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Wall Unit or Bookcase by William Watting for Scan Flex, Danish Design, 1950
About the Item
- Creator:William Watting (Designer),ScanFlex (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 81.89 in (208 cm)Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:The Hague, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2448314723532

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