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by Rachel Sharp, The Chair Dr


The Rising Value of Vintage Ikea Chairs in Today's Collectible Market
Designed by Finnish designer Simo Heikkilä for Ikea. Simo Heikkilä Chair This reupholstered Simo Heikkilä chair for IKEA highlights the enduring appeal of one of IKEA’s most considered designer collaborations. With its sculptural bentwood frame and relaxed, ergonomic form, the chair is now recognised as a classic and increasingly collectible piece of Scandinavian design. Thoughtfully reupholstered by The Chair Dr in a striking contemporary fabric, it demonstrates how skilled


Sitting Pretty: When Chairs become art
A chair is more than just a place to sit. It’s a statement, a sculpture, a piece of history wrapped in wood, metal, or fabric. From the grandeur of a Louis XVI armchair to the sleek minimalism of a modernist lounge, chairs have been reimagined by artists and designers for centuries, blurring the line between function and fine art. A Chair with a Voice Chairs can symbolize power, intimacy, or rebellion. A throne represents authority, while a rocking chair evokes warmth and nos
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