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MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top

$2,795

£2,129.36

€2,455.24

CA$3,911.55

A$4,370.50

CHF 2,286.26

MX$53,596.35

NOK 29,214.02

SEK 27,702.63

DKK 18,324.78

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Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania featuring walnut cabinet with white painted steel frame and white laminate top. This is from their Steelwood collection. It desk is in wonderful restored condition. We have sanded and put a new finish on the walnut and the metal frame. The laminate has been cleaned and polished. There are still signs of age but nothing major. Please see photos, circa 1960s. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern smaller size office desk has been a real puzzle. It has taken much research and I’m still not sure I know about the Robert John Co. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their tag says Makers of Contemporary Furniture and that this desk is. When I google them all I come up with is other pieces of furniture being offered that were made by them, but I can’t find any history on the company. And, several listings say the piece was designed by Robert John but made by Knoll. I have not found supporting evidence of that statement! No matter. This is a fabulous desk with a walnut box cabinet containing three equal size drawers that are adorned with cool black and white handles. It is surrounded by a white painted metal frame which accents the walnut wonderfully and a white laminate work surface. This was originally in an architect’s office. I can see why. It has awesome lines and is beautifully designed. This desk is just the right size for a home office. Not as big as an executive desk but a little bigger than a writing desk. Fabulous! Fabulous style! Fabulous size! Fabulous condition! Make it yours. Attn: Since originally writing this I have obtained three vintage brochures of Robert John furnishings and this desk is from their Steelwood collection of the 1960s. I still do not know history of the company. Measures: Desk: Height – 29.5 inches Width – 54 inches Depth – 30 inches Kneehole opening size – 28 H x 30.25 W inches Weight – 118.4 pounds. Crated size: Height – 36 inches Width – 60 inches Depth – 36 inches Weight – 250 pounds.

Creator:

Robert John Co. (Maker)

Similar to:

Knoll (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Laminate,Metal,Walnut,Painted

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1960s

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This desk is in wonderful restored condition. We have sanded and put a new finish on the walnut and the metal frame. The laminate has been cleaned and polished. There are still signs of age but nothing major. Please see photos.

Seller Location:

Topeka, KS

Reference Number:

Seller: 414-CSG-0721stDibs: LU1873313721271

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