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Saarinen for Johnson 1940s Chests of Drawers

$5,800per item
£4,409.60per item
€5,088.84per item
CA$8,118.44per item
A$9,090.49per item
CHF 4,742.96per item
MX$110,760.95per item
NOK 60,184.83per item
SEK 57,219.75per item
DKK 37,984.86per item
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About the Item

Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Company chests of drawers circa 1948. These seldom seen examples have sculptural S-shaped legs, formed aluminum handles and beautifully grained birch cases and drawer fronts. There are three of these available. Each has been masterfully refinished. Price listed is for one chest.
  • Creator:
    Johnson Furniture Company (Manufacturer),Eliel Saarinen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Each of these chests has been masterfully refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853230083172

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