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Steel Wood and Smoked Glass Italian Showcase Attributed to Willy Rizzo 1980s
About the Item
- Attributed to:Willy Rizzo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 70.08 in (178 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3067321988122
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