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Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870

About the Item

A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric is shopworn. Some stains. Should be recovered.
  • Seller Location:
    Doylestown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU837030994922

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