Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s
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Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s
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- Creator:Rino Levi (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Whitstable, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6675233319692
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