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Furniture with compass foot, French Reconstruction 1950

About the Item

Occasional oak furniture dating from the French Reconstruction, 1950. On a compass base is positioned a drawer unit, topped with a newspaper compartment. At the base is a slatted shelf. As interesting in its design as in its ingenuity, this piece of furniture will find its place in a bedroom as well as in a corner of a living room or office.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This lovely piece of furniture has been thoroughly cleaned and given an oil-wax finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Catonvielle, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2468336660172
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