Roll Top Desk, Model P 902
Designer
Vladimir Kagan(American, born Germany, 1927–2016)American, born Germany, 1927–2016
ManufacturerManufactured by
Vladimir Kagan Designs, New York(est. 1960)est. 1960
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Roll Top Desk, Model P 902
- Roll Top Desk
Datec. 1965
MediumWood, acrylic, metal, and laminate
DimensionsOverall: 35 × 44 1/8 × 23 1/2 in. (88.9 × 112.1 × 59.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
Object number2011.444
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"The Spirit of Modernism: The John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gift to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," MFAH, 20 August 2011 - 20 February 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pen on a white sticker on the underside of desk: "23150.001"
Printed in gold on a black sticker on interior left of desk drawer: "HAND MADE IN THE WORKSHOPS OF / Vladimir Kagan (after his signature) / VLADIMIR KAGAN DESIGNS • NEW YORK"
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