Articulating Swedish Brass Candlestick Collection
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Articulating Swedish Brass Candlestick Collection
About the Item
- Attributed to:Josef Frank (Designer)Svenskt Tenn (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Waltham, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU93385331393
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