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Lutece Sofa

Curvy Silhouette Lutece Sofa by Richard Himmel
Curvy Silhouette Lutece Sofa by Richard Himmel

Curvy Silhouette Lutece Sofa by Richard Himmel

$2,400Sale Price|63% Off

H 26.5 in W 83 in D 30 in

Curvy Silhouette Lutece Sofa by Richard Himmel

By Richard Himmel

Located in Dallas, TX

Curvy silhouette Lutece sofa by Richard Himmel. The sofa is in good vintage condition with wear

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Richard Himmel Lutece Sofa in Mohair
Richard Himmel Lutece Sofa in Mohair

Richard Himmel Lutece Sofa in Mohair

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H 30 in W 85 in D 30 in

Richard Himmel Lutece Sofa in Mohair

By Richard Himmel

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection Lutece sofa by Richard Himmel. Fully restored, mew mohair upholstery. A matching settee

Category

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Materials

Mohair

Pair of Elegant Neoclassical Settees ca. early 1970s
Pair of Elegant Neoclassical Settees ca. early 1970s

Pair of Elegant Neoclassical Settees ca. early 1970s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of “Collection Lutece” loveseat sofa setteses in blue velvet, designed by Richard Himmel for

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Vintage 1970s American Settees

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

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