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Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa

About the Item

A rare sofa by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella for Gavina. circa 1957, Italy. Enameled steel, and brass. This rare sofa was only available from Gavina by special-order as a variation on the more common chairs and few examples are known. The brass feet can be brought up to shine but we have left them as is as once polished they cannot be returned to their vintage state.
  • Creator:
    Ignazio Gardella (Designer),Gavina (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4943217752542

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