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1940s French Abatant with Original Vellum Drop Front

$4,200
£3,198.76
€3,687.03
CA$5,875.77
A$6,603.98
CHF 3,439.18
MX$80,320.72
NOK 44,008.50
SEK 41,733.02
DKK 27,517.59
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About the Item

1940s French abatant with original vellum drop front facing. Faux volumes of books create a decorative door facing with key lock. Bronze scroll detail on base. Beautiful chevron veneer on sides. Drop front interior is a mirror in original condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.5 in (158.75 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Newly Refinished. Original Vellum and Mirror with slight distressing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU85149517951

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