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Highly Decorated Chinese Desk in Red Lacquer, 1950s

$8,500
£6,475.70
€7,466.74
CA$11,895.58
A$13,291.33
CHF 6,952.84
MX$162,994.27
NOK 88,844.06
SEK 84,247.71
DKK 55,728.31
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About the Item

Highly decorated desk in red lacquer with stacked drawers and painted scenes, Chinese, 1950's.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Very good condition - some fading to lacquer in spots consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: desk1051stDibs: LU783823116042

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