06-22-201306-22-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2661BBoston
June 22, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
649A

George Nelson Home Office Desk

Sell one like this
$6,000$5,000
Auction: 20th Century Design - 2661BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 22, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

George Nelson Home Office Desk
Wood, leather, and metal
United States, Design date 1948
Rectangular cabinet with two sliding doors raised on four tubular metal posts over a rectangular top with hinged cabinet, flanked by a leather writing surface with perforated metal basket at one end, raised on canted tubular metal legs, some loss, and wear, ht. 40 1/2 , wd. 54, dp. 28 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Condition: noted in description as some loss including leather pull tab, and some loss to leather covering. photos are posted.


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Keywords

George Nelson, United States, canted tubular metal legs, perforated metal basket, tubular metal posts