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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Champagne, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs, a pair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s for Cassina, Italy. These chairs have an exceptional History - they were owned by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé and Chromed Steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Soriana Chair and Ottoman Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Chair originally had a partial the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Bouclé by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
fabric held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 36.62 in D 47.25 in
Soriana Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
steel clamp.
The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection and won the Compasso
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair in green linen fabric, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Soriana chair, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970.
Reupholstered in Angkor Mouse linen
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 40.95 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool and Steel, Italy, 1969, set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chair for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969, Set of 1
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé and Steel, Italy, 1969, Set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969, Set of 1
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” easy lounge chair for Cassina, Black Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection and won the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The 'Soriana' line was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, ON
of fabric secured by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair," the inaugural piece in this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Reupholstered Orange Velvet Rouched and Tufted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Camaleonda or Scarpa Soriana chairs. They are pictured next to a Knoll Saarinen little 16 inch tulip side
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
"Soriana" Single Seat Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
Soriana chair model was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its design it won the Compasso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 34.26 in D 38.59 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Soriana Chair” was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its design in 1970, it won the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
of fabric held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
held by a chrome-plated steel clamp.
The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Soriana in original brown leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
using a whole bundle of leather held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
bundle of fabric held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Maxalto, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
pieces. They designed the Soriana chair (1970), the Jucker lamp (1963), the Bastiano series (1960) and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Soriana Two Seater by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Green Mohair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection and won the Compasso D'oro in 1969 for its
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
whole bundle of fabric held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Cassina 'Soriana' Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection and won the Compasso D'oro in 1969
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection and won the Compasso D'oro in 1969 for its
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
held by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece designed in the collection
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman in great condition. Decal manufacturer's and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs - Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Sabot Armchair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Toronto, ON
has been refurbished with exquisite white bouclé wool, enhancing its beauty. The chair features a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
Soriana lounge chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
construction have been redeveloped to the newest standards.
The Soriana lounge chair in question features a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, "Soriana" Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wilton, CT
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, made in Italy by Cassina, circa 1970’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This Soriana lounge chair is characterized by its substantial, bulbous form, enveloping the sitter
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' lounge chair, model '944', corduroy, chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and highly sought-after
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Chaise Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare Soriana chaise longue/lounger by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970, The original
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 49.22 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair from Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair From Italy, Circa 1970s. Original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 47.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Lounge Chair in Grey Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Signed
By Atelier International, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed 'Soriana' lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and distributed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.25 in W 36 in D 42 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana Chair” was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its design in 1970, it won the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Brown Velvet Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana Chair” was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its design in 1970, it won the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 100.01 in D 40.75 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana Chair” was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its design in 1970, it won the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
production of armchairs, chairs and sofa.
Here a pair of Armchairs mod. Soriana in collaboration with Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
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Soriana Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of soriana chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique soriana chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and animal skin. Soriana chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of soriana chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern soriana chairs are of considerable interest. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa each produced beautiful soriana chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Soriana Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,798, while they’re typically $1,483 on the low end and $46,673 highest priced.
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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.
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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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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