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Mid Century Vista of California Desk by Don Knorr

$1,700per item
£1,261.47per item
€1,469.43per item
CA$2,366.41per item
A$2,635.21per item
CHF 1,371.48per item
MX$32,491.87per item
NOK 17,466.89per item
SEK 16,417.18per item
DKK 10,963.81per item
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About the Item

A rare Don Knorr for Vista of California iron and white four drawer desk. Architectural modern California design at its best. White laminate top. Condition is very good. Extremely minor blemishes consistent with age. Beautiful piece. Great piece for people who love Pacific Iron, Luther Conover, Milo Baughman, Greta Grossman, Dan Johnson, and Paul McCobb. 53.75" long X 18" deep X 30.25" tall We currently have this Vista of California desk in our gallery paired with a pair of Danish iron & suede lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jorgensen, a Willy Rizzo coffee table and a patchwork rosewood credenza by Jorge Zalzsupin.
  • Creator:
    Donald Knorr (Designer),Vista of California (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 53.75 in (136.53 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is very good. Extremely minor blemishes consistent with age. See photos. Shows very well.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7298245677132

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