Ebonized Predictor Group Desk by Paul McCobb for O'Hearn Furniture Company
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Description
This hard-to-find desk is a Paul McCobb design for his Predictor series, manufactured by O'Hearn Furniture only from 1951 to 1955. The ebonized maple case sits on slender canted legs. To the left a door conceals three drawers, the lower of which is file-deep. To the right three narrow but long drawers feature round brass pulls. To the back is a narrow shelf.
Listed height is to top of shelf; the height of the desktop is 29.25 inches. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Origin: United States, Massachusetts Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Ebonized maple; brass Condition: Good. Newly refinished Creation Date: 1950s Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 575858 -
Dimensions
W. 60 in; H. 36.25 in; D. 28.25 in; H.2. 36.25 in; W. 152.4 cm; H. 92.08 cm; D. 71.76 cm; H.2. 92.08 cm;
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