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Erik Wørts: Freestanding "Mayor's" desk with profiled edges made 1953

$14,276.52
$28,553.0350% Off
£10,500
£21,00050% Off
€12,257.70
€24,515.4150% Off
CA$19,766.87
CA$39,533.7350% Off
A$21,483.19
A$42,966.3850% Off
CHF 11,513.03
CHF 23,026.0550% Off
MX$260,844.06
MX$521,688.1350% Off
NOK 144,539.05
NOK 289,078.1050% Off
SEK 134,038
SEK 268,07650% Off
DKK 91,549.95
DKK 183,099.8950% Off

About the Item

Freestanding desk of Brazilian rosewood with profiled edges. Front with six drawers with carved handles. Made 1953 by C. B. Hansen with plaquette. H. 75 cm. L. 190 cm. W. 105 cm. Provenance: Made by special order for Frederiksberg City Hall. The desk was made for the Municipal Director's office. Copy of original purchase receipt included. Damage to drawer corner shown in pictures has been repaired.
  • Creator:
    Erik Wørts (Designer),C.B.Hansen (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 41.34 in (105 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Repair to corner of drawer. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6366237195492

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