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Vista of California Floating Modernist Desk, 1950s

$2,290per item
£1,735.88per item
€2,026.81per item
CA$3,207.64per item
A$3,610.76per item
CHF 1,910.51per item
MX$44,787.03per item
NOK 23,602.89per item
SEK 22,574.08per item
DKK 15,121.03per item
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Modern iron frame mid-century desk with floating mahogany top and drawers designed by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California. This hard-to-find vintage desk can be positioned with the drawers on either the right or left side of the sitting area. Width: 49.5 inches Height: 28.75 inches Depth: 22 inches Desk Top: 42" x 22" deep Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and marks as expected with age. Minor chipping to lower edge of bottom drawer. See photos. Shows very well. 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 Percival Lafer jacaranda coffee table and a patchwork rosewood credenza by Jorge Zalzsupin.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and marks as expected with age. Minor chipping to lower edge of bottom drawer. See photos. Shows very well.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7298241578312

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