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Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:ASEA (Manufacturer),Erik Gunnar Asplund (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Copenhagen, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1541231256442
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