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Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s

$2,777.91
$3,968.4530% Off
£2,022.01
£2,888.5930% Off
€2,310
€3,30030% Off
CA$3,781.02
CA$5,401.4630% Off
A$4,229.31
A$6,041.8730% Off
CHF 2,200.96
CHF 3,144.2230% Off
MX$52,064.21
MX$74,377.4530% Off
NOK 28,000.73
NOK 40,001.0430% Off
SEK 26,270.20
SEK 37,528.8630% Off
DKK 17,579.60
DKK 25,113.7230% Off
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About the Item

A beautiful folding secretaire with a minimalist vibe and a functional design. This piece is constructed fully of straight lines and has an astonishing flame birch veneered folding cover / writing board. The piece highly resembles the works of Werner West, but as his designs were endless and many were for private residences, it is impossible to confirm if it is by him. Nevertheless, a gorgeous small secretaire for a make shift working space in any interior. The item is in a lovely condition, with the key included.
  • Attributed to:
    Werner West (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.67 in (116 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: The surface has been refinished and polished. Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is good. It has a really nice vintage look.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6346240724502

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