Armchair in molded and carved walnut with a slightly reversed back, the armrests in the form of brackets decorated with geometrical motifs. The front legs are decorated with carved scrolls, the back legs are saber-shaped. Work of the Restoration period. Pink corduroy upholstery. Height 92,5 Width 59,5 Depth 50 cm (chips, old traces of wood-boring insects) Joint: Small bedside table in mahogany and veneer opening in the belt by a drawer. It rests on four curved feet. Black marble top spotted with white. Empire style work. Height 51,2 Width 34,5 Depth 28,5 cm.

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