Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
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Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 79.93 in (203 cm)Width: 71.86 in (182.5 cm)Depth: 51.78 in (131.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Walnut,Wood
- Place of Origin:Italy
- Period:1950-1959
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very highquality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 501089971stDibs: LU933123312432
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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