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Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Amboyna and Burled Elm Desk with Cubist Detailing

Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
This elegant Art Deco cubist desk/ vanity was custom designed for Mr. Roger Sperry (American neuropsychologist, neurobiologist and Nobel laureate) and his wife in the United States in 1930 by the esteemed Henry Gercken. It features a bookmatched amboyna body with faceted corners composed of geometric cubist marquetry in amboyna and Carpathian elm. Additionally, the piece offers a black lacquer base and feet; conical black lacquer pulls; and lacquer detailing throughout. With its refined palate and clean modernist lines, this desk would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Art Deco to contemporary. It retains its original brass plaque label on the back reading "Made for Mrs. Roger Sperry Waterbury Conn. Arthur Eisemann & Co. New York City Designed by Henry Gercken Nov. 20 - Dec. 20 1930". Mint restored condition.

American, 1930

Dimensions:

24.5” D x 45.75” W x 29.5” H.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Elm,Lacquer, Amboyna.
Condition:	Excellent. Refinished.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco
Incollect Reference #:	408991

Dimensions

W.	45.75 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	24.5 in;
W.	116.21 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	62.23 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM

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