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Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk
$15,000
About
Rare desk in walnut and banded copper-plated aluminum, designed by Donald Deskey and produced by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company, circa 1929. A strong statement of Machine Age aesthetics, rare to the market. Ref: David Hanks, "Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors," and Jonathan Woodman, "Twentieth Century Ornament." This example sold at Phillips New York "20-21st century Design Art," May 24, 2005, lot 67.
Details
- CreatorDonald Deskey (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 27 in. (68.58 cm)Width: 44 in. (111.76 cm)Depth: 24 in. (60.96 cm)
- StyleArt Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1929
- ConditionRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. In good overall condition; the walnut has been refinished; the metal shows wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationNew York, NY
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU8285826485
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