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Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood & Brass 'Medea' Chair
$1,504.56
£1,094.55
€1,250
CA$2,053.29
A$2,286.52
CHF 1,190.01
MX$28,192.56
NOK 15,155.68
SEK 14,244.87
DKK 9,513.08
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About the Item
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955.
Molded walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware.
Four legged base of black painted steel with plastic floor glides.
Awarded with the prestigious prize "Compasso d'Oro in 1956.
- Creator:Fratelli Tagliabue (Manufacturer),Vittorio Nobili (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Some little roughness in lacquering, showing some smaller scratches. On the back is a darker horizontal area visible, see photos. Otherwise in beautiful vintage condition. One newer screw used on the underside (not visible).
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU932727644372

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