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BIEDERMEIER LAP DESK

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on a stand of a later date Condition: total height on stand: 20 1/2 inches box measurement: 21 inches wide; 13 inches deep; 7 inches high

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BIEDERMEIER LAP DESK

Name: BIEDERMEIER LAP DESK
SKU: 85631688
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

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