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1950s Norwegian Midcentury Grey ‘Blinken’ Beech Desk Chair by Rastad & Relling
About the Item
- Creator:Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad (Designer)
- Attributed to:Hjellegjerde Møbler (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Length: 27.96 in (71 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
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- Seller Location:Sherborne, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4257218085051
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