Bertha Schaefer, Desk, model 2162

Description

Bertha Schaefer
Desk, model 2162

Singer & Sons
USA, c. 1955
walnut, glass, upholstery
29.25 h x 53.75 w x 28 d in (74 x 137 x 71 cm)

Desk features four drawers. Decal manufacturer's mark to drawer interior 'M. Singer & Sons New York Chicago'. Sold with a chair by an unknown maker.

Literature: Singer & Sons, manufacturer's catalog, unpaginated

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Good condition. Minor scuffs, scratches, nicks and impressions, consistent with use. Minor soiling and faint stains to chair upholstery. Examples each present well. Chair measures 30 x 34 x 21 inches.

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Bertha Schaefer, Desk, model 2162

Lot 0372

Estimate $1,500-$2,000May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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May 21, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

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