Very Rare Original 'Tripolina' Chairs by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
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Very Rare Original 'Tripolina' Chairs by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
About the Item
- Creator:Joseph Fendy (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920's
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU93004471173
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