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Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century Swedish period Rococo pair of armchairs that have been scraped to the most its original finish with the natural wood showing through.
This pair features carved cabriole...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A nice pair of 19th century Swedish Neoclassical armchairs in simple, elecant classical form, minimal carvings re-upholstered in green velvet.
Arm hight 23.50"
Seat hight 16"
Seat si...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
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