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1940's Italian Secretaire with Reverse Painted Glass

$4,750
£3,606.12
€4,124.63
CA$6,636.44
A$7,381.17
CHF 3,854.22
MX$89,820.97
NOK 49,224.23
SEK 46,163.64
DKK 30,783.70
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About the Item

Golden birch veneered drop front secretary desk with three drawers and reverse painted glass panel of stylized Egyptian women and a charioteer similar to a design by Osvaldo Borsani (see last image) Interior fitted with three small drawers and slots.
  • Similar to:
    Osvaldo Borsani (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully restored and ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886625378342

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