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Kazuo Motozawa Saturno

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrom Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light The "Saturno" hanging lamp from STAFF Leuchten is an impressive designer piece designed by Kazuo Motozawa.

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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Ceiling Lamp Staff Lights Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chrome Design
60s 70s Ceiling Lamp Staff Lights Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chrome Design

60s 70s Ceiling Lamp Staff Lights Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chrome Design

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s ceiling lamp staff lights Kazuo Motozawa Saturno chrome design. Object: Ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Staff lights Condition: Good Age: Around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diamet...

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa
Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Saturno pendant lamp was designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, in Germany, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Saturno pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany
Saturno pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany

Saturno pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare Saturno pendant light, model "5648" designated and produced by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Saturno Hanging Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa, 1972
Pair of Large Saturno Hanging Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa, 1972

Pair of Large Saturno Hanging Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa, 1972

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Rijssen, NL

A pair of large midcentury Saturno hanging lamps designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Space Age Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff
Vintage German Space Age Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

Vintage German Space Age Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Hamburg, DE

Saturno pendant lamp from Staff based on a design by Japanese designer Kazuo Motozawa from the 70s.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s
Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Aachen, NRW

Very nice pendant light with chrome rings, designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

MidCentury Space Age Model Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1960s
MidCentury Space Age Model Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1960s

MidCentury Space Age Model Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1960s

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare table lamp version of the Saturno von Staff according to a design by the Japanese designer Kazuo Motozawa from the 1970s.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Saturno Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten
Saturno Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

Saturno Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed in 1972 by Kazuo Montozawa for Staff Leuchten Germany. Steel chromed/painted. Fitted with four E27 sockets. Diameter approx. 50cm, (20") height approx. 27cm. (11") Perfect ...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

'Saturno' Ceiling Light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten
'Saturno' Ceiling Light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

'Saturno' Ceiling Light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Saturno' Ceiling Light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten (Germany, 1960s) Half dome shell comprising of thin chrome beveled banding, allowing for a gorgeous diffusion of light t...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany
Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Barcelona, ES

Saturno pendant lamp designed in 1972 by japanese designer Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten Chrome "Saturno" Hanging Lamp, C. 1972
Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten Chrome "Saturno" Hanging Lamp, C. 1972

Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten Chrome "Saturno" Hanging Lamp, C. 1972

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Saturno Chrome Honeycomb Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leutchen, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

"Saturno" pendant lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s
"Saturno" pendant lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

"Saturno" pendant lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Lampade a sospensione cromata "Saturno" di Staff Leuchten, progettate dal designer giapponese Kazuo Motozawa nel 1972.

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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff
Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff

Saturno hanging lamp by Kazoo Motozawa for Staff

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Athens, Attiki

Saturno pendant light by Kazuo Motzawa dating from the 60s and 70s. This pretty pendant light was produced by Staff Leuchten. Publisher's label present. The metal is very shiny and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Kasuo Motosawa Saturno Ceiling Lamp for Staff Steel Chrome Space Age Silver
Kasuo Motosawa Saturno Ceiling Lamp for Staff Steel Chrome Space Age Silver

Kasuo Motosawa Saturno Ceiling Lamp for Staff Steel Chrome Space Age Silver

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Oslo, NO

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno pendant lamp in steel. Manufactured by Staff Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa
Pair of Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa

Pair of Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa

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H 15.75 in Dm 7.09 in

Pair of Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of long chromed Saturno pendant lamps by Japanese designer Kazuo Motozawa in 1972 for German lamp manufacture Staff.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tablelamp Saturno by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1972
Tablelamp Saturno by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1972

Tablelamp Saturno by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1972

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Metal lamp Saturno by Kazuo Motozawa produced by Staff, Germany, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light for Staff, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light he "Saturno" hanging lamp by STAFF Leuchten is an impressive piece of design, created by Kazuo Motozawa.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Kazuo Motozawa 'Saturno' Table Lamps for Staff Leuchten, circa 1972
Pair of Kazuo Motozawa 'Saturno' Table Lamps for Staff Leuchten, circa 1972

Pair of Kazuo Motozawa 'Saturno' Table Lamps for Staff Leuchten, circa 1972

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kazuo Motozawa 'Saturno' table lamps for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chandelier for Stak Leuchten
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chandelier for Stak Leuchten

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Chandelier for Stak Leuchten

Located in New York, NY

Bright chrome rings create interesting stripped effect when illuminated, as shown. Classic Post Modern form, great quality workmanship.

