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Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali

$550,000
£413,555.74
€480,238.44
CA$768,063.42
A$851,839.23
CHF 447,344.21
MX$10,461,191.40
NOK 5,662,952.79
SEK 5,340,240.35
DKK 3,583,107
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About the Item

In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
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  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3048331333372

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