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Def Art Furniture Co. Marquetry-Style Secretary.

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Def Art Furniture Co. Marquetry-Style Secretary.

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Made in Italy, this Bombe Secretary Desk has Beautiful Ornate Floral, Bird and Vase Patterns. It is not Antique or Vintage - Rather, it is a more Contemporary Piece, but very nicely done. It has three Drawers on the Bottom, and the Top Flips open to Reveal a Secretary Desk with Drawers and a Cubbyhole. The Piece is in Excellent Overall Condition. It measures 45" Wide, 47" High, and 18" Deep. Third-Party Freight Shipping or Personal Pickup Required.

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Def Art Furniture Co. Marquetry-Style Secretary.

Name: Def Art Furniture Co. Marquetry-Style Secretary.
SKU: 147968228
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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