Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
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Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
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- Creator:John Kandell (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
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- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1006612099613
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