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Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk

$12,000
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£8,909.36
£11,136.7020% Off
€10,381.86
€12,977.3220% Off
CA$16,659.88
CA$20,824.8520% Off
A$18,635.12
A$23,293.9020% Off
CHF 9,697.83
CHF 12,122.2820% Off
MX$229,404.66
MX$286,755.8320% Off
NOK 123,376.43
NOK 154,220.5420% Off
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DKK 77,459.02
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About the Item

Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art Deco inspired pulls, plus additional shelf storage. Origami angularity turns this extraordinary secretaire into functional art. The perfect desk or secretaire for a smaller apartment or office. A highly unusual signature piece from Spectre's Perimeter Collection for Century.
  • Creator:
    Jay Spectre (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980s
  • Condition:
    Excellent restored condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8419795306

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