#254

Four Superb Early French Cardboard/Wooden Furnishings
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$900
sold
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Description
3" (8 cm.) h. table. Each is of very firm-sided cardboard or light-wood frame that is covered with lithographed paper to simulate rosewood or inlay. Comprising a small round pedestal table,a mantel clock with lithographed face,and a pair of chairs with original rose silk upholstery. Each of the pieces is decorated with lavish embossed gold paper edgings and trim. French,early 19th century. Wonderfully-preserved rare furniture pieces and accessories are nearly impossible to find,especially in this condition.