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MANNER OF MUMMENTHALER & MEIER MAGIC BOX DESK

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IRON LEATHER WRITING DESK MANNER JEAN-MICHEL FRANK: An iron and leather writing desk with two drawers and oak secondaries in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Ht: 31" Wd: 57.75" Dpth: 21.25"

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ITALIAN LEATHER TOP WRITING DESK MANNER ICO PARISI: An Italian leather top writing desk in the manner of Ico Parisi circa 1950. Ht: 32" Wd: 46" Dpth: 25.5"

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MANNER OF MUMMENTHALER & MEIER MAGIC BOX DESK

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Description

Mid-century modern Magic Box secretary cabinet, in the manner of Mummenthaler and Meier, double-door cabinet, opening to interior central and side galleries, with pull-out writing surface, rising on plinth base, some white paint splatter to side, approx 44 7/8"h, 32.25"w, 20.5"d Start Price: $150.00

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MANNER OF MUMMENTHALER & MEIER MAGIC BOX DESK

Name: MANNER OF MUMMENTHALER & MEIER MAGIC BOX DESK
SKU: 162828300
Price: 150 USD
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