Wassily Lounge Chair

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Categories:	Home furniture ›Seating furniture ›armchairs

Product description

Frame is seamless tubular steel with a polished chrome finish. Thick cowhide or Spinneybeck belting leather and haired hide.

Specifications

Width	790 mm
Height	730 mm
Depth	690 mm
Seat finish	without upholstery
Height of seat	420 mm
Base finish	with rockers
Backrest finish	without back padding
Armrest finish	with armrests

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