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Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference.
The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing.
One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9.
The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world.
LITERATURE:
Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ',
'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8.
BIOGRAPHY
In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
Large Polished Aluminum Freeform Abstract Sculpture by Bill Keating
By Bill Keating
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large freestanding polish aluminum abstract sculpture by American listed Sculptor Bill Keating.
As a Chicago native you can see some of his commissioned work in many public places t...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
From the late 1970s, this brutalist sculpture is made of dark and gold bronze. Its fractured design...
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist White Marble Sculpture by Michel Elia France circa 1970s 18.75" height
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist White Marble Sculpture, hand made by Michel Elia, French, circa 1970s. It measures an impressive 18.75" height. Elia's sculpture has been compared to Jean Arp. Elia's work ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
Flygsfors, Sweden, large modernist art glass sculpture. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flygsfors, Sweden, large modernist art glass sculpture.
Clear and matte purple glass.
Approx. 1970s.
Signed Flygsfors and unclear artist signature.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Brass and Polished Aluminum Figurative Sculpture attributed Jean Arp, 1970
By Jean Arp
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Brass and Polished Aluminum Figurative Sculpture attributed to Jean Arp, 1970's
Polished aluminum base with clear lacquer. Brass has some patina.
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Complete Set of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1974 Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of 1970s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Each triangle is the same depth and width, with 6 different heights. Hexagonal base holds all 6 planters...
Category
Swiss Industrial Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Two Brutalist Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble Fratelli Mannelli Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two Fratelli Mannelli brutalist fish sculptures made of travertine, vintage 1970s. The figurines of the Italian modern design were sign...
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
William De Lillo Small Bronze & Marble 1970's Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bronze and marble abstract sculpture by jeweler and sculptor William De Lillo. These works (we have several by De Lillo) were done in Paris in the late 70’s.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Mannequin Twiggy Model Head Vintage German, Space Age Design
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare hard plastic store display hat stand or model featuring iconic English mannequin Twiggy Lawson. Very Good, used, vintage condition.
Lesley Lawson, widely known by the nickname Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. In the mid-1960s, she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging 1960s London...
Category
German Space Age Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Bronze Sculpture by Nerone & Patuzzi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Bronze sculpture by Nerone Ceccarelli, Italy 1970s. Unique piece made from solid bronze, metal wire and its special original travertine base. The bronze is showing great organic shap...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Metallic Thread
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,,
Canadian Bill Lishman is best known for his role in Operation Migration, which continues his successful efforts to re-shape avian migration patterns across North American. Lishman earned the nickname "Father Goose" by developing the means to encourage large flocks of birds to settle in new nesting areas by leading them in flight using an ultra-light aircraft. His unusual methods have had great success over 3 decades, and were the Subject of the 1996 film FLY AWAY HOME. He is also a noted artist and sculptor, and designed the geodesic-style buried home where he lives near Toronto. His great contribution as a furniture designer is the 1976 Lishman Rocker...
Category
Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Curtis Jere Brass Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Tree Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and striking brass tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. It sits in a gold tone container, ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Strum to Hum the Boomerang of Sound" Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Strum to Hum the Boomerang of Sound" is a sonambient sculpture by Val Bertoia consisting of 50 beryllium copper rods which strike together and chime when touched by hand or by the w...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Harry Bertoia bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
American Mid-century artist Harry Bertoia would spend his daylight hours working on the monumental public projects for which he is so well known. In the evenings though, after dinner...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Lucite Resin Sculpture with Exploded Clock by Pierre Giraudon, 1970's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A rarely seen cube object in resin and Lucite by the French artist Pierre Giraudon. Shows an 'exploded clock' with all detailed components. A very decorative object.
In good condi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Abstract wooden Totem sculpture by Frans Nielen, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract wooden sculpture by Frans Nielen (1933-2010), The Netherlands 1974. Nielen started his career as a painter and later went into the direction op sculptor. This sculpture is a...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carlo Nason ‘Ala’ Light Sculpture, Italy 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Carlo Nason ‘Ala’ table lamp for Linea GB Milano, Italy 1970s. Interesting sculptural design consisting a high gloss black lacquered cylinder base and...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Eichengreen and Gensburg Large Modernist Bronze Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A large bronze sculpture of a modernist nude by Eichengreen and Gensburg. Quite striking. Beautiful natural patina to bronze.
Category
American Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Colorful Rainbow Swirl on Lucite Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage colorful rainbow glass art sculpture mounted on lucite. Marked Murano. No chips or breaks. Dimensions 8 H x 6.5 W x 3 D.
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Harry Bertoia bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
American Mid-century artist Harry Bertoia would spend his daylight hours working on the monumental public projects for which he is so well known. In the evenings though, after dinner...
Category
Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nicolas Vlavianos Greek steel 1974 sculpture with wood base signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible steel sculpture with wood base signed VL 74 to Nicolas Vlavianos 1974
Category
Greek International Style Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass.
Modernist design. Art glass in yellow and orange, ball in clear glass with inner air bubbles.
1970s
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Franz Weissmann Brazilian Abstract Sculpture steel !979
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible abstract sculpture in steel by Franz Weissmann 1979
Category
Brazilian International Style Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Tondo Glass Sculpture by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Benalmadena, ES
From the beginning, the geometric sign of the "tondo" has constituted an inspiring harmonious model of figures, volumes, colors and light. This work by Bruno Gambone is rooted in thi...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Chrome & Painted Cobalt Enamel Curvilinear Sculpture by William Pye
By William Pye
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant and beautiful sculpture was created in England Circa 1970 by British artist William Pye. The piece features three arches of Graduated Hues in Cobalt and Cerulean Blue en...
