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Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank

$3,791.49per set
£2,758.26per set
€3,150per set
CA$5,174.29per set
A$5,762.04per set
CHF 2,998.82per set
MX$71,045.24per set
NOK 38,192.30per set
SEK 35,897.06per set
DKK 23,972.97per set
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About the Item

A Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank in 1939. Made for Firma Svenskt Tenn.
  • Creator:
    Josef Frank (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Rattan,Woodwork,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1939
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2374317181432

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