Artemide era Retro Kartell Caterpillar Italian bed base

Made in Italy and designed by Salmoiraghi Di Pro this single bed base was designed and produced in the 1970's and is known as the "Caterpillar".

COLOURS, FEATURES & IDENTIFICATION MARKS;

Constructed from moulded ABS plastic. Bed base is hinged in the centre and folds in two. Label stamped onto base stating KARTELL 4545-6, Salmpoiraghi Di Pro, Made in Italy (see accompanying photo). 

CONDITION;

Still in excellent structural condition, one hinge is broken on one side only (see photo). Some discolouration and marks/scuffs here and there.

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1.      ALL BUYERS MUST CONTACT THE SELLER IN ADVANCE OF AUCTION ENDING IN ORDER TO NEGOTIATE ON POSTAGE AND PACKING RATES – NO NEGOTIATION AFTER AUCTION HAS ENDED.  

2.       LOCAL PICK UP IN SYDNEY CENTRAL AREA OR COURIER DELIVERY (BY ARRANGEMENT).

3.       AUSTRALIAN BUYERS, ITEMS POSTED WITHIN AUSTRALIA VIA REGISTERED POST UNLESS REQUESTED OTHERWISE BY THE BUYER. LARGE ITEMS WILL BE SENT BY DOOR TO DOOR COURIER.

4.       OVERSEAS BUYERS, ITEMS POSTED OUT OF AUSTRALIA VIA AIRMAIL (SEAMAIL ON REQUEST ONLY). INSURANCE IS OFFERED AS OPTIONAL FOR ITEMS VALUED UNDER $100. INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL ITEMS VALUED AT OVER $100.

5.       PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF INVOICE AND ITEMS DISPATCHED WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF PAYMENT RECEIPT. 

6.       PLEASE NOTE WE TRADE LARGELY IN VINTAGE ITEMS; AS SUCH THESE ARE SECOND HAND AND IN MANY CASES DECADES OLD. WE DO OUR BEST TO DESCRIBE ANY FLAWS, HOWEVER BUYERS MUST EXPECT THAT UNLESS STATED ALL ITEMS ARE NOT IN NEW CONDITION. SOME MINOR SCUFFS OR OTHER SURAFACE WEAR IS NORMAL FOR VINTAGE AND MUST BE EXPECTED.

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