Category
English Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
1970's Torso Abstract Granite Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970's modern woman abstract torso carved in granite, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, this piece is very heavy It weights 107 pounds.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Abstract Cast Iron Sculpture by Josep Castell del Rosselló, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract cast iron sculpture, Spain 1970s. The sculpture is made from heavy solid cast iron with a nice rough black stained structured surface. Interesting presentation of abstract c...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bronze Large Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing large wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Great design and detail. Will look amazing in any home either indoor or outdoors. Good used condition
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Glazed Ceramic Decorative Item by Giovanni Bertoncello for Schiavon
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Giovanni Bertoncello for Schiavon, 1970s.
It is made in brown glazed ceramic.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be cons...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing c...
Category
European Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
XXL Black stained wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
XXL abstract wooden sculpture, 1970s. The sculpture has a very strong presence and is showing interesting overflowing organic lines. All is carved by hand with great conviction and e...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chestnut
Abstract Sand Color Ceramic Rock Sculpture by Bryan Blow
Located in London, GB
Hand formed ceramic rock sculpture in sand color looks like the coastal cliffs on the British coast line. Bryan Blow's work echoes a voyage of discovery ...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Designer, Abstract Sculpture, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An abstract ceramic sculpture, designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri
VeArt
Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Sculpture
Perfect condiction
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful Acrylic Sculpture by Vasa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful acrylic sculpture by Vasa (Velizar Mihich), unsigned, circa 1970s. Looks incredibly different from every angle.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing captivating abstract and circular designs, reminiscent of the works of Marino Di Teana...
Category
French Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Modernist Geometric Sculpture in Caste Stainless Signed Paul Mount
Located in New York, NY
The "Duet" Modernist Geometric Sculpture by Paul Mount (1922-2009) is made in Polished and textured stainless steel. Originating from England Circa 1970, this sculpture features two ...
Category
English Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
Brutalist/wabi sabi Mid-Century modern Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculpture, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning sculpture of a two figure. Expressive use of the natural material.
primitivist / modernist style. Powerful Brutalist sculpture with an interesting contrast between the smoo...
Category
European Brutalist Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Piero Ruggeri abstract modern iron sculpture Italy 1970
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive abstract modern iron sculpture made by Piero Ruggeri in his own atelier in Italy, 1970s. This is a very typical work by Ruggeri but he usually...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing c...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Abstract Cubist Nude Sculpture Attributed to Allen Hermes
Located in Redding, CT
Abstract Cubist Nude Sculpture attributed to Allen Hermes. This was most likely a mold specimen for a future bronze sculpture. Angular cubist design to this Mid Century Modern Sculpture. No signature but from the prolific artist home estate in Redding CT...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vasa Mihich Op Art Acrylic Lucite Pyramid Table Sculpture in Blue & Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pyramid table sculpture by Vasa Mihich circa 1979. This piece features beautiful shades of blue and green. Signed, numbered and dated by the artist.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract corten steel sculptures - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pair of exquisite abstract corten steel sculptures suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind these pieces remains unidentified, show...
Category
European Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Geometric Travertine Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Circular travertine sculpture 40cm diameter (16 inch) aprox
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing c...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing captivating abstract and circular designs, reminiscent of the works of Marino Di Teana...
Category
Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
1970s Abstract Tabletop Sheeted Copper Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Abstract Tabletop Sheeted Copper Sculpture
Brutalist Sculpture
Soldered/Welded Copper Sheets
Patterned Patina on Copper
Wood substructure
Category
Brutalist Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Abstract corten steel sculpture - 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing captivating abstract and circular designs, reminiscent of the works of Marino Di Teana...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Minoru Kano abstract bronze
By Minoru Kano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Minoru Kano abstract bronze, signed and dated.
Beautiful exemple of his abstract works.
Kanō Minoru 嘉野稔 (1930 Tokyo - 2007 Paris) is a Post-War Japanese abstract sculptor. Lise Co...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder.
Marked made in Spain on the heel.
Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculpto...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Midcentury Brutalist Welded Metal Abstract Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist abstract assemblage sculpture in welded metal, mounted on a wooden base. The piece dates from the circa 1970s, is unmarked and in great vintage condition...
Category
American Brutalist Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Late 1970s Sculptures in Resin in the Way of Jean Arp, Picasso, France
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Superb pair of resin sculptures on pedestals, with rather organic shapes.
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Abstract, illusionism, modernism.
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Late 70s.
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Origine : France.
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In the style of Jean Arp.
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Dimensions :
1st scumpture :
145 cm tall
52 cm wide
2nd sculpture :
120 cm tall
70 cm wide
The bases, in stone, measure 30 cm x 19 cm
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In perfect condition, no lack or crack.
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No apparent signature.
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Perfect indoors and outdoors.
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They look like The Dada movement (also called Dadaism) is an intellectual, literary, artistic and specific movement of the beginning of the 20th century, which is characterized by a questioning of all ideological, aesthetic and political conventions and constraints.
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Indspired by Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Curtis Jere Geometric Brutalist Op Art Kinetic Wall Piece Polished Brass Steel
By Curtis Jeré
Located in PARIS, FR
'Diamonds' by Curtis Jeré, a dynamic wall piece of brass and chromed steel embraces both kinetic and brutalist art to create a piece that celebrates its materials, movement and sound...
Category
American Kinetic Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Alicia Penalba trio sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Spectacular Alicia Penalba bronze sculpture signed and dated 1972.
Valsuani bronze.
“Trio”
See attached pictures as each side is beautiful to look at.
Worldwide famous artist, t...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Warren Platner Large Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll , C.1970 Cado Wool Woven
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Warren Platner model 1705 easy wire lounge chair for Knoll
Designer: Warren Platner
Knoll International
USA - Circa 1970s
Condition: Very...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
