8.2 Avoiding discomfort is important at breakfast ... But it’s got the best back support of the bunch by far. The bar stools face the blazing oven and record player, and are an elevated version ...

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When it comes to choosing the perfect bar stool, it’s easy to get swept up in aesthetics. Do you go for mid-century sleekness ...