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4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son of Denmark in Brazilian Rosewood

About the Item

We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in Brazilian rosewood. The table has been freshly oiled. There are some signs of wear from the past 50-60 years of use. Some wear is noted near the leftmost drawer (the image where the drawer is pulled out). Overall this desk is very nice condition. All pull-out drawers slide nicely and have solid oak framing within. If you'd like this to be further refinished or worked on otherwise, we have master woodworkers locally who can elevate this to whatever level is desired. The chrome plated base is in very good condition and is free of any unexpected or noteworthy surface rust. This is a delightful and terrifically rare example.
  • Creator:
    Bodil Kjaer (Designer),E. Pedersen & Søn (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rosewood,Steel,Metalwork,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1959
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 200416141stDibs: LU8164232849872

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