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1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard

$3,844.56
£2,815.39
€3,200
CA$5,233.41
A$5,865.97
CHF 3,054.24
MX$71,626.06
NOK 38,777.76
SEK 36,757.83
DKK 24,352.98
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About the Item

A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror (still bearing the original label) and one drawer. Legs are in hardwood and the top is veneered. Hardware (tilt mirror) is in brass. This piece was manufactured in 1963 by the renowned, skilled craftsmen's Danish factory Østergaard and was imported to Italy as part of one of the first cooperation projects with Danish designers and furniture makers. It bears an original label certifying it was manufactured in Denmark.
  • Creator:
    Harry Østergaard (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Arosio, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SPC2001stDibs: LU3681117569821

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