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Midcentury leather sling lounge chair by Maurice Burke for Pozza, Brazil
About the Item
- Creator:Maurice Burke (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Highclere, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4278213044852
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