CHINOISERIE DESK
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CHINOISERIE DESK
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930S
- Condition:VERY GOOD CONDITION.
- Seller Location:Geneva, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U0901308302262
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