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Monumental 71" Saturno Floor Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa
Monumental 71" Saturno Floor Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

Monumental 71" Saturno Floor Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

By Kazuo Motozawa, Yamagiwa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

This enormous version of Kazuo Motozawa's "Saturno" lamp series from the 1970s is perhaps the sole of its kind since it never went into mass production - most likely due to its sheer...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Ceiling Lamp by Kasuo Motosawa Saturno for Staff Chrome
Ceiling Lamp by Kasuo Motosawa Saturno for Staff Chrome

Ceiling Lamp by Kasuo Motosawa Saturno for Staff Chrome

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Berlin, DE

This pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa Saturno is made in steel. It was manufactured by Staff Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa
Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

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H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Saturno pendant lamp was designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, in Germany, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Saturno Ceiling Lamp Designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1960s
Saturno Ceiling Lamp Designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1960s

Saturno Ceiling Lamp Designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1960s

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Saturno ceiling lamp designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, Germany, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Lisboa, PT

Introducing the Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa, a vintage piece from the 1970's designed for Staff Leuchten in Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten is a stunning vintage piece from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Brass / Golden Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff
Rare Large Brass / Golden Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

Rare Large Brass / Golden Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful and Rare Golden Saturno pendant lamp designed by Kazuo Motozawa early 1970s for Staff.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Lisboa, PT

Introducing the stunning Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, a true gem of the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chromed Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
Vintage Chromed Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

Vintage Chromed Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Lisboa, PT

Introducing the Vintage Chromed Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, a true masterpiece from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s
Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Very nice pendant light with chrome rings, designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s
Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

Saturno Pendant Light by Kazuo Motozawa, Germany, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Very nice pendant light with chrome rings, designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1972
Large Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1972

Large Saturno Pendant Lamps by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1972

By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Saturno pendant lamps designed by Kazuo Motozawa in 1972 for Staff, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Lisboa, PT

This table lamp was designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, in Germany, during the 1970's. It features a white painted metal round base and tube. White mushroom lampshade made of slat ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
Vintage Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

Vintage Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Saturno pendant lamp was designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, during the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Extra Large Midcentury Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten
Extra Large Midcentury Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

Extra Large Midcentury Saturno Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Elegant and large Mid-Century Modern 'Saturno' pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for staff, 1960s, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Small Original Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff
Small Original Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

Small Original Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Small original Saturno chrome metal pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Saturno hanging lamp ceiling light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1970s model 5635
Saturno hanging lamp ceiling light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1970s model 5635

Saturno hanging lamp ceiling light by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1970s model 5635

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Berlin, DE

We are offering a beautiful Saturno hanging lamp (model 5635) by Kazuo Motozawa for sale.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hanging Chrome "Saturno"  Light by Kazuo Motozawa
Hanging Chrome "Saturno"  Light by Kazuo Motozawa

Hanging Chrome "Saturno" Light by Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A chrome slatted handing light. This 1960s Saturno pendant light was designed by Kazuo Motozawa in Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

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H 9.85 in Dm 15.75 in

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten

Located in Berlin, DE

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno pendant light by Staff in chrome.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light
Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

Kazuo Motozawa Saturno Pendant Light

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Staf Germany, Ca. 1970's. Graduated Chrome "rings" let the light out the side, as well as direction light downward. Nice example of this design icon.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Saturno Kazuo Motozawa Yamagiwa, 1970s
Saturno Kazuo Motozawa Yamagiwa, 1970s

Saturno Kazuo Motozawa Yamagiwa, 1970s

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Saturno pendant lamp designed by Kazuo Motozawa for Yamagiwa in 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Staff 1970s Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa
Staff 1970s Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

Staff 1970s Saturno Chrome Metal Pendant Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa

By Kazuo Motozawa

Located in München, DE

Large original Saturno chrome metal pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Kazuo Motozawa Saturno For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kazuo motozawa saturno you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kazuo motozawa saturno for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and aluminum. There are many kinds of the kazuo motozawa saturno you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kazuo motozawa saturno, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of kazuo motozawa saturno, measuring 11.82 across, is available.

How Much is a Kazuo Motozawa Saturno?

A kazuo motozawa saturno can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,941, while the lowest priced sells for $622 and the highest can go for as much as $6,200.

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