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Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625

About the Item

Desk in walnut with floating top, flanking drawers on the front, and a rectangular open space for display or storage at the rear, supported on four cylindrical legs. An architecturally resonant Milo Baughman design, model 1625, produced by Glenn of California circa mid-1950’s. Measurements are overall. The floating top itself measures 48” x 24”.
  • Creator:
    Milo Baughman (Designer),Glenn of California (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The desk has been professionally refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU828543440252

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