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Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony

About the Item

This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and were collaborated on by designers such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Robert Charroy, and Serge Mouille.
  • Creator:
    Marcel Gascoin (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Depth: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Good Vintage Condition with Patina.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FRN10191stDibs: LU916538517572
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