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18th Century George II Walnut Reading Chair
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 42.125 in (107 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1740
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-47901stDibs: LU89114954073
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