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Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti 1970
$14,268.78List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Alessandro Becchi (Designer)
- Attributed to:Giovanetti (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Boom, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8353239656362
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