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French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780

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constructed of light walnut in the late 18th century this remarkable "murphy bed" disguised as a bookcase cabinet complete with antique book spines and wire mesh, the top two of three drawers are faux, the bottom functioning, when the cabinet is opened the original steel legs fold over to support the bed, with replaced custom bed cushion and toile bedcover and extendable valance, retaining original key, Bed dimensions: h. 30, w. 40.5, d. 81.5, interior d. 80
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 81.5 in (207.01 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1780
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: R100741stDibs: LU827042891392

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