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French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

$7,840
$9,80020% Off
£6,031.05
£7,538.8120% Off
€7,000.33
€8,750.4220% Off
CA$11,056.27
CA$13,820.3420% Off
A$12,384.88
A$15,481.1120% Off
CHF 6,504.99
CHF 8,131.2420% Off
MX$150,596.21
MX$188,245.2620% Off
NOK 82,374.40
NOK 102,96820% Off
SEK 78,195.45
SEK 97,744.3220% Off
DKK 52,246.21
DKK 65,307.7620% Off

About the Item

An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece was hand made by a small French workshop and is original in design, handsome and functional. The writing table has a classic, ebonized wood X-Frame base which supports a top and drawer in light green bonded leather outlined with a Greek key design. In addition, two copper receptacles for supplies flank the piece and the drawer is large and generous. The overall composition presents an exceptional form while being balanced and pleasing. Additional References: Jean Michel Frank, Andre Arbus, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Maison Jansen.
  • Similar to:
    (after) Jean Michel Frank (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Leather,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1945-1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: wr51stDibs: U09072879351900

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