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Danish Solid Teak Roll Top Desk by John Mortensen

Creator: John Mortensen
Offered by: VERN + VERA

Description
Designer: John Mortensen
Langeskov Mobelfabrik
Denmark - Circa 1980s
Dimensions: 37.5" H x 49.25" W x 28" D
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

Danish Modern solid teak roll top desk by John Mortensen for Langeskov Mobelfabrik. Designed in 1987. Model: "Prince Denmark". Solid teak with dovetail construction. The desk features 13 drawers, 6 letter compartments, tambour roll-down top, and lifting writing pad covered in brown leather. The writing pad surface lifts up for additional storage underneath and conceals divided compartments and a pencil tray. Brass hardware. Locking mechanism securely locks the tambour roll top in place for privacy. Comes with two black keys. The desk also has a finished back so that it could also be used in the center of a room. Measures 49.25" W x 28" D x 37.5" H. Surface 28.5" H. Knee clearance 25" H. Literature: Furniture index.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Brass, Leather, Teak
Condition:	Good. Excellent vintage condition. Minor wear to the leather writing pad. A few very minor marks on the front edge of the roll top from age and use. Additional photos upon request.
Creation Date:	Circa 1987
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	619358

Dimensions

W.	49.25 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	28 in;
W.	125.1 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	71.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

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