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Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

About the Item

This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter silk with a watered-textured pattern, and the back side is in dark brown velvet. There is no visible maker's mark. The piece is in pristine condition and has never been used. Measurements: 16.94 in wide (43 cm) x 12 in deep (30.5 cm) x 0.63 in high (1.5 cm). Note: Pens are not included in the sale.
  • Similar to:
    Mercier Freres (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)Width: 16.94 in (43.03 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4U009CDAJCG1stDibs: LU1632236343142
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