A Joseph Fenby Tripolina Folding Chair
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A Joseph Fenby Tripolina Folding Chair
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th century
- Condition:Patches to the leather.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U111019912974
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