Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Pair of easy chairs
The X-Chair – model FH6135
Designed 1958, this pair made 1968
- W: 56 cm
- D: 69 cm
- H: 73 cm
- Seat: 37,5 cm
Materials: Laminated beech with inlay, brass, seat and back with original cane
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Quantity available: 2
Ref. no: 3591
Available: 2 in stock
€16,000.00
- W: 56 cm
- D: 69 cm
- H: 73 cm
- Seat: 37,5 cm
Materials: Laminated beech with inlay, brass, seat and back with original cane
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Quantity available: 2
Ref. no: 3591
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