'Ochetta Lamp' by Giuseppe Ostuni
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'Ochetta Lamp' by Giuseppe Ostuni
About the Item
- Creator:Giuseppe Ostuni (Designer),O-Luce (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brussels, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU133728594113
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