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“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen (attr.) for Asko, Finland 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Asko (Manufacturer)
- Attributed to:Ilmari Lappalainen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 34.65 in (88 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The pair has been reupholstered recently in a premium sheepskin.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202107001stDibs: LU2947327513742
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