Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
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Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A21141stDibs: LU950627779982
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