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Late 20th Century Art Deco Style Desk & Chair in Maple by Rupert Williamson

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Style desk & chair crafted in Maple by English Furniture Maker, Rupert Williamson. A custom commissioned Art Deco style desk & chair set by the well collected Rupert Williamson. Crafted in maple and with a contrasting lighter wooden banding. The desk chair with a rounded, curved back with striped inlay of contrasting lighter wood and angular arms tapering up from wider squared legs. The desk in a clean half moon shape with squared, angled legs and two drawers on the straight side. A sharp pair by a noted maker. Signed 'Rupert Williamson, 1984'. Motivated to sell. Rupert Williamson (b. 1945), England Rupert Williamson trained as a designer at the Royal College of Art and was influenced by Art Deco and Celtic design. His pieces are collected worldwide and the V & A and other major museums hold his work. It is believed there are only four of these chairs in existence, two made in cherry and sycamore in 1987. Chair: 26.5" wide x 21" deep x 25.75" high x 18" seat height x 25.75" arm height x 29" overall back height Desk: 63" wide x 31.25" deep x 29.5" high Two Drawers: 15" wide Provenance: A private collection in Sagaponack, New York.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Finish shows some water marks in areas, some scratches, and a very slight chip on the right drawer. Light restoration is possible, please send me a message if interested to explore.
  • Seller Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2005329915582
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