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One of a Kind Custom Dry Bar Cabinet by Philip Johnson

$12,000
$16,00025% Off
£9,231.20
£12,308.2725% Off
€10,714.80
€14,286.4025% Off
CA$16,922.86
CA$22,563.8225% Off
A$18,956.46
A$25,275.2725% Off
CHF 9,956.62
CHF 13,275.4925% Off
MX$230,504.40
MX$307,339.2025% Off
NOK 126,083.26
NOK 168,111.0125% Off
SEK 119,686.92
SEK 159,582.5625% Off
DKK 79,968.68
DKK 106,624.9125% Off

About the Item

A one of a kind unique custom piece from celebrated American architect Philip Johnson (1906-2005). This tiger maple bar cabinet was designed by Philip Johnson for the NYC residence of Williams A.M. Burden Jr. (1906-1984), an long-term ex-president of MOMA and a client of Johnson's. Burden's Apartment remains as the only private apartment commission of Johnson's. The bar, with its impressive size, and finished back, can also function as a great room divider. It features a built-in fridge (no longer work, so only as storage), a disposal bin, a fold-down lip for serving and two columns of drawers with various height and built-in bottle and glasses holder. A bespoken piece with interesting provenance and design history. Provenance: Sotheby's 20th century design. March 17, 2010. Lot 47.
  • Creator:
    Philip Johnson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 84 in (213.36 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. General wear and patina and minor surface marks. Well built and very heavy. Fridge doesn't work.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945019016412

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