a prominent figure in movements like Cavart, Alchymia and Memphis. His architectural designs have been mainly for office buildings in Japan, in Germany, in Switzerland and in Italy. He has taken care of numerous art and design exhibitions and has planned buildings for museums as Triennale di Milano, Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma and Neues Museum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Minimalist Side Chair in Warm Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chair, solid oak, France, 1960s
Beautiful chair crafted in solid oak, made in France in the 1960s. Its sturdy construction speaks to the enduring quality of traditional woodworking,...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi
By Marcello Pozzi , Horm
Located in Milan, IT
Reminiscent of Picasso’s cubist sculptures and signature style, this three-legged chair designed by Marcello Pozzi is a lightweight and refined piece of functional decor. It is composed of solid black ash supporting frame and backrest, the latter characterized by a “T” shape. The element connecting the legs combines stainless steel and carbon fiber, while the seemingly suspended seat...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Bamboo Outdoor Armchair
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Bamboo Collection, this stunning armchair will be an elegant and timeless addition to a veranda, poolside, or terrace especially when combined with the other pieces in th...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Archetype-A 830 Beechwood Chair by Mario Alessiani
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Simplicity meets sophistication in Archetype-A by Mario Alessiani. Crafted from bleached beech, this wooden chair celebrates Billiani’s craftsmanship with its minimalist design. Feat...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oswald Haerdtl – Designer Chair by TON, 1960s, Last Piece Available
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An original chair designed by Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl, produced in the 1960s by TON. The solid beech frame and molded plywood construction provide durability a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Walnut and Leather Renaissance Style Chairs by Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Set of 4 chairs by the renowned manufacturer Maison Krieger from Paris. Probably late 19th century.
Made in the style of the Italian Renaissance, as they were very popular, especial...
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Nouveau Soild Beechwood Chair to Turn for Height Adjustable
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chair from the time of Art Nouveau is to turn up and down. The chair is made of solid beech wood and in good restored condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vico Magistretti Set of Twelve Black Carimate Chairs by Cassina 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of twelve Carimate chairs with structure in black lacquered beech wood and woven straw seat, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in the 1960s.
The Carimate cha...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration)
Model: Side Chair 72 U
Design: Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer: Knol...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Chair 'ALU' by Muller Van Severen, Pink + Burgundy
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, IDF
ALU contemporary chair
by muller van severen
Code: V9016035F
Model: aluminium frame, seat burgundy, pink red
This time Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen revamped their classic Alu Chair by interchanging the aluminium back and seat with a wooden version made of multilayered oak. The result is staggering: a piece of furniture carrying the playful DNA of Muller Van Severen, yet with a sober, toned-down feel to it. In other words: a visually well-balanced chair that fits in every living room, from classic to contemporary.
The renowned design couple Muller Van Severen designed their alu chair back in 2015 as an outdoor chair for Anne Holtrop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen.
Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Product Details
Complete with fabric cushions.
Dimensions: 46 W x 92 H x 44.5 D cm
Category
1970s Chippendale Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Set of 4 Post modern folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea , 1980’s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40,5cmW, 45cmD, 43cm H seat, 86cm H total
Period: 1980’s
Condition: Good , Metal has corrosion and seats have scratches from use.
Material: Metal , plastic
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Set of Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchair Restored Re-Upholstered Leather
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Era Art Nouveau, early 20th century museal modernist Wiener Werkstätte armchair restored re-upholstered leather by Josef Hoffmann.
Solid walnut wood structure with original patina, with cast bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Bronze
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Midcentury French Chairs Wood and Fabric, Typical of Seventies circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two vintage chairs,
Very typical of the 1970s
The fabric can be kept or it can be changed as you like.
Good condition
Shipping:
P51 H86 / l ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and black pure aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs in Elm and Leather, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic S11 chair by French designer Pierre Chapo, crafted in the 1960s. This piece features a solid elm frame with Chapo's signature joinery, combining robust architecture and refine...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Elm
Hans J. Wegner, a 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchair “China Chair”
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner:
A walnut armchair “China chairs”. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944.
Loose seat cushion upholstered with black leather, fitted with buttons. M...
Category
1970s Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Luna Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
An unusual majestic elegance and sensuality surround the Luna Contemporary Bar Chair. The slender and curved solid lacquered wood legs with the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina
Designed in 1943 by Charlotte Perriand, this timeless design chair is the interpretation in wood of the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Slipper Chairs Upholstered in Sheepskin, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The slipper chair first appeared in Europe during the late 1600s. They were given their name due to their low seat height and short legs. It was said that they looked like someone had put slippers on them - and that’s exactly what they were used for, a place to sit while slipping on shoes.
The construction of these slipper chairs...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo Bartoli designed it in 1970, Kartell started production in 1974 and the chair was a h...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
IKEA ‘Vilbert’ Chair by Verner Panton, 1993, Post-Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Verner Panton was one of the most influential figures in design history, pushing the boundaries of form and materials in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1993 by IKEA and only in pro...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Outdoor chair entirely in woven rattan. The rectangular backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green wicker weaves with a rectangular pattern. The seat is in brown rattan with green and white details. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and white wicker parts. This seat is perfect for the garden.
Produced in the early 1900s in full Liberty style, this seat comes from Palazzo Falconi, a historic building from the 1700s which in the first half of the 1900s was a prestigious Italian hotel...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Chairs Wood and Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time with this stunning pair of Art Deco chairs from the 1940s, featuring sophisticated dark wood finishes that perfectly accentuate their iconic geometric and linear fo...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four
An icon with a versatile and functiona...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and pa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Swedish Folk Art chairs with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of similar 19th century Swedish country chairs. Very slight difference with great patina ,see pictures
Scraped by hand to its beautiful blue original color.
Such nice ext...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
This piece is fantastic as the rattan is shaped in a unique wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swiss alp escabelle B 65
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 65
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of four Chiavari Chairs, 1960s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
All of them have been newly upholstered with a great velvet upholstery fabric.
Different sizes:
Width: 38cm
Depth: 38cm
Height 93-101 cm
Seat height: 46-47cm.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, natural wood shiny finishing and leather seats with buttons. Available in other colors and upholstery.
Walnut wood chairs with deep an...
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Giovanni Offredi Style Pair of Tubular Steel Chairs, italy 1960s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Naples, IT
Wonderful mid-century chairs with tubular steel frame and seats.
The chairs are made of a new warm yellow boucle' fabric. The pair of chairs are a magnificent and iconic 1960s sombol...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by the iconic Marcel Breuer, is a timeless representation of modernist design. Created in 1962 and produced in Italy, these chairs showcase a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Souvenir Chair Dark Elm Wood - White Chevron Saxophone
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Souvenir chair comes in two different versions - with and without armrests - and is composed of two structural sides in sandblasted Elm wood finished with a matte lacquer, natural or...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
IKEA – Rappen – Ted Net Chair – Red – 6 available – Niels Gammelgaard – 1976
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This really cool chair is called Rappen / Ted Net and is designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1970s. With a red lacquered metal seat and backrest and is in vintage condition...
Category
1970s European Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio D Italy, chair, pine 1970s
This eye-catching brutalist chair captures the essence of raw design. Crafted by Studio D in Italy during the 1970s, it exemplifies the rugged aes...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
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