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A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950

$18,972.71
£14,141.65
€16,000
CA$26,035.98
A$29,153.35
CHF 15,210.76
MX$355,212.14
NOK 193,013.71
SEK 183,504.65
DKK 121,818.06
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About the Item

A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous curved lines holding on 5 conical feet in massive wood, to be attributed, France or Italy, 1950. Three circular decorative velvet cushions complete the sofa. The original upholstery in watery green velvet was in a very bad shape and has been replaced by this light and warm grey velvet, with attention to original details and stitchings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 77.56 in (197 cm)Depth: 34.65 in (88 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The original upholstery in watery green velvet was in a very bad shape and has been replaced by this light and warm grey velvet, with attention to original details and stitchings.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650232645492

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