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Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
$41,971.26List Price
About the Item
- Creator:E. Pedersen & Søn (Manufacturer),Bodil Kjaer (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Completely restored.
- Seller Location:WIJCKEL, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8306233192312
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