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I really enjoy researching vintage Scandinavian pieces. This one has been falsely attributed to Egon Ostergaard for years. Egon was …
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I really enjoy researching vintage Scandinavian pieces. This one has been falsely attributed to Egon Ostergaard for years. Egon was Danish and founded Fixotræ Mobler and designed many pieces in the 50s and moved to Australia in the 60s. His actual daughter asked him directly, to solve a debate thread about the maker of these roll top desks before he passed, and he stated that he never designed a roll top desk and didn't know why people were attributing him to these.
I was able to find an example of this exact design and an original maker's mark sticker that very clearly, properly, attributes this desk to Bröderna Gustafssons Möbelfabrik a part of Markaryd Möbel AB for Svensk Möbelindustri, a Swedish design and company.
So interesting how so many sticker type tags that fell off over the years led to so much confusion about these vintage piece designers. :)
I have researched and take full responsibility for correct attribution.
This roll top secretary desk is stunning. The pull-out desk surface offers a 27" x 34" writing space. 3 large drawers for storage. 3 small drawers within with some cubbies. We have the key and the lock works fine.
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- Dimensions
- 35.5ʺW × 17.75ʺD × 38.25ʺH
- Table Shape
- Other (unique shapes)
- Brand
- Svenska Möbler
- Styled After
- Egon Ostergaard
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Teak
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- 2 gouges to finish on roll top, one size of pinky nail, other smaller Veneer Losses - Sides/edge where it … more2 gouges to finish on roll top, one size of pinky nail, other smaller Veneer Losses - Sides/edge where it would meet wall 1.5", .5", other smaller chips Other imperfections as expected for age: scuffs, paint transfer, finish wear, small chips to veneer Please enlarge and study images provided to see all imperfections photographed. We strive for 100% transparency on condition. less
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