Entry Chest?

last year

Hello. I am a designer in North Carolina and some of my clients fell in love with this entry console chest. Can you share any additional info?
Thanks, Alys

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Mia Karlsson Interior Design
last year
Hello

Unfortunately this piece was the clients own which they had procured a long time before we worked with them.

I am sorry that I cannot be of more assistance on this occasion.

Kind Regards

Mia
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