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Donghia Spirit

Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible spirit sofa by John Hutton for Donghia. This one is in its original yellow striped
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Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

John Hutton for Donghia Linen Upholstered Spirit Sofa, circa 1980s
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern linen upholstered "Spirit" sofa Designed by John Hutton for Donghia USA
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

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Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Chaise Longue by John Hutton
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible spirit chaise longue by John Hutton for Donghia. This one is in its original yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

John Hutton 'Spirit' Chaise Longue, Donghia
By John Hutton
Located in Cologne, DE
John Hutton 'Spirit' chaise longue. Execution: Donghia.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Textile

John Hutton Designs for Donghia Ghost/Spirit Club Chair in of the Period Fabric
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Fort mill, SC
A rare 1990’s John Hutton Designs for Donghia club chair from a series of updates to classical
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Ash

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