Pair of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue, 1965
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Pair of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue, 1965
About the Item
- Creator:Airborne (Manufacturer),Olivier Mourgue (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Depth: 70 in (177.8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1965
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brussels, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU189635132493
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