Backrest height: 113 cm. Seat height: 46 cm. 19th century. Large armchair with a richly carved frame, opulently decorated with acanthus, pearls and roses. The carving runs along the upper edge as well as on the backrests and the straight, turned and slightly fluted legs. The armchair is covered with light green velvet and directly embroidered on the seat; the embroidery is applied to the backrest and finished with borders. Colorful bouquets of flowers are depicted in half cross-stitch. (13808210) (10)

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