Null Charles and Ray EAMES Design
Pair of DAW armchairs, white plastic shells
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Charles and Ray EAMES Design Pair of DAW armchairs, white plastic shells Varnished wood and black lacquered metal legs. VITRA edition, 2008. (yellowed seats)

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Charles and Ray EAMES Design Pair of DAW armchairs, white plastic shells Varnished wood and black lacquered metal legs. VITRA edition, 2008. (yellowed seats)

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