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1940s Art Deco Desk Chair from French Governmental Institute
Price:$2,200
$2,400List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good condition, refinished in the past, and reupholstered. Some marks and dents on the varnish and on the leather.
- Seller Location:Encino, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881328973982
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