American Art Deco Furniture
Donald Deskey Desk
This rare and extraordinary American Art Deco desk was designed by Donald DeskeyDonald Deskey
American [1894 - 1989]
Donald Deskey was one of American Modern design's most famous names. He designed apartments for Adam Gimbel and John D. Rockefeller Jr., but his most famous commission was the Palace of American Art Deco - Radio City Music Hall.
Deskey's commissions were executed by the Company of Mastercraftsmen and Schmieg & Kotzian. He also designed furniture for his own company, Deskey-Vollmer and Amodec. Some of his best designs were for Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids in the 1930's. (1894 – 1989) for the Widdicomb Furniture Company in the 1930s. Constructed of exotic wood veneers, black lacquer top and trim with brushed steel pulls, the desk has a commanding presence. The desk measures 41” wide, 25” deep and is 31-1/2” high.
Reference# AF069
