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ITALIAN SIDEBOARD COVERED IN COLORED GLASS

Italian sideboard composed of two folding doors. Original wood structure from the 1950s covered in colored glass. Handles, profiles and legs are made of solid brass.

Measurements: W 105 x D 45 x H 85 cm

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Ico Parisi, whose full name was Domenico Parisi (1916-1996), was a leading figure in the world of 20th century design and architecture. Throughout more than 50 years of creative career, he played multiple roles and left a profound influence on his field.

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Bibliography

Ico Parisi. Design. Catalogue ragionato 1936-1960. Ediz.

 

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