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Twists of time

Bobbin furniture has its roots in 18th-century America, later finding its way to England and France. It stands as a testament to the evolution of design and craftsmanship, initially emerging from the inventive repurposing of leftover pieces in craftsmen’s workshops. The bobbin motif was deemed folk design or peasant furniture in its early days.

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