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Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 57.49 in (146 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Directoire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A25921stDibs: LU950631493762
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