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Thursday Morning at Stair

Thu, Nov 3, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 242

Donald Deskey for AMODEC Cherry Chest of Drawers

Estimate: $300 - $600
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The top drawer with a metal label: 'AMODEC'; the back stenciled: 'A-NO ?13-10 CHEST AMODEC'.

4 ft. 2 1/2 in. x 30 in. x 18 in.

Note: Donald Deskey (1894 - 1984) Is known for, among other things, designing the interior of Radio City Music Hall. He founded the American Modern Decoration Company in 1931 for which he designed furniture for the middle class. Later he started a graphics art company and designed such famous packaging for Crest, Joy and Tide among others.   

Condition

Scuffs and stains to the top. Scattered nicks, stains and scuffing. The rope-wrapped handles soiled. The feet with minor gauges. In generally good condition. Structurally sound. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.