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Mid-Century Portuguese Desk from Olaio, 1950

Description

Portuguese desk from the first half of the 20th century. In dark wood, with a symmetrical and functional structure, typical of 20th century office furniture. It has two side columns, each with four drawers with metal handles in a strong, industrial style. The top is wide and robust, ideal for writing or organising documents.
Country of Manufacture: Portugal
Design Period: 1950 to 1959
Production Period: 1950 to 1959
Detailed Condition: Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Identifying Marks: This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer
Manufacturer: Olaio
Width: 125 cm
Depth: 65 cm
Height: 78 cm
Materials: Wood
Color: brown
SKU: XWB-2322989
Portugiesischer Schreibtisch aus der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Aus dunklem Holz, mit einer symmetrischen und funktionalen Struktur, typisch für Büromöbel des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er hat zwei Seitensäulen mit jeweils vier Schubladen mit Metallgriffen im robusten Industriestil. Die Tischplatte ist breit und stabil, ideal zum Schreiben oder zum Ordnen von Dokumenten.
Hergestellt in: Portugal
Design Epoche: 1950 bis 1959
Produktionszeitraum: 1950 bis 1959
Zustand: Gut — Dieser Vintage/antike Artikel kann einige Gebrauchsspuren wie Kratzer und andere Zeichen der Zeit aufweisen.
Kennzeichnung vorhanden: Dieses Stück ist im Stil des ausgewählten Designers und/oder Herstellers entworfen worden
Hersteller: Olaio
Breite: 125 cm
Tiefe: 65 cm
Höhe: 78 cm
Material: Holz
Farbe: Braun
SKU: XWB-2322989

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Mid-Century Portuguese Desk from Olaio, 1950

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