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1940s Italian Chrome Gentleman's Vanity or Dressing Stand
$5,827.82List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: FDT8601stDibs: LU897218706112
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