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Desk in Rio rosewood by Bodil Kjær

About the Item

Free standing desk table in Rio rosewood with four integrated drawers with a drawer on wheels. Key included. Label from manufacturer.
  • Creator:
    Bodil Kjaer (Designer),E. Pedersen & Søn (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 72.45 in (184 cm)Depth: 36.23 in (92 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Copenhagen, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10564361stDibs: LU1008442978522

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