Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
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Description
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cabinet that opens up to reveal an abundance of storage space and cubbies with adjustable shelving. Featuring a large slide out desktop, workspace in the center, above a slide out tray/ drawer. To the left and right are additional open storage cubbies with adjustable shelves and one drop down drawer front cubbie on the upper right with a key. The lower left has a filing storage area with dividers. This is a truly unique desk. The clever design provides minimal space consumption when the cabinet doors are closed measuring just 20 3/8″ in depth and 33″ wide perfect for small areas. Fully open, it becomes a large workspace table. Precisely crafted in exceptional wood grain , with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this storage desk ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point, characteristically sleek and functional and exudes an aesthetic beauty as well making it perfect for the modern interior.
Condition Report: Construction is stable and sturdy. The adjustable desktop glides smoothly. The base is tight level and supportive, and the interior is clean. Original wood surface throughout, with a rich and glowing patina.
Of the Period: Mid Century Modern
Place of Origin: Denmark
Date of Manufacture: circa 1950s
Period: 1950-1959
Materials and Techniques: Teak
Condition: Good
Wear: Wear consistent with age and use
Measurements: closed 33″ W X 20 3/8″ D X 45.3″ T
open 64 1/2″ w x (11 5/8″ deep in the middle) ends 8 3/4″ deep
desk 53 5/8″ wide x 18″ deep -
More Information
Origin: Denmark Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Teak. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use Creation Date: 1950's Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Incollect Reference #: 705288 -
Dimensions
W. 64.5 in; H. 45.3 in; D. 18 in; W. 163.83 cm; H. 115.06 cm; D. 45.72 cm;
Message from Seller:
Mary Kay’s Furniture is owned and operated by Mary Kay located at 930 N Kresson Street Baltimore, Maryland 21205. Our goal is to offer affordable yet elegant and unique furnishings of the highest quality, making every effort to accurately describe and photograph any and all items to the best of our ability. (410) 852-4896 Email: MaryKaysfurniture@gmail.com