Custom Desk Designed by Ben Thompson and an Office Chair

Description:

Custom Desk Designed by Ben Thompson and an Office Chair
Teak, white laminate; upholstery, wood, metal
c. 1957
Rectangular top with angular drop leaf of white laminate set in a hardwood frame, raised on four cylindrical legs with metal banding at top one leg fitted with a bracket for a lower cabinet with wood top over a bank of four drawers, angle adjustable, accompanied by a freestanding file cabinet with tambour top respective, some surface wear; and a swivel armchair in orange upholstery raised on four-prong wooden base with casters, pat. no. 2.008.2009, 2.051.043, ht. 30, 25 3/4, 17, 33 1/2; wd. 72, leaf 24, 44 1/4, 24, 27, dp. 28, 20, 15 in.

Provenance: Mary Griggs Burke Estate, Oyster Bay, New York.
Estimate $850-1,150


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