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Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist

About the Item

Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I believe this was a transitional piece designed and built in the mid 1930s, stunning design, looks amazing from any angle, complete with original cork top seat which adds to the asymmetric design (line), Top drawer with compartments, also door to left side, ingenious, retains original finish, patina, missing tiny veneer strip (bottom) (back), Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en rOute from Buffalo NY.
  • Creator:
    Paul Frankl (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062424826712
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