Standing Dry Bar Attributable to Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970
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Standing Dry Bar Attributable to Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970
About the Item
- Attributed to:Willy Rizzo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 82.68 in (210 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some surface scratches to the black side panels, generally good vintage condition. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B88101stDibs: LU1348233155972
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