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Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
Price:$9,750
About the Item
- Creator:Red Lion Furniture Co. (Maker),Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1939
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Desk has been fully-restored with minor veneer chips and scratches patched/repaired.
- Seller Location:Lafayette, IN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2680316408191
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