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Italian Tortoise Chair
About the Item
Italian tortoise chair. Vintage painted neoclassical style open armchair with spotted and speckled faux turtle shell mottling waxed canvas upholstery to seat arms and back. Lower seat styling perfect as bedroom slipper chair or beside soaking tub in master bath. Small vintage “repair” to back inside curve of chair not noticeable due to location and lower styling of chair. Italy, first quarter 20th century
Dimensions: 31" height x 19” deep x 23.5” wide; 16.5 seat height.
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1084227441852
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