Armchair; early 20th century. Carved and lacquered wood. It has marks of use and stains on the upholstery. Measurements: 91 x 72 x 72 cm. Armchair with a carved and lacquered wooden structure upholstered in fabric decorated with lines in pink tones. The piece is supported by four straight legs which follow the design in the form of a stipe with carved grooves in the manner of a classical column. The legs end in a richly carved skirt with the corners differentiated by a large rosette, and the profiles are dominated by a fretwork of curved forms. The armrests, attached to the structure of the sofa, also have carved ornamental finials that continue to be seen throughout the structure of the straight-lined backrest.

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