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This desk brings clean, architectural lines to industrial design — a streamlined steel case finished in warm ivory, with subtly …
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This desk brings clean, architectural lines to industrial design — a streamlined steel case finished in warm ivory, with subtly rounded corners and slender squared legs. Four drawers with original square pulls line the piece: three graduated drawers offer generous storage along one side, while a wide pencil drawer sits above the open leg space. The original Simmons label remains inside a drawer, noting the DuPont Dulux finish and Bonderite-protected metal construction underneath. Its compact proportions and pared-back silhouette make it just as at home as a writing desk, a home office anchor, or a bedroom vanity.
See our shop for a pair of 1930s Norman Bel Geddes chests of drawers to complete the look.
SIZE 50.75"W x 21"D x 30.25"H
MATERIAL Painted steel
ORIGIN USA
CIRCA 1940s
NOTES Wear consistent with age and use, including scratches, scuffs, and finish wear. Structurally sound. Photo 2 is AI-generated for styling reference only; all other images show the actual piece.
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- Dimensions
- 50.75ʺW × 21ʺD × 30.25ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Industrial
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 24.0 in
- Designer
- Simmons Company Furniture
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- At Willie’s Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is carefully inspected, cleaned, refreshed, and prepared for generations of … moreAt Willie’s Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is carefully inspected, cleaned, refreshed, and prepared for generations of continued daily use, while preserving the history, patina, and character that made it worth saving in the first place. We tighten what has loosened. Stabilize what needs reinforcement. Adjust drawers to run more smoothly. Remove years of buildup from surfaces, interiors, joints, and hardware. Chairs are checked for structural integrity. Cabinets are reviewed for function. Tables are examined for movement, balance, and long-term usability. Where restoration is needed, we approach it with restraint and respect for the piece itself. We believe softened finishes, worn edges, subtle markings, and evidence of time are part of what gives antique furniture its depth and permanence. These are not imperfections to conceal, but signs of a life well lived. The goal is never to erase age or make an antique feel newly manufactured. The goal is to preserve its integrity while ensuring it remains functional, stable, and ready for another generation of living. Most of these pieces have already outlived the majority of furniture being produced today. Solid wood construction. Dovetail joinery. Hand-finished surfaces. Time-tested craftsmanship. Built in an era when furniture was made slowly, repaired when necessary, and intended to remain in a home for decades, not seasons. Many arrive to us after generations of daily use. The fact that they are still standing is part of their value. Our role is simply to care for them during the chapter they spend in our hands: to prepare them thoughtfully, preserve what matters, and pass them forward with intention. Enduring objects, shaped by time, meant to be lived with and carried forward for generations to come. less
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