Rope Edge Fiberglass Shell Chair with Eiffel Tower Base by Eames
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Rope Edge Fiberglass Shell Chair with Eiffel Tower Base by Eames
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Good vintage condition. Shock mounts in good condition, shell nicely faded over time.
- Seller Location:Dorchester, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1105268378404
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