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Creator: Johnson Furniture Company
Petite Eliel Saarinen Art Deco Desk
Petite Eliel Saarinen Art Deco Desk

Petite Eliel Saarinen Art Deco Desk

$12,500

Petite Eliel Saarinen Art Deco Desk

By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite scale Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk in Birch with Wave-like Aluminum Pulls. Dimensions: 48 wide 20 depth Height to top shelf: 30 1/16" Height to desk surface: 24.75" Wear as s...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Johnson Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design

Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design

$5,500

Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design

By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design A recently white lacquered seven graduating drawer dresser or chest having an interior desk that folds down to reveal a 13 1/2 inch deep by 37 1/2 inch wide writing surface desk...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Johnson Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

$16,800

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in High Point, NC

A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johnson Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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    Johnson Carper furniture was made during the 20th century. The company began manufacturing furniture in Roanoke, Virginia, in 1927. It remained in operation until 1979. During the intervening years, Johnson Carper became widely known for its Art Deco and mid-century modern designs. Some of its most famous lines include the Ronda, the Delray and the Brentwood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Johnson Carper furniture.
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    United Furniture took over Lane Furniture in 2017. After that, the furniture maker became well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to financial problems. Find a collection of Lane Furniture pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The story of what happened to the Lane Furniture company is one of financial difficulties. The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to bankruptcy. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Lane furniture.
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