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Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 63 in (160 cm)Depth: 33.08 in (84 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A25671stDibs: LU950631493562
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