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ARCA Sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
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ARCA, Postmodern two to three seats sofa made in black leather and black metal structure, plus two movable side disc table in glass which come out from under the armrests.
Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 1980’s.
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ARCA, canapé postmoderne deux ou trois places en cuir noir et structure en métal noir, avec deux tablettes latérales amovibles en verre sous les accoudoirs.
Conçu par Paolo Piva pour B&B Italia dans les années 1980.
Produced by: B&B Italia
Designed by: Pablo Piva
Style: Postmodern
Origin: Italy
Design period: 1980’s
Materials: leather, steel, glass
Color: black
Dimensions: H 90 x W 205 x D 80 cm
Seat: H 45 x W 150 x D 55 cm
Glass: H 2 x D 57 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 80.71 in (205 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. May have certain defects not visible in the attached photos, these objects are vintage and have been used, we could have miss some details, we are sorry.
- Seller Location:Brussel, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10121244044842
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