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Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk

About the Item

Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also designed for Singer & Sons, but no such claim has been confirmed. Features a shallow pencil drawer to the right and three drawers to the left (two drawers and a bottom filing cabinet drawer). Sleek design with sharp lines and incredible wood grain occupying a small footprint (H: 29" x L: 53.5" x D: 26"). Retains the "M. Singer & Sons New York Chicago" manufacturer's label to the top drawer. Very good, conservatively refinished condition with a couple of small, light surface dings, scuffs to the pencil drawer, and edge wear to the three drawer bank, as shown. Pencil drawer interior measurement: H: 2.5" x L: 17.5" x D: 12" Top two drawers interior measurement: H: 4.75" x L: 13.88" x D: 15.75" Filing cabinet interior measurement (excluding hardware): H: 10" x L: 12.13" x D: 16".
  • Creator:
    M. Singer & Sons (Manufacturer),Bertha Schaefer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1955
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good, conservatively refinished condition with a couple of small, light surface dings, scuffs to the pencil drawer, and edge wear to the three drawer bank, as shown.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000043651stDibs: LU1444233961392
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