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Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

$60,329.63
£44,695.21
€50,600
CA$82,648.58
A$91,705.57
CHF 48,037.35
MX$1,124,556.40
NOK 611,018.51
SEK 576,775.41
DKK 384,903.05
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About the Item

Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland). Example provided with original label. Wood, brass, fabric upholstery. 270 x 72 x h 74 cm h seduta 43 cm. 106.2 x 28.3 x H 29.1 in H seat 16.9 in. Please note: Prices do not include VAT. VAT may be applied depending on the ship-to location.
  • Creator:
    Alvar Aalto (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 106.3 in (270 cm)Depth: 28.35 in (72 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 60311stDibs: LU4963218188731

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