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Creator: Norman Bel Geddes
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of m...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norman Bel Geddes Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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Norman Bel Geddes desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Norman Bel Geddes desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Norman Bel Geddes were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1940s. Prices for Norman Bel Geddes desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,750 and can go as high as $4,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,750.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Norman Bel Geddes is famous for his work as an industrial designer and architect. His approach to design is often described as streamlining, as he sought to simplify the shapes of everyday objects using inspiration from nature. Examples of his streamlined designs include the Streamlined Ocean Liner, the Pan American China Clipper and the Futurama exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Norman Bel Geddes furniture.