Fine Canadian Design. This desk was born in Canada, raised in the U.S., and has now returned home. The Imperial Furniture Company opened in Stratford, Ontario in 1905. In the early 1940's they were at the forefront of Canadian Modern furniture design and production when they hired Eliel Saarinen to design a line of furniture that was described as "modern with a purpose". In the early 1950's they enlisted Dutch designer Jan Kuypers as their in-house designer. He established Imperial as the home of Canadian Modern winning 25 of the 125 national design awards given out during his first three years with the company. He was also instrumental in allowing Canada to keep pace with what was happening in the design world south of the border. This modern, beautifully designed desk by Imperial features a floating top, a bank of three drawers on the left and two on the right. The lower right drawer accommodates files. The drawer pulls as well as the tapered feet are brushed brass. The desk is finished on all sides so it can float in a room. 59.75" w., 29.75" d., 28.5" h. Canadian, c. 1950's
SOLD
Condition: Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
