

Rare Desk & Chair by Donald Deskey
USA | c. 1930 Copper-plated steel, walnut, fabric. Most likely these are custom variants of models produced by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Corp. These being framed in copper plated steel and the production models were framed in aluminum. A very rare set that is possibly unique & perfectly represents Deskey's design aesthetic from the early 1930s.
h. 27.0" w. 44.0" d. 24.0"
Condition: Wood has been touched up and metal has been cleaned.
Notes: Illustrated: Hanks, David A. Donald Deskey, Decorative Designs & History. Pgs. 89, 101 & 178 all show variations of the chair from this set.Provenance: Private collection – New York City. Fifty/50 Gallery, NYC.
Dimensions:
chair dims. h.31" w.16.5" d.22" seat h.17.5"
Ref: 40 DD 01
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