19th Century Companion Pair of Napoleon III Gilded Armchairs
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19th Century Companion Pair of Napoleon III Gilded Armchairs
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 45.28 in (115 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 078851stDibs: LU95066261943
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