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Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection

$11,500
£8,538.14
€9,949.28
CA$15,965.71
A$17,858.66
CHF 9,293.75
MX$219,846.14
NOK 118,235.75
SEK 110,928.44
DKK 74,231.56
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About the Item

Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engineering to achieve the appearance of invisible joinery at each cantilevered shelf.
  • Creator:
    Janet Schweitzer (Designer),Pace Collection (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid-1970's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8866957162

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