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Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Desk

About the Item

Elegant modern desk, designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950s. Beautiful graining to the Italian walnut, especially to the top. Schaefer was one of the leading female designers of the era, and designed this line for Singer and Sons with her contemporaries Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, and Franco Albini.
  • Creator:
    Bertha Schaefer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with various surface scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU871816183792
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