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Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk

About the Item

Johan Tapp designed this beautiful writing desk, constructed of Koa wood for San Francisco emporium Gumps On the right, four individually sized drawers feature bookmatched fronts with handsome brass pulls. On the left a drop-leaf is set flush into a carved support with an Asian inflection. When open, it extends the desktop by another 26.5 inches.
  • Creator:
    Gumps (Manufacturer),Johan Tapp (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1374218233032

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