Bodil Kjær. Freestanding desk, Rio rosewood
Description
Automatic translation from Danish.
Bodil Kjær (b. 1932). Freestanding desk of veneered Rio rosewood, mounted on a frame of chrome-plated steel with a removable cover plate, cassette-shaped top with four recessed drawers with rounded handles of satin chrome-plated metal. 1960s. H. 72 W. 200 D. 100 cm. Manufactured by E. Pedersen & Søn.
Shows signs of wear and nuance difference / faded, top plate with chip on edge strip. Keys missing.
History: The table was mentioned in the New York Times and The Sunday Times in the 1960s. It became even more famous when it was featured in some of the first James Bond films: 'From Russia with love' & 'You only live twice'. Later, the table was also used in the BBC's election broadcasts.
CITES certificate for trade within the EU included. For trade outside the EU, an export/import permit must be applied for.
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