We left most of our furnishings behind in AU - it was worn out any way and we needed new stuff. I found two wonderful Art Deco chairs, recovered and in good condition. The armrests are the perfect size, shape and position for beading and, most important of all, there is a little platform at the end of the armrests for placing a cuppa!
Still haven't discovered and LBS here, not that I'm concerned, I've got some wonderful on-line suppliers who kept me 'fed' in WA! Marisa (AU & NZ) maybe I should just put 'world citizen' at the end of my name!!