Elio Martinelli Serpente Floor Lamp for Martinelli Luce
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Elio Martinelli Serpente Floor Lamp for Martinelli Luce
About the Item
- Creator:Martinelli Luce (Maker),Elio Martinelli (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Diameter: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Fulton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5539222180062
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