19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Fall Front Bureau or Desk
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19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Fall Front Bureau or Desk
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 38.78 in (98.5 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1870
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 22351stDibs: LU87692624082
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