Suite of six armchairs in natural wood, moulded and carved with leafy clasps. The flat back, the armrests without cuffs, the cambered legs ending in a scroll and joined by an X-shaped brace. 18th century. H. : 109 cm. L. : 68 cm. Attached elements. Accidents, missing parts. Very worn yellow and red Genoa velvet upholstery.

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