Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa 1815
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Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa 1815
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Alexandria, VA
- Reference Number:Seller: 102731stDibs: LU155623217162
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