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Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970

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Shelf and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s. Polished brass and smoked glass, with a base of black lacquered wood on a recessed brass plinth.
  • Creator:
    Romeo Rega (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76.97 in (195.5 cm)Width: 74.22 in (188.5 cm)Depth: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU939429282232
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