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Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.

$6,200

£4,686.48

€5,375.59

CA$8,643.06

A$9,408.67

CHF 4,994.13

MX$113,206.56

NOK 63,282.37

SEK 57,984.53

DKK 40,144.58

About the Item

This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Rare 1930s Steel and brass Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, NY around the turn of the century, this monumental desk is built like a battleship and features nearly as many bells and whistles! Retains original patina,, age appropriate wear, Desk features: - All-Steel and brass construction - Roll Top with rare, pull-out sides - Cast-brass hardware - Stamped-steel mouldings The sheer number of rivets, screws, castings and stampings necessary to create this one desk is truly mind-boggling! This is why we chose to expose the craftsmanship of the exterior, yet preserve the magnificent interior in respect for its originality. This is a truly unique example of Art Metal's top-of-the-line desk from an an era of industrial artistry we will never see again!

Creator:
Art Metal Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 45 in (114.3 cm)
Style:
Industrial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Steel
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Buffalo, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1062444686662

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