Recamier sofa
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Recamier sofa
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 69 in (175.26 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:early 1900
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- Seller Location:Santa Monica, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: B--17851stDibs: 0610267969329
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