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1931

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1945

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1968

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Parsons Pair Of Tables

This is a Pair of tables. It was designed by Jean-Michel Frank. It is dated ca. 1936–40 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wood, parchment. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 51 x 56 x 56 cm (20 1/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 51 x 56 x 56 cm (20 1/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Parsons Pair Of Tables; Designed by Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895–1941); France; wood, parchment; H x W x D (a): 51 x 56 x 56 cm (20 1/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 51 x 56 x 56 cm (20 1/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee; 1968-144-4-a,b

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