yanko design - wildetect mantis chair showcase

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for this cape town fringe design creative it is an immense priviledge to have one of my furniture pieces showcased on yanko design.

http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/26/the-mantis-chair/

thankyou very much to the folk at yanko design - i feel i can now retire very happy.







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