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Large Wall-Mounted Scissor Lamp by Midgard, circa 1960s
$684.91List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Curt Fischer (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 72.05 in (183 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
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- Seller Location:Gloucester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3796319545722
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