Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Mexican Modernism
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg. Mexican modernism. Signed
Early 2000s Mexican Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Mexican Modernism
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg. Mexican modernism. Signed
Wood
$8,500
H 36.25 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Blue Unique Surrealist Latin American Art
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
hard to find hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg in blue-green tone color. Mexico City Year of Production
Fiberglass
$2,400
H 13.25 in W 10.5 in
Photo Of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Naomi Savage
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts a chair in the manner of Mexican surrealist modernist Pedro Friedeberg with a dried
Silver Gelatin
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Mahogany
Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg Style Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Montreal, QC
Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg style hand chair.
Walnut
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in NYC, NY
A unique, hand-carved wood chair in the shape of a cupped hand with detailing down to the wrinkles
Wood
Signed Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair an Exceptional Example
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Authentic, signed hand-painted and gold leafed Pedro Friedeberg butterfly chair in excellent
Gold Leaf
$3,140
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Hand-carved Chair in mahogany shaped as a hand, in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Beograd, RS
handcrafted, sculptural furniture, made in style of Pedro Friedeberg. The chair is hand-carved from solid
Mahogany
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair
Teak
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 27 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here. The RMIC hand chair made its first
Plastic
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North York, ON
Step into the surreal with this remarkable hand chair, a sculptural masterpiece that echoes the
Walnut
$2,800
H 4.38 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
1980s Pedro Friedeberg Miniature Hand Foot Chair Sculpture Latin American
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1980s Pedro Friedeberg hand foot miniature chair sculpture. Preowned
Wood
$15,750
H 41 in W 24 in D 26 in
Midcentury Mexican Hand Chair in Carved Pine, Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
totemic quality. While unmistakably reminiscent of Pedro Friedeberg’s iconic hand chairs, this example is
Pine
$3,000
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Surrealist Hand Chair in Style of Pedro Friedberg, Exotic Hardwood, 1970s Mexico
By Salvador Dalí, Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Surrealist arm chair inspired by Pedro Friedberg. Carved with exceptional skill from a block of
Wood, Walnut
One of a Kind Pedro Friedeberg Hands and Ties Chair Gold Leaf
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
stunning chair is upholstered in Mr. Friedeberg's own personal neck ties. 17 hand-carved and gold leafed
Gold Leaf
$3,580
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s A captivating
Wood
$4,400
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa
Cocobolo
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm
Leather
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Códice Miguelito I Giclée Print, Surrealist Style, Framed, 2010+
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Mexico City including Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo. Friedeberg’s most famous work, Hand Chair
Giclée
$1,600
H 29.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in
Malabaristas Parapsicológicos Giclée Print, Surrealist, Framed, 2010+
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Mexico City including Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo. Friedeberg’s most famous work, Hand Chair
Giclée
Pedro Friedeberg “Hand Chair”
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Hampstead, QC
known for his surrealist work. His best known piece is the “Hand Chair”, a sculptural chair designed
Mahogany
Signed Pedro Friedeberg Gilt Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Signed Pedro Friedeberg gilt hand chair. Seat Height: 16 Inches Each chair is hand made to order
Iconic Hand Foot Chair by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Wooden red painted chair that symbolizes an era. A great piece of furniture and art. Signed on
Wood
Midcentury Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Swivel Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Pedro Friedeberg style midcentury handmade wood hand chair painted in silver leaf tone. It swivels
Wood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 30 in D 23 in
Phenomenal Oversize Hand Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A phenomenal oversize hand chair with matching ottoman in the style of Pedro Friedeberg. Good
Textile
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved Sculpture Butterfly Chair Painting Signed Artwork
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved and Painted Wood Chairs complete with a Custom Acrylic Display Case
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 4 in
Pedro Friedeberg 3 Original Hand Foot Chair Sculpture Authentic Painting Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro Friedeberg 3 Hand Carved and Painted Hand Foot Chairs listed with the Submit Best Offer
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 24.75 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in
Obelisco Irresponsable, Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
La Silla Mano (The Hand Chair). Friedeberg has had over 75 solo shows here in Mexico and abroad
Acrylic
Obelisco Hegeliano, Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
appreciated in his extraordinary furniture designs, the most famous being La Silla Mano (The Hand Chair
Acrylic
Unavailable
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Pedro Friedeberg Original Butterfly Chair Sculpture Painting Signed Artwork Rare
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved and Painted Wood Chairs complete with a Custom Acrylic Display Case
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 24.88 in W 20.75 in D 2 in
Red Obelisk and Black Dragon, Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
La Silla Mano (The Hand Chair). Friedeberg has had over 75 solo shows here in Mexico and abroad
Acrylic
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Pedro Friedeberg hand chairs, circa early 1960s. These all original hand-sculpted examples
Mahogany
Friedeberg Hand Chair Mexican Modernism
By Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Friedeberg hand chair Mexican modernism. No markings present from the
Fiberglass
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Iconic and rare Pedro Friedeberg hand chair circa mid 1960's. This example is solid mahogany
Mahogany
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg. Carved mahogany.
White Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare example of an iconic design. Signed on the base.
Early Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Settee
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
This Pedro Friedeberg Settee consists of two hand chairs, both a right and a left and was
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Solid Honduran Mahogany 1960s Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Mahogany
Pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand chairs made in a Fiberglass, resin composite. Painted white
Original Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs Pair, Left and Right. Settee.
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hand carved, Mexico City, 1970, authentic Pedro Friedeberg left and right hand chairs. These can
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Silver Leaf Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
The best example of a Pedro Friedeberg hand chair that we have seen. The original silver leaf has a
Silver Leaf
Pedro Friedeberg Right & Left Hand Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Pedro Friedeberg hand chairs consisting of a left hand and a right hand version. Crafted
Wood Sculpture of a Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely done sculpture in wood of a Pedro Fiedeberg hand chair. It appears to have some age as
Pedro Friedeberg Gold "Hand Chair"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedro Friedeberg "Hand Chair" Gilded Mexican Mahogany Original surface,early branded
Brass Clad Wood Sculpture of a Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely done sculpture in wood of a Pedro Fiedeberg hand chair which we had clad in Brass. Nicely
Sold
H 13.25 in W 10.5 in
Photo Of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Naomi Savage
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts a chair in the manner of Mexican surrealist modernist Pedro Friedeberg with a dried
Silver Gelatin
Pedro Friedeberg Style “Hand” Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice early “Hand” chair circa 1970, after the artist Pedro Friedeberg, carved in walnut with a
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Silver Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedro Friedeberg silver leaf hand chair. Signature below.
Silver Leaf
Pedro Friedeberg Style Carved Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North York, ON
This Surrealist modern style hand chair is inspired by the original design of Pedro Friedeberg
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Phenomenal Hand Chair Black Fiberglass Mexico
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fiberglass hand chair Phenomenal black fiberglass hand chair design Pedro Friedeberg, Mexico
Fiberglass
Pair of Hand Foot Chairs after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of cast aluminum hand foot chairs or sculptures after Pedro Friedeberg. These iconic examples
Original Signed "Hand" Chair by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original Signed "Hand" Chair by Pedro Friedeberg. This piece comes with a hand written certificate
Mahogany
Vintage Sculptural Hand Chair After Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage sculptural carved hand chair after Pedro Friedeberg manufactured in Mexico, circa
Wood, Lacquer
Pedro Friedeberg, Silver-Gilt Hand Chair, Mexico, 1960’s Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedro Friedeberg Silver-Gilt Hand Chair. Circa 1960s Mexico, This chair is an early example of the
Silver Leaf
"Hand" Chair In The Manner of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic swivel chair in the manner of Pedro Friederberg. Chair is overscaled in size. The
Wood, Paint
Pedro Friedeberg 1970's Gold Leaf and Mahogany Hand - Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
An iconic 1970's carved mahogany wood with gold leaf Hand - Chair by Italian - born Mexican artist
Gold Leaf
Sculptural Wooden Hand Chair in the Manner of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural wooden hand chair, handmade and unique, in the manner of Pedro Friedeberg, probably
Wood
Hand Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Early work by Pedro Friedeberg. Carved mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 20.5 in L 37 in
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot Chair, Original Gold Leaf Finish, Signed, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wonderful Pedro Friedeberg sureallist hand foot chair. Carved mahogany with gold leaf finish
Gold Leaf
Sculptural Hand And Foot Chair In The Manner of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Pasadena, TX
A classic modern sculptural hand and foot chair carved from solid, exotic wood with a natural
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Hand & Foot Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedro Friedeberg Hand and Foot Chair Carved Mexican Mahogany Branded Mark
Pedro Friedberg Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare original hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg "Baphomet's Chair", circa 2017. Signed and dated by
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Style Carved Hand Chair Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This Surrealist modern style hand chair is inspired by the original design of Pedro Friedeberg
Wood
Hand and Foot Fiberglass Chair by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Astoria, NY
A humorous chair by Pedro Friedeberg with a hand for a seat and a foot for legs produced in a burnt
Fiberglass
Pedro Friedeberg miniature hand foot gold chair, signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional and icon work of the talented and very important artis Pedro Friedeberg. Handfoof gold
Gold
Midcentury Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Hartford, CT
1960s-1970s resin large hand chair in style of Pedro Friedeberg. Color is off-white.
