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Single Medea Chair by Italian Designer V.Nobili, 1955, Plywood
$850

About the Item
A beautiful and famous Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili, in 1955. The plywood shell is veneered in teak with a beautiful grain, and is formed out of a single piece of thermo-formed wood, an innovative workmanship for that period.
The black metal frame is connected to the shell by four brass buttons.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5630223315322
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