"GA9" Wall Light by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
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"GA9" Wall Light by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
About the Item
- Creator:Erik Gunnar Asplund (Designer),ASEA (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The metal structure has some marks and scratches.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202320081stDibs: LU2947338017782
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