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Dunbar Office Furniture (Book)

About the Item

Produced in 1959 this catalogue in sort covers introduced what was then "Dunbar's new executive office collection" which had been designed by Edward Wormley. The introduction states that the collection was designed to provide the interior designer and his management client not only a thorough flexibility of function, but also to afford a refreshing freedom of expression in mood, form and character. 77 pages, fully illustrated with black and white photographs, sketches, illustrations, seven color plates, four of which are to illustrate "Interiors" and an Index with descriptions and measurements. Scarce.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89965975403
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