Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
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Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Pier Luigi Colli (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 93 in (236.22 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Overall good original vintage condition.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU189337370923
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