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Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.

$6,200
£4,740.23
€5,459.79
CA$8,688.10
A$9,699.45
CHF 5,082.36
MX$118,730.76
NOK 64,546.08
SEK 60,858.76
DKK 40,746.95

About the Item

This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Rare 1930s Steel and brass Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, NY around the turn of the century, this monumental desk is built like a battleship and features nearly as many bells and whistles! Retains original patina,, age appropriate wear, Desk features: - All-Steel and brass construction - Roll Top with rare, pull-out sides - Cast-brass hardware - Stamped-steel mouldings The sheer number of rivets, screws, castings and stampings necessary to create this one desk is truly mind-boggling! This is why we chose to expose the craftsmanship of the exterior, yet preserve the magnificent interior in respect for its originality. This is a truly unique example of Art Metal's top-of-the-line desk from an an era of industrial artistry we will never see again!
  • Creator:
    Art Metal Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062444686662

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