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Chairs For Sale
Place of Origin: English
Place of Origin: African
Marble Dorik Chroma Stool by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Dorik Chroma stool by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2014
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 42 cm
Materials: Cipollino Apuano marble, Porfido Red marble,...
Category
2010s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$7,012 / item
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs
The pair of chairs was made in the Regency period, around the beginning of the 19th century in England.
The wooden structu...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$5,093 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century Side Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of Regency mahogany side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each moulded curved back with pierced fluted rail backs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Sycamore wood Viscount David Linley side chairs
A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, t...
Category
20th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Lovely Antique Regency Oak Carved Bergere Armchair with Lions Head Arms Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Oak Bergere armchair with Lions head arms
Please note t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood
Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of six absolutely exquisite quality hand made in England Mahogany framed dining chairs after Gillows
These chairs are honestly the fi...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stamped circa 1815 Jennens
Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully stamped original circa 1815 Regency Jennens & Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair
...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm
Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Afr...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,496 / item
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 50 x H 68 cm
Materials: Palm wood.
Hand-carved palm ...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,764 / item
WICKER ARMCHAIRS STOOL TABLE SUITE UPHOLSTERED WiTH MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS FABRIC
By Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of vintage wicker conservatory seating with matching footstool and side table upholstered in Mulberry linen Flying Ducks fabric
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A stunning suite of wicker dating around 50 years old, they have been freshly restored with brand new custom made Mulberry Flying Ducks...
Category
20th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Handwoven Malawi Cane Dining Chair in Open Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cane dining chair by Malawi Cane features handwoven cane in am open weave pattern and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to near...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons
Shackleton
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and very rare set of four English late-18th century satinwood painted armchairs attributed to Seddon, Sons & Shackleton, ca 1790.
Nb. It is not only quite difficult to find a...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
$30,876 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Strelitzia Modern Solid Silver Polished Aluminum and Boucle Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This luxury dining chair ha...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930
S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY
S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fa...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in burnished gold fabric with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a legs made entirely from solid walnut.
Shown here upholstered in Jim Thompson Ga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Suite of Six Bicast Leather Contemporary Dining Chairs with Custom Made Covers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this suite of six bicast leather dining chairs with custom made fabric covers
These a good functional set of chairs, they are comfortable and very contemporary...
Category
20th Century English Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaker sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 110 L X 240 D X 92.3 H cm
Materials: walnut timbe, nylon rope, leather upholstry
Founded by South Africans and...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Nylon, Upholstery
$14,397 / item
Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery which are part of a suite
These have a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work, it’s a kind of Kilim rug which has been used for century’s to upholstery English country house furniture...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresti...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top
Footrests
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs with canopy tops and retractable footrests
A t...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
70
s Feel Modern Boucle, Brass
Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a minimal aesthetic results in a highly individual unique lounge chair design.
The Oromo lounge chair is upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Single Spindle Seat Back, Cane Seat Bobbin Chair, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English single bobbin chair.
Classic bobbin details and spindle seat back.
Cane seat.
Original four brass casters.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite
This ...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Stunning Suite of Original Solid Hardwood Victorian Maple
Co. Dining Chairs
By Maple
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Maple & Co. solid mahogany dining chairs
These chairs are part of a suite
These are a very well made set, ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Contemporary Tux Chair in Moon Melton Earth Fire Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered in Moon Melton Earth Fire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$4,659 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wood and Multicolor Veneer Chairs - Promise by R
Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
artistic man and woman drawing on the back of the chair made of wood and multicolor veneer chairs ( green, orange, off white, dark blue and dark red )
Materials: Wood and multicolor ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Ten English Regency mahogany dining room chairs with carved molded edge rails, tapered circular splat backs, removable leath...
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Walnut
X
Frame Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of Walnut 'X' Frame Arm Chairs
A pair of 19th century Victorian walnut 'X' frame arm chairs.
The arm chairs have an 'X' frame front and back and as a cross stretcher.
T...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,548 / set
George Smith Howard
Son
s Style Kilim
Black Leather American Flag Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith Signature Standard arm style armchair with American flag Kilim seat cushion and black leather upholstery.
