Vintage Chairs: What to look for and how to buy

The duo behind Brooklyn’s hip antique furniture store, Lichen, clue us in on what to look for when it comes to vintage seating.

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“Try before you buy. See it, smell it, sit on it. And - bargain for it. Fun-hindi.com

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Vintage Chairs: What to look for and how to buy

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