Pair of outdoor or indoor iron and canvas arm chairs with teak arm rests. 1950, Pipsan Saarinen. Available from Lawson-Fenning in Los Angeles.
Look for Patio Furniture that Aready Has a Patina
It will blend in better with the surroundings. I’d rather have something organic in my backyard that have something shiny and artificial looking.
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