...
Category
20th Century English Kilim Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Suite of Six Very Large Original Leather Golden Oak Freemason
s Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this suite of six original Victorian antique oversized, distressed brown leather upholstery golden oak framed Freemason armchairs
These chairs are very impressive and important looking. They are made with golden oak frames which are chunky and oversized, the timber patina is glorious, truly stunning, the upholstery is a deep brown or oxblood colour, its hard to tell, it looks to be a mixture of leather and Rexene
These by repute came from a Freemasons lodge and were seated by people of some importance, they are not the run of the mill sit around a table and chat chairs...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Stools
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Victorian carved mahogany stools, each of square form with a pierced frieze and raised on scrolling cabriole legs, the drop-in seats upholstered in woven horsehair. English...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,548 / set
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 81 L X 69 D X 76 H
Materials: Walnut Timber , Ceramic, Fabric Upholstry
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roc...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Walnut
$16,923 / item
Hand-Carved Massive Oak Outdoor Chair with Rounded Armrests
Oversized Cushion
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carved massive oak outdoor armchair with rounded armrests and oversized cushion.
Rise to a new level of outdoor chic and comfort. This geometri...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1873 set of 2 English vintage bamboo side chairs featuring tiger wood design and folding frame for easy storage
Features slightly curved slatted backs.
seat height 18"
Category
1950s English Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Ostrich Fluff Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff sofa by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 160 L X 79 D X 85 H
Materials: antique brass coated steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery.
Founded by Sout...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$22,191 / item
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts
Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable lightly restored William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This is a wonderful piece of English history, I have never seen another with such elegant turned front legs, usually they are plainer and straight timber. The seat pad has been upholstered with a grey linen, the steps and raw flamed mahogany and look amazing.
This chair is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing.
The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand.
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Eighteen Red Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A set of eighteen red walnut dining chairs attributed to Gillows.
English, circa 1830.
Each chair has a waisted balloon back, with incised foliage and panelled horizontal spla...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Cinema / Theatre Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Edwardian mahogany cinema / theatre chairs, on steel legs with mahogany frames and hand coloured leather seat and backs. Fantastic l...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood, English Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination,...
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,534 / item
Stunning circa 1900 George Hepplewhite Style Hardwood Giltwood Georgian Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made circa 1900 George Hepplewhite style Mahogany & Giltwood armchair
A very decorative and well made armchair, this piece ...
Category
Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 950 L X 77.5 D X 80 H
Materials: Solid Cast Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$24,596 / item
Lovely Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Shield Shape Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Hepplewhite Mahogany armchair with floral seat.
The item simple and stylish armchair is suitable for any room. This splendid antiqu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs: the splats inlaid with scallop shell, maskheads and strapwork on carved cabriole legs.
After the ascent of the Hanovarian Ge...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne White Upholstered Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (19/20th Cent) walnut open arm chair with white upholstered seat and back. (similar to PPF333A)
Upholstery stained/marked
Category
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of Regency mahogany x-frame library chairs with good carved detail.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$13,577 / set
Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Cant lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 88 L X 84 D X 70 H cm
Materials: solid oak cants, cast brass, fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$17,548 / item
4 chairs with high backrest in oak and upholstery in the English Renaissance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 chairs with high backrest in oak and upholstery in the English Renaissance style, or Louis XIII, circa 1900
Category
1890s English Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne armchair
Well, where to begin, what an interestin...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Chairs
Materials
Iron
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE WICKER CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS CUSHIONS
By Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Art Deco style wicker armchairs upholstered in Mulberry linen Flying Ducks fab...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Handwoven Malawi Cane Dining Chair in Closed Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cane dining chair by Malawi Cane features handwoven cane in a closed weave pattern and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to nea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
$427 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail with open lattice work splat and shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat....
Category
1780s English George III Antique Chairs
Materials
Other
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare original circa 1810-1820 Hand painted, Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair with unique, silk u...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
Category
Late 18th Century English Adirondack Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
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