Resin
Sold
H 41.54 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Hand-shaped Chair Sculpture, Carved Hardwood, Black Lacquer, Mexico circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Regensburg, DE
Unique chair or sculpture in the shape of a hand, probably Mexico circa 1960. Finely carved details
Hardwood, Lacquer
Pedro Friedeberg Miniature Hand Chair Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Antonio, TX
Signed miniature hand sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg 11/120 comes with a certificate of authenticity
Resin, Polyester
Pedro Friedeberg Miniature Hand Chair Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Antonio, TX
Signed miniature hand sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg 11/120 comes with a certificate of authenticity
Resin, Polyester
Hand Foot Chair Sculpture Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Friedeberg, circa 1970s. In a less common and desirable silver leaf finish and features three connected feet
Silver Leaf
Pedro Friedeberg Miniature Hand, Chair Wood Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare 1970's miniature carved wood "hand-chair" sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. The
Wood
One carved Hand Chair In the manner of Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
One hand carved folk art chair in the form of hands. Each chair carved from solid wood.
Gilt (Left) Hand Chair with 3 Feet by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Austin, TX
The iconic surrealist hand chair. This one featuring the left hand, and a base of three feet (two
Sold
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 22 in
Whimsical Mid Century Modern Swivel Hand Chair in Coral and White Lacquer
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Houston, TX
Eye-catching hand shaped swivel chair. Chair is lacquered in coral and sits upon a white lacquer
Fiberglass
Diminutive Pair of Indonesian Hand Chairs circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful quirky diminutive pair of hand chairs made in Indonesia in the 1960s. Just great as
Teak
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot Chair Sculpture in Bronze
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your Consideration: Magnificent Bronze Sculpture of Hand Foot Chair by famed Mexican artist
Bronze
Sold
H 34 in W 27 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in Dark Brown-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
chair. We also have a White chair, sold separately, pictured here. The RMIC hand chair made its first
Plastic
$30,196
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$4,145
H 74.41 in Dm 28.35 in
Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful wood cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950 - 60s. It is a symbol of elegance and functionality. This extraordinary piece, made of oak, is charact...
Wood
Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in cobalt blue color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a team...
Brass
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$7,851
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$630
H 0.52 in W 1.86 in D 1.07 in
Pill Box Silver Sterling light blue Enamel sliding lid for sweetener Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver has light blue translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a sliding lid and hole...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
American Designer, Sideboard, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable dark-stained oak sideboard or cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 88.125"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Point, ...
Oak
$2,990
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
Bronze
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
Wood, Bamboo
$7,700
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Prague, New Town
'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...
Sheepskin, Wood
Sculptural Curved Pencil Reed Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Take your decor to the next level with our Sculptural Curved Pencil Reed Wall Lamp. Crafted with precision by skilled artisans, each rattan reed is meticulously bent to create one- f...
Rattan
$1,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35.8 in W 25.9 in D 23.6 in
"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front legs. Indoor use only. DIME...
Cane, Rattan, Wood
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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