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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

1968

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Desk (France)

This is a Desk. It was designed by Jean-Michel Frank. It is dated ca. 1935 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wood, split straw. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Forsythe Sherfesee and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee.

Cite this object as

Desk (France); Designed by Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895–1941); wood, split straw; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee; 1968-144-14

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