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Creator: Bertha Schaefer
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American Mid-Century Angle Top Writing Desk
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American Mid-Century Angle Top Writing Desk

Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American Mid-Century Angle Top Writing Desk

By Bertha Schaefer

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut writing desk with an angular top and two left-hand drawers, supported by five tapered dowel legs connected by stretchers. (BERTHA SCHAEFER FOR SINGER & SO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bertha Schaefer Desks

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Wood, Walnut

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bertha Schaefer Desks

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Metal

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Bertha Schaefer desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Bertha Schaefer desks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bertha Schaefer desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks by Bertha Schaefer were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks by Harvey Probber, John Van Koert, and Jim Sweeney. Prices for Bertha Schaefer desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $13,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.