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Material: Foam
Creator: Gaetano Pesce
Up 1 armchair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia 1969
Located in PARIS, FR
In the early 60’s, the chemist Bayer developed a polyurethane foam with a new resin, allowing the creation of various and simple shapes. In the middle of the decade, the Italian desi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foam Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam

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