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LARGE HIGH-BACK RECLINING CHAISE LONGUE WITH READING...

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LARGE HIGH-BACK RECLINING CHAISE LONGUE WITH READING LIGHT, CIRCA 1840 in molded and carved walnut and mahogany, the cabriolet backrest topped by a leafy scroll ear molding; the adjustable armrests feature two press buttons for tilting the backrest and a mounting point for the arm supporting the adjustable rack-operated reading stand and two candlesticks; The front belt pulls out to reveal a footrest, also adjustable by means of a toothed rack. The base is a roulette top, gadrooned at the front and arched at the back with simulated scrolls adorned with a large palm leaf. (One armrest cuff detached, accidents and wear). A large chaise longue bergère with high reclining backrest and a liseuse, circa 1840 HEIGHT. 115.50 - WIDTH. 113 - PROF. 119 CM - H. 45,5 - W. 44,5 - D. 46,9 IN. Unfolded length. : 190 CM - l. 74, 8 IN.