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Important and Rare Red Goatskin with Ebonized Wood Credenza by Paul Dupre-Lafon
$250,000List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Paul Dupré-Lafon (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 90 in (228.6 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
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- Seller Location:Montreal, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU875133509332
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