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Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell

$4,900
£3,762.73
€4,316.44
CA$6,885.07
A$7,710.85
CHF 4,023.39
MX$94,184.71
NOK 51,189.29
SEK 48,252.04
DKK 32,213.08

About the Item

Extremely rare Art Deco machine age Modernist #459 Secretary / desk sedigned by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell c.1934. ck photos from original Howell catalog. Chromed steel lipstick hand-pulls. Center drawer, top right and left drawere with sliding panels, lowere left file.. lower right storage. Possibly debuted at the 1933 Worlds Fair, All original black lacquer finish ,plated chromed steel base, original linoleum top. age appropriate wear. Hand delivery avail to nEW york City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY
  • Creator:
    Wolfgang Hoffmann (Designer),Howell (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Chrome,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. 1930s original finish.. see photos.. age appropriate wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062439963662

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