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Iconic Balestra chair with ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
About the Item
- Creator:Marzio Cecchi (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 39.77 in (101 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
- Style:Space Age (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1968
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sas van Gent, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202300161stDibs: LU7657235958542
Marzio Cecchi
Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio Cecchi comes from a design environment, his mother being Giulia Carla Cecchi, a name famous in the world of fashion with her haute couture creations paraded at Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy. Marzio Cecchi was a famous architect from Firenze who totally designed his projects. He graduated as an Architect from the University of Florence. Marzio Cecchi was an eclectic and visionary Architect, Designer and Artist. He died in an accident in New York on January 1st 1990, leaving timeless designs and one of a kind pieces highly collectible on the market.
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