Null Vico Magistretti
(Milan 1920-Milan 2006)
"Mezzachimera" table lamp for Arte…

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Vico Magistretti (Milan 1920-Milan 2006) "Mezzachimera" table lamp for Artemide made up of a metal base and a curved white opal methacrylate diffuser. Manufacturer's mark under the base

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Vico Magistretti (Milan 1920-Milan 2006) "Mezzachimera" table lamp for Artemide made up of a metal base and a curved white opal methacrylate diffuser. Manufacturer's mark under the base

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