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Consider the Chair

A common item with uncommon potential for redesign and reinvention. Explore chair designs from across the globe within the Smithsonian's collections. 

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Chair

Chair from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Chair. Wood, covered with red lacquer and inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Chair. Wood, covered with black lacquer

Chair

Chair

Side chair

Side chair

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Side chair

Writing-arm Windsor Chair

Armchair

Armchair

Armchair

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Chinese Export Armchair

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