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Cerused Desk / Vanity 1950 s

$2,650
£1,993.95
€2,303.62
CA$3,720.54
A$4,019.40
CHF 2,138.36
MX$48,364.37
NOK 27,076.19
SEK 24,761.91
DKK 17,209.21

About the Item

A very unique and unusual black cerused desk or vanity. I searched for quite some time, but was unable to find anything comparable. Considering its exceptional design, I would guess it would be attributed to an accomplished designer? Features 3 drawers, an asymmetrical glass shelf and a black glass insert center top surface. Notice the canted side and back legs. Can be used as a desk or a vanity. It appears to be created as a vanity taking into account the glass insert for surface offering moisture proof durability and the raised glass shelf, possibly used for related items, makeup, lipstick, creams, etc. Crafted with high quality materials, solid oak with drawer interiors in solid mahogany. Dovetail construction. Structurally very sturdy. 18 inches deep. 49.88 inches wide. 30 inches high. Glass shelf 35.5 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 49.88 in (126.7 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Cerused
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally solid. Wear to finish at high points, edges and corners. Slight separation to joinery particularly at right top surface. Small chip at left back corner of glass insert, difficult to notice. See images for detail. Presents very well.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539247207702

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