
The chair with good bones
Beautiful lines, a woven seat, and a few details worth checking.
Look for: original joinery & maker’s marks

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Beautiful lines, a woven seat, and a few details worth checking.
Look for: original joinery & maker’s marks

An unassuming pot can be the most interesting lot in the room.
Look for: signatures & a clean base

A sculptural shape that brings a little everyday joy.
Look for: original fittings & safe wiring
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Quiet corners, sunlit teak, and the little details worth travelling for.




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