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Plastic chairs rise from toast to iconic backyard seating
Washington Post columnist Hank Stuever muses on the mysteries and ubiquity of plastic stacking patio chairs. He traces their rise from early mass production in France to Grosfillex in Pennsylvania, noting their price, durability, and role in American social life.
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Hank Stuever
Washington Post
Target
Bull’s Eye
Cable
New York Times House & Home
Home Depot
Arlington
Grosfillex
United States
Robesonia
Kevin Clark