Parisi Style Sofa 1950s
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
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Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi.
Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric
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Upholstered Curved Cream Sofa by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
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’s innovative talent and attention to detail, there is no doubt that this sofa will elevate any interior style
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Located in London, GB
A superb and unusual Italian 1950s/1960s egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has
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H 33.27 in W 77.56 in D 31.3 in
Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, large wing shaped arms and a statement high back in the style of Ico Parisi.
Rare and original yellow
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Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's
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Italian Modern Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and tapered brass legs. The comfortable design of this Italian Modern sofa makes an impressive seating
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1950s Mid-Century Italian Modern Ico Parisi Style Sculptural Side Table
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and designer Ico Parisi (1916-1996)
Italy, circa 1950s, having a rectangular inset glass tabletop
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Ico Parisi Dassi Style Side Tables
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Mid-Century Chairs by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Springs Seat & Leatherette
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An
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1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
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Parisi Style Sofa 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of parisi style sofa 1950s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and brass, all parisi style sofa 1950s available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of parisi style sofa 1950s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of parisi style sofa 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern parisi style sofa 1950s are of considerable interest. ISA Bergamo produced beautiful parisi style sofa 1950s that are worth considering.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,845, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $20,480 highest priced.
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Art Deco Velvet Chaise Lounge
Funky Wood Chair
Vittorio Dassi Nightstand
Crespi Sofa
V Shaped Sofa