Its silhouette of an overstuffed armchair went on to be commercially produced by the Italian brand Moroso, in materials such as steel, upholstery, and molded polyethylene.

The overstuffed chair became fashionable in the last two decades of the nineteenth century. This type of chair promised relaxation and comfort. Most oriental carpet furniture is in the style that was ...

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