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Designed at the end of the 19th century, these durable folding chairs filled parks and cafes in France, affording cheap, flexible seating for a growing cafe culture.
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The fact that they are still around today is testament to their appeal.
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They are versatile pieces of furniture that can be used in any room of the house.
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From the living room.....
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...to the dining room...
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....and are perfect in a kitchen.
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They work well in a bedroom as a bedside table.....
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... or at a desk or dressing table ....
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....possibly a place to stack clothes...
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....or hang bags.
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They are useful in a bathroom for towels or bath accessories.
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They are perfect for a patio or courtyard....
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...impromptu meals outside under a tree....
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....at the beach....
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.... or in a field.
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They look great old and weathered....
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or newly painted in bright hues.
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So as you can see I am a quite a fan of cafe chairs. How about you?
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I thought I'd show you a picture of me sitting on a cafe chair in Paris. No, wait a minute, I don't recognise the handbag, so maybe it's not me after all!
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Coming up soon.... a guest post for Haus Design and a Christmas post so stay tuned.
Till next time
x Sharon
