Late Art Deco Burl Birch, Three-Drawer Commode Attributed to Donald Deskey

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Item #: REG4830

Late American Art Deco (1940s) burled birch veneer chest with rounded front corners and three drawers, each having a central stepped circular resin and wood drawer pull. (attributed to DONALD DESKEY).

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Late Art Deco Burl Birch, Three-Drawer Commode Attributed to Donald Deskey

Late American Art Deco (1940s) burled birch veneer chest with rounded front corners and three drawers, each having a central stepped circular resin and wood drawer pull. (attributed to DONALD DESKEY)

DETAILS

Sku:  REG4830
Ships From: New York, NY
Creator: Donald Deskey

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)

Width:  50.0"
Height: 34.0"
Depth : 21.0"

INFO

Style:  Art Deco
Materials & Techniques: Birch, burl, resin, veneer, wood
Category: Tables, Cabinets & Case Goods, Dining Room
Condition: Losses and scuffs to veneer
Good; Wear consistent with age and use

About Donald Deskey

Donald Deskey (November 23, 1894 – April 29, 1989) was an influential American furniture and decorative arts designer. He is best known for his pioneering work in the Art Deco style, which emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.

Born in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Deskey showed an early interest in art and design. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley and later at the Art Students League in New York City. In 1927, he founded his own design firm, Donald Deskey Associates, which quickly gained recognition for its innovative and modern approach to design.

Deskey's breakthrough came in 1929, when he was commissioned to design the interior of the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. His bold and geometric designs, characterized by the use of materials such as

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