Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Armchair, 19th Century
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Armchair, 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 099781stDibs: LU950617558701
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