MILO BAUGHMAN (1923-2003)
Floating Top Desk with Bookshelf
circa 1950
for Glenn of California, bleached and lacquered walnut, ebonized peg board, top left fitted drawer branded 'Glenn OF CALIFORNIA'
height 29 1/2in (75cm); width 58in (147.5cm) depth 28in (71cm)
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Provenance
Private Collector, Los Angeles

Milo Baughman was hired by Glenn of California in 1948 and introduced their highly successful California Modern collection. At the cutting edge of the west coast modern movement, Glenn employed star designers of the day including Paul Laszlo, Greta Grossman, Kipp Stewart, Milo Baughman and others.
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Overall vintage condition. There are signs of age, use and wear including surface scuffs, scratches, light rings, lacquer losses, nicks with one larger veneer loss measuring 1/2 x 2/8in on walnut, at corner just above the pegboard drawer. There is also a shallow veneer loss measuring 1 1/2 x 1/16in along center edge, just above the inset bookshelf. Despite the noted issues, the piece is handsome and presents well.