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Chair Designed by Sven Markelius for Ds-Staal, Sweden, 1930's
About the Item
- Creator:Sven Markelius (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.49 in (82.5 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)Seat Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1006623281172
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