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This set is pictured with Joseph van Melle and his grand-child, Henri van Melle, both seated at the Chareau desk.
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DESIGNED BY PIERRE CHAREAU, CIRCA 1929
Details
A silvered metal and wood desk set
Designed by Pierre Chareau, circa 1929
Comprising: Inkwell
Paper Knife
Letter Rack
Blotting Pad
Pen Tray
Hand Blotter
Ruler
13¾in. (35cm.) length of Paper Knife
The majority of the pieces stamped and numbered variously; the Pen Tray unmarked (7)
Designed by Pierre Chareau, circa 1929
Comprising: Inkwell
Paper Knife
Letter Rack
Blotting Pad
Pen Tray
Hand Blotter
Ruler
13¾in. (35cm.) length of Paper Knife
The majority of the pieces stamped and numbered variously; the Pen Tray unmarked (7)
Provenance
Hélène Henry and Joseph van Melle.
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.