Lot 003: Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet and Secretary Desk, c.1950s

Description

A mid-century modern display cabinet featuring glass sliding doors and a drop-down secretary desk, mounted on casters. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Wood (dark stained), glass, laminate top, brass-tone hardware * Style: Mid-Century Modern * Features: Upper display section with two adjustable shelves behind sliding glass doors, lower section with a drop-down desk flap revealing internal compartments, mounted on casters for mobility. Dimensions: Approx. 140cm H x 103cm W x 40cm D. Condition: The laminate top surface is heavily worn, discolored, and stained. The wooden surfaces show scratches, scuffs, and some finish loss consistent with age and use. The metal handle and lock are tarnished and dusty. There are small chips and veneer imperfections on the edges. The interior desk surface is scratched and shows wear around the brass hardware. Interesting fact: * Mid-century modern furniture, popular from the mid-1930s to mid-1960s, is characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and a combination of natural and man-made materials. * Multi-functional pieces like this desk-cabinet hybrid were common in post-war homes, maximizing utility in smaller living spaces. Use: Ideal for displaying collectibles or books, and providing a compact workspace in a living room, study, or hallway, appealing to collectors of vintage furniture.

Condition Report

Laminate top surface is heavily worn, discolored, and stained. Wooden surfaces show scratches, scuffs, and finish loss. Metal handle and lock are tarnished. Small chips and veneer imperfections on edges. Interior desk surface is scratched.

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