Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 54.73 in (139 cm)Depth: 31.11 in (79 cm)
- Style:Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 086551stDibs: LU950610202251
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