March 2009 • Observed
Sit Pretty in Pink
Until now, Dauphin’s contribution to breast-cancer research was purely behind the scenes. Since 2002, it has donated to the furniture industry’s Common Thread for the Cure Foundation. But this year, the Bavaria-based manufacturer takes its commitment public: a forthcoming edition of its Conte chair will feature a pink-leather backrest embossed with the movement’s signature ribbon. The National Breast Cancer Foundation gets a percentage of the sales, and you get to feel good about your chic seat.
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