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Vintage Midcentury Faux Books Mini Bar Cabinet Set
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 17
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Saint Louis, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4235118850882
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