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Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
About the Item
- Similar to:Egon Ostergaard (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are a couple of small chips at the back see pictures, overall you would be very happy with this piece.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: AJM1stDibs: LU1273239184902
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