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Furniture5537 of 14272Mid-Century Italian? Saw This Set  In The Thrift ShopOld Desk from my Dads moving days that been in my family for years
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    Posted 7 years ago

    Vintagefan59
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    My son bought a house and this beautiful desk was left behind. I am curious as to its age and maker. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. TimeTraveller TimeTraveller, 7 years ago
      It looks like it is mid century. That type of leg was stylish in the 1950's and 60's. It could be earlier, just a guess.
    2. Gillian, 7 years ago
      Can you get a better photo of the label please? Doesn't get much better than a free Danish(?) mid century modern teak(?) desk. Perhaps just the way it's lit, but does the top have some issues with the finish? (no pun intended)

      What a gift! Hope they don't come back for it.
    3. TimeTraveller TimeTraveller, 7 years ago
      Isn't "possession 9/10ths of the law?"
    4. Vintagefan59, 7 years ago
      I have added a better pic of the stamp, however the pic is from Pinterest. My nr number is different but the stamp is the same. All I have found out so far is it is from Sweden. Haven't found out who the maker is. :(

      And yes, possession is 9/10 of the law. :)
    5. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      Well, it's SMI Furniture.
    6. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      Swedish Furniture Industry Association (SMI).
    7. Vintagefan59, 7 years ago
      Thank you so much for your help! Yes, it was made in the 1950's by SMI. Mystery solved. ??????

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